Hal Leonard Expands Digital Licensing with Creation of New Role
Hal Leonard has announced that it has promoted Shari Molstad to a newly-created position of Digital Licensing Manager.
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2022 Music Products Industry Archive
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AES Europe Spring 2022 In-Person Convention Set to Inform, Educate and Inspire in The Hague, May 7 - 8
The AES Europe Spring 2022 Convention begins this week with the Audio Engineering Society’s return to in-person events, May 7 – 8 in The Hague, Netherlands.
JodyJazz Introduces New POWER RING with Cap Packs
JodyJazz® has announced that their popular POWER RING® Ligatures will now come packaged with a matching cap.
JodyJazz Completes Popular HR* CUSTOM DARK Series with New Baritone Model
JodyJazz® has announced the completion of its extremely popular HR* CUSTOM DARK Series with the introduction of the new HR* CUSTOM DARK Baritone Model.
Marbo Trade Runs Lighting at New VPX Studios Romania with ChamSys MagicQ MQ500
They say that “necessity is the mother of invention.” The team at Marbo Trade provides convincing proof of that!
DPA Brings Audio to Life for Multimedia Experiences From 'Music is the Weapon'
Capturing sound for innovative, creative projects is one of the most rewarding activities, especially for a live performance exhibit designed to enrich the minds of audiences across the globe.
The Growling Sax Debuts The Roar Limited Edition Professional Saxophones
Victory Musical Instruments’ (NAMM booth 9528) brand The Growling Sax has released The Roar Limited Edition Professional Saxophones in Soprano (LE-TRCS), Alto (LE-TRCA) and Tenor (LE-TRCT) sizes.
Martin Audio CDD / Blackline PA Installed at New Albanian Embassy of Peace
A high-quality Martin Audio CDD / BlacklineX combination has been designated for sound reinforcement in the multipurpose auditorium at the new Ambasada e Paqes per Ballkanin (Embassy of Peace for…
ddrum Glides into Style with Vinnie Paul Snakeskin Stick Bag
ddrum introduces the Vinnie Paul Snakeskin Stick Bag, helping drummers glide into their next gig with style.
KLANG Announces Custom JH Audio Sharona Giveaway
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s exciting launch of JH Audio’s brand new flagship in-ear monitor, the Sharona, KLANG:technologies now reveals that it will soon be giving away five custom…
Luna Guitars Introduces the Mo’o Lizard Kalimba with Multi-Cultural Influences
Luna Guitars introduces the Mo’o Lizard 17 Key Kalimba, which pays tribute to the roots of African music while celebrating the tranquility of Hawaiian island life.
Celestion Appoints Josh Martin as Business Development Executive for North America
Celestion is very pleased to announce the appointment of Josh Martin as Business Development Executive.
IK Multimedia and TASCAM Announce the Dream Studio Software + Gear Bundle Promotion
IK Multimedia and TASCAM are pleased to announce their collaboration on a new promotion to offer the Dream Studio Software + Gear Bundle—an outstanding collection of audio production software and…
TWA Announces SH9 Scott Henderson Signature Distortion
TWA is very excited to announce their first signature model, as well as TWA's first collaboration with Tube Screamer creator Susumu Tamura – the Scott Henderson SH9 signature distortion.
Shure Spotlights The SM58, Super 55, and 55SH During Its Global Iconic Mic Celebration
A majority of the biggest names in the music industry have relied on Shure microphones to capture some of the most memorable moments in history.
Fishman Launches New Educational Initiative to Inspire New Guitarists
The recent pandemic has brought a huge upsurge in beginning guitarists needing coaching, and musical instrument industry innovator Fishman has risen to meet the challenge.
EarthQuaker Devices Announces New Special Cranker Overdrive Pedal
Special Cranker is an all-discrete analog distortion enhancement device designed to give your signal some extra grit and boost without drastically altering your tone and retaining all of the natural…
Music for All Elects New Chairman of Board: Douglas Pileri
In its quarterly meeting held on April 28, the 23-member Board of Directors of Music for All elected Douglas C. Pileri of Carmel, Indiana, to be its new Chairman of the…
Music Shines at 2022 Latin American Music Awards with Shure Audio
Outstanding and emotional performances, brilliant moments and the biggest names in Latin American music were on stage at the 2022 Latin American Music Awards.
Over 30 New String Orchestra Works in Excelcia Music Publishing’s Release for 2022
Excelcia Music Publishing has published 32 new engaging and energetic string orchestra pieces from many beloved composers as well as talented new voices in its 2022 String Orchestra music release.
Introducing Spark MINI – a Smart, Battery-Powered Guitar Amp & Bluetooth Speaker with Multi-Dimensional Sound
Positive Grid’s Spark MINI debuts in-person at NAMM 2022 (Booth #5825).
EVH Releases Wolfgang Special Models in Two New Colors
EVH has released a striking new Solar finish for the Wolfgang® Special QM as well as a standout new Satin Surf Green finish for the Wolfgang Special.
The Elephants in the Room: Lockdowns, Supply-Chain Issues, Inflation
I’ve decided I’m going to teach a new business class: Dealing with Circumstances Beyond Our Control. Yup, that’s the plan.
The Score is Not the Music
Often when Angela cuts my hair, we get into a personal discussion. As we were strolling down memory lane during my last cut, she talked about her first and last…
Strapped In: Guitar & Bass Strap Sales in 2022
With the robust sales of fretted instruments that began during lockdown, it’s perhaps not especially surprising that guitar and bass straps are also moving at a healthy clip.
To Good Effect: Stompbox FX Pedals
In a corner of Guitarland exists a market segment which has been riding a sustained wave of popularity for well over a decade, with no signs of a slowdown: stompbox…
Yamaha Returns in Person to The NAMM Show, June 3-5, 2022
Yamaha has announced their 2022 return to the world’s largest global music trade show.
MMR Dealer Survey: Brass Mouthpieces
We invite you to participate in our next MI retailer survey (results to appear in the June 2022 issue of MMR) -- this month on the topic of Brass Mouthpieces.
Gretsch G5201E Rancher Penguin Parlor Acoustics/Electrics
Gretsch has launched all-new Rancher Penguin Parlors from their big, bold and brash, Acoustic Collection.
FMIC Appoints Duncan and Fernandez to its Board of Directors
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the appointment of two industry veterans to its Board of Directors: Amani Duncan and Maria Fernandez, beginning May 2022.
Trade Regrets: Christopher Moore
Christopher Moore passed away March 1, 2022, at the age of 78 after valiantly battling Parkinson’s Disease for twenty years.
Roland Announces JUNO-X Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer
Roland announces JUNO-X, a new polyphonic synthesizer driven by the next-generation ZEN-Core Synthesis System.
Crest Audio Tradition Continues with CPX Series of Power Amplifier
Crest Audio®, a Peavey Commercial Audio® brand, carries on the tradition of great sound quality, flexibility, and robustness with the continuation of the CPX™ Series of professional power amplifiers.
Wingert-Jones Publications Orchestra Music Catalog Released for 2022
A dynamic variety of original string ensemble music, Wingert-Jones Publications’ 2022-2023 String Orchestra Music release comprises 25 original and newly arranged works.
Anologue Solutions' Colossus AS200
As a ‘space-saving’ version of its Colossus AS100 Classic super-synth sibling, the comparatively slimline Colossus AS200 Slim’s so-called ‘VCO Panel’ is identical, including no fewer than 12 VCOs (OSCILLATOR 1…
The Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One Signature Guitar
The Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One, a third signature guitar from Reverend Guitars, is finally here.
Cort-Tek Acquiring Digitech Official Statement
We’re pleased to inform you that we, Cor-Tek Corporation, maker of Cort guitars, have entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the DigiTech/DOD brand, including all DigiTech/DOD intellectual property and…
Boston Crusaders Percussion Partners with Pearl/Adams
Pearl Corporation and Adams Musical Instruments are proud to welcome the Boston Crusaders to its roster of World Class Drum Corps beginning in the 2022 tour season.
Fender Celebrates 60th Anniversary Jaguar Limited Edition Collection
Fender is celebrating the 60th Anniversary Jaguar Limited Edition Collection. This collection honors the 60-year history of one of the Jaguar, one of Fender’s iconic flagship guitars.
Gustavo Boetti and Fumasoli Audio & Light Rental Support Visual Imagery Of Jethro Tull’s Italian Shows with CHAUVET Professional
Bridging the space between progressive music and rock, Jethro Tull has woven a rich tapestry of sound into arresting images that are not only heard, but also seen in all…