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2020 Music Products Industry Archive — Products

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New ‘Peavey Monitor’ Podcast Highlights Contributions of Fera

Peavey Electronics powers up the circuit boards again on Episode 5 of the “Peavey Monitor” podcast, featuring John Fera, digital design engineer at Peavey.

PRS Guitars Announces 2021 Virtual Launch Party in January

PRS Guitars today announced a virtual 2021 Launch Party to introduce new products, share artist performances, and host live guest appearances.

D’Angelico Guitars Launches Winter Social Media Giveaway

From now until December 25, D’Angelico Guitars is offering the opportunity to win a gear gift bundle consisting of a new D’Angelico Excel Mini DC, Supro Keeley Custom 10 combo, Pigtronix Infinity 2 Looper, and Philosopher’s…

Hal Leonard Expands MI Products Distribution Division

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.

ADJ Launches 'Winter Wonderland' Lighting Contest

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…

Radial Engineering Launches ‘Radial on Record’ Podcast

Radial Engineering has launched “Radial on Record,” a monthly music industry podcast series featuring interviews with many of Radial’s highest-profile artists.

After 95 Years of Shaping the Pro Audio World, Innovation is Still a ‘Shure’ Thing

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…

Renkus-Heinz’ Strategic Supply Chain Management Means No Delays, No Halt in Product

Renkus-Heinz is reassuring partners who rely on the company’s professional loudspeaker solutions that there will be no shortage of product, nor delay in delivery, as a result of the recent…

Celestion Introduces the HornWizard App

Celestion has announced the premiere of HornWizard, a new desktop and mobile application which is a portal to the company’s powerful horn design software.

New North American Site Launches for Ritmüller Pianos

Pearl River Piano Group, has announced the launch of a newly updated and redesigned website, ritmullerusa.com, for its Ritmüller piano brand. 

Farrell Launches Marketing & PR Agency

Music China 2020 Ends on a Positive Note

The curtains have fallen on Music China which received tremendous acclaim from exhibitors and visitors alike for its show quality and unparalleled face-to-face meeting opportunities available from 28 – 31…

Still Going Global: Sennheiser’s 75th Anniversary

When Sennheiser began in a farmhouse situated in Germany (named “Laboratorium Wennebostel,” or “Lab W,” at the time), Dr. Fritz Sennheiser had no idea that his small pro audio company…

L-Acoustics Hosts Intimate K3 Demos

Today, in response to current and potential customers wanting to experience the new product in person, L-Acoustics announces a series of K3 demonstrations.

ESP Guitars Presents New Guitar Workshop Series

ESP Guitars has announced their new workshop series, featuring endorsee Michael Rubin, a School of Rock owner and instructor and the lead guitarist of NYC-based rock bands King Falcon and…

Moog’s Claravox Centennial Theremin

To commemorate the theremin’s 100th anniversary, Moog Music introduces Claravox Centennial—a celebration of the theremin’s past, present, and future

Fender Launches Interactive Guitar Guide for New Players

Fender has launched the findyour.fender.com interactive online guide, an intuitive web experience that demystifies the guitar shopping process to help match up new players with the right gear for their…

Renkus-Heinz Provides Impressive Audio Solution for Bahá'í House of Worship

The Bahá'í House of Worship relies on Renkus-Heinz solutions to place sound precisely where you want it most: on the audience.

Teach Kids Music Launches ‘Little Rockers’ Program

This program and 80-page book written by Teach Kids Music founder John McCarthy teaches children about music starting as young as three years old in the pre-schematic stage of artist…

Brands Preparing for 2020 Music China

As fair organizers celebrate its recent listing in the “Global Top 100 Trade Shows 2020,” preparations for Music China, Asia’s largest trade fair for musical instruments, continue in full swing.

Roland Launches Music Creation Platform 808303.studio with the Design Museum in London

In response to the global pandemic, museums have been forced to reimagine how visitors interact and engage. Now, Roland and Yuri Suzuki have teamed up with the Design Museum to…

Taylor Guitars Introduces A New Acoustic Body Shape With Debut Of The Grand Theater

Taylor® Guitars is excited to announce the release of its brand-new acoustic body shape — the Grand Theater™. Known as the Taylor GT, the company’s latest body shape introduces a new…

Hal Leonard Launches ‘Backstage Pass eNewsletter’

Hal Leonard has announced the launch of their new Backstage Pass eNewsletter, created specifically for publishers and rightsholders.

Complete Control: The DJ Controller Market in 2020

MMR touched base with five of the biggest names in DJ gear to learn about what models and types of Controllers are resonating with end-users during this highly unusual year.

Fender Introduces Online Dealer Meeting Experience Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

When the MI industry began to brace for the challenges of COVID-19 this spring, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) didn’t waste any time getting creative. Right as the news arrived…

Hal Leonard Launches Essential Elements Band Talk Podcast

Essential Elements author Charlie Menghini and Hal Leonard Vice President Instrumental Publications and composer Paul Lavender have joined with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser to create the Essential Elements Band Talk podcast.

CHAUVET Professional Sponsors Educational Sessions Throughout October

CHAUVET Professional is sponsoring a series of “Visions Unleashed” educational sessions at cities across the USA in October.

Kayserburg Pianos Launches New North American Website

Pearl River Piano Group, the world’s leading piano manufacturer has announced the launch of an updated and redesigned new website for its Kayserburg piano brand, kayserburgusa.com.  

French Joins jj Babbitt Co. as Director of Engineering

Chris French has joined the jj Babbitt Company’s team of professional craftsmen and women as director of engineering, according to an announcement by Steve Rorie, president.

Audio-Technica Launches Redesigned Website

Audio-Technica has unveiled its entirely redesigned website at www.audio-technica.com, developed with a mobile-first philosophy and created to deliver a completely new online experience of the Audio-Technica brand.

Bose Professional Introduces Bose Church with 12-Week Giveaway

Bose Professional has announced its Bose Church Giveaway, beginning August 10 and running for 12 weeks, where church leaders can enter to win a weekly prize.

2021 Winter NAMM Show Cancelled, NAMM Announces Believe in Music Week

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the health and safety of NAMM members as the first priority, NAMM is reimagining how to connect all facets of the industry while benefiting…

Earthworks Audio Hires Dias for VP of Global Sales & Marketing

The decision to manufacture microphones in America and to control as many production factors as possible in-house turns out to have significant benefits during global economic turmoil.

Audio-Technica Launches New Redesigned Website

Audio-Technica has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website at www.audio-technica.com.

Roland Launches New Multimedia Editorial Platform, Roland Articles

On August 4, Roland announced the launch of its new multimedia platform of written editorial, in depth mini-documentaries, and more, Roland Articles.

The Cntl Knob from EHX

Electro-Harmonix introduces the compact Cntl Knob, which lets a player set two preset values that represent two positions of a traditional expression pedal and toggle between them with its footswitch.

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…

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…

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…

Peavey Commercial Audio Launches New Website

Peavey Commercial Audio has launched its new website at www.peaveycommercialaudio.com. Supporting all desktop and mobile platforms the new site offers a more streamlined user interface, improved navigation, and the latest news…