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2017 Music Products Industry Archive

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Audio-Technica Launches AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone In North Hollywood

Audio-Technica recently launched its AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone at Westlake Pro in North Hollywood, California on Thursday, July 27.

Aguilar Amplification Announces Clinic with Adam Nitti

Aguilar Amplification has announced that they will be hosting a clinic called "Simple Concepts for Sophisticated Sounds" with bassist, composer, and educator Adam Nitti. 

Jack Johnson Concerts Use Rat Sound’s L-Acoustics K1/K2 system

With the forthcoming release of Jack Johnson’s new album All The Light Above It Too, Johnson played some North American shows using Rat Sound’s L-Acoustics K1/K2 system.

Daisy Rock Guitars President Rebuts VICE Article

Daisy Rock Guitars president and founder, Tish Ciravolo, has rebutted a statement made in a VICE article regarding musician St. Vincent being named the "first woman ever to create her…

Korg USA's Peralman Retires After 42 Years

​After 42 dedicated years at Korg USA, Allan Pearlman, district sales manager for the Northeast region, has retired.

Atlantic Ballroom at the Radisson Blu Aqua Decorated with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures for Fundraiser

Jordan Chance of Luxe Productions, lighting designer Sean Denny, and programmer Garrett Vanderveen decorated the Atlantic Ballroom at the Radisson Blu Aqua for the Gastrointestinal Research Foundation’s annual fundraiser with…

CHAUVET Professional Fixtures Illuminate the Washington National Cathedral

The U.S. Travel Association's annual IPW convention held a VIP dinner at the Washington National Cathedral, which featured a lighting design of 160 CHAUVET Professional and CHAUVET DJ fixtures supplied by…

Korg Starts #TunerFirst Campaign

To celebrate Korg's 40-plus years in the MI industry, Korg has created a new tuner campaign named #TunerFirst that demonstrates the importance of being and staying in tune.

Florida Hospital Church Installs KLANG:fabrik 3D IEM Solution

This year, the Florida Hospital Church (FHC) became one of the first North American houses of worship to install a KLANG:fabrik 3D IEM solution for its praise band.

Joseph Doubleday Joins Majestic Percussion

Vibraphonist Joseph Doubleday has joined Majestic Percussion.

Joe Lovano Trades In For Two New Sax Dakota Straights

Saxophonist and composer Joe Lovano traded in his original LA SAX Straight Alto and Tenor for two new Sax Dakota Straights this past June at Roberto’s Music in New York…

Trade Regrets: Tadamichi Fukuda

On July 29, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent along the following sad news:Tadamichi Fukuda passed away on July 8.  

Yamaha Clavinova CSP-150 and CSP-170 digital pianos

The new Yamaha Clavinova CSP-150 and CSP-170 digital pianos are the world’s first instruments that can scan audio songs in the user’s music library on a smart tablet, analyze the…

Producer Rich Costey Speaks About his Experience with ATC Monitoring

Grammy Award-winning producer and mix engineer Rich Costey has spoken out about his experiences with ATC Monitoring. 

D’Angelico Guitars to Sponsor World Surf League’s Vans U.S. Open of Surfing

D’Angelico Guitars has announced that they will be sponsoring the World Surf League’s Vans U.S. Open of Surfing, which will be held from July 29th to August 6th in Huntington Beach,…

On-Stage Donates Summer NAMM Display Products to W.O. Smith Music School

On-Stage has donated an array of music products and accessories to the W.O. Smith Music School in Nashville, Tennessee.

Hal Leonard's Emily Crocker Announces Retirement

Emily Crocker, the long-time Hal Leonard vice president of Choral Publications, has announced her retirement.

CHAUVET Professional Lights Up Benefit Concert in Peru

Juan Diego Florez held a benefit concert at Lima's national stadium on July 1 to help fellow Peruvians who were affected by natural disasters from this spring. Both Tito Vattuone and Milagros…

On-Stage Launches New Distribution Deal with JHS

On-Stage, the musical accessories division of TMP, has partnered with international distributor JHS, which will allow customers in the United Kingdom, as well as ROI and Benelux, immediate access to…

D'Addario Partners with AFROPUNK for Brooklyn Battle of the Bands

D'Addario has partnered with AFROPUNK for this year’s Brooklyn Battle of the Bands.

Cooper Carter Tests Ernie Ball Cutlass HSS

In a new video, guitarist Cooper Carter tries out the Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass HSS Guitar.

Shure Awarded 2017 Vendor Excellence Award

Shure was awarded the 2017 Vendor Excellence Award by the Global Presence Alliance.

‘Million Dollar Quartet’ Production Uses Fixtures from CHAUVET Professional

A production of Million Dollar Quartet at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, New Hampshire used a collection of CHAUVET Professional fixtures supplied by Events United to create a retro-style lightshow.

Roland Virtual Sonics & Sony Pictures Post Production Services  Announce Development of RAINLINK

Roland Virtual Sonics, in concert with Sony Pictures Post Production Services, has announced that they are working on advanced new tools and content for RAINLINK.™

Córdoba Partners With Disney•Pixar For New Guitar Product Line

Córdoba Guitars has revealed that they will be launching a "Coco" x Córdoba guitar product line in conjunction with Disney•Pixar’s new film "Coco."

NAMM Board Elects New Executive Committee Members

​The NAMM Board of Directors unanimously voted in the next slate of officers on July 15 at Summer NAMM in Nashville.

New Music & Arts Location in New Jersey

Music & Arts has announced their new location in Toms River, NJ.

Trade Regrets: Bill Collings

Collings Guitars founder and CEO, Bill Collings passed away at the age of 68 on July 14.

Presidio Brass Added to the KHS America Academic Alliance

KHS America has added Presidio Brass to the KHS America Academic Alliance. The band will now be performing exclusively on XO Professional Brass Instruments.

Orange backs Vans Warped tour

Orange Amplification has signed up to be the official amp sponsor of the Vans Warped Tour for the seventh year running which features many Orange Ambassadors.

New Nutcases available from Protection Racket

Protection Racket has revamped its range of Nutcase drum cases.

International Fitness Showcase Energized with Fixtures from CHAUVET Professional

Blackpool’s Winter Gardens hosted International Fitness Showcase (IFS), the UK’s largest event for fitness fans, and used a collection of CHAUVET Professional Rogue R2 Wash, COLORdash Batten-Quad 6 and Rogue…

Bruce Hornsby Uses CHAUVET Professional Lighting in Georgia

Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers performed at the Columbia County Amphitheatre in June, backed by a CHAUVET Professional lightshow designed by John Berret, owner of Quest Sound & Productions.

Audio-Technica, Recording Connection, and Clyne Media Launch Csaba Petocz Master Class Scholarship

Audio-Technica, the Recording, Radio and Film Connection (RRFC), and Clyne Media, Inc., have established the Csaba Petocz Master Class Scholarship to honor the legacy of the three-time GRAMMY nominee and producer.

2018 She Rocks Awards To Be Held in January

The Women’s International Music Network (The WiMN) has announced that the 2018 She Rocks Awards will be held at the new House of Blues Anaheim on Friday, January 26, 2018 during the NAMM…

Korg Sponsors Keyfest

Last month, Korg was a sponsor of Keyfest, a weekend-long festival for keyboardists from all over the U.S.

On-Stage Receives Positive Response to Release of New Mounts

On-Stage has acknowledged the recognition and positive response attending the release of two their two new products, the MSA8204 and MSA8304 u-mount Multi-Function Mounts.

PRS Guitars Featured on NBC

On July 18, PRS Guitars was featured on NBC News.

Audix Now Hiring Sales Representatives

Audix is currently seeking experienced inside sales representatives for its headquarters in Wilsonville, Oregon.

YCA Appoints Watanabe Director of Marketing for Pro Music Division

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced that Yoh Watanabe has been promoted to director of marketing for the company's Pro Music division.