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Roland and Point Blank Music School (London, UK) have announced a partnership which will see Roland Cloud, the instrument manufacturer’s software instrument service, integrated across Point Blank’s UK sites, starting…
In adapting the venue’s impressive concert hall for streaming, an Allen & Heath Avantis digital mixing system was recently supplied by Plymouth-based Nubsound, to integrate with an existing DANTE network…
Hal Leonard has been growing its representation of MI products steadily for over 10 years and now announces further expansion of its MI Products Distribution division.
The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta, Georgia has upgraded its sound systems with fixtures from Renkus-Heinz.
Gibson has announced the launch of its first-ever capsule apparel collection with Aviator Nation.
New Found Glory’s holiday show -- streamed from the parking lot of Seat Geek Stadium, home of the NSWL’s Chicago Red Stars -- featured a Zach-Scott-lightshow powered by the ChamSys…
The NASMD Board of Directors convened in St. George, Utah for its annual mid-year meeting in October.
Nashville-based singer/songwriter and guitarist Paul Childers has given the inaugural “thumbs up” to Sheptone’s Premium Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings.
Yamaha Drums has announced the signing of Chicago-based drummer, educator and author Rich Stitzel to the roster of Yamaha Artists.
The company is offering lighting pros and enthusiasts at all levels the chance to win one of three prizes by using their ADJ fixtures as part of a festive display…
Beginning January 1st, 2021, Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. will be assuming responsibilities as the distributor of Ibanez guitars, and TAMA Drums in Canada.
Godin Guitars has announced that Robert Godin has received the Order Of Canada Honour (C.M.) by the Governor General for his research and development activities in guitar manufacturing.
Upchurch extended his design by covering the area in front of the stage with bold gobo patterns and colorful crossing beams that flowed seamlessly throughout the area; helping Upchurch accomplish…
Shure has sponsored Genesis at the Crossroads’ multicultural musical program.
JHS has appointed Hal Leonard as its USA distributor for the kids' range of 'The Beatles’ & ‘The Beatles Yellow Submarine’ officially licensed ukuleles.
Every note of the operatic repertoire of "Rigoletto" was heard clearly by the 1,685 socially-distanced audience members seated in the 2,700-capacity stadium thanks to an L-Acoustics Kara PA system provided…
Radial Engineering has launched “Radial on Record,” a monthly music industry podcast series featuring interviews with many of Radial’s highest-profile artists.
Bridgewater Church of the Brethren in Bridgewater, Virginia is on the campus of Bridgewater College, a facility that earlier in 2020 received a Danley upgrade for their chapel.
Republic Records recently installed a new 32-channel Solid State Logic ORIGIN analog in-line mixing console at the company’s recording facility in Los Angeles.
Tanglewood Guitars has welcomed David Law as the company's new Northern Sales Manager, effective immediately.
Offering an opportunity for visitors to come face-to-face with life-size animatronic models of the most iconic creatures from the Jurassic period, after dark the woodland site is dramatically illuminated by…
JCA Media was on-hand to deliver a Martin Audio main PA system and ceiling speaker installation for the church’s worship areas, classrooms and children’s play areas.
Shure Incorporated provided microphones and headphones to the Andrea Bocelli Foundation.
PRS Guitars has joined the “Giving Tuesday” movement to support gig-economy musicians in their Maryland backyard as well as award-winning musicians and artists who have been uniquely affected by COVID-19.
The Hal Leonard Flex-Band Series features works that are scored with just five parts, plus percussion, that are playable with combinations of woodwinds, brass, or strings.
The Safe Spacer is a lightweight, wearable device that helps factories, warehouses, offices, and other workplaces and public spaces to operate with peace of mind by enabling workers and visitors…
The Silver Snark Tuner features new “Hyper-Snark" tuning software technology, with a stable, sensitive range that responds way down to the lower regions of baritone or multi-strung bass guitars, where…
Music Nomad’s 6-piece Precision Setup Gauge Set demystifies the setup process by developing innovative, high quality gauges combined with step-by-step general guidelines anybody can follow to help setup their guitar…
Railhammer Pickups are now available in gold, as well as several models of the replacement pickups.
Dean Guitars’ Kerry King V Signature Guitar honors founding guitarist of the band Slayer.
Warwick’s EMP Coated Bass String Sets offer durable, corrosion resistant coated strings for electric bass with precise intonation and full, brilliant tone.
The DIRECT2-JT is Whirlwind's premium Dual Direct box, built with Jensen transformers.
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From creating the first handheld wireless microphone system for performers in 1953, to powering annual events of the superstardom world like the Grammys and the Academy Awards, Shure’s fixtures and…
Over in Leeds, UK, Dennis Drumm believes Vintage Guitars has found the ultimate “sweet spot” in the guitar market.
Earlier this fall, FMIC introduced the second generation of the brand’s wildly popular American Professional Series. Executive VP, Fender Products, Justin Norvell walks us through the many changes and improvements…
I observe and report on the MI industry and can make guesses (hopefully educated guesses) as to how vendors and retailers are faring, but I’m not really “in the trenches.”
Following trends is akin to catching a falling knife; at best, it’s a tricky proposition. Looking back in early 2020 on yearly trend projections, at least 90 percent of them…
