Music China postponed to January 2022
In light of the recent pandemic situation in China, the 20th edition of Music China will be re-scheduled from October to 14 – 17 January 2022 at the same venue,…
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2021 Music Products Industry Archive
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Cole Clark Guitars Celebrates 20 Years
In 2001, Cole Clark Guitars set out on a mission to produce a lighter, stronger, sustainable and unique sounding acoustic with a natural pickup for the modern guitarist.
Gil Perron Reflects Montreal Pride with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures from LSM Ambiocréateurs
In its purest form, creative design knows no boundaries.
Milwaukee Philanthropists Keith Mardak and Mary Vandenberg Donate $5 Million to Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
The Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (MYAC) announced it will name its primary building located at 325 W. Walnut St. the Mardak|Vandenberg Building, thanks to the generous $5 million gift from…
Martin Audio Showcases New Product Portfolio and Celebrates 50 Years
Martin Audio returned to its celebrated Open Days for the first time in two years, following the easing of Covid restrictions, which also included both a legacy product walkthrough and…
Jackson Taps Chris Broderick for Pro Series Signature Soloist Models
Jackson has announced the launch of The Jackson® Pro Series Signature Chris Broderick Soloist™, a collaboration between the brand and the renowned In Flames heavy metal guitarist Chris Broderick encapsulating his…
CHAUVET Professional Helps Jeremy Burd Meet Demands Of Rooftop NYC Show
Amy Mak Chan is an American success story. Emigrating to the US from Hong Kong in the 1980s, she went on to build a successful business career as head of…
Over 120 ADJ Lighting Fixtures Enhance The Atmosphere Of Modern Speakeasy
The Ashford in downtown Jersey City embodies the social dining experience, encouraging guests to come early and stay late.
Korg USA Hires Alexandra Cerasi as Executive Project Manager
Korg USA announces the hiring of Alexandra Cerasi as Executive Project Manager.
AES Vegas 2021 Canceled; AES Fall Online 2021 Proceeding as Scheduled
Due to the evolving realities of the COVID pandemic, the NAB announced its decision to cancel the upcoming in-person Las Vegas convention.
Fender Releases New Player Plus Series
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the launch of the all-new Player Plus Series.
Music & Arts Partners with Make-A-Wish Mississippi to Grant the Rock-and-Roll Wish of 12-Year-Old Recipient Sydney Mead
Music & Arts was recently brought in to partner on a very special project – a musical “Wish Reveal” spearheaded by Make-A-Wish® Mississippi and Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, granting the wish…
Roland Announces V-02HD MK II Streaming Video Mixer
Roland announces the V-02HD MK II Streaming Video Mixer, a simple and affordable solution for bringing higher production values to computer-based livestreaming.
David Launay Joins CHAUVET Professional
Continuing to build on the knowledge and industry insights that have guided its impressive growth, CHAUVET Professional has added David Launay to its team as a product specialist.
JangleBox Offers Onboard Compression Circuit For Rickenbacker 300-Series Guitars
JangleBox has expanded its product line beyond guitar pedals by releasing an aftermarket onboard active compression circuit for Rickenbacker 300-series guitars: the JB-OB.
Martin Audio Helps Protect Breeding Falcons at New Battersea Power Station Regeneration
The high-profile owners of new £20 million penthouse suites at Battersea Power Station—including Sting and Bear Grylls—have been playing second fiddle to a breeding pair of peregrine falcons.
AES Announces Preliminary Program and Highlights for AES Show Las Vegas and AES Fall Online Events in October
The AES is set to welcome attendees to its return to in-person events with the AES Show Las Vegas 2021, being held October 10 – 13, followed by the AES…
PMC’s 'Lesson with a Master' Scores Big Hit with Drummers during International Drum Month
Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) celebrated International Drum Month in May 2021 by offering its second annual “Lesson with a Master” promotion through PlayDrums.com.
Focusrite Announces Clarett+ — Clarity Redefined
Focusrite is proud to introduce the Clarett+ range of premium-quality USB audio interfaces for PC and Mac, which build on the strengths of the previous Clarett ranges.
C.F. Martin & Co. Ukulele Joins SpaceX Mission for a Good Cause
C.F. Martin & Co. announced that they have handcrafted a one-of-a-kind soprano ukulele specifically to join the Inspiration4 crew for their upcoming Space X mission.
Neumann Monitors for Immersive Audio at Axis Audio/Nashville
A mastering engineer who has worked on Grammy nominated projects, Mike Monseur and mix engineer Webster Tileston have become more familiar with the immersive audio format over the course of…
Hellcon Veranstaltungstechnik Stralsund Adds CHAUVET Professional F5 IP Panels To Waldbühne Rügen
Waldbühne Rügen enchants visitors before a performance even begins on its stage.
KRK Enhances its Line of KNS Headphones
KRK has strengthened its tried-and-trusted studio-quality headphone offerings with the new KNS 6402 and KNS 8402.
KRK Expands its Classic Line of Studio Monitors
Building on KRK's legacy of sonic accuracy and performance, the brand announces the expansion of its CLASSIC line of studio monitors with the addition of 7- and 8-inch models.
Hal Leonard Releases 'A Charlie Brown Christmas Instrumental Play-Along'
Vince Guaraldi's compositions for the TV show that brought the PEANUTS© characters to life also created a perennial much-loved soundtrack for the Christmas season.
Transformation Awaits: The NAMM Show Announces Return to Anaheim in June 2022
Today, The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced that The NAMM Show, the annual “family reunion” of the global music, sound, and entertainment technology industry, will reconvene in Anaheim,…
Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Korina Flying V and Explorer Re-Issue
In 1958, Gibson introduced, and shipped only 19 Explorers and 81 Flying Vs.
dLive Duo Powers Alt-Rock Act grandson at Lollapalooza
Weaving a sonic tapestry of bluesy hard rock guitars, trap-influenced beats and EDM production, the Billboard-charting act Grandson (stylized ‘grandson’) was a highlight of day two at Lollapalooza 2021.
JBL Synthesis Announces New Electronics with HDMI 2.1 / 8K Video Support and a New Dedicated Subwoofer Amplifier
HARMAN Luxury Audio’s JBL Synthesis is announcing a number of new products and initiatives designed to enhance the performance and dealer focus of the brand.
Cody James Creates Live Vibe For Killswitch Engage Livestream With CHAUVET Professional
Stuffed animals aren’t something usually associated with a band like hardcore metal giants Killswitch Engage.
L-ISA Helps Cincinnati Opera 'Build' a Performance Hall in a Park
On the outskirts of Cincinnati, the city of Blue Ash came to life this summer with the sounds of Carmen, Tosca, and The Barber of Seville reimagined for Cincinnati Opera’s…
Chameleon Rental Sets Stage At Kaleidoskop Kulture Opening With CHAUVET Professional
On its website, Kaleidoskop Kulture describes its mission as one of promoting “a unique image of diversity.”
ESP Guitars Introduces Five New Guitars to the ESP, E-II, and LTD Alexi Laiho Signature Series
ESP Guitars has announced five new additions to their Signature Series for Alexi Laiho, the acclaimed guitarist and frontman of Finnish metal bands Children of Bodom and Bodom After Midnight,…
2021 Holiday Buying Guide
Uncertainty is still the name of the game for many small businesses in 2021, be it due to supply-chain interruptions, spiking local COVID-19 cases, ever-changing safety and health protocols, higher…
No Brand Loyalty? MI Retailers Weigh in on Nylon Guitar Strings
One of the more common refrains amongst the dealers who participated in this month’s poll on the topic of classical guitar strings was that players don’t seem to be especially…
Class Act - Classical Guitar Sales in 2021
When discussing MI since the pandemic, certain subjects inevitably take center stage: voluntary or mandated store-closings or enforced capacity limits; supply-chain interruptions; mask mandates and enhanced safety and cleanliness protocols;…
Reality Mentality
Know what I hate? Reality shows. Why? They’re not real. Why call it “reality” when it’s not?
Roland Announces TR-707 and TR-727 Software Rhythm Composers
Roland announces the TR-707 and TR-727 Software Rhythm Composers, the latest additions to the Legendary series of software-based Roland instruments available through Roland Cloud.
Drum Workshop Appoints Matt Wechsler as Chief Marketing Officer
Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) is excited to announce that it has hired Matt Wechsler as Chief Marketing Officer.