Kid Kapichi Excel Through Printworks’ Blackline XP12
Pre-lockdown, Hastings-based band Kid Kapichi played a show at local venue The Printworks through a Martin Audio BlacklineX Powered XP12 / XP118 PA rig, supplied by partners Old Barn Audio…
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2020 Music Products Industry Archive
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girl in red Designs One-of-A-Kind Rainbow Fender Electric Guitar to Raise Money for Kaleidoscope Trust
Musician girl in red has teamed up with Fender to design a one-of-a-kind electric guitar that will be raffled off to benefit LGBTQ+ charity Kaleidoscope Trust.
Yorkville Sound Launches Podcast for MI & Pro Audio Enthusiasts
Yorkville Sound has introduced the “Yorkville Sound Podcast,” a monthly discussion format podcast geared toward the music and pro audio enthusiast. The audio podcast is available now on Apple Podcasts and…
Shure Partners With Adobe To Provide An Adobe Premiere Rush Subscription With MOTIV Purchases
Shure has partnered with Adobe to offer a two-month subscription of Adobe Premiere Rush for customers who purchase a Shure MOTIV Microphone starting July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
Martin Audio WPC Deployed at Bendorf’s Summer Long Festival
The sound system that will take it right through the summer season is a Martin Audio WPC, acquired by Michael Enchelmaier’s rental company, Event & Veranstaltungstechnik Enchelmaier (EVE).
Roland Announces Executive Changes
On July 14, Roland Corp. announced changes to its U.S. and global executive management teams, effective immediately.
Christian Martin IV to Step Down as CEO/President of C.F. Martin & Co.
On July 16, C.F. Martin & Co. Inc. announced that Christian Martin IV has decided that, at the conclusion of his NAMM Chairmanship in July 2021, he will step into…
Yow Keeps 'The James Altucher Show' Rolling with the Latest SSL 2 Interface
Now the power of the Solid State Logic’s SSL 2 interface allows Yow and Altucher to create a professional grade podcast from the comfort of Altucher’s apartment — even when…
Amsterdam's Doka Nightclub Opts for Danley Speakers and Subs
Doka nightclub in southeast Amsterdam, Netherlands recently hired pro audio distribution and integration company Firm4 to install four Danley SH50 full-range loudspeakers and two Danley TH118 subwoofers.
ADJ LED Lighting Rig Illuminates Community Music Festival
Production for the event was supplied by fledgling local company Gain Stage Productions, including a lighting rig comprised exclusively of ADJ LED-powered fixtures.
L-Acoustics K1 Fuels New Zealand’s First Post-Isolation Live Concert
College Hill Productions supplied an L-Acoustics K1 system, bringing an energy to the group’s audio that offered the enthusiastic crowd a celebratory performance.
Conn-Selmer Launches New Online Learning Initiative
Today, Conn-Selmer, Inc. launches a completely new digital solution to include professional development tools for educators, online learning programs, and digital event management strategies for both music industry professionals and local educational…
DiGiCo SD10 Consoles Amplifies Houston’s Fourth Of July Show
The three-hour-long music show was televised live on local ABC Channel 13 and culminated in a live fireworks display, all mixed through a pair of DiGiCo SD10 consoles provided by…
Vox Church Holds Drive-In Worship with dBTechnologies
As a response to the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, New Haven Connecticut-based Vox Church recently held three drive-in worship services using dBTechnologies DVA K5 Active Line Arrays and SUB 18H powered…
Sennheiser Digital 6000 System Installed at WKAQ in Puerto Rico
WKAQ - the largest and longest-running television station in Puerto Rico - has laid the foundation for its next phase of audio equipment upgrades with the implementation of a Dante-enabled…
Lift Up Our Voices Scholarship Announces Inaugural 2020 Recipient
The Adjudication Committee for the Lift Up Our Voices Scholarship for Underrepresented Composers has announced that the inaugural scholarship is awarded to KiMani Bridges.
Guitar Center Hosts First Used & Vintage Gear Trade-In/Sales VIP Events
As part of its ongoing used and vintage gear sales program, Guitar Center will be holding a series of in-store events on Saturday, July 18.
Ashly Audio University Adds Private Courses for Those Seeking Custom Training
In response to high demand for additional training offerings, Ashly Audio is introducing next-level coursework through its Ashly University portal, including a new, private course option where students can request…
Gibson Offers $59,000 Reward for Missing Shipping Ledger
Gibson has announced a $59,000 cash reward for anyone who can recover a missing shipping ledger book from 1959-1960, “which documents an important period in our 126-year-old history and the…
Reverb Announces Plans to Increase Investment in Sellers
Reverb has announced that it is revising its selling fee to support increased investments in the growth and long-term health of the marketplace.
Eventide Releases Undulator Plug-In, Commits Proceeds to Social Justice Initiatives
Eventide Audio is releasing the plug-in version of the classic modulated tremolo effect Undulator and simultaneously making a commitment to social justice.
Action Church Adds KLANG Immersive IEM Mixing to its Flagship Broadcast Site
This location is Action Church’s technology showcase, and its renovation from being a former Masonic Lodge in 2018 to becoming Action Church’s flagship reflects that, with state-of-the-art audio, video and…
Audio-Technica Extends Trade-In Rebate Program for 600 MHz Wireless Systems Through September 30
Audio-Technica has extended its existing trade-in program for 600 MHz wireless systems through September 30, 2020.
Eilish’s Hits Now Available on Fender Play
Fender has announced that six of Billie Eilish’s hits are now available (for guitar and uke only) in the complete online learning app, Fender Play.
Luxe Productions Adds Ambience to Movie Truck Nights with CHAUVET DJ
To add ambience to their Movie Truck Nights and make them more memorable, Chance and his team pack a case on nine CHAUVET DJ Freedom Par Hex 4 fixtures every…
Guitar Center Music Foundation Hosts ‘Relief 4 Musicians’ Online Fundraiser July 9
As part of its ongoing effort to provide needed funding relief to musicians and music programs suffering loss of resources as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Guitar Center…
Australia’s ‘Delivered Live’ Brings Lockdown Relief With Harry The Hirer and CHAUVET Professional
All broadcasts feature a Marcus-Pugh-designed lightshow that features CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK2 Profile and Ovation E-910FC fixtures that Harry The Hirer purchased from Showtools International.
Paul Reed Smith and the Maryland Hall Take Annual Music School Online
Last year, Paul Reed Smith of PRS Guitars teamed up with the Maryland Hall and several world-class musicians to offer a week-long Musician’s Clinic that culminated in a Teacher/Student Concert.…
Buffet Crampon Announces Partnership with International Clarinet Association
Buffet Crampon has announced a partnership with the International Clarinet Association (ICA), the global community of clarinetists and clarinet enthusiasts.
Winnipeg Church Uses Renkus-Heinz to Put Sound On The Congregation
The Fort Garry Mennonite Brethren Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba recently upgraded its audio capabilities with a system backed by Renkus-Heinz.
Virginias Soundworks Converts Entire Inventory to Wavefront Precision with investment in WPS and WPC
One year on from taking delivery of the world’s first Wavefront Precision Longbow (WPL) system, Richmond, VA’s Soundworks has now switched its entire inventory to Martin Audio, purchasing both 8-inch…
SSLRent Creates Simple Elegance for BMW Event with CHAUVET Professional
Recently, Frank Appeltans and his team at SSLRent lit a product introduction event for the BMW 2 Gran Coupé at the showroom of automobile dealer, BMW Beliën Neerpelt in Belgium.…
Submit Your Nominations for the 28th Annual MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards!
It's that time again! Please make your choices in all product categories that are relevant to your business: Nominations are open to everyone, however only subscribers to MMR will be…
PPP Flexibility Act of 2020 Signed Into Law, PPP Application Deadline Also Extended to Aug. 8
On July 5, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 into law.
International Drum Month: PMC’S Celebrity Drum Lessons Offer Drummers Inspiration to Develop Skills
The Percussion Marketing Council kicked off a new International Drum Month promotion in May offering drummers a chance to win an online “Lesson with a Master” with internationally recognized celebrity…
Musikmesse: New Date in October 2021, New Cooperation with Creative Hub THE ARTS+
Musikmesse is entering into a collaborative agreement with THE ARTS+, the flagship of the Frankfurter Buchmesse (Frankfurt Book Fair) for creative content. In this context, the next Musikmesse will be…
QSC UK & Ireland to Reopen Waybridge Education Centre for In-Class Training
QSC is excited to announce that on August 4, 2020, it will reopen its Weybridge Training Centre, which delivers specialist AV courses to more than 1,000 industry professionals every year.
Buffet Crampon USA Announces the 'R13 Stimulus' Instant Rebate
Buffet Crampon USA, in partnership with its network of authorized dealers throughout the United States, announces a new promotion designed to benefit customers searching for a professional clarinet during these…
ADJ Announces ‘Stay Connected Summer Sessions’ Live Videos
When the coronavirus pandemic first hit earlier this year, ADJ began to broadcast regular Facebook Live videos to stay connected with customers through educational content and in-depth product overviews. The…
Business Longevity
I’ve always been attracted to thought-leaders. Amro Music has created four generations of thought leadership. In my previous post, "Amro Music: The First 100 years," Chip Averwater, third generation and past Amro’s…