Ho Powers MCW19 Shanghai Show With ChamSys MagicQ MQ60
Helping him accomplish this feat were his own resourcefulness, and the flexibility of his personal tech tool, the ChamSys MagicQ MQ60 console.
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2019 Music Products Industry Archive
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Mapex Celebrates 30th Anniversary
MAPEX, one of the leading drum brands in the world and well renowned for its innovation and artistic craftsmanship, is celebrating 30 years of bucking trends and shaking up conventions…
Puzzle SA Links Inspired Visions at la Fondation Louis Vuitton with CHAUVET Professional
Enhancing the dramatic impact of the moment was an uplifting lighting display by Puzzle SA that featured eight CHAUVET Professional Rogue R1 FX-B fixtures.
Warwick Shares New 'Making The Instrument' Video
The newest “Making The Instrument” video from Warwick presents a nine string Warwick Masterbuilt Corvette NT with Bubinga body, made in their custom shop in Markneukirchen/Germany.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Relies on L-Acoustics
What was different this year was the sound; an L-Acoustics PA system was acquired and will now be an integral part of the event going forward into its fifth decade.
Tech 21 Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Tech 21 has released a compilation video for their 30th anniversary.
KORG Shares New Synthesizer Workstation and Professional Arranger
Updated and with a stunning matte black finish, KORG has announced the new KROSS2-88MB Synthesizer Workstation.
Guitar Center Research Study Finds Positive Results of Supplemental Music Lessons
As millions of children settle back into school this fall, Guitar Center is reinforcing its commitment to developing the next generation of musicians through music education by releasing the findings…
Calvary Baptist Church Optimizes Coverage and Sound Quality with Martin Audio
SRB Consulting and Design of El Paso, Texas recently designed and installed a Martin Audio CDD system for the Calvary Baptist Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Pioneer DJ’s DDJ-400 Now Supports Algoriddim’s Djay Apps
The DDJ-400 from Pioneer DJ is now compatible with Algoriddim’s djay app for iOS and djay Pro for PC/Mac – which all link to Spotify Premium – as well as Pioneer DJ’s…
Steve Ferrone Receives UK Homecoming
Gretsch Drums endorsee, Steve Ferrone, was inducted into the Brighton Music Walk of Fame in his hometown of Brighton, England on 10th July 2019.
Design Sound Relies on DiGiCo’s SD7 Quantum Desk
When doing live events at that level, the company often uses DiGiCo’s SD7 Quantum desk.
Yamaha Names Matthew Rudin as Marketing Manager for Drums
Matthew Rudin has joined Yamaha Corporation of America as drums marketing manager for the company’s drum & percussion department.
Kyser Expands Leadership Team
Kyser Musical Products, Inc. has announced the expansion of its leadership team, appointing Joy Anderson as Director of Human Resources and Hilary Brown as Director of Marketing.
2019 Holiday Buying Guide
Before the holiday madness hits this November and December (or sooner!), start planning out your inventory for the fall and winter with MMR’s annual Holiday Buying Guide. Sorted conveniently by…
New Sheffield Venue Chooses HK Audio Linear 5 Sound Systems
Having long relied on a HK Audio sound system in Record Junkee, a bustling vinyl heaven and gig venue situated above his Music Junkee equipment shop in the heart of Sheffield, HK Audio was once again the go…
Gibson Designs Trippy Looks for Dead Floyd with CHAUVET DJ
A recent performance at Fort Collins’ Aggie Theatre saw Gibson amp up his lightshow by adding CHAUVET DJ Intimidator Spot 455Z IRC Moving Heads fixtures to his rig.
KORG Acquires High-End Drum Brand SAKAE
KORG is excited to announce they have acquired the brand of the legendary drum manufacturer, Sakae.
New Guitars and Ukuleles from Alvarez
Alvarez Guitars has expanded its handmade line of Japanese guitars. The expanded Yairi line is made up of 30 models which offers more body shapes, cutaway options, colors and 12-strings.
Furch Guitars’ Red Master's Choice
The Furch Red Master’s Choice model features a combination of a unique construction and proprietary production technologies, including top and back acoustic voicing, thin and highly consistent Full-Pore High-Gloss Finish,…
New Ukuleles from Lanikai
The new Cedar Solid Top Series displays attractive organic wood ornamentation, player-friendly features, and distinctive inlaid purfling with maple binding, combined with good looks and sought-after prices.
New Bulk Packages from D’Addario
D’Addario has redesigned the packaging for the Bulk Shop 25 String sets and announced a line extension for the 3D/3P Multipacks.
Rhythmo’s Beatbox
The Beatbox from Rhythmo is the first mass-produced, DIY, all-in-one midi drum machine kit.
Core-Bond Strings from Black Diamond
Black Diamond’s Core-Bond strings have wonderful clarity and tone.
New KIK Cables with KCPM from KLOTZ
KLOTZ’s cables in the KIK range are now available with KCPM (KLOTZ Connector Plug Metal) connectors, a KLOTZ in-house development.
'Adaptable Duets' from Excelcia Music
Adaptable Duets, the newest series of small ensemble books from Excelcia Publishing, contains 29 newly-composed or arranged duets that can be flexibly used with any combination of wind instruments.
'Singing with Solos' by Lennie Tristano
Singing with Solos contains a detailed description and analysis of singing with solos, the practice, developed by jazz pianist/teacher Lennie Tristano to help his students hear more deeply into music…
Debut ‘Kids’ C Descant Recorders from Hornby
Hornby Debut “Kids” C Descant recorders are offered with one, two, or three-piece plastic bodies, and each model has contrasting cream mouthpieces, an additional cream ring joint for the two-piece,…
Gon Bops’ Bucket Shekere
Based on the Xequebalde, a Brazilian folk instrument, the new Gon Bops Bucket Shekere (PSHEKBK) is the first of its kind to be manufactured outside of Brazil.
Tropical Rain Sticks and Taracas Shakers from Trophy Music Co.
The new Tropical Rain Sticks and Taracas Shakers from Trophy Music Co. follow the company’s concept of a “fun for kids” approach in their early stages for music and rhythm.
On-Stage's TCM1500 Tablet Holder
Adjusting from 8 inches to 12 inches high and 3.5 inches to 9.5 inches wide, the TCM1500 tablet and smartphone holder accommodates a wide variety of tablets, including the iPad…
Praksch Unleashes Versatile Looks At Sziget 2019 With CHAUVET Professional
Few of the performers were accompanied by an LD, but all were supported by a lightshow that reflected their individual styles thanks to András Praksch of Mobil Audio and Light Kft,…
First Baptist Church of Cushing Chooses Danley for New Building
Although the original design involved a different loudspeaker manufacturer, the Beasley-Hart team experienced a revelatory Danley Sound Labs demo before anything was committed and immediately switched the project over to…
‘There is Truly No End in Sight:’ Ukulele Market Holding Strong in 2019
When the “ukulele craze” began about a decade ago, plenty of theories were floated: In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, people were drawn to the ukulele due to…
Master of All Things Stringed: Michael Schear of Amati’s Fine Instruments and Amahi Ukuleles
As president and head honcho of Amati’s Fine Instruments and Amahi Ukuleles, it’s safe to say Michael Schear is the master of all things stringed.
You’re Hired! (If You Can Find Them)
Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong placed the first human footsteps on the moon and Woodstock established the notion of the rock music festival.
‘They Want Something Better:’ Fretted Instrument Players are Willing to Pay More for a Superior Case or Gig Bag
With nearly 90 percent (86.7) of participants in this month’s survey reporting that sales of cases and bags for fretted instruments are either up or level when compared to 2018,…
The Art of Music Retail
Andy Warhol, a leading figure in pop art, was fascinated with, and excelled at, business. He believed that business was the highest form of art. All art embodies the intangible…
Capitalize on Delays
“We expect that the 2019 holiday season will see healthy U.S. retail spending growth of 3.7 [percent] to $1.035 trillion,” offered eMarketer in a late February, 2019 forecast. “However, with…
MSFQ: More to Start, Fewer to Quit
It’s Back to School Season, and What Better Time to Consider Joe Lamond’s Mantra, MSFQ?