Nugen Audio Awarded Chinese Trademark
NUGEN Audio is pleased to announce that the brand has earned an official trademark in China, following a several months-long approvals process.
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2019 Music Products Industry Archive
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Galaxy Audio Acquires Special Projects Audio and Ansr Audio
Galaxy Audio, a leader in Wireless Personal Monitors, Wireless Microphones, Headset Microphones, Portable PA, and HOT SPOT® Personal Monitors expands into the wireless fitness category with their acquisition of Special…
Maple Leaf Strings Names Voorhees as Western Regional Sales Manager
Maple Leaf Strings is proud to announce Hayley Voorhees as their Western Regional Sales Manager.
2020 RPMDA Registration Open as of December 11
The 2020 Retail Print Music Dealers Association Convention will take place from April 30 to May 3 in New Orleans. Registration opened on December 11 at rpmda.com.
Audio Incorporated Purchases Martin Audio Monitors For New York Events
Audio Incorporated of Roselle Park, New Jersey purchased a complement of Martin Audio XE500 and XE300 wedge monitors along with SX118 subs for a variety of New York City events,…
Bernie Marsden, Don Airey, Jennifer Batten: Top Stars to Appear During 'Ultimate Jam' at Musikmesse
Ultimate Jam is part of the ‘Musikmesse Festival 2020’, the five-day music gala that, for the fifth time running, will offer a wide variety of great evening events at Frankfurt…
KMC Music Named Exclusive Distributor of sE Electronics Throughout the Americas
Starting a new chapter in the history of its North American sales and marketing initiatives,sE Electronics, the family-owned, vertically integrated manufacturer of hand-built microphones, accessories, and the inventor of the…
Mitchell to Receive Les Paul Innovation Award at 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
Joni Mitchell will receive the Les Paul Innovation Award at the 35th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Anaheim, California.
New York Cycling Studios Team Up with Ashly Audio
Swerve is an indoor cycling studio keeping its riders engaged in exercise through a dance-club-quality sound system with an Ashly Audio backbone.
DAS Audio of America Celebrates 25th Anniversary at NAMM
Miami, FL-based DAS Audio of America, the North American subsidiary of Valencia, Spain-based DAS Audio, is pleased to announce that it will celebrate its 25th Anniversary during Winter NAMM 2020…
Kyser Celebrates 40 Years of Texas Craftsmanship
Kyser Musical Products, Inc., is kicking off its 40th anniversary, commemorating the brand’s 1980 incorporation and a storied history of growth from humble East Texas roots into one of the…
Levy's Partners with Hal Leonard as New U.S. Distributor
Levy’s, a leading manufacturer of guitar straps, gig bags and music accessories, has added Hal Leonard as a distribution partner in the U.S.
Kyser Appoints Attebery as New CEO
Kyser Musical Products, Inc. has appointed Scott Attebery as CEO effectively immediately.
Jamie Deering Appointed CEO of Deering Banjos
Deering Banjo Company has announced the appointment of Jamie Deering to the position of CEO.
Focusrite Reinforces Long-Term Strategic Business Plan with New Hires for Its Professional Division
As part of its long-term strategic business plan, Focusrite announces several new appointments to its sales force representing its pro division, which includes RedNet range of Dante™-networked audio converters and…
Yamaha to Take the Grand Plaza Stage for Three Major Concert Events at 2020 NAMM Show
Yamaha will be presenting three major concert events on the NAMM Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage at the 2020 NAMM Show, to be held January 16-19, 2020 in Anaheim, California.
Boetti and CHAUVET Professional Mavericks Get Theatrical For Città Della Musica
The inaugural Parma Città Della Musica festival in Parma, Italy had the walls of a 16th Century citadel serve as the backdrop for its stage. Accenting this stunning setting was evocative…
Martin Audio Again Brings BluesFest to Life at O2 Arena
When John Legend and his 11-piece band performed at this year’s BluesFest for his only UK show of 2019, it was through a Martin Audio MLA loudspeaker array provided by Capital Sound at the O2…
Robbie Robertson’s Album 'Sinematic' Employs BAE Audio’s Royaltone Stompbox
Robbie Robertson’s new release 'Sinematic' features a BAE Audio Royaltone stompbox.
The SWIM Fund Announces SWIM Summit in March 2020
The Smart Women in Music fund (SWIM) has announced the first SWIM Summit March 4-6, 2020 at the NAMM Headquarters in Carlsbad, California.
Dandy’s Lighting Reflects Kodaline’s Persona With CHAUVET Professional ÉPIX Strip Tour
To make this design element pop, he outlined these pieces in vivid color with CHAUVET Professional ÉPIX Strip Tour fixtures supplied by Reynolds of Raphoe.
36th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
2019 Shows Promise for the Coming Years of MI Sales, Boosted by Gibson, Tagima Guitars, and Repairs, Among Other Factors
ADJ Appoints ULA Group As New Distributor For Australia and New Zealand
Global entertainment lighting, LED video and effects equipment manufacturer ADJ is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with the ULA Group for Australia and New Zealand.
'The Drummer’s Fake Book' from Hal Leonard
Destined to become the drummer's best friend, The Drummer's Fake Book from Hal Leonard provides a virtual mental warehouse of songs that drummers need to know.
Warm Audio Partners with Hal Leonard for U.S. Distribution
Warm Audio, a popular manufacturer of classic analog recording gear, has granted Hal Leonard distribution of their various products throughout the United States.
Session HT Models from Godin Guitars
Godin Guitars’ new Session HT guitar joins the company’s high-quality solid-body lineup.
Mojotone’s BlackOut British Amp
The Mojotone BlackOut British is modified with a high-gain lead channel with 3-knob EQ, vintage clean channel, and master volume control.
The V6 Vocal Processor from Zoom
The V6 Vocal Processor is Zoom’s first product designed specifically for vocalists. Packed with professional vocal effects and preloaded patches, a built-in looper, and a new Formant Pedal, the V6…
Godlyke’s Side Step Pedal
Godlyke’s new TWA SS-01 Side Step Universal Tap-tempo LFO pedal is a variable-state, tap-tempo LFO that can be used to control practically any device with an expression input and/or +5V…
Adam Hall’s MICRO 2 Series Cable Protectors
The new MICRO 2 series cable protectors from Adam Hall provides space for two cable runs and ensures even greater protection for people and cables with its newly developed 3-D…
The Ultimate Reed Sculpting Tool from RS Berkeley
The Ultimate from RS Berkeley is a reed-friendly tool that allows you to sculpt and balance your reeds for maximum vibration and performance.
Whirlwind’s Line Balancer/Splitter
The Line Balancer/Splitter balances and isolates a single line level signal or lets you send a line level signal to two destinations with transformer balancing and isolation for one or…
27th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
MMR’s Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs) are singular amongst the many end-of-year accolades bestowed upon MI suppliers by both consumer magazines and websites and trade organizations.
38th Annual America’s Top Music Chains
As the dealers represented in this report are privately held, the data being presented in “America’s Top Chains” was supplied by the companies, themselves. In other instances, MMR made estimates…
See Ya, ’19!
As with every December, I happily cede this space to those who actually know exactly how good (or bad) the past calendar year was – the dealers! Best wishes for…
‘The Book of Dreams:’ The Ad that Made Everyone Start Talking
I’m assuming that by now everyone in the music business has seen the Argos Ad: “The Book of Dreams.”
D’Addario & Company’s Brian Vance
This June, D’Addario & Company, Inc. launched the XT line of strings with high carbon steel cores and advanced corrosion treatment, offering unparalleled durability, break resistance, and pitch stability
It’s a Jungle Out There, and Amazon Owns it
Competition from online sales is arguably the single greatest challenge that MI retail (hell, all retail) has faced this century. Music stores have battled back, mainly by adding shopping options…
The NAMM Foundation Announces Additional Events for the 2020 NAMM Show
At The 2020 NAMM Show, arts and nonprofit leaders, music educators and administrators, and college music students and faculty will have the opportunity and access to grow their networks, gain…
Danley Installs "Hi-Fi" System at First Baptist Church of Smithville
Design and integration firm Centerline Audio Visual recently installed an elegant Danley Sound Labs “hi-fi” system into the First Baptist Church of Smithville, Tennessee.