Cargo Installs CHAUVET Professional Fixtures
The London nightclub Cargo recently installed some CHAUVET Professional and CHAUVET DJ fixtures into the venue with help from London-based installation specialists Halo Lighting.
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2017 Music Products Industry Archive
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TMP-Pro to Exhibit at InfoComm 2017
TMP-Pro has announced that it will be exhibiting at InfoComm 2017 this June 14th through 16th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Korg USA Sponsors Sound Off!
At this year’s Sound Off! at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop), Korg USA sponsored the 21-and-under battle of the bands by donating both monologue and minilogue synthesizers as part…
Music China back for October
Music China has confirmed its return to Shanghai New International Expo Center on October 11th-14th 2017.
Pro Sound Effects upgrades library
Pro Sound Effects has released the Master Library 2017 - an upgraded version of what it says is its most comprehensive general sound library to date.
Joe Nichols Headlines Fundraiser on ISP Rig
Country radio station WYCD partnered with Vets Returning Home to host a fundraiser and concert featuring country star Joe Nichols, who used an ISP rig for the show.
D'Angelico Guitars Joins Leamy for #heplaysforme
D'Angelico Guitars has joined musician Chris Leamy’s musical movement #heplaysforme, a program in New York City that aims to raise awareness and funds for those in need.
Backline fills Italian job for Alvarez
Alvarez is continuing to expand globally, and has teamed up with Backline in Milan to oversee distribution in Italy.
Kyser to Begin Minimum Advertised Price Program
Starting on July 17, 2017, Kyser Musical Products, Inc. will begin to enforce a Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) Program in the United States to discourage potentially detrimental price-based advertising in…
ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium Lights Up Empire of the Sun
Australian act Empire of the Sun shook Coachella on April 14 at the festival's Sahara Stage, which was outfitted with the ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium.
Former TC exec joins Dynaudio
Danish speaker brand Dynaudio, has appointed former TC Group International export manager, Rune Jacobsen, as VP of sales.
Korg adds Tanglewood US distribution
Korg USA has announced an expansion of its growing partnership with Tanglewood Guitars, adding official distribution to the US as well as Canada.
Korg USA Expands Relationship with Tanglewood
Korg USA has announced an expansion of their growing partnership with Tanglewood Guitars, revealing official distribution to the United States.
Sennheiser releases Floyd tribute phones
Sennheiser is releasing a special edition of its Momentum headphones – the HD 1 Wireless edition celebrating The Pink Floyd Exhibition - Their Mortal Remains.
Porter and Davies adds new Throne
Drum monitoring specialist Porter & Davies, has expanded its range with the introduction of the TT6 Equipped Throne.
Davis Named Central Regional Manager for Yamaha Institutional Solutions Group
Yamaha has announced the hiring of Kirk Davis as the central regional manager for the company's Institutional Solutions Group (ISG).
Audio-Technica Named Microphone and Headphone Sponsor for High School Nation’s 2017 Tour
Audio-Technica has announced that is now the exclusive microphone and headphone sponsor for the 2017 tour of High School Nation, the country’s largest secondary school touring music festival.
Roland Announces Partnership with Playing For Change Foundation
Roland Corporation U.S. has announced the formalization of its relationship as “Official Lead Partner” and “Official 10th Anniversary Sponsor” with the Playing For Change Foundation, a global nonprofit organization dedicated…
Sweetwater Presents GearFest ’17
Sweetwater will present GearFest 2017, a celebration of musicians and the instruments and audio gear they use to make and record music, on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, from…
Yamaha Cares Exceeds $110,000 in Donations to Children’s Hospital of Orange County
In January, more than 10 Yamaha staff members and friends participated in the Southern California Half Marathon and 5K races to raise money for Type 1 juvenile diabetes research at Children’s…
Rosetti takes on Protec range
Rosetti has added exclusive UK and Ireland distribution of Protec bags and accessories.
NAMM boosts audio presence with AES link-up
NAMM and The Audio Engineering Society (AES) have announced a new collaborative alliance which will integrate pro audio educational training activities related to live sound, performance audio, recording technology and other…
King Blues guitarists back Faith
Ben Bridges and Dean Ashton of British punk/ska band The King Blues have become official Faith artists.
Buffet Crampon USA Appoints Hadden as Brass Development Coordinator
Buffet Crampon USA has announced the appointment of John Hadden to the newly created position of brass development coordinator.
Trade Regrets: Joshua Harris
Joshua Harris, longtime webmaster for Timeless Communications, parent company of MMR, died April 19, 2017 after suffering a heart attack. He was 42.
The Whirlwind podMIXai
Whirlwind has introduced the podMIXai, an active mixing device that combines a dynamic microphone with an unbalanced stereo audio source for connection to a single line level input of a…
Sprays from SoundSynergies
Sprays from SoundSynergies condition instruments in all major music categories against oxidation and corrosion.
mA Meter from Truetone
Truetone has released the 1 SPOT mA Meter, or “milliamp meter," for measuring the power consumption of effect pedals.
'La La Land' Choral Arrangements from Alfred Music
Alfred Music has released four new choral arrangements from the film “La La Land,” including “Another Day of Sun,” “Someone in the Crowd,” “Audition (The Fools Who Dream),” and Academy Award-winning…
'Shape Beats for Kids' From Alfred Music
Alfred Music has released Shape Beats for Kids, A Simple and Fun Approach to Learning Drums by Tim Carman, a book for children kindergarten and up.
Rovner's New Mouthpiece Manager
Rovner has debuted The Mouthpiece Manager, a small stand made to hold up to 12 clarinet or sax mouthpieces of any size.
Century Club: Celebrating MI Retailers Who Made it to the 100 Year Mark
Last year, MMR highlighted some of the oldest musical instrument suppliers in the country, noting the history of the brands which have passed the 100-year mark.
Musikmesse 2017: Numbers Down Slightly From Last Year, but Positive Reaction to Ongoing Restructuring
Visitor numbers at this year’s Musikmesse and Pro-Light and Sound fell somewhat from last year’s total and remain significantly lower than 2013’s peak of 113,000.
Hat’s Off to Our ‘Century Club’ MI Retailers!
Just as last May found us recognizing suppliers of musical instruments who have weathered changes in the market and popular culture, as well as personal challenges, in order to make…
SwirlyGig Products to be Distributed by Hal Leonard in Europe
SwirlyGig Industries has announced that Hal Leonard will be distributing the full SwirlyGig Industries product line in the European market.
AES to Join the 2018 NAMM Show
With a vision to continue to strengthen the music and pro audio industries, The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and The Audio Engineering Society (AES) have announced a new…
CHAUVET Professional Powers ‘Purpose’ Tour in Peru
At Justin Bieber’s recent Purpose concert at Lima’s National Stadium in Peru, 60 fixtures from CHAUVET Professional illuminated all 20-plus songs from the pop star for the crowd of 30,000 fans.
Seymour Duncan adds Andromeda delay
Seymour Duncan has added to its growing pedal range with the Andromeda Dynamic Delay.
Gear4Music moving ahead, with profits up 65 per cent
Gear4Music’s continued success, reflected in its latest stellar set of market-bucking results, will see it move into a new head office next month.
Anderson .Paak Joins SABIAN Artist Family
Anderson .Paak, a Grammy-nominated drummer, singer, and songwriter (among many other things), is now playing SABIAN Cymbals exclusively.