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2022 Music Products Industry Archive

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Allen & Heath Avantis V1.2 Named as a NAMM TEC Award Finalist

Allen & Heath Avantis V1.2 has been announced as a finalist for the 38thAnnual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards in the category of Outstanding Technical Achievement in Console…

Jennifer Lucas Reflects Spirit of Taylor Family Christmas with CHAUVET Professional

There is a touching beauty to the power of Christmas traditions. Even with the passage of time, and sometimes hardships, they are passed down through generations serving as a source…

Renkus-Heinz Brings the Wow Factor to Bethlehem United Methodist Church

Slightly off the beaten path, Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Bethlehem, Georgia, has thrived in the same location since 1848 due to its dedicated members.

Algam EKO to Handle Italian Distribution for Ashdown Engineering

Ashdown Engineering has announced the partnership with Algam EKO for exclusive distribution to the Italian market from January 1st 2023. 

Allen & Heath at Heart of Newly Upgraded One Hope Church

One Hope Church in Gentilly, New Orleans started out as a mobile church - setting up temporary services in community centers and schools every weekend using a mix of purchased…

Vintage Guitars Hosts 2-day Charity Event to Raise Funds for Guitars For Veterans – Wales

Vintage® Guitars has organized a sell-out 2-day show held over Friday 9th & Saturday December 2022 at The Glyn y Weddw Arms in Llanbedrog, Pwllheli in North Wales, donating Vintage guitars valued…

L-Acoustics Obtains Prison Sentences for Loudspeaker Counterfeiters

In partnership with Chinese authorities, L-Acoustics was recently involved with tracking down five counterfeiters who were subsequently found guilty and sentenced to jail for producing and selling counterfeit L‑Acoustics loudspeakers…

L-Acoustics K2 Brings Sonic Sparkle to Post Malone’s Twelve Carat Tour

To support his fourth and newest studio album, Twelve Carat Toothache, Post Malone opted not to stay “Cooped Up” by hitting the road this fall for a 38-date North American…

MMR Dealer Survey: Trumpet Mouthpieces

We invite you to take part in our next MI retailer survey on the subject of trumpet mouthpieces.

Conn-Selmer Announced as New NFHS Sponsor

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has agreed to a sponsorship agreement with Conn-Selmer.

Recording King’s All-New Madison Banjo w/Whyte Laydie Tone Ring

More and more players of all kinds and all ages are feeling the pull to traditional old time or clawhammer banjo music.

Ed Warren Connects IDLES to Crowd with Help from ChamSys MagicQ MQ500M

The line between the stage and audience quickly becomes blurred to the point of obliteration on IDLES’ current world tour.

Eric Jimenez Joins Hal Leonard Team

Hal Leonard is excited to announce that Eric Jiminez has joined their education team as Account Manager - Education Technology.

Austrian Audio Expands Product Line, Artist Roster, and Growth in 2022

Austrian Audio celebrated its 5th anniversary this year.

A.R. Rahman and DPA Microphones Team up for Reopening of Dubai's Al Wasl Dome

Dubai’s Al Wasl Dome is an architectural masterpiece, acting as a hub for visitors and vibrant performances alike.

Érik Nowosielski-Lamoureux Tells Story of Final Fantasy in Color with CHAUVET Professional

At their best, creative works do more than captivate us through the power of  their originality, they also inspire us to take our own journey of imagination.

Celestion Adds the V Type DSRs to its Offerings of Dynamic Speaker Responses

Celestion is very pleased  to announce that the Celestion V-Type is available as a Dynamic Speaker Response (DSR,) the next-generation digital speaker responses that capture the sound and feel of the…

Martin Audio WPL to the Fore at 25th MOBO Awards

The 25th MOBO Awards was not only a milestone event for the Organization, but also for SWG Events, who won the contract to provide sound reinforcement for the first time.

Roland CEO Gordon Raison and GRAMMY-Award Winner James Fauntleroy Present “Creative of the Year” Award at Esports Awards 2022

For the second year in a row, the world-leading electronic musical instruments and multimedia products brand Roland presented the “Esports Creative of the Year” award during the annual Esports Awards…

Fighter Country Talent Upgrades with Allen & Heath ZED-22FX

Fighter Country Talent is a unique collective of musicians, each with connections to the US Military.

L-Acoustics Introduces New Global Business Development Team

Following the recent announcement of a new Global Sales and Business Development organization, L-Acoustics is pleased to introduce the new Business Development team.

Hal Leonard Releases New Vincent Cichowicz Trombone Studies

Hal Leonard has published Vincent Cichowicz: Fundamental Studies for the Developing Trombone Player.

Genelec Smart IP Loudspeaker System Chosen for The Bar at NYC’s Penn Station

Danny McDonald, one of America’s top pub business owners and one of New York City’s best-known restaurateurs, is known for being adept at the development, construction and operation of modern…

Mojotone | Fender - Officially Licensed Vintage Reproduction Cabinets

After 25 years of serving the industry by producing the world’s most faithful recreations of classic `50s and `60s era guitar speaker cabinets, Mojotone is proud to announce their global…

Frameworks Flexes New 6-Pack Mic Stand Bundle with Affordable Price Tag

Gator Frameworks releases a new microphone stand set with an included carrying bag, delivering Frameworks-level quality to users at a budget-friendly price.

Gordon Snyder Joins SBO+/MMR Sales Team

Gordon J. Snyder joins the SBO+/MMR sales team from Orlando, Florida and has served as a band director and fine arts director for the last 15 years but has worked…

Settlement Between ClearOne and Shure

ClearOne, Inc. (NASD: CLRO) (“ClearOne”) and Shure Incorporated (“Shure”) today jointly announce that they have reached a global settlement of all pending legal disputes. 

United Sound’s ‘Composer Project’ Eliminates Barriers Schools Face in Performing Works by Composers from Minoritized Communities

United Sound, a not-for-profit organization that provides students with disabilities equal access to the musical performing arts, has launched a bold, new initiative designed to break down barriers school music…

C.F. Martin & Co. Elects Two New Board Members

C.F. Martin & Co. has announced that Dr. Mary Haas and Brian Richardi have been elected to the company’s Board of Directors.

Roland Announces JC-120 Jazz Chorus Roland 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Guitar Amplifier

Roland announces the JC-120 Jazz Chorus Roland 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, a commemorative version of the iconic JC-120 guitar amplifier.

Universal Audio Expands Senior Leadership Team for Next Phase of Growth

Universal Audio Inc. (UA) is pleased to welcome seasoned tech executives Gordon Mattingly and John Bigay to its executive team, both reporting to founder and CEO Bill Putnam Jr.

Music China Announces October 2023 Return

The dates are set: Asia’s largest trade fair for musical instruments will make its homecoming from October 11-14 2023 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center – its longstanding home…

TASCAM Announces the CA-AK1 Conversion Adapters for the CA-XLR2d Series

TASCAM is pleased to announce the CA-AK1 conversion adapters for the for CA-XLR2d Series XLR Microphone Adapter for Mirrorless Cameras.

Jackson Launches Pro Series Signature Josh Smith Soloist

Jackson® has launched the Pro Series Signature Josh Smith Soloist™ SL7 ET in  collaboration with the prolific metalcore guitarist, Josh Smith.

Gator 'Racking Up' Attention with Two New Case Additions to the G-Tour Rack Family

KMC Named Exclusive United States Distributor of Los Cabos Drumsticks

Adding new depth to its percussion offerings, KMC Music has announced that it is now the exclusive United States distributor for Los Cabos Drumsticks.

Matthieu Larivée And Lüz Studio Call On CHAUVET Professional For Reba McEntire Tour

“Absolutely Magical!” These words, or some variant of them have been used time and time again by music critics to describe Reba McEntire’s performance on her current arena tour.

'Porto Drum Show' Snares Martin Audio’s Flagship Wavefront Precision for Second Year

Portugal’s ever-popular Porto Drum Show recently relocated to the impressive Alfândega do Porto for its fourth edition.

Gold Tree Studios Excels with an All-Genelec Monitoring Infrastructure

Gold Tree Studios, which completed a six-month construction and commissioning process in September, arrives on the Hollywood film-industry scene at a pivotal moment in that sector’s history.

Donner Releases DED-20 Drum Pad for Portable Practice

Donner has rolled out the new DED-20 Electric Drum Pad.