New from D'Addario
Evans Drumheads' Hydraulic Red offerings now include a 14" coated snare batter, which will also be the first in the Evans portfolio to feature a clear version their patented UV-cured coating.
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2018 Music Products Industry Archive
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Drumdots
Drumdots stick to drums without being sticky and allow the drum head to breathe more like an un-dampened drum, but can be used upside-down on the resonator head, vertical on…
Faxx Reeds
American Way Marketing has introduced a new line of Faxx synthetic double reeds.
New Accessories from D’Addario – June 2018
D'Addario's new Nyltch Ukulele strings from 6- and 8-string tenor ukuleles were developed in cooperation with Aquila Nyltech.
One Control's New Pedals
The Honey Bee Overdrive from One Control is renowned for its warm overdrive crunch which is easily adjustable by a twist of a knob.
New Gear From SKB Cases
SKB's popular Fly Rack series of cases has been updated with a new, improved design that is lighter in weight and more affordable than previous models.
New Titles from Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard has released updated editions of their bestselling FastTrack Starter Packs to connect with today's beginners of all ages.
New Releases from Alfred Music – Summer 2018
Careers Through Music, Building Employable Skills in Your Music Class from Alfred is a new innovative tool for music educators that highlights valuable skills developed in ensemble and music classes.
New Fixtures from CHAUVET Professional
CHAUVET Professional's Ovation H-605FC is a new convection-cooled fixture powered by an RGBA-Lime LED engine, enabling it to replicate nearly any color with extraordinary accuracy, as well as virtually any…
Pioneer DJ's DDJ-SB3 Controller
The 2-channel DDJ-SB3 is a new controller from Pioneer DJ designed for dedicated use with Serato DJ Lite (previously known as Serato DJ Intro), making it ideal for beginner DJs…
Mooer's New Micro Preamps
Mooer's two new Micro Preamps, the 014 Taxidea Taxus and the 015 Brown Sound, offer a small size and light weight that allows musicians to trade their heavy and expensive…
PRS Guitars' Ninth Experience PRS Open House
On June 8th and 9th, PRS Guitars hosted their ninth "Experience PRS" open house event.
Cort's Sunset TC Electric Guitar
The new Sunset TC from Cort Guitars is a simple yet versatile instrument with an authentic vintage vibe that will appeal to roots-oriented players.
ODR-1 Pedal from Nobels
The ODR-1 pedal from Nobels features a drive and a level control, and a proprietary spectrum control that optimizes the midrange frequency for clarity and full dynamic range while not…
Extra-Medium XM Strings from Dean Markley
Dean Markley's new XM (extra-medium) set are the newest addition to their NickelSteel Bass Signature Series of bass guitar strings.
GluBoost's EndPoint Mark + Mask System
GluBoost EndPoint Mark + Mask System eliminates adhesive and finish runoff.
Wrightson Joins D'Addario & Co. as Business Unit Director of D'Addario Woodwinds
D'Addario has announced the appointment of William (Bill) Michael Wrightson as the business unit director of D'Addario Woodwinds, reporting directly to John D'Addario III, president of D'Addario & Company Inc.
Peruvian Matador Series Ukulele Bags from Henry Heller
Henry Heller's new Peruvian Matador Series Ukulele Bags are available in five different designs and both Soprano and Concert/Tenor sizes.
EarthQuaker Devices' Pyramids
EarthQuaker Devices' Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device is built upon the same proprietary DSP architecture as the Avalanche Run.
Key Hires for D'Addario Europe
D’Addario Europe has strengethened its recently set-up European operations with key appointments.
Pioneer DJ and Splice Collaborate to Connect Users of the DJS-1000 to a Cloud-Based Music Creation Workflow
Pioneer DJ has made their DJS-1000 stand-alone DJ sampler compatible with Splice, the cloud-based music production platform used by over 1.6 million producers.
D’Addario Announces Free Make Music Day Events
On Thursday, June 21, D’Addario will host multiple events across New York City in celebration of Make Music Day, a free celebration of music around the world.
Washburn to Sponsor the Summer NAMM Top 100 'After Party' to Benefit NAMM Foundation Programs
Washburn has announced that it will be a Benefactor level sponsor of the Summer NAMM 2018 Top 100 "After Party" to celebrate the achievements of NAMM's Top 100 Dealers and support the…
"The Today Show" Upgrades Concert Stage with Fixtures from CHAUVET Professional
"The Today Show" lighting director Peter Greenbaum recently upgraded the program’s Citi Concert Series stage with CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK Pyxis fixtures, supplied by WorldStage.
Dubreq Announces Global Stylophone Golden Ticket Competition
Dubreq Ltd. has announced Stylophone’s Big 5-0 Golden Ticket Competition in celebration of The Stylophone’s 50 birthday.
Dubreq Announces “Stylophone Big 5-0 Golden Ticket Competition” for 50th Anniversary
Dubreq Ltd. has announced Stylophone’s Big 5-0 Golden Ticket Competition in celebration of The Stylophone’s 50 birthday.
Audio-Technica Expands Trade-In Rebate Program for 600 MHz Wireless Systems
Audio-Technica has expanded its existing trade-in program for 600 MHz wireless systems to now include the new 3000 Series (4th Generation) and 5000 Series (3rd Generation), as the industry moves away from…
Not Just Phoning It In: Manufacturers of Studio Headphones Innovate and Adapt to Cater to Today’s End-Users
In 2018, headphones designed for professional studio use still have the same fundamental purpose and goal as always: true replication of source audio material and durability.
Passing the Torch: NLFX Professional steps up as the MI dealer of Bemidji
Not all music retail stores can last forever, but they can pass the torch to the next shop suited to carry on the MI duties in their community.
Branching Out: After a Lifetime in Acoustics, The Music Emporium Moves into the Electric Guitar World
To all the folks at Guitar Center locations around the country, the Music Emporium in Lexington, Massachusetts has a message for you: many, many thanks.
Electronically Authentic: Roland Launches New Additions to Electronic Drum Line
Can electronic drums be authentic? For Roland, the answer is a resounding yes.
Sign Here: Artist-signature guitars have their own narrative – one that can be helpful to retail
The role of the signature artist-model guitar in MI retail has changed along with the culture of the guitar.
John Packer Musical Instruments’ Rob Hanson: ‘Making the Choice that Much Easier for Music Retailers’
Born out of a retail and repair shop founded by John Packer in England in 1974, John Packer Ltd. is now a worldwide-force in the design and manufacture of brass…
Heroes are Where You Find Them – You Just Have to Know Where to Look
The widely reported decline in electric guitar sales has been attributed to a number of things, from how the hyper-masculine image that electric guitars have projected since the 1980s has…
Why Try to be Like Everybody Else?
In Victoria Wasylak’s excellent profile of Lexington, Massachusetts’ guitar dealer, The Music Emporium (page 64), co-owner Joe Caruso says of the Boston areas’ Guitar Center locations: “They didn’t put us…
Selling Your Business? Stay in Control
Making financial decisions has never been easy for business owners. When given a choice, the tyranny of the urgent usually wins over the severity of the important.
Heil Sound Appoints Lynch as U.S. Sales Manager
Heil Sound has announced the appointment of Jerry Lynch as U.S. sales manager.
Italia Adds New Models and New Versions
Italia Guitars has unveiled a number of new models including a new addition to the popular Jeffrey Foskett Signature Series of electric guitars - the Italia JFQ.
Allen and Heath Launches new Flagship Xone Mixer
Allen & Heath (DJ) has responded to customer demand by launching its new flagship analogue DJ Mixer - Xone:9, which takes the analogue core of the Xone:92 and re-delivers it, enhanced and with digital connectivity.
Music Festivals Wet Electric and Band Splash Use CHAUVET Professional Fixtures
Music festivals Wet Electric and Band Splash recently used a versatile lighting rig supplied by Creative BackStage that featured CHAUVET Professional Maverick, Rogue, and STRIKE fixtures.