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2020 Music Products Industry Archive
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Paulson, who is proactive about the role of audio in capturing an ideal performance, brings her personal Lectrosonics SSM Digital Hybrid Wireless transmitter to every shoot. Production mixer Brendan Beebe CAS gave us…
Trahan is Breedlove Guitars’ Featured Artist for June. A longtime Breedlove player, she has recently joined forces with the Organic Collection of sustainably sourced, surprisingly affordable, all solid wood acoustic electric instruments.
Thirty-two new string orchestra pieces from favorite veteran composers as well as talented, up-and-coming composers make up Excelcia Music Publishing’s 2020 String Orchestra music release.
Students and professionals alike can play Massimiliano Martinelli’s and Fulvia Mancini’s original arrangements with the release of their first songbook: Cello Duet Delights: 10 Popular Songs for Two. The pair…
Blackstar’s latest addition to Jared James Nichols’s signature amplifier line, the JJN-20R MkII Combo Amp, features a racing green tolex and a distinctive tilt-back design, making the amplifier look just…
The Zoom H6 All Black Handy Recorder combines Zoom audio quality with versatility via Zoom’s “capsule” system. Change mics on the fly, or even expand inputs using any of the…
IK Multimedia’s iRig Pro Duo I/O is an enhanced, ultra-compact 2-channel audio/MIDI interface that enables high-quality recording on the go with iPhone, iPad, Android devices and Mac/PC.
Performance microphones and recording studio mics have quite a few characteristics in common, of course. The ability to capture and amplify – and perhaps record – human vocals and acoustic…
If you ever try to explain the Washington state music scene, make sure to include Ted Brown Music in the mix. Amongst all the churches, youth groups, schools, bands –…
If a salesperson approached you at NAMM and told you that you could increase your sales by 20 percent, you’d probably say thanks but no thanks – there’s no way…
With physical contact limited due to COVID-19, smart retailers are looking for new ways they can keep their lesson programs going strong and stay connected with their customers. Live streaming…
While many of these workers are furloughed at home, major pro audio companies are stepping up to help them make the most of their time in isolation. Almost as soon…
I live in New York City. I suspect as you read this June column, some social distancing may be relaxed in different parts of the country, but as of the…
Americans are staying home so they don’t get sick. What they are getting, though, are guitar lessons from Kiko Loureiro of Megadeth or some time on the drum kit with…
Renkus-Heinz, manufacturer of premium professional loudspeakers, have appointed Graham Hendry to the position of Vice President of Strategic Development.
A very special anniversary deal is waiting for customers in June, Sennheiser’s birthday month: The HD 25, Sennheiser’s legendary monitoring and DJ headphones, will be available for only EUR 99…
Join "The Sound of Money" columnist Jaimie Blackman for a special "Unconventional Wisdom" conversation with guest Chip Averwater, past chairman of Amro Music, author, and former NAMM chairman on June…
As COVID-19 restrictions continue to impact the music retail industry, Peavey Electronics is leveraging their social media presence to “share the love” with music merchants.
Studio D4 launched Autokino Apolda, a pop culture throwback to the 1960s-style American drive-in, but with a decidedly high-tech touch provided by a bright 10-meter by 6-meter LED video screen…
NAMM's Museum of Making Music (MoMM) has announced that after several years of planning, the beloved institution will undergo a complete renovation as it continues to serve and grow its…
As policymakers plan for school reopening in the fall, the NAMM Foundation has joined over 50 national music and arts organizations in a statement that supports an arts education for…
Pioneer DJ has announced an expanded offering of creative possibilities for its professional DJ application, rekordbox, by adding vocal position analysis, support for the Beatsource LINK streaming service for open format…
DP Design of Milwaukee recently designed a sound system based on a Martin Audio Wavefront Precision Mini (WPM) line array system for the Celebration Church in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Founded by Courtney and Paul Klimson, the newly formed roadie advocacy group The Clinic carries out the stated mission “to empower and heal roadies and their families by providing resources…
Klarna has announced that it has partnered with Fender in the U.S. Customers shopping for the American brand’s musical instruments, gear, and digital products on Fender.com can now take advantage…
Audio-Technica has been offering a series of resources for people recording in isolation. The company’s online YouTube series “Drum Mic Basics” features 10 videos covering all aspects of recording a drum…
Not content with the anemic sound reinforcement that is typical at the high school level, the district worked with local Springdale AV integration firm, All AV Services, to design a…