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Los Angeles-based producer and DJ Dennis White has used the Pioneer DJ TORAIZ AS-1 monophonic analog synthesizer in the making of his 2018 Grammy-winning track - a remix of “You…
The staff at East St. John High School in Reserve, Louisiana recently called on local A/V integration firm Lion's Roar Church Audio to install Danley's fully-weatherproof OS-Series loudspeakers into the…
On Thursday, February 22, we received the following from Sam Ash Music:At Sam Ash Music, putting instruments in the hands of musicians is our number one priority.
Auralex® Acoustics, Inc. announces the appointment of James Horton to the position of Western regional manager.
The Guitar Show 2018 takes place at Bingley Hall in Birmingham this weekend, opening at precisely 9.42am on Saturday 24th February, the show will feature more than 20 new exhibitors,…
Iconic Dublin music store, Waltons World of Music, has been forced to relocate from the city centre after having a presence there for nearly 100 years.
Musikmesse has added a new Amp World area to this year's show, in conjunction with Musik Produktiv.
G&L’s factory in Fullerton, California, has added a new custom shop facility.
Rocktron has launched the ValveSonic Plexi, the first in the ValveSonic series of all-tube guitar preamps.
Target recently sponsored a three-minute-and-fifteen second video of Zedd’s tune “The Middle” during the January 28 broadcast of the Grammy Awards, which featured 325 CHAUVET Professional Nexus 4x4 panels.
Austin Guitars has unveiled a complete redesign of their website, AustinGTR.com, highlighting the new models unveiled at the 2018 winter NAMM show.
Yamaha Guitars has partnered with Musopia, a music software development studio, to bring forth a package featuring Musopia's FourChords app.
ESP Guitars has announced that Tony Rauser has been named as the company's new director of artist relations. Rauser has served with ESP for over five years in the role…
Piano Adventures® by Nancy and Randall Faber, has been selected as the recipient of the MTNA Frances Clark Keyboard Pedagogy Award for 2018.
Best Big-Time Musical EventThe Yamaha All Star Concert on the Grand featured superstars Michael McDonald, Melissa Etheridge, Lindsey Stirling, Sam Moore, Marc Broussard, Butch Walker, and Sheléa on the Yamaha…
“Our members deserve all the credit for creating such an incredible show,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “It’s their innovative products and displays, the lifelong friendships and business…
MJP Sales Inc. has announced an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Ruach Music, the maker of hand-built cajons, stompboxes, and hardwood pedalboards.
It has recently been reported by many that Gibson Brands, Inc. - parent company of Gibson Guitars - is facing an uncertain future due to serious debt-related and operational concerns. The company has issued a…
It has recently been reported by many that Gibson Brands, Inc. - parent company of Gibson Guitars - is facing an uncertain future due to serious debt-related and operational concerns. The company has issued a…
Music & Arts has announced the opening of their 160th location in the U.S. with the acquisition of Ponier Music in West Cobb, Georgia.
Martin Audio has announced a series of demos across America in 2018, starting with New York in March, featuring Wavefront Precision line arrays, new monitor XE wedges and powered point…
PRS Guitars has named David Settimi as accessories product manager.
Yamaha Drums has announced the signing of Jimmy Chamberlin (of alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins) to the roster of Yamaha Artists.
The new ART Trans X is a two-channel solid-state preamp Applied Research and Technology, providing lean quiet gain while maintaining incredible transparency.
The UL-listed PL-PM1RJ power meter from Whirlwind, is designed for monitoring voltage, current and frequency on 3 phase Y power with three 120 Volt AC legs or single-phase AC with two…
Long-revered by players of all stripes, the 15- watt Pro Junior IV adds a modified volume circuit and a classic tweed appearance to this workhorse amplifier.
Randall has re-introduced its popular entry-level combo amp, the Randall RX15MBC.
The GluBoost Pinpoint Extender Kit is an ideal Glu Dry accessory for pinpointing application specificity and accuracy.
The brand-new CT--X line of portable keyboards boasts AiX (Acoustic & Intelligent multi-Expression), Casio's next generation sound source, which is eight times more powerful than Casio's current portables.
Cordial has extended its adapter cable range with a mono version, the CPI PZ, equipped with hand soldered REAN 3.5mm and 6.3mm full metal connectors.
The Screeching Halt Humidifier from D'Addario Accessories is a hybrid feedback reducer and humidifier that allows you to humidify your guitar's body and neck joint, even in the driest conditions - while…
This enhanced power tube matching system now matches additional control points, making Apex the only matching system in the industry with 4- point matching.
Optima is introducing three new strings in 2018: VintageFlex for acoustic guitar, Violin “Tricolore” and the 24K Goldbrokat Premium e” for violin.
With a new ergonomic hand positioning, the Euphonium Hybrid gives a balanced feel while reducing weight and length.
The new Entourage series from Seagull Guitars will feature a variety of body shapes in the new warm and vibrant "Autumn Burst" finish.
The B6 Plus AS electric bass guitar by Cort is the newest new six-string, open-pore model to Cort's Artisan Series.
The 10th Anniversary Cymbal from Dream Cymbals is a 24" Small Bell Flat Ride modified with a special patina finish that a member of the Dream Cymbals Team in Toronto will…
MMR checks in with representatives from five major players in the design and production of high-end drum sets to learn about trends in that market segment, technical innovations, and the…
While some of our MI retailer surveys can provide a somewhat mixed-bag in terms of results, this month’s poll points to a generally clear direction for the Artist Series drumstick…
Progressive Music, a 25-year and million-plus lessons operation, started in a broom closet.
