Shure Acquires Stem Audio
Two key players in the conferencing audio ecosystem market have joined forces to provide a wider variety of networked audio choices for customers. Shure, a global leader in audio technology,…
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2020 Music Products Industry Archive — Acquisitions
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JAM Industries Accelerates Growth Through Acquisition by Adding TMP to its Portfolio of Companies
Backed by the commitment and resources of parent company DCC Technology, JAM Industries is accelerating its growth through acquisition initiatives with the purchase of Berlin, Connecticut-based The Music People (TMP),…
inMusic Acquires ArKaos
inMusic has announced the acquisition of ArKaos. Founded in 1996, ArKaos specializes in video processing technologies, including software and hardware for projects like architectural installations, LED applications, broadcast and live events.
Kaho Theater Calls in Martin Audio WPC for Livestreamed Events
Because of COVID-19, the theatre was recently forced to close, but in collaboration with rental company Toyo Amuse, who own a Martin Audio Wavefront Precision Compact (WPC) rig, they have…
Making All Three Brands Better: D’Angelico’s Brenden Cohen
Back in June, D’Angelico Guitars announced the acquisition of Supro USA and Pigtronix. We recently sat down with CEO Brenden Cohen to discuss the move, the harmony between the three…
Koch Sound Conquers 'The Last Frontier' with Allen & Heath
For nearly two decades, audio engineer and production company owner Alex Koch has steadily built up a reputation as the go-to live audio expert in the subarctic South-central Alaska area.
Guitar Center Announces Leadership Organization Additions
Guitar Center has annoucned several appointments and promotions that reflect the company’s omni-channel sales and growth strategy.
Quinlan & Fabish Music Expands to Muncie, Indiana
After 80 years of serving East-Central Indiana, Muncie Music Center will unite with another venerable family-owned school music specialist, Quinlan and Fabish Music Company on August 1, 2020.
D'Angelico Guitars Acquires Supro USA and Pigtronix
With a shared heritage as reignited legacy brands, D’Angelico Guitars and Supro have collaborated as a guitar and amp pairing in their marketing efforts for years.
Martin Audio Expands Presence in Asia
Generation AV, the company that represents Martin Audio in the APAC countries, has appointed a pair of new distributors to target key markets in Asia.
inMusic Acquires Stanton from Gibson Brands
inMusic has announced the acquisition of Stanton from US-based music company, Gibson Brands, Inc.
L-Acoustics Names DeltaLive Ltd. International Distributor for L-Acoustics Creations
At the end of 2019, L-Acoustics welcomed DeltaLive Ltd. into the L-Acoustics Group, a family of companies focused on the design, manufacture and commercialization of L-Acoustics sound systems.
inMusic Acquires Drum Software Instrument BFD
inMusic has announced the acquisition of BFD from London-based tech company, FXpansion.
‘Battle of the Bands’ a Winning Formula for Martin Audio and Focusrite
The two High Wycombe-based manufacturers concerned were Martin Audio, and Focusrite Pro, both now under the umbrella of parent company, Focusrite plc.
AES Welcomes Lorbecki as Treasurer
Audio Engineering Society President Agnieszka Roginska has announced that Glenn Lorbecki has agreed to serve as the Society’s Treasurer, effective February 16.
FMIC Announces Change In Ownership, Servco Pacific Inc. To Secure Majority Stake
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) recesntly announced Servco Pacific Inc. (Servco) and TPG Growth have entered into a sale and purchase agreement in which Servco will acquire TPG's shares in…
‘We Are Not Changing Our Recipes – Just Changing the Head Chef:’ John D’Addario III & Jim D’Addario
As of January 1 of this year, John D’Addario III assumed the title of CEO in addition to his previous role as president of D’Addario & Co. As son of…
iConic Solutions Group Joins Group One Limited Rep Network
Farmingdale, New York-based Group One Limited, the U.S. distributor for a number of premium professional audio and lighting brands, has named iConic Solutions Group as its newest independent manufacturers representative…
Reverb Names Mandelbrot Chief Executive Officer
Reverb has named David Mandelbrot chief executive officer, effective January 28, 2020.
JodyJazz, Inc. Acquires E. Rousseau Music Products
JodyJazz, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Rousseau Music Products, producer of the world-renowned E. Rousseau range of saxophone mouthpieces and ligatures.
PreSonus Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation
A quarter century ago, two former high school and LSU School of Engineering classmates were inspired to found a new company called PreSonus®, where they would design innovative audio products…
Crystal Morris of Gator Cases Looks Back on Two Decades: ‘20/20 Perfect Vision and Outlook’
Formed in 2000 by Crystal Morris and her father Jerry, Gator Cases quickly emerged as designers and producers of some of the most sought-after cases and bags for instruments, percussion,…
The Beat of Ernie Ball Goes On: Newly-Appointed CEO Brian Ball Steps Up (Again)
Five years ago, we at MMR made a rather bold statement: We proclaimed that Brian Ball, son of Sterling Ball, had stepped into the “role he was born for” as…