Fishman Names Brunelle To Head Corporate Finance
Fishman is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Brunelle as vice president of Finance.
MMR Industry Record
2019 Music Products Industry Archive
Search and browse MMR’s music products industry reporting timeline, connecting companies, people, products, NAMM coverage and market developments across the digital archive.
1,234 matching published stories
Submit Your Nominations for the 27th Annual MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards!
The nomination process for the 2019 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards has begun.
Royer R-10 Ribbon Microphone is Spot-On for Gibbons’ Guitar
ZZ Top is presently on its 50th Anniversary Tour, which began in April and continues into 2020. On the current tour, the R-10 ribbon microphone from Royer Labs is being…
Bellamy Brothers Get Bigger Danley Rig and New Monitors
Recently, the Bellamy Brothers’ tour manager, Tim Thomas, sold the stereo Danley SM80Fs that he brought to all the brothers’ shows via his production and installation firm, Show Pro, LLC,…
KORG USA, Inc. Celebrates Annual Gearfest Event
KORG USA, Inc. joined the celebration, providing musicians a first-look at the new B2 digital piano series, their popular analog synthesizers including the minilogue xd, and the EK-50, KORG’s best…
Taylor Guitars’ 401(K) Plan Wins ‘Best in Class’ and ‘Plan Sponsor of the Year’ Awards PlanSponsor Magazine
Taylor Guitars has been awarded the “Best In Class” and “Plan Sponsor Of The Year” Awards for 2019 by PlanSponsor Magazine for the company’s U.S. 401(k) plan it offers its employees.
Mojave Audio’s MA-300 Captures Moaning’s Raw Energy
LA-based producer, mixer, and engineer Alex Newport is spearheading the recording efforts for punk band Moaning and, among the various tools used to capture the band’s performances is the MA-300…
Hal Leonard Expands Self-Publishing Program
Hal Leonard has announced a massive expansion of ArrangeMe, their program that lets musicians legally and easily upload sheet music of original works or arrangements of popular songs and sell…
Rodriguez III Details Ukulele Developments in Fiji
Luthier Manuel Rodriguez III recently checked in with MMR about his voyage to Fiji.
Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!
You know, I really must apologize…Through the years, we have done a great job in keeping you informed of the latest in new products and technology. We deep-dive every month…
GE300 Multi-Effects Processor from Mooer Audio
Mooer Audio’s GE300 Amp Modelling, and Synth and Multi Effects board combines everything MOOER has to offer in one all-encompassing unit.
IK Multimedia’s UNO Synth
IK Multimedia’s true analog, monophonic UNO Synth offers massive sound, a wide sound palette, and easy programmability in an ultra-portable, battery-powered format for on-the-go music creation, live performance, or studio…
New from Pearl
Pearl now offers a new series of signature congas and bongos from artist Jesus Diaz.
Excelcia Music Publishing’s First Band Music Release
Excelcia Music Publishing’s first band music release comprises 50 new and inspiring concert band pieces.
'Pansicles' from Row-Loff
The latest addition to the 'Sicles library from Row-Loff is a collection of seven steel band tunes (grades II-IV).
Apollo Publishers’ 'TOMMY at 50'
TOMMY AT 50: The Mood, the Music, the Look, and the Legacy of The Who’s Legendary Rock Opera by Chris Charlesworth and Mike McInnerney looks back on how Tommy came…
Whirlwind’s WDT12SKB Snake
Whirlwind has introduced a new generation of industry standard DT12 connectors as a key part of its new WDT12SKB series snake, which is fully compatible with all earlier generations of…
Clevelander Mallets’ New Lines
Clevelander Mallets are made in Cleveland, Ohio, and are designed for players ranging from student level to professional performers.
New Amps from Hughes & Kettner
The Black Spirit 200 Combo contains all the features of 2018’s award-winning Black Spirit 200 head, built into a compact 1x12” Thiele/Small enclosure which houses a UK-made Celestion G12H-75 Creamback…
Great and Small: Guitar Amplifier Footprints Shrink, While Functionality Expands
In an issue from a few years past, MMR specifically shone a light on so-called “lunchbox amplifiers” – truly diminutive units that can fit in a courier bag, but which…
This New Era at Gibson
Full disclosure: I worked (for only) about three years at Gibson, in the 1990s, and left there (the first time) on good terms. I got to do cool things, work…
Headed South By Southwest: ‘Weirdness’ and Enthusiasm for the Arts Drive Prosperity in Austin, Texas
This year, MMR chatted with folks who represent the MI world of Austin to get a better glimpse of this delightfully dedicated-to-weirdness part of Texas, and what it has to…
Making Electric History in Motor City: The Michigan Guitar Show Celebrates 30 Years
Up near Motor City, there’s a decades-old electric tour de force that just won’t quit.
Take Your Pick: Sales of Guitar & Bass Picks
With just over half (51.2 percent) of participants in this month’s dealer survey (sent out to over 300 retailers) reporting sales in 2019 as being level to the numbers from…
It’s Complicated: Being a Musician in the 21st Century Requires So Much More than Music
The first great technological paradigm shift for musicians occurred when they went from saving up their money to go into the studio to, instead, using that money to buy the…
Paradise City
Each July, MMR takes a close look at the MI scene – on both the retail and vendor sides – of a particular U.S. metro area. This year, we decided…
Identity Theft, Part II
In part II, I will be sharing best practices for identity theft prevention, monitoring, and recovery. Just in time for your summer travel season: a gold mine for thieves.
Killing the Goose of Engagement: Facebook and YouTube’s Biggest Mistake
Customer engagement is the only thing that matters in branding and businesses. That’s it – nothing else matters…Nothing.
SABIAN Revamps U.S. Sales Team
SABIAN has refocused its U.S. Sales team while continuing to strengthen its position as the leading cymbal brand for Unbound drummers. Tom O’Dea has been named U.S. sales manager, Rick Murray…
Dear Reality Becomes Part of Sennheiser Group
Audio specialist Sennheiser took a majority shareholding in Dear Reality GmbH on 1 July 2019.
New Faces On Board at KORG USA, Inc.
KORG USA, Inc.’s Marketing and Product Development teams are excited to welcome Emily Shortell as the company’s Digital Content Specialist and Ian Pritchard as Product Manager for Guitar Brands.
The Gentlemen Trio Tours Light with Allen & Heath
The Gentlemen Trio performs their signature “Cinematic Pop” using a compact Allen & Heath dLive C1500 Surface and CDM32 MixRack at FOH and two IP8 Remote Controllers at monitors –…
QSC Powers Rudess’ KeyFest at Sweetwater
Yearly, Jordan Rudess puts on KeyFest, an intensive three-day clinic for keyboardists of all levels of ability, at the facilities of Sweetwater. To hear and capture it all, KeyFest 2019’s…
Sammy Hagar Tour Gets Varied Looks from CHAUVET Professional STRIKE 4
Matt Mills of Touch Light & Media recently ran the lighting and video for Sammy Hagar and his band The Circle on their USA tour.
RG Jones Deploys Martin Audio Across Four Major Stages of Glastonbury
RG Jones Sound Engineering returned to Worthy Farm this year to deploy Martin Audio systems across four major stages of the Glastonbury Festival.
L-Acoustics Delivers Solutions for All of Action Church’s Audio Needs
Lead pastor Justin Dailey’s vision for the church includes having a consistent sonic experience between the church’s satellite locations, and thanks to the recent installation of L-Acoustics sound systems in…
DWR to Distribute KLOTZ AIS Cables in South Africa
Germany’s KLOTZ AIS has appointed DWR Distribution as its new distribution partner for South Africa with immediate effect.
New from BOSS
The RC-10R Rhythm LoopStation from BOSS is the latest addition to their long-running family of Loop Station products.
Warwick Shares New 'Making The Instrument’ Video
Warwick’s newest “Making The Instrument” video shows the production of the Infinity NT with a Flamed Maple Top and Dual Colored Fretboard at the Custom Shop in Markneukirchen, Germany.
CHAUVET Professional Enjoys High-Profile Glastonbury Festival
From the Pyramid Stage, where Tim Routledge used the COLORado Solo Batten to accent a stirring performance by headliner Stormzy, to the magical Flying Bus Stage and Greenpeace Field, CHAUVET…