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2021 Music Products Industry Archive

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D’Addario Teams Up with Music for All as New Program Sponsor

Music for All is pleased to welcome D’Addario, the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instrument accessories, as Program Sponsor for its 2022 Bands of America Honor Band in the Rose…

Limited-Edition DDJ-FLX6-W with Stylish Matte White Finish from Pioneer DJ

AlphaTheta Corporation has announced the release of the new DDJ-FLX6-W from its Pioneer DJ brand.

BH Sound & Lighting and CHAUVET Professional Support Eclectic Acts At Outcider Festival

With all due respect to ale, if there is one drink that represents England almost as much as tea, it’s cider (hard cider to Americans).

Alfred Music Supports and Encourages Self-Care and Reflection with A 'Music Teacher’s Gratitude Journal'

Alfred Music, the world leader in educational print music publishing since 1922, is proud to announce the release of an incredible and mindful resource, 'A Music Teacher’s Gratitude Journal: Creative…

Casio Partners with Keep Music Alive for 6th Annual Kids Music Day

Casio America, Inc. is pleased to announce it will continue its support of music education nonprofit organization, Keep Music Alive, for its 6th Annual Kids Music Day.

New Monitor Tote Series from Slappa

Slappa has launched a new series of Monitor Tote Bags for medium and large-sized flat panel displays and gaming monitors.

Leon Driessen And LD Company Power Big Looks At Reverze With ChamSys MagicQ MQ500M

Measuring 88-metres long and 132-metres wide, with a roof spanning 11,600 m², the Sportpaleis is an impressive structure by any standard.

MSL Installs lLatest 1Rebel London Gym with Martin Audio BlacklineX

Middlesex Sound & Light (MSL) recently completed the ninth installation in the high intensity 1Rebel gym infrastructure, with the completion of 1Rebel Oxford Circus. 

Player Plus Studio Sessions: Powered by Fender

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announced the launch of the Player Plus Studio Sessions: Powered by Fender® on September 27.

Warwick/Framus Wins Legal Dispute with Gibson

In the legal dispute over the sale of V-shaped electric guitars, Meissner Bolte has achieved a victory for guitar manufacturer Warwick.

Drummers, Industry And Media To Participate in 'On The Line'— Hit Like A Girl’s New Online Marching Percussion Festival.

With the announcement of its Marching Percussion Festival that will begin next month, Hit Like A Girl is shaking things up yet again.

Furch Guitars Special Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Acoustic Guitar

Furch Guitars (Furch) has created a special limited edition acoustic guitar on the occasion of its fortieth anniversary, which coincides with its hundred thousandth Furch guitar.

Hal Leonard Adds Chief Marketing Officer

Hal Leonard has hired Blair Wilson to become their first Chief Marketing Officer.

The Music People Named ‘Top Workplace’ by Hartford Courant for 5th Year

The Music People (TMP) has been selected as one of Hartford Courant’s annual Top Workplaces.

New Vater Elise Trouw Drumstick Model

TASCAM Helps Japan’s HUMAX HAC Studios Operate with Maximum Efficiency

HAC Studio, part of Humax Cinema Co., Ltd. is a long-established post-production company founded in 1995.

Excelcia Music Publishing Announces Acquisition of Wingert-Jones Publications & RBC Publications

Excelcia Music Publishing announces the acquisition of Wingert-Jones Publications and RBC Publications from J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.

The Justin Townes Earle Signature Guitar from Recording King

Recording King developed the Justin Townes Earle Signature model in direct collaboration with Justin before his passing in 2020.

Tom Kenny Balances Live And Broadcast Looks for iHeart Festival With CHAUVET Professional

It doesn’t matter whether a concert is going to be aired on TV and over social media, or not, Tom Kenny always designs with the camera in mind.

American Way Marketing Acquires Spacefiller Quality Lubricants

American Way Marketing LLC (AWM) purchased Spacefiller Quality Lubricants in May 2021.

Korg USA Hires Andrew Moore as International Sales Manager for Aguilar and Spector Brands

Korg USA announces the hiring of Andrew Moore as International Sales Manager for Aguilar Musical Instruments and Spector Musical Instruments.

Gibson Gives: Donates $300,000 To Metro Nashville Public Schools and Music Makes Us To Support Students

Gibson Gives, the philanthropic arm of Gibson has announced a $300,000 donation to benefit students attending Metro Nashville Public Schools.

Martin Dudley and ChamSys Captivate At Heaven 17 Roundhouse Show

Art may aspire to the sublime, but it must first work its way through reality.

Gator Cases Unveils GL Brand Series Redesign

Gator Cases makes it effortless to protect and carry your instrument in style with the newly redesigned GL Band Series.

Buffet Crampon USA Announces 'The Pedagogics Project'  Educational Initiative 

Buffet Crampon USA, North American distributor of Buffet Crampon Group student, intermediate and professional woodwind and brass instruments, is pleased to announce the launch of “The Pedagogics Project,” an educational service…

D’Addario Launches The Beatles 'Get Back' Picks and Straps Ahead of the Peter Jackson Documentary

D’Addario is thrilled to announce the launch of a new series of limited-edition picks and straps commemorating The Beatles iconic impromptu rooftop concert in line with the release of the…

Gibson Generation Collection

Shure Joins Forces with Volver A Soñar

Shure is proud to announce it is supporting Volver A Soñar, an organization providing support for aspiring musicians in Latin American countries.

Cort Introduces Artisan B4 and B5 Element Bass Guitars with New Details

Cort Guitars unveils the new Artisan B4 and B5 Element bass guitars, representing only the best elements from the Artisan B-class.

BOSS Announces IR-200 Amp & IR Cabinet and SY-200 Synthesizer Pedals

ChamSys Names Modern Elektronik Turkish Distributor

ChamSys has taken another important step in implementing its global growth plan by naming Modern Elektronik its exclusive distributor in the Turkish market.

Trade Regrets: Bruce Keir

Blackstar founder Bruce Keir passed away on September 14 2021.

Spector Introduces Euro RST Basses

Spector Musical Instruments announces the introduction of its new Euro RST (“roasted”) series basses.

Fender and Mobile Fidelity Electronics Partner to Relese 'Fender MoFi Precisiondeck'

Fender (FMIC) and foremost audio technology company, Mobile Fidelity Electronics (MoFi), announced today a partnership to develop, produce, and release Fender’s first-ever turntable, the Fender® x MoFi PrecisionDeck. L

Radial Launches Tech Corner Live Broadcast on YouTube

Radial Engineering will launch a new YouTube live broadcast program this Thursday, September 23rd, at 10:00 AM Pacific time.

Hal Leonard Releases Matching Sheet Music Folio to Barlow & Bear’s Viral 'The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical'

Dearest readers, the time has come to announce Barlow & Bear:The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Songbook to be released by Hal Leonard!

Laka launch Rainbow Series Ukuleles

The new Laka Rainbow Series of Soprano ukuleles are perfect for introducing newcomers to the never ending popularity of these fun instruments.

MLA Folds Back the Years at 'Rewind Festival'

Dating back to 2009, the Rewind Festival is an annual ‘80s music extravaganza that today generally takes place in three different locations.

Warwick Gnome Compact Bass Cabinets

Justin Kitchenman Reflects Luke Bryan’s Proud To Be Right Here Tour Vision With CHAUVET Professional

Sitting down to create the lighting plot for Luke Bryan’s Proud To Be Right Here tour, Justin Kitchenman knew exactly where to begin.