Vic Firth Cajon Bru-llet and VKB4 (Cajon)
Vic Firth’s Cajon Bru-llet marries elements of a brush and a mallet to translate both slap and bass tones to the cajon.
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2017 Music Products Industry Archive
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Promark by D’Addario Boutique Stick Bags
The Promark Sliver Essentials Stick Bag and the Transport Deluxe Stick Bag are made from durable, weather-proof ballistic nylon and synthetic leather.
D’Addario’s Evans Drumheads UV1 Drumhead Series
D’Addario’s Evans Drumheads launches UV1, a brand-new series of drumheads that includes a newly patented UV-cured coating.
Dixon Limited Edition Motion Blue Kit
Dixon Limited Edition Motion Blue Burst 3-piece kit features 6-ply Mahogany shell, a 45 degree bearing edge, and the unique Limited Motion Blur wrap highlighted with black burst.
Alesis Strike Electronic Drum Kits
Alesis Strike electronic drum kit family features all-new drum and cymbal design. The drums have larger dual-hoop pads with adjustable Alesis Mesh heads with their patented multi-sensor, multi-contact Enhanced Articulation…
Yamaha Multi-Tenor Drum Mounting System by RMI
Yamaha introduces the Free Floating Lug Bridge™ (FFLB™) Multi Tenor Mounting System from Randall May International (RMI) for use on marching multi toms. The FFLB was designed to be installed without…
Yamaha Rydeen Drum Set
The Rydeen kit (Japanese for “God of Thunder”) replaces its predecessor, the GigMaker, with a new kit featuring upgraded Yamaha hardware, including a two-hole vertical pipe clamp for the rack…
Rhythm Tech Pro-Series Tambourine
Rhythm Tech Pro Series Tambourine features an over-molded GLS playing edge, a comfort handle, and more efficient jingle placement designed to provide more sound while reducing fatigue and stress on…
American Recorder Mounts and Accessories for Smart Bracket Line
American Recorder Technologies mounts and accessories for their Smart Bracket line of tablet and phone mounts include a new pole mount clamp, articulating arm, and an adapter for mounting iPad…
SKB iSeries Waterproof 88-Note Keyboard Case
SKB’s largest iSeries keyboard case, the 3i-5616-KBD, is a waterproof 88-note keyboard case designed to provide a lightweight, military-rated, and affordable solution for musicians who want a custom case without…
TKL Glacier White, Alumin-X Vectra, and Vectra Series Soft Cases
TKL expands its line of patented Vectra® molded hard cases with a new series of Vectra-shaped soft cases. The Vectra soft case shares the hard case shape in a durable…
D’Addario Orchestral Helicore Set for Octave Violin
The Helicore Octave Violin set is designed to be played one octave below traditional violin tuning for a new world of tonal and stylistic possibilities.
XO Lightweight Bb Trumpet
KHS America announced the XO 1602S-LTR lightweight Bb Trumpet.
E.K. Blessing BFH-1541 Flugelhorn
E.K. Blessing BFH-1541 is an ideal choice for a student up to professional player in need of a seamless transition between trumpet and flugelhorn during performance.
Yamaha Xeno Artist Model New York C Trumpet
Yamaha Xeno Artist Model New York C trumpet is a collaboration with the Boston Symphony Orchestra trumpet section.
Hollywoodwinds Bravo Baritone Saxophone Reeds
Hollywoodwinds released a new Bravo Baritone Saxophone reed. Bravo Reeds are non-toxic synthetic reeds made to EU stringent standards.
MXL Microphones Announces New National and International Sales Managers
Marshall Electronics has appointed Steve Curto to national sales manager, and Scott Krueckeberg to International sales manager for MXL, the professional audio division of Marshall Electronics, Inc.
Roland Names Alli VP of Artist Relations and Business Development
Roland Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Alli as the vice president of artist relations and business development.
Alvarez Appoints SFM as New Canadian Distributor
Alvarez continues to expand globally and has teamed with SFM in Canada to oversee distribution in the region.
LunaStone adding TrueOverDrive at NAMM
Danish guitar pedal company LunaStone is launching a new overdrive pedal at NAMM 2017.
BAE sets up new UK Sound subsidiary
Analogue gear manufacturer BAE Audio, has created a new subsidiary, UK Sound.
Yamaha SEVR Bb and A Clarinets
Yamaha new Custom SEVR Bb and A clarinets are a product for the progressing clarinetist desinged to provide the player with more expressive freedom.
Roland JUNO-106 SYSTEM-8 PLUG-OUT Synthesizer
Roland SYSTEM-8 PLUG-OUT Synthesizer features the latest generation of Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology.
Bösendorfer 214VC Grand Piano
Yamaha introduces the Bösendorfer 214VC. With the introduction of the 214VC, musicians can now enjoy the distinctive Bösendorfer Vienna Concert sound in a smaller instrument.
dee dee bass
Yamaha AvantGrand N3X is a follow up to the company’s N3, the AvantGrand N3X has been updated to include captured samples of the Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial grand pianos.
Alfred Music The Women of Western Music: Hildegard to Ella
Alfred Music The Women of Western Music: Hildegard to Ella is a classroom resource focusing on the lives of 18 female composers, musicians, and teachers.
Alfred Mindfulness: The Piano Collection Available
Alfred Music Mindfulness: The Piano Collection contains 20 beautiful piano pieces, each one carefully chosen to help you relax and unwind.
Alfred Music Sound Innovations for Concert Band: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band
Alfred Music Sound Innovations for Concert Band: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band is a complete curriculum for beginning band students to help them grow as ensemble musicians.
Hal Leonard Jake Shimabukuro Instructional Video Book
Hal Leonard Jake Shimabukuro Teaches Ukulele Lessons features Jake introducing notes, chords, songs, and playing techniques.
Luke Audio Y56 Tube Condenser Microphone
The Luke Audio Y56 is a large diaphragm, tube condenser, "bottle" microphone with three distinctly voiced, interchangeable, hand-built capsules.
Empirical Labs Arousor Ver. 1.0
Empirical Labs (ELI) introduced their Arousor Plug-in last year with a soft release. The company has announced the official 1.0 releases. (MSRP $349).
Hal Leonard Piano Super Easy
Hal Leonard Super Easy songbook series features accessible arrangements for piano, with simple right-hand melody, letter names inside each note, and basic left-hand chord diagrams. Books also include lyrics, when…
Steinberg’s Cubase Pro 9, Artist, and Elements Editions
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Cubase Pro, Artist, and Elements editions are each crafted to suit the different needs and levels of expertise in music recording and production.
Babicz Full Contact Hardware LX2 Twin-Locking Tailpiece
Babicz and AP International, distributors of Full Contact Hardware, unveil the newly-patented LX2 tailpiece.
HeadRush Pedalboard
The HeadRush Pedalboard features a quad-core processor. Powered by its Eleven HD Expanded DSP software, the HeadRush Pedalboard is designed to deliver versatile, realistic-sounding and responsive amplifier, cabinet, microphone, and…
The Cavern Club Ukulele Outfits
The Cavern Club Ukulele outfits come in three different artwork designs - ‘The Wall’ (CVUK1) featuring the names of the many, many bands that have graced that hallowed stage in…
Elixir Strings Optiweb Coating
Elixir Strings Optiweb Coating is a lightweight coating designed to sound indistinguishable from uncoated strings, but with a long lasting tone life.
D’Addario Nickel Bronze Strings for Mandolin
D'Addario Nickel Bronze is a result of the combination of phosphor bronze and nickel designed to produce a warm sound and reveal the unique tonal characteristics of a mandolin.
Perri’s Leathers Emoji Collection Guitar Straps & Picks
Perri’s Leathers new range of licensed guitar straps and picks feature iconic and popular emojis.
D’Addario Accessories Beatles Straps and Picks
The D’Addario Accessories Beatles-licensed guitar straps and picks feature vegan straps (leather strap style adjuster) with designs from “Meet the Beatles,”“Yellow Submarine,” “Sgt. Pepper,”and “Revolver.”