Gluboost Features Pat Wilkins in Luthier Series
Gluboost recently featured “master of the finish” Pat Wilkins in their “Luthier and Tech Spotlight Series.”
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2017 Music Products Industry Archive
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Sound Technology launches Nord tutorials
UK distributor Sound Technology, has launched a series of micro-tutorial videos for the Nord keyboard range.
New EarthQuaker fuzz pedal erupts
EarthQuaker Devices, distributed in the UK by ADG, has launched its latest device, a fuzz pedal called The Erupter.
Korg and Lionsgate Host ‘La La Land’ Contest
Korg and Lionsgate (maker of the film “La La Land”) teamed up to host a “City of Stars” cover contest last month.
St. Louis Music Supports Make Music Day
St. Louis Music has announced that they will be participating in Make Music Day 2017, a worldwide celebration of music that takes place on the summer solstice.
JBL launches songwriting competition
Harman’s JBL Professional has launched JBL Eon One Take UK, a major new uk songwriting competition.
Area 11 drummer joins Dream team
Dream Cymbals has added drummer Leo Taylor from Area 11 into its UK roster of artists.
Korg readies red SV1 launch
Announced at the recent Musikmesse, Korg's SV1 digital stage piano limited edition metallic red ships to UK dealers this week.
Yamaha Ensembles Take Home Eight Medals at 2017 WGI Championships
At this year’s Winter Guard International (WGI) Indoor Percussion & Winds World Championships, eight awards were earned by groups using solely Yamaha instruments.
Mixed bag for Yamaha results
Yamaha has released its full year financials with group sales down but income up and music net sales down but ahead of forecasts.
Alfred Music's Manus Wins RPMDA's Dorothy Award
Alfred Music’s chief business development officer, Ron Manus, was the recipient of the 2017 Dorothy Award at the annual Retail Print Music Dealers Association (RPMDA) Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
NAMM Top 100 Dealers to be Honored in Nashville
NAMM has announced the list of music product retailers to be recognized at The Top 100 Dealer Awards.
NAMM reveals Top 100 dealers
MIA favourites Andertons and Millers Music have made this year's NAMM Top 100 dealers list.
B&M adds Peavey pro-audio distribution
Peavey Commercial Audio has signed a new UK distribution deal with Barnes & Mullins after ending a three-year partnership with the Midwich Group.
D'Addario Foundation Donates $17,000 to Music Education Non-Profits
The D’Addario Foundation donated over $17,000 in grants to six Chicago-area music education nonprofits on Friday, April 28th at the Quinlan & Fabish Burr Ridge (Illinois location).
Radial ships Key-Largo interface
Radial Engineering is shipping its Key-Largo mixer and digital interface designed specifically for keyboard players.
GHS reworks bass string range
GHS Strings has made its short scale bass strings longer and they are now designed to work with short scale bass guitars where a little extra length is required such…
UK set for Make Music Day
MI industry charity Music For All is staging a day of free music events across the UK on 21st June, called Make Music Day.
NRHS Theater Gets CHAUVET Professional Upgrade
This year, the Grafton County, New Hampshire tradition of hosting the Annual School Musical at the Newfound Regional High School got an upgrade with some help from CHAUVET Professional.
Sweetwater Launches Improved Online Guitar Gallery
Sweetwater has launched a new version of their online Guitar Gallery that features larger photos, more close-ups, and a better navigation experience.
Roland Interactive Music Lab Featured in Paul Simon Exhibit
Roland has partnered with the Skirball Cultural Center to present a custom interactive music lab at the Paul Simon: Words & Music exhibition, which runs from April 27 through September 3,…
Countryman Microphones Prove Ideal for Flautist Torres
Nestor Torres, a flautist and musical icon in the jazz community, has announced that he has added the Countryman I2 Flute mic to his arsenal.
High Tech launches Frine line
High Tech Distribution has extended its range of guitar cleaning products with the addition of Frine fret polish.
Limited run of Moog IIIc synths coming
The Moog Synthesizer IIIc is returning to production for a very limited time.
Chauvet signs Onesixone deal
Chauvet has entered into an agreement with New Zealand-based Onesixone to have Chauvet DJ distribute the SoundSwitch hardware/software package in North America, as well as throughout much of the world.
AIM Gifts Color Changing Lamps
AIM Gifts has released a new line of 10 laser-etched acrylic, color-changing 3D lamps.
MXL Microphones Offer Free Microphone with VOX AC30 Purchase
MXL Microphones is offering a free MXL DX-2 Dual Capsule Variable Dynamic Microphone with the purchase of a new VOX AC30 Amplifier in the month of May.
CHAUVET DJ to Distribute SoundSwitch
Chauvet & Sons LLC has entered into an agreement with New Zealand-based Onesixone Ltd to have CHAUVET DJ distribute the SoundSwitch hardware/software package in North America, as well as throughout…
Upgrading the Upgrade: How 'Upgrade Your Sound' Continues to Expand in 2017
Perhaps the phrase ‘kid in a candy store’ comes to mind when imagining a musician browsing the national MI smorgasbord that is “Upgrade Your Sound.”
Trade Regrets: Guy Ward
On April 27th, we received the following message from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Guy Ward passed away on Friday [April 21]. He was 93 years old.
Sweetwater Donates $20,000 to Music Education Film
Sweetwater has donated $20,000 to the National Association of Music Parents in an effort to support the completion of the feature documentary film “Marching Beyond Halftime.”
WGI World Championship Medalists Announced
The complete list of medalists at the WGI Sport of the Arts 2017 World Championships has been announced.
Roland and RYSE UP Partner for Discovery Series
In an effort to find the next top producer, Roland and RYSE UP have teamed up for the ROLAND + RYSE Discovery Series.
Billboard Premieres New Stronger Than video for Ernie Ball PARADIGM Strings
Billboard has premiered the newest Stronger Than video for Ernie Ball PARADIGM Strings, featuring Ernie Ball artist Kirk Hammett of Metallica.
Guitar Center Named BCA 10 Honoree
Americans for the Arts has announced that Guitar Center has been named a “BCA 10: Best Businesses Partnering with the Arts in America” honoree for 2017.
Audix Named Microphone Sponsor of Vans Warped Tour 2017
Audix has announced that they will be the official microphone sponsor of the 2017 Vans Warped Tour presented by Journeys.
New figure shows Musikmesse numbers
Musikmesse has released a separate visitor total for this year's show.
DigiTech launches feedback controller
DigiTech has released the FreqOut guitar and bass pedal, which gives players the ability to create and control full, natural feedback.
Thieves hit Lincoln shop
Guitar Parlour in Lincoln has been hit by thieves who stole a number of guitars.
Tracktion releases MOK Waverazor
Tracktion Corporation has just released the MOK Waverazor - a virtual synth that splices waveforms to make new sounds.