Schimmel Awards Top North American Dealers
Schimmel recently honored their top North American dealers at a special event in Anaheim, California.
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2017 Music Products Industry Archive
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Michael Kelly Guitars Kickstarter Goal Complete in 48 Hours
The Michael Kelly Guitars Kickstarter campaign for the company’s new line of ultra lightweight guitars has been fully funded two times over in less than 48 hours.
CHAUVET Professional Lights Up Riot LA Comedy Festival
Despite some especially temperamental weather, the fifth annual Riot LA Comedy Festival prevailed with some help from the CHAUVET Professional COLORado 1 Solo IP fixtures that were used to light…
Super Bowl LI Uses Focusrite RedNet Audio Networking
Both the Super Bowl LI pre-game and halftime entertainment shows this year used Dante™-enabled RedNet D16 AES, D64R and A16R digital audio interfaces, employed by ATK Audiotek.
FEATURE: How dealers can adapt to change
US dealer Menzie Pittman, owner of Contemporary Music Center in Virginia, provides some observations on how to adapt to change.
New chairman for JHS
Daughter of founder, John Skewes, and wife of MD Dennis Drumm, Linda Drumm has been appointed as chairman of distributor JHS.
Studiomaster lines up Frankfurt mixer debuts
Studiomaster is debuting its latest compact mixers at Prolight + Sound/Musikmesse.
Q&A: Tracy Hoeft, president, Michael Kelly Guitars
Founder and president of US guitar manufacturer Michael Kelly, tells MMR how he found success targeting a niche market.
Moog's Voyager reaches the end
Moog is ceasing production of its Minimoog Voyager XL synth.
CHAUVET Professional to Debut New Fixtures at Prolight + Sound
CHAUVET Professional has announced that the company will debut their new fixtures at this year’s Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt.
Radial ships LX-2 splitter
Radial Engineering is now shipping the LX-2 passive line splitter.
ADG adds Peterson to growing range
Audio Distribution Group has added exclusive distribution of Peterson Tuners and Metronomes to its brand portfolio in Europe.
Sennheiser Recognizes TMP-Pro as Distributor of the Year
On March 10, 2017, Sennheiser USA presented TMP-Pro Distribution with the 2016 Professional Systems Distributor of the Year Award.
Roland, BOSS, and V-MODA Sponsor Starry Nites Festival
Roland, Boss, and V-MODA were co-sponsors of this year’s Starry Nites Festival in Santa Barbara, California.
MONO Launches Direct Dealer Program in U.S.
MONO has announced that it will distribute its full line of cases and accessories directly to music dealers across the United States.
Vandoren Adds McAllister to Artist Roster
Vandoren has welcomed saxophone virtuoso Timothy McAllister to the Vandoren artist roster.
Ortega Sea Devil Pedal Tuner and Lights
Ortega’s Sea Devil is a pedal tuner featuring connectable LED lights for dark stages. Running on 9V DC Sea Devil is a fully chromatic pedal tuner with calibration options from…
QRS Wireless Integration PNOmation3
QRS Music Technologies, Inc. wireless integration PNOmation3 enables Bluetooth MIDI capabilities, allowing communication between the piano and third party MIDI players, editors, and recorders.
Whirlwind Cyclone Case Series
Whirlwind’s CycloneTM Case Series is built using the finest Colson® casters, flush mounted MOLTM latches and built around their Marine grade HDPE panels resulting in a road worthy, incredibly sturdy…
Manhasset Stands Noteworthy Music Stand Collection
Manhasset Stands announced the new Noteworthy Music Stands Collection for 2017. Noteworthy Music Stands are known for creating “Elegant Images for the Artist” combining great style and function.
Dakota Saxophones SDAXR 42 Alto and SDTXR 52 Tenor
Dakota Saxophones SDAXR 42 Alto and SDTXR 52 Tenor are two new models designed to combine all the features of Dakota Saxophones XR and XG series.
Roland RD2000 Stage Piano
Roland RD2000 is the latest generation of the long-running RD stage piano series. Equipped with dual sound engines, exceptional feel, and advanced controller features, the RD 2000 offers top-level live…
GHS brings nickel back for mandolin line
GHS Strings has launched a new range of Pure Nickel Mandolin strings.
INTERVIEW: Gil Soucy, VP and general manager, Hamer Guitars
‘The Original Boutique Electric Guitar Custom Shop’ is back!
Musikmesse unveils Music4Kids
Musikmesse 2017 hosts a new kind of area for children and young adults this year with the “Discover Music” area, which will replace the trade fair’s previous “Music4Kids” project.
Gagliano Joins Cordoba as Director Of Brand Management
Cordoba Music Group has announced that Rick Gagliano has been named director of Brand Management.
FMIC’s Justin Norvell
Fender’s Maverick Spirit Endures with the Launch of the American Professional Series
The UnUsual Suspects
CustomShop Guitars Continue to Offer Dealers and Consumers Unique Opportunities
Got Wood? Then Get Some Paper – You’ll Need It
Charles Foster Kane, the protagonist of the single best American film ever made, “Citizen Kane,” left us with one cryptic word that, if parsed correctly, would completely explain him: “Rosebud.”…
Embracing the Pain of Growth and Entering ‘the Gap’
Four Observations on How to Adapt to Change
Tracy Hoeft Of Michael Kelly Guitars
A guitar manufacturer finds success targeting a niche market.
Special FX: Guitar & Bass Stompboxes Take CenterStage
While the overall tally wasn’t as clearcut as some recent MMR dealer surveys have been when it comes to shedding light on the overall “health” of a particular market segment,…
Hamer Guitars Returns
‘The Original Boutique Electric Guitar Custom Shop’ is Back!
Don’t Fret, but Do Pay Attention
While even the most strident supporters of funding for music education would likely agree that the subject takes a back seat to far more immediately pressing national and international concerns,…
CPD and Chauvet Professional Team Up for CRUSH Dallas Stage
Last month, Creative Production & Design (CPD) created a lighting and video show for CRUSH Dallas 2017 at the South Side Ballroom, featuring PVP X6IP LED video panels from CHAUVET…
Musikmesse Unveils New ‘Discover Music’ Area
Musikmesse 2017 hosts a new kind of area for children and young adults this year with the “Discover Music” area, which will replace the trade fair’s previous “Music4Kids” project.
Russian show returning for sixth outing
NAMM Musikmesse Russia, the international fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and music business connections, and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia, the international fair of technologies and services for entertainment, integrated systems and creation,…
Drum brands back Mexico workshop event
More than two dozen of the top drummers in Mexico will be on hand for Art Xpo in Mexico City on 23rd-24th April 2017.
Shure Axient Wireless Management Network Powers the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Singapore has overhauled its microphone system to adopt the Shure Axient™ Wireless Management Network.
Percussion Plus rescue completed
Distributor, Frederick Hyde, has completed its purchase of the troubled Percussion Plus business.