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2021 Music Products Industry Archive — Retail
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The TASCAM 424 Studio Master Cassette Rejuvenates the Sound of Analog
To this day, many aspiring and professional audio recording aficionados adamantly maintain that analog recording and the ‘good old days’ of tape will never be replaced by today’s random access…
Allen & Heath USA Selects Online Marketing for Michigan Territory
Allen & Heath USA and its distributor American Music & Sound have named Online Marketing as their representative covering Michigan.
Roland Reveals First-of-its-Kind Retail Experience with New 'Roland Store'
Roland is proud to announce an expanded “Roland Store” experience at select retailers in the U.S. and globally.
Dave Mustaine Gibson USA Flying V EXP
For 127 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world.
New Bourgeois Editions for Wind Band Released by Wingert-Jones Publications
The annual new release of the well-known Bourgeois Editions by Colonel John R. Bourgeois, a giant in the wind band genre, was announced by Wingert-Jones Publications just ahead of The…
Crest Audio Tactus.Control Expands to Support WAVES eMotion LV1 V1
Crest Audio®, a Peavey Commercial Audio® brand, announces that the Tactus™.Control motorized mixing console now supports WAVES® eMotion™ LV1 Version 12 with embedded MIDI control.
New Innovative Furch Blue and Yellow Models with Bevel Duo Ergonomic Feature
Furch Guitars (Furch), one of the world's leading manufacturers of premium-quality acoustic guitars, is expanding its best-selling Blue and Yellow Series with new Deluxe models showcasing the popular Bevel Duo ergonomic feature made possible…
Upfront Q&A: A Conversation with Sweetwater’s New CEO, John Hopkins
This past July, it was announced that Sweetwater’s founder and longtime CEO Chuck Surack would be stepping down from his position.
Pearl River Announces the 2021 Kayserburg International Youth Piano Competition Grand Prize Winners
The 2021 Kayserburg International Youth Piano Competition concluded on November 15 with great fanfare!
IK Multimedia Releases AmpliTube MESA/Boogie 2
IK Multimedia releases AmpliTube MESA/Boogie® 2, the much-anticipated follow-up to IK's first MESA/Boogie offering, bringing 4 new officially certified amps and 5 cabs to AmpliTube 5.
TASCAM Debuts CA-XLR2d Series XLR Audio Adapter for Use with Mirrorless Cameras
TASCAM is pleased to announce the CA-XLR2d Series professional audio XLR microphone adapter for mirrorless cameras.
QSC Appoints Loud Technologies Asia as Live Sound Distribution Partner in Singapore
QSC is pleased to announce the appointment of Loud Technologies Asia (LTA) as its distribution partner in Singapore for the company’s Live Sound division.
New Flexible Percussion Ensemble Set from Excelcia Music Publishing
The publisher’s newest flexible release, Ensemble Builders for Percussion, Six Ensemble Works Playable With As Few As Four Percussionists, is a set of six newly-composed pieces from dynamic percussionist, educator…
'The ABCs of Music: My First Music Book' from Hal Leonard
The ABCs of Music: My First Music Book, written by award-winning saxophonist, broadcaster, and author YolanDa Brown and published by Hal Leonard, aims to provide an accessible, fun, and informed…
Guitar Center Expands with Store Grand Openings in Savannah, Georgia, and Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Guitar Center announces a re-engagement of its expansion itinerary, which was put on hold during the height of the pandemic, with the grand openings of two new stores: a brand-new GC…
Sennheiser Launches HD 400 PRO Studio Headphones
Audio specialist Sennheiser launches a new pair of professional headphones for mixing, editing, and mastering.
Trade Regrets: Dave Gantz
On December 1, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following: We were informed by our dear friend Norm Zimmerman that Dave Gantz passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer.
Eventide Pedals & Plug-ins Program Announced
Buy any Eventide Blackhole®, MicroPitch Delay, UltraTap or TriceraChorus pedal and get your choice of either TriceraChorus, UltraTap, MicroPitch or Blackhole software plug-in free through January 31, 2022.
Recording and FOH Engineer Charles A. Martinez Trusts the Sounds of Steely Dan, Foghat, and Little Feat to Audix Mics and Headphones
Recording and concert engineer Charles A. Martinez points out that the website AllMusic has spread his credits over several profiles based on slight variations of his name.
Guitar Center Implements Its 'Round Up Your Change' Charity Program Matching on 'GivingTuesday' to Help Support Music Programs in Need
Guitar Center is once again undertaking its “Round Up Your Change” fundraising initiative via retail store and online operations from November 21 through December 26, 2021.
Trade Regrets: Joy Collins
NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following message on November 28: Longtime piano and organ saleswomen Joy Collins passed away. She was 86 years old.
Trade Regrets: Joe D. McBrayer
On November 28, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino posted the following: Texas piano retailer Joe D McBrayer passed away. He was 91 years old.
Trade Regrets: Ida Eleck
On November 23, we received the following sad news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: I am sad to note the passing of music retailer Ida Eleck, who passed away on November…
Hal Leonard Releases Hot New Personality Songbooks in Time for the Holidays
Just in time for the holidays, Hal Leonard is printing new songbooks that will undoubtedly be on the Christmas lists of many musicians!
IK Multimedia Releases Syntronik 2, the Next-generation Legendary Synth Powerhouse
IK Multimedia releases Syntronik 2, raising the bar for virtual synthesizers.
Hal Leonard Releases 'First 50 Solos You Should Play on Snare Drum'
Hal Leonard has released The First 50 Solos You Should Play on Snare Drum.
D’Addario Announces Nexxus 360 Rechargeable Headstock Tuner
D’Addario is proud to announce the launch of the newest tuner offering, Nexxus 360, a rechargeable headstock tuner, now available for purchase.
ADJ Expands Product Portfolio With New LED-Powered Moving Head Profile, Color Fresnel + More!
Looking towards a bright future for the entertainment technology industry in 2022, ADJ is pleased to announce a series of innovative product releases.
Musikmesse 2022: Best of Both Worlds - A Restart Featuring New Approaches
After an enforced absence due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Musikmesse team is raring to go again: the traditional sector get-together is scheduled to take place between 29 April and 1 May…
TASCAM Announces the Portacapture X8 High Resolution Adaptive Multi-Recorder
TASCAM is pleased to announce the debut of the Portacapture X8 High Resolution Adaptive Multi-Recorder.
Luna Guitars Adds Bamboo Parlor Acoustic Electric Guitar to Exotic Woodland Series
Luna Guitars is pleased to announce the addition of the Bamboo Parlor A/E to the exotic Woodland Series.
Peavey Electronics Amps Up Versatility with New VYPYR X Series
Peavey Electronics® once again redefines the modeling amplifier category with the introduction of the VYPYR X Series.
MONO Introduces the M80 Vertigo Ultra Electric Guitar Case
MONO has introduced the M80 Vertigo Ultra Electric Guitar Case – the ultimate protective case upgraded for players on the move.
Let Your Voice be Heard! MMR Retailer Survey: Studio Monitors
The December 2021 issue of MMR will feature a Dealer Survey on the subject of Studio Monitors.
ADJ Lighting & Video Equipment Used For French Concert Venue’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
DJ LED video panels and moving head lighting fixtures were used as part of the production for an event last month which celebrated the 10th anniversary of the La Bascala…