Kaukis joins Adam Hall
Former Loud Technologies chief, John Kaukis, has joined the Adam Hall UK sales team as retail sales manager.
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Moody's Revises GC's Outlook to Negative, S&P Global Downgrades Ratings
On April 12, Moody’s Investors Service revised the outlook on its B2 rating on Guitar Center (GC) to negative, suggesting it could downgrade that rating further into junk territory in…
Yanagisawa showcases unique Urushi saxophones
Yanagisawa showcased its expert instrument-making talents with the presentation of four one-off ‘Urushi’ saxophones at this year’s Musikmesse.
Martin reveals new Sheeran signature model
Martin has unveiled a new Ed Sheeran signature acoustic with a laser-engraved ‘Divide’ symbol and custom fingerboard inlays.
Orange backs DesertFest
Orange Amps is continuing its sponsorship activity, backing the 2017 DesertFest, the UK’s premier independent Stoner Rock, Doom, Psych and Sludge music festival.
CHAUVET Lights Up Eric Clapton Performances
As Eric Clapton returns to the stage for a limited series of concerts, 39 CHAUVET Professional Nexus panels provided an engaging light and video design for his opening show on…
US distribution deal for Warwick
US dealer and distributor St Louis Music has struck a new partnership with Warwick Music Group and will be distributing its complete range in North America.
Sennheiser launches mobile recording 'first'
Sennheiser has created what it says is the world’s first intuitive, compact and mobile binaural recording headset.
Tone Tech takes on Sever parts range
ToneTech has been appointed Worldwide distributor for Slovenia-based, Sever Innovations.
Donati and Lang headline DW tour
Drummers, Virgil Donati (Alan Holdsworth/Planet X) and Thomas Lang(Paul Gilbert/stOrk) will headline the DW TV Show tour, ponsored by DW Drums.
Avid Announces Various Innovations for NAB
Avid has announced a set of innovations for their Avid Media Center Platform, all of which will be showcased at NAB 2017.
Kickstarter Launched for New Loog Pro and Loog Mini Guitars
Loog Guitars has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the new Loog Pro and Loog Mini Models.
SLM to Distribute Warwick Music Group Instruments
St Louis Music (SLM) is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Warwick Music Group and will be distributing its complete range of award winning instruments in North America.
Peavey Sponsors First Annual Decibel Metal & Beer Fest
Peavey Electronics co-sponsored the first annual Decibel Metal & Beer Fest this past weekend.
Music & Arts Opens Colorado Springs Store
Music & Arts has announced the opening of their Colorado Springs, Colorado location.
New Orange Op-Amp
Orange Amplification has launched the new Dual Discrete Op-Amp which has been specifically designed for audio use.
TC Helicon gangs up with new pedal
TC Helicon has launched its first ever Gang Vocals Effects pedal.
SVM re-runs free carriage offer
Soar Valley Music is bringing back its carriage-free trade order offer for UK dealers during May.
Evans and Promark by D’Addario Announce BYOS Tour Dates
Evans and Promark by D’Addario have announced the dates for BYOS’ clinician tour taking place across the United States at participating Guitar Center locations.
Hal Leonard Announces Josh Bess Webinar Series
Hal Leonard has announced the release of the "Josh Bess Webinar Series" at Groove3.com.
Klotz Appoints Forward Tech U.S. as Partner for the U.S. Market
Klotz Communications has announced the appointment of Forward Tech US as its new partner for the U.S. market. The appointment is with immediate effect.
Dream Cymbals adding TriHat range
Canadian-based Dream Cymbals is introducing its TriHat Hi-hats to the UK with a store launch on 12th May.
AKG launching new studio phones line
Harman’s AKG brand is launching a new range of foldable studio headphones in June.
Hidersine launches case range
Barnes and Mullins is launching a new range of Hidersine Polycarbonate bowed instrument cases.
Yamaha Names Winners of Nationwide Competition
Yamaha Artist Services Indianapolis and the Band & Orchestral division of Yamaha Corporation of America have named the winners of the 2017 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competition.
New sales and marketing head for Focusrite
Focusrite has appointed Richard Johnstone as sales and marketing manager for the UK.
AKG launching Connected PA adaptor
Harman is launching the AKG MDAi CPA Connected PA microphone adaptor.
D’Addario Announces Third Season of “Guitar Power”
D’Addario has announced that the third season of “Guitar Power” will premiere Tuesday, April 18 with new host Dweezil Zappa, exclusively with Ultimate-Guitar.com.
SJP Productions and ChamSys Host Drone Race
SJP Productions teamed up with ChamSys Software and a local brewery to create one of the first spectator-oriented drone racing events on March 25.
Avid Announces Release of New Book
Avid has announced the release of their new book The Storyteller’s Dilemma: Overcoming the Challenge of the Digital Media Age, written by Avid chairman and chief executive officer, Louis Hernandez,…
Moogfest Reveals Final Additions to Lineup
Moogfest has announced the final additions to the 2017 festival lineup, prominently featuring artists like DJ Premier, Zola Jesus, King Britt, Jana Hunter, Baltra, IDEO, Modular on the Spot, and Durham music collective The Floor.
Korg Names Witt Product Marketing Manager
Korg USA has created a new position to aid in the marketing and product development for their growing line of guitar brands.
Music Shipping adds strap brand
The Music Shipping Company (MSC) has taken on UK distribution of strap brand Leathergraft.
40 years of Boss history
MMR recently chatted with Boss/Roland US guitar product manager Jeff Slingluff to get the skinny on Boss’ compact pedals’ 40th anniversary and why players and dealers, alike, continue to embrace the products.
Millers backs local music with piano giveaway
Millers Music in Cambridge marked its 160th anniversary this year by donating 21 pianos – worth £50,000 in all – to community groups across the region.
David Perrico Creates Signature Horn With Phaeton
Trumpeter David Perrico has introduced his new Las Vegas signature trumpet and flugelhorn from Phaeton. Perrico demonstrated the range and power of his signature horn on April 15 at a…
Eastman School of Music and Yamaha Partner to Support Future Arts Leaders
Yamaha and the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music have announced that they will be selecting five graduate students from an international pool of applicants to participate as fellows…
2017 County Music Awards Uses Digital 6000 System from Sennheiser
Sennheiser debuted the Digital 6000 system, the company’s first two-channel digital receiver, this April at the 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
RS Guitars’ Founder Receives Honorary Doctorate from Washington College
Paul Reed Smith, the founder and managing general partner of PRS Guitars, has received an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service from Maryland’s Washington College.
Korg USA Announces New U.S. Merchandise Sites for Korg, VOX and Blackstar
Korg USA has developed new consumer merchandise sites exclusively for the American market for Korg, VOX and Blackstar.