EMD Music Reaches Distribution Agreement with Nady Systems
EMD Music Inc. and Nady Systems Inc. have announced a new distribution partnership for 2018 covering the U.S. and Canadian markets.
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2017 Music Products Industry Archive
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JodyJazz Sponsors 36th Annual Savannah Jazz Festival
Now in its 36th year, the 2017 Savannah Jazz Festival was sponsored by JodyJazz this past September.
Samson Appoints Zivkovic as VP of Global Sales
Samson has appointed Branislav Zivkovic as vice president of Global Sales.
Faith launches PJE Legacy Series
Faith Guitars has added yet more to its growing acoustic guitar range with the PJE Legacy Series.
D'Addario Announces First Phase in B2B Ecommerce Relaunch
D'Addario has announced the first phase of a multi-faceted digital transformation effort to relaunch the company's global B2B ecommerce marketplace.
D'Addario Announces First Phase in Relaunching Global B2B Ecommerce Marketplace
D'Addario has announced the first phase of a multi-faceted digital transformation effort to relaunch the company's global B2B ecommerce marketplace.
Yamaha 'All-Star Concert on the Grand' Extravaganza Slated for 2018 NAMM Show
Having dazzled its dealers for 20 years with the biggest, star-studded NAMM concert experiences imaginable, Yamaha is finally bringing its legendary multimedia production to all show attendees during the 2018…
Gravity Looks for Stand Out With NAMM Launches
Adam Hall Group’s Gravity brand is pushing the LTS 01 B tabletop holder for laptops and controllers used in DJ’ing and music production at the forthcoming Winter NAMM Show (25th–28th…
Hodgson Takes the Reins at Korg UK
Korg has appointed the experienced and popular Ricci Hodgson as its new UK MD, with Rob Castle moving up to the role of chairman of the firm.
Sennheiser Announces Collaboration with MouthMedia Network
Audio specialist Sennheiser has announced a collaboration with MouthMedia Network, specialist in podcast creation in various lifestyle industries.
NAMM Foundation and Collings Guitars Announce Memorial Fund for Collings Founder
The NAMM Foundation and Collings Guitars have announced a memorial fund in honor of legendary luthier and longtime NAMM member, Bill Collings. Collings was the founder and leader of Collings Guitars.
Sennheiser Announces Collaboration with MouthMedia Network
Audio specialist Sennheiser has announced a collaboration with MouthMedia Network, the premiere podcast network covering the business of various lifestyle industries.
'Walk Like A Man' Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures in Blackpool
A recent run of the show Walk Like A Man at Blackpool’s historic Grand Theatre used a lighting design of CHAUVET Professional fixtures, created by Ollie Wilkinson of Arranpaul Ltd.
Moody's Downgrades GC's Ratings to Caa1
In late November, Moody's Investors Service again downgraded Guitar Center's ratings. S&P Global Ratings also downgraded GC's credit rating further into junk territory at CCC-. The full report from Moody's is below:
D'Addario Foundation Hosts Second Instrument Drive
On December 1, the D'Addario Foundation partnered with Hungry for Music, Todd Rundgren's Spirit of Harmony, Instruments in the Cloud, and the Chicago Federation of Musicians to hold an instrument…
ROLI Adds Wu-Tang NOISE Collaboration
Wu-Tang Clan's Mathematics has collaborated with bendy keyboard company ROLI to produce a new Studiopack for the firm’s NOISE app and BLOCKS hardware.
DigiTech Launches DOD Mini-Expression Pedals
DigiTech has launched two new mini-expression pedals - the DOD Mini Volume and Mini Expression.
CrossRoad Baptist Church Installs Amplifiers from Ashly Audio
CrossRoad Baptist Church in Ames, Iowa has installed a new Dante-connected digital system that relies on a bank of high-value, high-reliability Ashly Audio nX-Series multi-channel amplifiers with optional Dante I/O.
Samson Launches New Wireless Set-Up
Samson has launched the AirLine ATX Series Micro Transmitter UHF Wireless Systems, featuring the world’s smallest beltpack/clip-on transmitter.
NAMM Books TEC Awards Host
The NAMM Foundation has booked comedian Demetri Martin as host of the 33rd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), taking place on Saturday January 27th 2018 during The…
Orange Amplification Releases Spoof Shopping Channel Video
Orange Amplification has released a new video that spoofs all their new guitar pedals, parodying a TV shopping channel.
Orange Amplification Releases New Video Parodying TV Shopping Channels
Orange Amplification has released a new video that spoofs all their new guitar pedals, parodying a TV shopping channel.
'Wild N Out' Road Tour Uses CHAUVET Professional Foggers
Nick Cannon's "Wild N Out" on the road tour, a hip-hop improv comedy show, recently stopped at Cleveland's Wolstein Center on November 25, accompanied by six CHAUVET Professional Vesuvio RGBA LED…
Arturia Launches First AudioFuse Update
Arturia has relased he first update of AudioFuse – its debut audio interface.
Mojotone on the Move
After calling its Dudley Street location home for over the last decade, Mojotone is relocating to a new facility in the new year.
The NAMM Foundation Announces Schedule of Events for Winter 2018
The NAMM Foundation has announced different opportunities for college music students and faculty, music educators and administrators, emerging professionals and nonprofit leaders, and advocates to advance their networks and education, as…
The D’Addario Foundation to Host Special Grant Ceremony in California
The D’Addario Foundation will hold a special ceremony next week to award six Los Angeles-area nonprofits grant support for their impactful efforts to deliver transformative music education in underserved communities.
Big Daddy Weave Becomes Endorser of Heil Sound
Microphone manufacturer Heil Sound has announced that contemporary Christian band Big Daddy Weave will be a new endorser of the company.
25th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
A quarter-century of Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs)! It’s our “Silver Anniversary!”
25th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
A quarter-century of Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs)! It’s our “Silver Anniversary!”
34th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
A Nationwide Survey of MI Retailers Suggests Things Are Looking Up, While Internet Sales Remain a Threat
36th Annual America’s Top Music Chains
As the dealers represented in this report are privately held, the data being presented in “America’s Top Chains” was supplied by the companies, themselves. In other instances, MMR made estimates…
New Releases from Hal Leonard – Holiday 2017
Hal Leonard now offers the So There songbook, which breaks down the eight chamber pop songs and a 21 minute piano concerto by Ben Folds.
'Play Mormon Hymns' from Alfred Music
Alfred Music has released a new series of books, Play Mormon Hymns, Books 1–3.
MalletSTATION Adjustable Range Electronic Mallet Controller from Pearl
The MalletSTATION Adjustable Range Electronic Mallet Controller is a full sized 3.0 octave adjustable range electronic mallet controller designed for all players in any genre, from the beginning student through…
Tollspire Chimes from SABIAN
The Tollspire Chimes are a set of 5 conically-shaped micro-splashes, sized in quarter-inch increments from 4.75" to 5.75."
Roland SPD::ONE series
The Roland SPD::ONE series is a line of compact electronic percussion pads that can be played with drumsticks, hands, or feet.
Whirlwind: Catdusa RJ45 Breakout Box
The Whirlwind Catdusa provides a convenient way to use Cat5 or Cat6 Ethernet cable for transmitting analog audio, AES/EBU digital audio, or DMX lighting control.
Brass and Woodwind Care Kits from On-Stage
These Brass and Woodwind Care Kits contain everything students and professionals need for care and maintenance of their instrument.
D’Addario Accessories Maintenance Kits
D’Addario Accessories has debuted tool kits available for guitar and bass maintenance and a general care & cleaning kit.