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2018 Music Products Industry Archive

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EMD and Studiomaster Sign Euro deal

UK MI and audio distributor Studiomaster, has signed a major MI and pro audio retail distribution agreement with EMD Music, for Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Switzerland.

Drum Channel Launches New Podcasts

Launching August 13, 2018 with a special edition featuring JR Robinson, drum education website Drum Channel will introduce a new series of informative and entertaining podcasts.

KORG’s Brew Music Heads to the Garden State

KORG has continued their successful Brew Music campaign at popular New Jersey music venue and brewery, Asbury Park Brewery.

Allen & Heath Supports Inaugural Florida SoundGirls Expo

Hosted by Full Sail University, the inaugural SoundGirls Expo was presented at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida on July 14 and July 15, 2018.

RATstands Tempo Series Music Stands Now Available Through Ace Products Group

Ace Products Group has officially announced their new partnership with RATstands, creators of the uniquely innovative music stands preferred by opera houses, theatres and concert halls worldwide.

Trade Regrets: Arne Berg

On July 21, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Arne Berg came into my life thanks to Yoshi Abe, the engineer behind the TEAC reel to reel…

KVR Audio and NAMM Team Up for Grand Prize for Developer Challenge 2018

KVR Audio and NAMM have announce the grand prize for the KVR Developer Challenge 2018, the signature audio plug-in, application and soundware design event.

Wagner Named President of Apogee Electronics

Apogee Electronics has announced the addition of Pro Audio veteran Phil Wagner as president. 

Roland Announces Additional 808-Inspired PUMA Sneaker

Roland Corporation has teamed up with the global sports brand PUMA to unbox a second new TR-808-inspired sneaker, the PUMA RS-100 Roland.

D’Addario Powers the 2018 AFROPUNK Brooklyn Battle of the Bands

This year, D’Addario will power the 2018 AFROPUNK Brooklyn Battle of the Bands, where emerging artists will compete for the chance to play at the AFROPUNK Festival at Brooklyn’s Commodore…

Music Industry Competitors Team up to Help Stop Modern Slavery

After meeting together at Summer NAMM 2018 in Music City- Nashville, Kyser Musical Products, Inc. and G7th, The Capo Company - direct competitors in the capo market - have made…

Shure Promotes Key Executives

Shure Incorporated has announced promotions for two key executives.

Roland Announces 'Thomas Dolby Live in Roland Cloud'

Turning the Tables: DJ Market Stable, End-Users Embracing Older Tech (According to Some)…

There were few “universals” to be drawn from this month’s retailer survey (sent out to over 400 MI dealers), but “consistency” seems to be one of them.

Nike GO NYC 5K Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

At this year’s Nike GO NYC 5K, the race used a colorful fast-moving lightshow at the finish line featuring 20 CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK Pyxis fixtures, supplied by 4Wall Entertainment.

Casio: In Key with Today’s Consumers

Currently the excitement at Casio is all about their latest CT-X3000 and 5000 series of portable keyboards.

Beyond the Books: Alfred Music’s Initiatives in 2018

It feels like just yesterday when Alfred Music’s Ron Manus was onstage at RPMDA in 2017 accepting the Dorothy Award.

The NAMM Fly-In: It’s all about the T-shirt

On my tenth anniversary of attending the NAMM Fly-In, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to reflect on the experience and the importance of this yearly NAMM event.

I Want to Believe

At the recent Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, Gibson was once again on-hand, after having opted out of the Anaheim gathering a few months ago.

KPIs: The Secret Sauce to More Profit Value

Peter Drucker, a leader in the development of management education, promoted business value as the primary goal of a firm.

You Can Charter a Bus, but Can You Charter an Orchestra?

I thought I could take a look at how music education is faring in schools without having to reference politics. I tried, but I couldn’t do it.

Blizzard Lighting Rebranded as Blizzard

Following explosive growth in the LED pro and entertainment lighting industry over the past eight years Blizzard Lighting has announced a major change.

Leeds Guitar Show Takes Shape

The Leeds/Bradford Guitar Show returns to Pudsey Civic Hall on Sunday 2nd September 2018.

72nd Annual Tony Awards Enlists Shure Wireless Systems

At the 72nd Annual Tony Awards, show lead Simon Welch and RF coordinator Vinny Siniscal of Firehouse Productions again selected Shure wireless systems for the event.

The D’Addario Foundation Plans Additional Instrument Drive

Following the successful instrument drives at Ace Hotel properties in Chicago and Pittsburgh, the D’Addario Foundation and Hungry for Music have partnered with the Ace Hotel in DTLA for a west coast instrument collection event.

Audio-Technica Honors Lienau AV Associates

Audio-Technica has recognized West Chester, Pennsylvania-based firm Lienau AV Associates with its Samurai Award for the 2017/2018 fiscal year, for representing Audio-Technica in the territory of Metro New York City.

Hal Leonard Hosts NAMM Tech Talk Masterclass Event Featuring Craig Bauer

During the 2018 Summer NAMM Conference in Nashville, Hal Leonard hosted the latest Tech Talk Masterclass, featuring Grammy-winning producer Craig Bauer demonstrating his tracking and mixing process through a studio…

Allen & Heath Earns Dual Digital Distinctions with 2019 TEC Nominations

Allen & Heath has announced that its dLive Digital Mixing System and its SQ Series Digital Mixers have been nominated for 2019 Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards.

Korg USA, Inc. Promotes Griffiths to Business Operations Analyst

​Korg USA, Inc. has just created the new role of business operations analyst and has appointed Bryan Griffiths, former dealer support rep, to lead the new position.

Dealers' Choice Awards Nominations Now Open

Nominations for the 26th MMR Dealers' Choice Awards are now open.

GHS Goes Back to Bassics With New Lines

GHS’ Bassics range has added a new line of pedals and amps with the BPA-1 floor preamplifier which started the brand now complemented with a power amp, bass head and four pedals, all designed…

Sounds Plus readying for quick comeback

 The former owner of Sounds Plus in Bury St Edmunds is already making plans to return with another retail offering, ahead of the store’s closure in August.

TEDxCambridge 2018 Uses ADJ Fixtures

In May, TEDxCambridge 2018 brought together 2,500 people to hear seven distinguished speakers share innovative new ideas at the Boston Opera House. The responsibility of setting the stage for this prestigious event fell…

KLOTZ Celebrates New Production Facility

On July 6, KLOTZ held a summer party and celebrated the inauguration of their production facility at the Vilchband plant near Würzburg.

Audio-Technica Sponsors Playing For Change 

Audio-Technica has announces its global sponsorship of Playing For Change (PFC), a global movement created to inspire and connect the world through music.

Roland Teams Up with Depeche Mode, Hublot, and charity: water

Roland has partnered with legendary band Depeche Mode, the Swiss watchmaker Hublot, and non-profit organization charity: water in an effort that has raised $1.7 million to date to provide clean and safe…

Bauer Steps Down as Hal Leonard CFO, Diekelman Hired as new CFO

Dan Bauer, long-time Hal Leonard senior vice president and CFO, has announced his retirement.

Manhasset Nominated for Three Manufacturing Excellence Awards

Manhasset Specialty Company has been nominated for three award categories in the Association of Washington Business' 2018 Annual Manufacturing Excellence Awards.

Cardiff University Students’ Union Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures at Special Event

The Cardiff University Students’ Union recently used fixtures from CHAUVET Professional for a special event at the club.

Two Michigan High Schools Install Danley Sound Labs Speakers in Auditoriums

A/V integration firm KLA Laboratories recently installed Danley Sound Labs loudspeakers and subwoofers in the auditoriums of Fordson High School and Edsel Ford High School.