2022 Music Products Industry Archive

Phil Jones X4 Nanobass, A Multi Instrumental Mini Marvel

Nanotechnology breaks the sound barrier with the X4 Nanobass, which is the most compact and portable combo amplifier ever designed by Phil Jones Bass for practice and desktop applications.

Sting Performs in Eisenstadt with Austrian Audio Mics

British superstar Sting visited Eisenstadt during his My Songs Tour and performed on July 15, 2022 on the beautiful grounds of the Esterházy Palace Park in Vienna, Austria.

Excelcia Music Publishing Announces Acquisition of Kendor Music

Excelcia Music Publishing announces its acquisition of prominent music publisher, Kendor Music.

Shure Supports Exceptional Sound At The 2022 ESPY Awards

Celebrating the best players, teams, and moments in the world of sports, this year’s ESPY Awards benefitted from clear and natural audio that elevated the voices of the show.

AP International Music Supply Announces Distribution of The Tremolo Buddy Maintenance Tool for Floyd Rose Tremolos

AP International Music Supply, manufacturer and distributor of Floyd Rose® Tremolo Systems, is proud to announce the distribution of The Tremolo Buddy, a convenient new tool for working on tremolo-equipped…

Renkus-Heinz Delivers Unstoppable Audio Announcement Clarity for Europe’s Busiest International Train Station

Located at the intersection of France, Germany, and Switzerland, the Basel Train Station (Basel SBB) in Basel, Switzerland is a primary hub for travel throughout Europe and is often regarded…

ddrum Upgrades D1 Junior Drum Set for Beginner Players

ddrum introduces the newly updated D1 Junior Drum Set for beginners.

Guitar Center Partners with Drum Workshop for 'DW Factory Day' on July 30

Pearl 'Musicians Making A Difference' 2022 College Scholarship Recipients Announced

In May of 2021, Pearl Corporation announced the opening of a new college scholarship, “Musicians Making A Difference,” awarding $10,000 annually in the amount of two $5,000 scholarships to high…

Epiphone Power Players: Your First Forever Guitar

Epiphone presents the all-new Epiphone Power Players™ collection.

Sheptone Teams Up with Jazz Virtuoso David Becker on New Signature String Set

Sheptone introduces the David Becker Signature Set of premium nickel wound electric guitar strings, designed for a jazz great with feel and functionality that’s suitable for multiple styles of playing.

Luna Guitars Unveils Gypsy Exotic Caidie Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Luna Guitars unveils the Gypsy Exotic Caidie Acoustic-Electric guitar, a beautifully bohemian instrument that takes basic guitar design to the next level.

DPA Microphones Hits the Road With Music Industry Stars for Summer Tours

Summer tours are back in full swing, and artists are looking to make a statement with accurate, reliable audio. From Lorde and Bon Iver, to Tindersticks, H.E.R. and Lewis Capaldi,…

Cympad Adds Pink To Its Chromatics Series Of Foam Cymbal Washers

Cympad has expanded its Chromatics line of colorful, cellular foam cymbal washers with a new pink color option.

Hal Leonard Announces Grand Prize Winner of NAMM Ultimate, Best-Ever Big Give-Away

In honor of Hal Leonard’s 75th anniversary, the company wanted to acknowledge the retailers who have played a critical role in its long-term success.

From Basics to Bass, Hal Leonard Fills Out their Ukulele Method Offerings

Hal Leonard has a catalog of dozens of popular ukulele instructional titles and songbooks, but its two newest methods address specific types of players.

Guild’s 12-String Legacy Expands Into the Starfire I Series

Guild Guitars is excited to announce the launch of the Starfire I-12 electric guitar, adding to its iconic Starfire I family.

Fender Introduces Limited Edition Pro Junior IV SE Amplifier

Fender releases the Limited Edition Pro Junior IV SE ($549.99 USD), the newest addition to the Fender amplifier lineup.

CMA Foundation and NAfME Announce Three 2022 State Advocacy Award Grant Winners

In collaboration with the CMA Foundation, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announces the 2022 recipients of the State Music Education Association Advocacy Grant Awards.

Audio-Technica Canada Participates in 2022 JUNO Awards as 'Official Pro Audio Partner'

Audio-Technica Canada is proud to have been a key participant in the recent 2022 JUNO Awards, celebrating the best in Canadian music.

The NAMM Foundation Recognizes and Thanks Generous Donors at The 2022 NAMM Show

The generosity of NAMM Members was on full display at The 2022 NAMM Show’s global reception, where members were recognized for their donations to The NAMM Foundation.

'Pizzicato Performance Collection' for Beginning Orchestra Released by Wingert-Jones Publications

Wingert-Jones Publications’ newest release, Pizzicato Performance Collection, Fifteen Pizzicato Works for the Beginning String Orchestra, is a collection of original pizzicato works by popular composer, Doug Spata.  

Excelcia Music Publishing Discovers New Depths with 'Adaptable Sea Shanties' Release

Excelcia Music Publishing announces the release of Adaptable Sea Shanties, the latest trios in its flexible Adaptable Ensemble Series for string or wind and percussion instruments.

Audio-Technica Honors Signal Marketing with Samurai Award

Audio-Technica has recognized Salt Lake City-based firm Signal Marketing with its Samurai Award for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, for representing Audio-Technica in the U.S. Rocky Mountain States territory.  

George Gorton Creates Organic Rig for Dallas Smith Tour with CHAUVET Professional

The lighting rig that George Gorton designed for Dallas Smith’s “Somethings Never Change Tour” took on a life of its own over the course of the early summer, seeming to…

Steve Hendee Shifts Focus to Export Sales at Yorkville Sound

After three decades within the Yorkville Sound family, including 10 years as Director of US Sales, Steve Hendee will be shifting his focus to overseeing Yorkville’s Export Sales division. 

MMR Dealer Survey: Back to School 2022

We invite you to share your thoughts on the upcoming "Back to School" season with your fellow MMR readers by clicking here! 

Amphion Loudspeakers Unveils New Headquarters

Amphion Loudspeakers has announced the opening of their new headquarters in Kuopio, Finland.

QSC Announces Pro Audio Leadership Team

QSC has announced the appointment of Perry Celia to VP Global Sales and Service, David Fuller to VP Product Development, Ray van Straten to VP Brand, Marketing & Training, and…

Excelcia Music Publishing Inks Deal to Be Exclusive Distributor of Pinkzebra’s Sheet Music

Excelcia Music Publishing has announced the signing of an exclusive deal to distribute the sheet music of top-selling choral music composer, Pinkzebra.

NAMM Music Education Advocacy Hill Day Announced for September

After a two-year hiatus, NAMM Members and arts education advocates are invited to join their association to carry a message of support for music education to Members of Congress and/or…

Cort Turns Up Power with New KX307 Multi Scale Electric Guitar

Cort turns up the power on its KX Series of electric guitars with the introduction of the KX307 Multi Scale.

Fender Expands CA Coast Ukes Series, Updates Existing Models

In 2018, Fender introduced a new line of ukuleles that tapped into their Southern California roots featuring five new models with the beloved Fender look and feel.

RBI Music Names Eric Sands as National Sales Manager

Rhythm Band Instruments, LLC, has announced that Eric Sands has been named National Sales Manager for RBI Music.

Compact dLive CTi1500 handles FOH and Monitors for Bryan and Katie Torwalt

FOH engineer Rob Drayton was first introduced to Allen & Heath’s dLive series at a tradeshow a few years ago, and he was immediately grabbed by its power and simple…

TASCAM Announces the CD-RW900SX CD Recorder/Player

TASCAM is pleased to announce the debut of the CD-RW900SX CD Recorder/Player, the latest version in the company’s long line of robust CD recorders/players.

First of Its Kind Nylon String Electric Guitar With Revolutionary Pickup System from Córdoba

Córdoba Guitars is proud to introduce its first nylon string electric guitar, the Córdoba Stage.

Roland Expands Home Piano Lineup with Two New Entry-Level Models and Next-Generation App

Roland expands its award-winning home piano lineup with two new entry-level instruments and a refreshed companion piano app for select models in the series.

Solotech fields massive 23 hangs of MLA/Wavefront Precision for Stereophonics

When Capital Sound, part of the Solotech UK Group, conceived the original design for Stereophonics’ homecoming concert at the Principality Stadium, for what would have been their ‘We’ll Keep A…

dB One Heads & Cymbals from Evans Drumheads

EVANS Drumheads is introducing a revolutionary new suite of products, dB reduced volume drumheads and cymbals.