Drawmer MPA-90 Stereo/Bridged-Mono Amplifier
Drawmer has released the new MPA-90 two-channel class D power amplifier, a fan-free amp with guts capable of delivering 90W per channel (into 4 Ohms) or 180W bridged.
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2017 Music Products Industry Archive
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ON-1 Okto-Nøjs Pedal from EMMA Electronic
EMMA Electronic has released the ON-1 Okto-N.js Analog Octave/Fuzz/Synth pedal, the first new model from EMMA Electronic in nearly 10 years.
The Bomb from Whirlwind
The Bomb pedal from Whirlwind is a simple unit that features one knob that dials volume boost and gain.
Bill Evans Signature Mouthpiece
The Bill Evans Signature Mouthpiece is a gold-plated and hand-made saxophone mouthpiece.
Dominating Dayton: Counting 80 Years of Milestones with Hauer Music
Like most good stories, the origins of Hauer Music started with some sort of a timely coincidence.
Progressive Music: 70 Years of Music Education Advocacy
Saying that you’re an advocate of music education and actually being an advocate are two entirely different things, but for Progressive Music, walking the walk has never been an issue…
FEATURE: Dealers try their hand at hosting live performances
Live music was worth $9.3 billion in 2015, and it’s expected to continue to be the music industry’s chief revenue generator going forward, reaching nearly $11.7 billion in 2020, according…
It's Just a Stage You're Going Through: MI retailers try their hand at hosting live performance spaces
Live music was worth $9.3 billion in 2015, and it’s expected to continue to be the music industry’s chief revenue generator going forward, reaching nearly $11.7 billion in 2020, according…
Sound Synergies: Developing Turnkey Solutions for Retailers and Consumers
How does one come up with a suite of customized musical instrument- and accessory-specific maintenance products typified by a single, all-in-one spray-on solution that acts as a cleanser, lubricant, and…
Going Pro...:Recording and live sound products are creating a synergy with instrument sales
MI retail and pro audio have been on a convergent course for several decades now.
To the Beat of Their Own Drum: Yamaha Celebrates a Half-Century of Pioneering Drumkits
50 years ago, the Yamaha Corporation began manufacturing acoustic drums and quickly became a major player in the category.
US STATS: Guitar & Bass Amplifier Sales in 2017
So let’s start with the “bad news”: only 30 per cent of the participants in this month’s dealer survey – sent out to over 500 MI retailers across the globe…
‘Where Have all the Full-Stacks Gone...’ Guitar & Bass Amplifier Sales in 2017
So let’s start with the “bad news”: only 30 percent of the participants in this month’s dealer survey – sent out to over 500 MI retailers across the globe –…
Carlton Family Values: Carlton Music on 50 Years in the Family
Carlton Music is on the cusp on a major milestone.
Ashdown Engineering: 20 Years in the game
“Nate Mendel of the Foo Fighters continues work with us on sound and pedal,” Ashdown founder Mark Gooday says, as if it’s merely another statistic in Ashdown’s lengthy history.
Ashdown Engineering: 20 Years into the Game
“Nate Mendel of the Foo Fighters continues work with us on sound and pedal,” Ashdown founder Mark Gooday says, as if it’s merely another statistic in Ashdown’s lengthy history.
Faith reveals new Naked models
Faith Guitars has announced a number of new additions to its Naked guitar series.
Source signs Townsend mic exclusive
Source Distribution has been appointed the official distributor in the UK and Ireland for Townsend Labs, manufacturer of the Sphere L22 Microphone Modeling System.
A True ‘Collaborative Alliance’
I’ve got something Donald Trump may never enjoy: vindication.
Remember What Your Mother Always Said: ‘Don’t Talk to Strangers!’ How to Successfully Navigate Three Tricky Interactions Where the Customer is His or Her Own Worst Enemy
After my manager Jerry Hammack and I had several discussions about particularly odd behaviors we saw from some of our “loyal” customers, Jerry suggested implementing a “CMC rescue mission.”
It's Not Necessarily About Reinventing the Wheel
“Competing with the big box stores hasn’t been as challenging as it sounds.”
Sun Light Guitar and Daylight Guitar from Breedlove Guitars
The new USA Concert Sun Light E guitar from Breedlove Guitars offers the thinnest finish to date on a Breedlove model and weighs just 3.5 pounds.
Eclipse Series Ukuleles From Ortega Guitars
Ortega Guitars has released the Eclipse Series of ukuleles, which feature a built-in armrest and a custom designed eclipse fretboard inlay.
St. Vincent Signature Guitars From Ernie Ball
Grammy-award winner St. Vincent has partnered with Ernie Ball to release her line St. Vincent Signature Guitars.
Cutlass HSS Guitar from Ernie Ball
Ernie Ball has introduced the Cutlass in a new HSS pickup configuration.
Trade Regrets: Brian Jemelian
Brian Jemelian provided two decades of distinguished service to Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) and leadership as the company's senior vice president, finance and administration. He died on July 7 in…
Yamaha BB Bass Series
The nine new Yamaha BB series basses offer better playability in smaller guitar bodies.
Huntington Bass from Supro
The Huntington is a short-scale bass from Supro that combines the classic body shape of the early ‘60s Ozark model with passive electronics the Supro Pocket Bass of the same…
SA Performance Audio System from Fishman
The new SA Performance Audio System from Fishman is a portable and easy-to-set up package that consists of the SA330x wide dispersion modified line array speaker system, the SA Sub…
Backpack Audio Recording Bundles from Artesia
The Backpack Mobile Studio and the mobile Performer Bundle from Artesia Audio are on-the-go, lightweight packages that feature a variety of pro audio and musical instrument configurations.
'Copyright Handbook for Music Educators and Directors' from Alfred Music
Alfred Music has released the Copyright Handbook for Music Educators and Directors, a book detailing key aspects of copyright law that affect music educators and directors in the United States.
'Berklee Jazz Drums' From Berklee Press
Berklee Jazz Drums is designed to help students play jazz and comes with over 200 online audio examples by Berklee professor Casey Scheuerell.
'The Jim Brickman Collection: Words & Music' from Alfred Music
The Jim Brickman Collection: Words & Music from Alfred Music is Jim Brickman’s latest collection of 26 titles from 14 albums from Brickman’s 20-plus-year career.
'Kaleidoscope' from Alfred Music
Alfred Music has teamed up with the National Association for Music Education for Kaleidoscope, a manual of model lessons by master music teachers from around the country.
'Florida Georgia Line Songbook' from Alfred Music
Alfred Music has released the Florida Georgia Line Songbook, an 18-song collection for piano/vocal/guitar of Florida Georgia Line's hits.
'The Vocalize! Canon Collection' from Alfred Music
The Vocalize! Canon Collection from Alfred Music is the follow-up to the best-selling Vocalize! book.
'Mastering the Art of Brushes: 2nd Edition' from Berklee Press
The second edition of Mastering the Art of Brushes by Berklee professor Jon Hazilla helps drummers to understand the concepts behind brush playing and presents them with brush patterns and techniques.
'A Manual for the Modern Drummer' from Berklee Press
A Manual for the Modern Drummer by Alan Dawson and Don DeMicheal, originally published in 1962, helps players to learn jazz drums from one of the classic texts of jazz…
Tour Custom Maple drum set from Yamaha
The Tour Custom Maple drum set from Yamaha is great for both recording and live performances.
XCarb Techra Drumsticks
Named the best product from Techra, the new XCarb drumsticks are the company’s fastest and lightest drumsticks ever, made for recording sessions that require intense precision.