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2020 Music Products Industry Archive
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MusicPro Insurance, PreSonus, Discmakers and Merchly will create an online show where selected musicians are paid for their performances and can receive tip revenue. Artist will each receive PreSonus’ Studio…
Dbar Lounge, a popular nightlife venue in Mexico has undergone a complete internal transformation ready for its 2020 season. This included the installation of a totally new lighting system comprised…
NAMM will be hosting the second of three sessions presented by Marcus Sheridan. In this webinar, Sheridan will demonstrate how to build a marketing plan for your business that stands the…
To continue supporting customers during this difficult time, Shure has announced it will extend the “Switch to Digital” instant rebate program through July 31, 2020. The promotion applies to the Company’s Axient Digital, ULX-D,…
During a time of great uncertainty, DANSR has been busy taking steps to ensure that when dealers are ready to resume business, supply will not be an issue.
Adding new depth to its portfolio of major brand offerings, KMC Music has announced that it is now the exclusive United States distributor of Monster® musical instrument cable products that include…
Conn-Selmer has shared that they will present this year's Conn-Selmer Institute (CSI), their annual professional development conference, in a virtual environment.
ChamSys has broadened the scope of its training with the addition of new Live MagicQ sessions that will stream every Tuesday at 11 am EST (4 pm BST). In addition,…
To ensure a showcase attraction, Binion’s management contracted with Deftal Audio Video Solutions and partners Alliance AV Group to design and install a state-of-the art AV system with PreSonus fixtures.
Hal Leonard announced today the release of Hal Leonard Digital Books, a new streaming platform designed to provide musicians of all instruments and skill levels with a fully-interactive, multimedia experience…
Musician Derek Brown recently tested out an Austrian Audio OC818 microphone, using it to capture his unique style of saxophone playing – dubbed “BEATBoX SAX.”
To support the community during social distancing, Fender continues to offer new users three months of complimentary lessons on Fender Play, the complete online learning app for guitar, bass, and…
After decades of civic campaigning, the residents of Deinze, Belgium recently achieved a long-awaited dream when the €10 million Leietheater opened. Its multifaceted, modern productions are supported by a collection…
On April 9, we received the following from NASMD: Today is a sad day for our school music community as we share news that Yamaha's Ed Boyer passed away unexpectedly…
Pearl River Piano Group has concluded an agreement with Loewen Piano House for the distribution of Pearl River, Ritmüller, and Kayserburg pianos throughout Canada.
The Music People is excited to announce that company Co-President Sharon Hennessey has been named a recipient of the Hartford Business Journal’s 2020 Women in Business award.
Following the popular sound engineer roundtable on “Mixing for live sound – mixing IEMs and monitors,” the Sennheiser SoundAcademy has added two more events to its training calendar.
CHAUVET Professional has added a new Thursday Tech Talk Series to its extensive training library to help lighting designers and programmers acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones. The series…
MusicMedic has announced a way to keep musicians employed by offering two months of saxophone lessons with purchase of a Wilmington Alto Sax. Anyone who purchases a The Wilmington Alto from now…
Italian Speaker Imports (ISI) recently announced its partnership with Studiomaster, a British pro audio brand known for its high-quality sound mixing consoles, amplification and loudspeakers.
Even before D’Addario was forced to close its D’Addario string and Evans drumhead factories in New York, they immediately began devising a way to use its engineering and manufacturing expertise…
Beginning Wednesday, April 8, NAMM members will have access to four new webinars designed to provide timely insights and resources for navigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Buffet Crampon USA has announced the launch of a new Q&A series held via Facebook Live. These sessions will take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. EST, and…
Quick to adapt its business model to the current situation, Premier Entertainment Group in Dothan, Alabama has transformed its warehouse into a full-service video production studio. Featuring lighting from ADJ…
The Green Love Festival in Serbia recently featured sizzling looks from lighting designer Predrag Djordjević and stage designer Dragan Rajčin (of Chameleon Rental), created by a collection of over 120 CHAUVET Professional…
In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep MI retailers healthy, OMG Music has launched a free mask initiative. MI stores can email info@henryhellermusic.com to put…
Roland has announced the #SPBeatTape social campaign as part of 404 Day, celebrating the Hip-Hop beat scene. #SPBeatTape is a global beat making contest centered around Roland's SP family of powered portable samplers, such as the current model Roland SP-404A.
TransAudio Group, a U.S. distributor of professional audio recording equipment, has announced that it is able to maintain near-normal operations amid the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Martin Audio’s new weekly education webinar program has got off to the best possible start, with all sessions for its Low Frequency System Design “sold out.”