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2022 Music Products Industry Archive

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Kawai Adds New Model to the 'ES' Series

Kawai America debuted a new model in their award-winning ‘ES’ series of portable digital pianos at the recent NAMM show in Anaheim.

Kawai Releases Two New Digital Pianos

Kawai America debuted two new models in their award-winning series of digital pianos at the June NAMM show in Anaheim.

Donner to Unveil New Instruments with New Materials at NAMM 2022

Donner Music, the global music technology company focusing on developing instruments that overdeliver on tone, value and innovation, announced they will be showcasing their all-star lineup of best-selling products and…

Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar Introduces Solid Cedar and Rosewood Ukulele at the 2022 NAMM Show

Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar unveils its all-new Solid Cedar and Rosewood Ukulele in standard as well as Pineapple styles at the 2022 NAMM Show.

Martin Guitar Debuts Three New Ukuleles at NAMM

Since 1915 C.F. Martin & Co. has been building the world’s most sought-after ukuleles.

Music & Arts Comes to Tigard, OR, with Acquisition of Tigard Music

Music & Arts, one of the nation’s largest musical instrument retailers and lesson providers, announces that it has acquired Tigard Music, a longtime musical instrument rental, repair and retail destination…

MediaMatrix Offers New sDAB Series of Networkable Digital Audio Bridges

A reliable connection is the foundation of any pro-audio setup, and the new sDAB™ series of networkable digital audio bridges from MediaMatrix®, a Peavey Commercial Audio® brand, are here to…

Guild’s New So-Cal Influenced Electric Combines Classic Styling with Modern Features

Known for its long-standing reputation of iconic electric, acoustic, and bass guitars, Guild launches its newest solid body electric, bringing the distinctive Guild styling and sound that helped shape generations…

Prestigious Martin Audio solution for 4,400-seat Christ Temple East

A new 4,400-seat, three-story church in the Ghanaian capital of Accra has been equipped with Martin Audio’s new state-of-the-art Wavefront Precision line array system.

Calvary Chapel High Desert Undergoes Major Upgrade with Two Avantis Consoles

When Calvary Chapel of the High Desert in Hesperia, CA was looking to upgrade their entire PA system, they contacted E2i Design – a total solutions provider that specializes in…

Jackson X Series in New Finishes

Jackson launched the latest arsenal in their X Series.

Fishman Debuts Artist Masters Series Featuring Guitarist Justin Derrico

Following the successful launch of “Learn to Play,” Fishman continues its educational outreach to players with “Artist Masters.”

ASI Audio Names Scott Shapiro President

ASI Audio, manufacturer of the innovative 3DME in-ear monitoring and hearing protection system, has appointed Scott Shapiro to the position of President, effective immediately.

MakeMusic, Makers of SmartMusic, Acquires Upbeat Music App

MakeMusic, makers of SmartMusic, announce that they have acquired Upbeat Music App, a music collaboration tool that allows musicians to record and generate virtual performance videos, as well as rehearse…

 Buffet Crampon Launches New B2B Online Dealer Platform 

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 a new “B2B” online business…

Music & Arts Continues Its Commitment to Music Education with Its Latest and Largest Acquisition, Atlanta-Based Ken Stanton Music

Music & Arts, one of the nation’s largest musical instrument retailers and lesson providers and part of the Guitar Centerfamily of brands, announces the acquisition of Ken Stanton Music, a…

Godin Guitars Launches the Derry Grehan Signature Tread 1 Guitar

Godin Guitars has announced the launch of the Derry Grehan Signature Tread 1 as part of its high quality guitar lineup.

Transit Two-Channel Stereo Mixer from Modbap Modular by BeatPPL

Modbap Modular by BeatPPL, a black-owned developer of Eurorack modular synthesizers and instruments made in America, is proud to announce Transit

Europe's Biggest Music Reunion Relies on Shure Audio for its 2022 Edition

The most complex and anticipated music gathering in Europe—Eurovision Song Contest—celebrated its 2022 Grand Finale on May 14.

Shure Wireless Delivers Extraordinary Sound at Billboard Music Awards

Honoring the hottest names in music and featuring performances from some of today’s most prominent artists, this year’s Billboard Music Awards were celebrated in style with extraordinary Shure wireless audio.

Universal Audio Announces UAFX Guitar Amp Emulators

Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including the popular Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UA microphones, and UAFX guitar pedals, is proud to…

The AES Heads for Detroit for the 2022 International Automotive Audio Conference, June 8 - 10

Back by popular demand, the Audio Engineering Society (AES) hits the road to the home of the U.S. automotive industry for the AES 2022 International Automotive Audio Conference on June 8…

Fender Introduces Hammertone Line of Effects Pedals

The Fender® Hammertone™ line of effects pedals offer an accessible entry to the Fender® Effects family.

Pioneer DJ's DM Series Welcomes New Desktop Monitor Models

AlphaTheta Corporation announces a host of new models in the DM Series of desktop monitor systems from its Pioneer DJ brand.

Austrian Audio Releases OC16 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Austrian Audio proudly announces the launch of the OC16, a new large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed with high-end features at a very attractive price point. Just like the critically acclaimed OC18…

D’Addario Foundation Launches Kevin Garren Scholarship

The D’Addario Foundation is establishing the Kevin Garren Scholarship, a memorial scholarship that encourages creative problem solving for musicians and music educators.

Tech 21 Introduces Four SansAmp Character Plus Series Pedals

Taking the concept of their original Character Series pedals a step further, Tech 21 broadened the range of tonal options to include additional building blocks.

PYTCH Create Rave Vibe at Alfresco Disco with CHAUVET Professional

New art and cultural movements seem to blossom most rapidly (and colorfully!) outside the grip of commercial  interests.

Korg USA Inc. Acquires Majority Interest in Darkglass Electronics

Korg USA Inc. announces that it has acquired a majority interest in Darkglass Electronics, a Helsinki, Finland-based manufacturer of handmade bass guitar equipment.

Solid State Logic to Showcase ORIGIN, SSL Live L550 Plus and Range of Hybrid Production Tools including THE BUS+ and BiG SiX

Solid State Logic [Booth 18205] looks forward to presenting its latest solutions for music and audio professionals at the 2022 NAMM Show, scheduled to take place at the Anaheim Convention…

Trade Regrets: Casey McWilliams

On the night of Sunday May 15th, Casey McWilliams, a lifetime pro audio and video industry veteran, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Commerce Township, Michigan.

Sweetwater Promotes Mike Clem to Chief Growth Officer

Sweetwater, the world's leading music technology and instrument retailer, has announced the promotion of Mike Clem to Chief Growth Officer.

American Music and Sound Appoints Richard Starr as Marketing Specialist

American Music and Sound, an Exertis | JAM business, continues to expand its marketing team with the addition of Pro Audio division Product Specialist, Richard Starr.

Alfred Music and MakeMusic Announce Brian Balmages Now Part of Publishing Team

MakeMusic and Alfred Music are thrilled to announce that Brian Balmages, respected and world-renowned composer, conductor, educator, and clinician, has joined the team as Director of Digital Education and MakeMusic…

The Guitar Center Music Foundation Expands Board of Directors with New Appointments

The Guitar Center Music Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on granting instruments to music education and music therapy organizations, announces the expansion of its Board of Directors with two new…

SoundCheck Performance Assessment Now Included with Essential Elements

Hal Leonard has announced that this fall, SoundCheck™ will be included in Essential Elements Interactive at no additional charge to students using Essential Elements method books.

EVH Releases Wolfgang Standard in New Gold Sparkle Finish

The Wolfgang® WG Standard boasts the same style and massive sound Eddie Van Halen created — at a price the everyday musician can afford.

Sweetwater Studios Unveils Dolby Atmos-certified Studio B Mix Room

Sweetwater Studios have announced the official reopening of Sweetwater Studios’ Studio B as a Dolby Atmos-certified mix suite.

Abraham De La Cruz and CHAUVET Professional Do Balancing Act at Gran Circo Bardu

Daring acrobatic performers are as much a part of a circus as jugglers and clowns. This is especially true at Gran Circo Bardu, which, having no animals in its rink,…

Audio-Technica Appoints Evan Groom Strategic Partnerships and Product Manager

Audio-Technica  announces the promotion of Evan Groom to the position of Strategic Partnerships and Product Manager.