Passarelli to Head Canadian Sales Division for Korg USA
After six years of proving to be an integral part of Korg USA’s sales team, Inside Sales Rep, John Passarelli, was recently promoted to Canadian sales manager.
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Trade Regrets: Frank Mingo
Frank Mingo (also known as Mingo Jones), one of the last living musicians to have played at the renown jazz clubs of Indiana Avenue, passed away this Monday in his home…
Carlsbro adds to modelling amp line-up
Carlsbro has added three models to its StingrayD range of digital modelling amplifiers at this year’s Prolight + Sound.
JHS seals Seiko exclusive
JHS is now the sole UK and ROI distributor of Seiko’s range of tuners and metronomes.
New CEO, as Pioneer DJ restructures
Pioneer DJ Corporation has restructured its board of directors with Yoshiaki Ide (pictured)appointed chairman, while Akio Moriwaki steps into the role of president and CEO.
AVA Named Distribution Representative for Fulcrum Acoustics
Fulcrum Acoustic has appointed AVA Audio Visual Associates, Inc. (AVA) as their exclusive distribution representative for the Lower Midwest region.
Watson Named Director of ChamSys USA
Following the acquisition of Southampton, UK-based ChamSys Ltd. by Chauvet, Phil Watson will be assuming a new role as director of ChamSys USA, Inc.
KMC Names Deibler Pro Audio Sales Development Manager
Strengthening the depth of its Pro Audio sales team, KMC has announced the appointment of Derik Deibler to the newly created position of KMC Pro Audio Sales development manager, reporting directly to…
First US deal for Los Cabos
Canadian percussion brand Los Cabos Drumsticks has signed its first US distribution deal with Big Bang Distribution.
Audio-Technica prepares PL+S unveilings
Audio-Technica has announced a new addition to its flagship 50 Series studio microphone range – the AT5047 cardioid condenser model – to be unveiled at Prolight+Sound 2017. The show will…
UK Sounds makes Musikmesse debut
BAE Audio imprint UK Sound has announced that it will debut its new 1173 mic pre-compressor at the forthcoming Musikmesse.
New Italia models launched
Italia, distributed in the UK by JHS, has introduced three new guitar and bass models.
Tracktion releases Waveform DAW
Tracktion Corporation has released its latest DAW, called Waveform.
New AHEAD Square Felt Kick Beater
AHEAD has released a new Switch Kick beater that uses a square felt quick release bass drum beater head.
Alfred Music Premier Piano Express Book 4
This all in-one, accelerated piano course from Alfred Music is designed for students who need a fast-paced approach to piano study.
Pure Nickel Mandolin Strings From GHS
GHS Strings have introduced their new Pure Nickel Mandolin strings for both the traditional and modern musician.
Radial Engineering North-Star
Radial Engineering Ltd. Announced the North-Star, a combination overdrive and power booster, is now shipping.
Alfred Music’s Solo Xtreme Piano Book Series
Alfred Music has announced the debut of Solo Xtreme. their new series of piano activity books that challenge students to expand their technique and musicianship.
Fishman Loudbox Acoustic Amplifiers Hardwood Models
Fishman’s Loudbox Mini Mahogany produces 60 watts of clean acoustic power and has two channels featuring Fishman’s preamp and tone control designs. The amp also features digital reverb and chorus…
ADJ Mini Dekker LZR
Adding to ADJ’s Startec series of affordable effect lights, the new Mini Dekker LZR combines a powerful multi-beam derby moonflower with a potent red and green cluster laser to create…
Cort Classic TC Guitar
Cort Guitars and British luthiers Manson Guitar Works announced a new collaboration for 2017, the Cort/Manson Classic TC.
PRS Guitars Limited Edition Reclaimed Wood Guitars
PRS Guitars is offering a small batch of Reclaimed Limited CE 24 Semi-Hollow and S2 Vela Semi-Hollow guitars that showcase two exotic wood species new to PRS: Peroba Rosa and…
Cordial Mic Cable
German cable manufacturer Cordial adds the CMK 234 to its core assortment of mic cables with spiral shields.
Alfred Music Sound Innovations for Elementary Classroom Guitar
Alfred Music announced the release of Sound Innovations for Elementary Classroom Guitar, an innovative method for class instruction, especially for young children. It was developed specifically to address the needs…
Music Nomad Octopus 8 ‘n 1 Tech Tool
Music Nomad Equipment Care Octopus 8 ‘n 1 Tech Tool is perfect for adjusting output jacks, control pots, tuning machine bushings and screws.
Floyd Rose Rail Tail Tremolo
Floyd Rose Rail Tail Tremolo is a full contact, dive-only tremolo designed to retrofit existing Strat-style 6-point tremolo with no modifications to the guitar; a design merging the feel and…
D’Addario Accessories Beatles Guitar Picks and Straps
This year, The Beatles and D’Addario Accessories are joining together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band with limited edition guitar pick 10 packs and…
On the Case (and/or in the Bag…)
Cases & bags tend to be a pretty steady segment in the market. If a customer purchases an instrument of any value whatsoever and plans to do anything other than…
Synth I’ve Been Loving You…
While much has been made in recent months and years of the resurgence of interest in analog synthesizers – and for good reason! – it bears mentioning that synths of…
BOSS: 40th Anniversary Compact Pedals
There’s certainly no shortage of effect pedal suppliers out there (just take a look at the responses to the retail survey question on page 48 of our March 2017 issue,…
There’s More than One Reason to Refer to $$$ as ‘Green’
MMR has been running our annual “Green Issue” for a few years now and, generally speaking, reader reaction has been very positive.
Trade Regrets: Ikutaro Kakehashi
While there has not yet (as of 12:00 pm ET, April 3) been an official announcement issued by the Roland Corporation, there have been numerous reports that the company’s founder Ikutaro…
2017 Marks 20th Year of Hal Leonard Winona State University Scholarship
In 1997, Hal Leonard worked with Winona State University to create a scholarship that would honor their founders, the late Harold “Hal” Edstrom, Everett “Leonard” Edstrom, and Roger Busdicker.
Ted Baker SoHo Installs Ashly Amps
A Ted Baker store in the SoHo district of New York City has installed an Ashly nX4004 four-channel amplifier and an Ashly KLR-2000 amplifier into the location to complement the…
After Three Decades of Service, Young Set to Retire from YCA
On Friday, March 31, Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced that, effective June 30, Rick Young will retire from the company following a distinguished, 30-year career.
St. Louis Music Announces Spring Savings Promotion
St. Louis Music has announced the start of their “Buy More, Save More” promotion, which rewards dealers with a $50 discount or savings pass for every $1000 they spend in the…
Avid Announces Schedule for Avid Connect 2017
On March 30, Avid announced the agenda for Avid Connect 2017, the annual gathering of the Avid Customer Association (ACA).
SOMM readies for dealer awards
The Society Of Music Merchants (SOMM), is hosting the European Musical Instrument Dealer Awards (EMIDA) on the opening day of Musikmesse on Wednesday, April 5th.
Normans links up for apprentice scheme
Burton-based Normans Musical Instruments has struck an apprenticeship partnership with Burton and South Derbyshire College.
JHS bolsters pro-audio sales team
JHS has boosted its pro-audio team, appointing Matt Flavell as its new Pro-Audio area sales manager for Southern UK and Ireland.