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2017 Music Products Industry Archive

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AKG Launches new PA mic Adaptor

AKG has added to its range of audio accessories, launching the new AKG MDAi CPA Connected PA microphone adaptor.

HK Audio adds New Compact DJ PA

HK Audio has unveiled LUCAS 2K, a new compact PA optimised for mobile DJs.

Riversong Guitars Awarded at Kamloops Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 

Mike Miltimore and Riversong Guitars won big at the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards this weekend, taking home the awards for "Business Person of the Year" and "Small Business of…

D’Addario Honors Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, and Others at Music Retailer Events

The D’Addario Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit grant-maker that supports transformative music education organizations, held three grant presentation events in October.

Yamaha Introduces Music DeLIGHTS

Yamaha has officially introduced Music DeLIGHTS, the nation’s first group music participation program to use linked portable keyboards to inspire musicians to play with the instruments’ lighted keys that guide…

Roland and BPM Supreme to Host Fall Tour

This fall, the Roland DJ team and BPM Supreme will be touring the United States to connect DJs across the country with Roland’s newly released DJ-505 and DJ-202 controllers.

Zoom NA Names Via VP of Marketing

Zoom North America has announced the appointment of David Via as vice president of marketing.

Funding Boost Triggers Rich Tone Expansion

Sheffield-based dealer, Rich Tone Music, says it expects to increase turnover by 60 per cent after securing additional funding.

Gibson Plans Memphis Operations Downsize

With demand for new electric guitars continuing to dip, Gibson is moving its long-standing Memphis operation to a smaller location and plans to quit its current home.

DigiTech Brings out Rubberneck Delay Pedal

DigiTech has launched the DOD Rubberneck analogue delay pedal through UK distributor, Sound Technology.

Fishman Adds Fitzsimmons to Marketing Team

​Fishman has appointed Ryan Fitzsimmons as marketing manager in an ongoing expansion of its marketing team.

SABIAN Appoints Love Director of R&D

​SABIAN has announced that master product specialist Mark Love has been promoted to the newly created position of director of research & product development.

Nobels Names Osiamo Exclusive US Distributor

German pedal manufacturer ​Nobels, has named Osiamo as its exclusive US distributor.

Nobels Names Osiamo LLC Exclusive U.S. Distributor

​Osiamo recently announced that Nobels has named Osiamo their exclusive distributor for the U.S.

Pioneer Adds new Stand-Alone Sampler

Pioneer DJ has launched a new stand-alone DJ sampler that enables you to create unique sounds and phrases using an intuitive DJ-friendly interface: the DJS-1000.

New Stereo Injection Box from BAE Audio

 BAE Audio has announced its new passive direct injection stereo box (PDIS).

The Venue Berlin Hosts Opening Party with Equipment from LD Systems

At the Venue Berlin's opening party on September 28, live acts and DJs offered superior sound with a Stinger G3 system from LD Systems. 

JHS Appoints Distributor Down Under

JHS has appointed Better Music/Pro Audio Supplies as distributor of its Vintage guitar and Odyssey Brasswind brands in Australia.

Westside Launches Sabian Cymbal Promo

Westside Distribution has launched a Sabian cymbal promotion offering a free, limited edition 16” AA X-Plosion Crash when a customer spends £360 on Sabian products from participating dealers.

CS Audio Supports Björk Performances Using KLANG:technologies

Paul Hatt's sound hire and production company, CS Audio, has been supporting the artist Björk using KLANG:technologies'  3D personal monitor mixing system for her string section at headline festival shows in…

Denon DJ Hosts Product Workshops

Denon DJ has announced that they will host a series of exclusive hands-on product workshops, featuring their Prime Series SC5000 Media Player and X1800 Mixer.

Lighthouse Church Installs Danley Sound Labs Sound Reinforcement System

Lighthouse Church in Maryland recently moved its flagship services to a new 74,000 square-foot building in Glen Burnie, Maryland, and installed a Danley Sound Labs sound reinforcement system to their…

VC Group Acquires Loud Technologies

Venture capital group Transom Capital  has acquired all brands from Loud Technologies, including the Mackie, Ampeg, EAW, and Martin Audio brands. 

GHS Launches new Banjo Sets

GHS has added to its string range with new Nickel Plate 5 String Banjo sets.

DAD Adds Speaker Correction for AX32

NTP Technology has launched the new DAD Pro | Mon | 3 monitor control software for the AX32 audio-routing and converter interfaces along with the MOM hardware controller and speaker-correction processing for…

Darkglass Upgrades Bass Drive Pedals

Darkglass has upgraded its Microtubes B7K V2 and B3K V2 bass drive pedals.

AIM Gifts Debuts Gift Guide

AIM Gifts has created a "Top Selling" gift guide to help retailers stock their shelves during the holiday season.

Genelec Launches New YouTube Portal

Genelec has debuted a new YouTube portal called "Genelec USA Learning Channel," which will be updated frequently with new content like production tips and tricks to interviews with industry pros.

Yamaha Drums Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Hollywood

Yamaha Drums assembled nearly two dozen world-renowned drummers on September 30 for some live music, a celebration of the company's innovation and success over the last 50 years, and an exploration…

Chinese Market Value Tops $6bn

Musical instruments sales in China are estimated to exceed 40.6 billion yuan ($6.1 billion) in 2017, according to the latest figures launched at the recent Music China expo.

Gator Launches new Frameworks Rok It Ranges

Frameworks by Gator and UK distributor Sound Technology have launched a range of new products including a number of new additions to the Frameworks 'Rok-It’ economy range of stands.

Dream Cymbals Endorser Returns for UK Clinics

Back in the UK by popular request, Dream Cymbals endorser and drumming improvisation specialist Scott Pellegrom is holding a handful of clinics in Bournemouth, Leamington Spa and Colchester.

Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound 2018 Strengthen Ties, Put Greater Focus on Professional Encounters

​Musikmesse (April 11 to 14 2018) and Prolight + Sound (April 10 to 13 2018) bring together companies with retailers, professionals from the musical-instrument, event and media-technologies sectors, as well…

More drummers join Dream Cymbals roster

Dream Cymbals has added more UK drummers to its endorsement programme.

Lace Music relaunching Grover Jackson Cybercaster

Guitar builder Grover Jackson, will be hand-building Lace Music Products' relaunched Cybercaster electric guitars at his factory in Laguna Hills, California.

Big What Festival Uses CHAUVET DJ Fixtures

Rock band Big Something recently hosted their namesake Big What Festival, which featured a light show with 36 CHAUVET DJ luminaires, including 12 Intimidator Scan LED 300 scanners, eight Intimidator Spot LED 350, eight SlimPANEL Tri…

Yamaha Adds Szekely, Block, and Sabatino to Artist Family

Yamaha Artist Services has announced that cellists Jacob Szekely and Mike Block and bassist Charley Sabatino have been welcomed to the Yamaha Artist family. All three musicians currently use Yamaha electric…

Pioneer DJ develops lighting and effects network

Pioneer DJ has co-developed a network system with TC Supply, enhancing DJ performances with coordinated lighting and visual effects.

Nord adds to Stage 3 sample library

Nord and UK distributor Sound Technology have released the Nord Sample Library 3.0 for Stage 3 owners online.

Morley manufacturer drops Amazon

Sound Enhancement, manufacturer of Morley and Ebtech brand products, has announced that it has terminated its relationship with Amazon.