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Small Business Matters: The Feedback Loop - It's Not Just About Reviews
The personal, positive feedback loop has always intrigued me because of its power and effectiveness.
Voices From the Trenches
After 11 straight issues of MMR with this space being occupied by my own observations, ruminations, and speculations on our industry, I happily entrust this page to folks who actually…
Charvel Launches Frank Bello Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Bass
Frank Bello, hard-hitting bassist for thrash metal legends Anthrax and New York alternative favorites Helmet, is known for his dynamic, energetic stage presence and inventive bass style.
Vintage Appoints Jacaranda Music the National Distributor for Vintage guitars in Australia
The UK’s largest independent distribution company JHS, have appointed Jacaranda Music based in Adelaide, South Australia as the national distributor for Vintage® guitars.
Solid State Logic Introduce SSL 12 - A New Class of Audio Interface
Solid State Logic announces that it is expanding its line of Audio Creation Products (ACP) with SSL 12.
Gyo Kretz Produces Versatile On-the-go Hits With KRK GoAux
Amsterdam-based songwriter, producer, and performing artist Gyo Kretz strives to be as adaptable of a creative as possible—a fact that is made clear from his extensive musical palette.
Submissions for Bands at NAMM Closes December 9
The 2023 NAMM Show is calling musical acts of all genres to showcase their talents during The NAMM Show, held April 13-15 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
Jackson Launches the Rob Cavestany Pro Series Signature Model
Jackson® has launched the Rob Cavestany Signature Pro Series, designed in concert with the Death Angel founder and lead guitarist and heavy metal innovator.
The TASCAM Model 12 Keeps the Creativity Flowing for Colton Weatherston
When your work involves everything from teaching college level courses to being a film score composer, the necessity for versatile, capable, and easily transportable audio equipment becomes vitally important.
Dark Matter Streaming Microphone by Monoprice
The Dark Matter™ Sentry Streaming Microphone from Monoprice is the perfect addition to your gaming desktop or studio setup.
Judgment Rendered Finding inMusic Brands, Inc.’s Infringement of Roland’s Electronic Drum and Electronic Cymbal Patents
Roland announces that on November 21, 2022, judgment was rendered by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida in the lawsuit which Roland filed against inMusic Brands,…
George Thorogood and The Destroyers Rock Out With dLive
Sound engineer Jeff Pitt of production company 242 Concepts has been mixing blues rock legend George Thorogood for nearly a quarter century.
Donner Holds Symposium at Berklee College of Music, Supporting Music Education
Donner hosted an afternoon-long event in Boston on Nov. 17 that featured a concert and symposium on Musicianship & Technology with Berklee College of Music faculty.
New Railhammer Billy Corgan Z-One Pickups
Billy Corgan was looking for something for heavier Smashing Pumpkins songs, so Joe Naylor designed the Railhammer Billy Corgan Z-One pickup.
Alfred Music to Be Exclusive Distributor of The FJH Music Company, Inc.
Alfred Music has announced that they have signed an exclusive distribution agreement with The FJH Music Company, Inc.
Tune In: The Final Season of PRS Guitars Long Distance Video Series Now Streaming
The fourth and final season of PRS Guitars’ YouTube video series “Long Distance” is now streaming on PRS Guitars YouTube channel.
Avid Continues Live Sound Production Innovation with Avid VENUE | Stage 48
Demonstrating its continued commitment to providing live sound engineers with the highest performing, best sounding stage boxes for big venue performances, Avid® (Nasdaq: AVID) has introduced the new fixed-format Avid…
Genelec Helps Sound Rush Create 'The Best Studio in the Hardstyle Scene'
Identical twins Jeroen and Martijn Boeren – better known as the DJ duo Sound Rush – have fully established themselves internationally in the Hardstyle dance music genre.
Multi-platinum Recording Artist MAX Tours With SQ
American pop artist Max Schneider, a.k.a MAX, has recently been on a Fall tour with performances all across North America.
MESA/Boogie Announces New Badlander 25 Head & 1x12 Combo
From humble beginnings to worldwide recognition, MESA/Boogie® has remained the original boutique Home of Tone, hand-crafting amplifiers of uncompromising quality from the world’s finest materials in California, USA.
National Association for Music Education Releases New Strategic Plan Moving the Music Education Profession Progressively Forward
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is proud to introduce to the association’s members and the wider music education community a new Strategic Plan that will move the association…
Renkus-Heinz Partners with Beetech Inc. to Bring The Sound Solution to Japan
In a move to further strengthen its connections within the Japanese audio market and deliver on its promise to bring the best customer experience possible to every region, industry leader…
Micro Line Arrays Can Deliver More than Just Vocal Clarity
There is a school of thought that micro line arrays are only good for vocal applications. This misconception comes from the type of projects where such a sound reinforcement system…
Multi GRAMMY & Latin GRAMMY Winner Rafa Sardina Chooses Audio-Technica for a Wide Range of Projects
Multi GRAMMY® & Latin GRAMMY®-winning producer/mixer/engineer Rafa Sardina has built an eclectic and impressive client list over the years that includes some of the biggest names in the music industry.
Steinway & Sons Unveils Gran Nichetto Limited Edition Piano
In early November, Steinway & Sons announced its latest Limited Edition, Gran Nichetto.
DAS Audio Appoints Michael Palmer as Vice President of Sales – Pro Audio
DAS Audio of America, the North American subsidiary of Valencia, Spain-based DAS Audio, a leading manufacturer of loudspeaker systems, power amplification, and related products for the sound reinforcement market, is…
Hal Leonard Announces Choral Promotions
Hal Leonard has announced the promotion of two employees to new leadership roles within their choral division.
Guitar Center Celebrates Grand Opening of New Store in Fargo, North Dakota
Guitar Center celebrates the opening of its latest retail location – a 11,000+-square-foot facility in Fargo, North Dakota (1615 38th Street, Suite 103, Fargo ND 58103), the first Guitar Center…
Gibson Completes Massive Expansion of Acoustic Facility in Bozeman, MT
Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, with a premier acoustic craftory in Bozeman, Montana, Gibson continues a legacy of world-class artisanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product innovations that…
Peavey Electronics Donates 26 Delta Woods Acoustic Guitars to Charitable Organizations
Peavey Electronics® is pleased to announce the donation of 26 Delta Woods™ acoustic guitars to four organizations that provide music therapy to disabled veterans as well as to children and…
NAMM’S Million More Music Makers to Celebrate Guitar, Ukulele, and Bass in Classrooms and Communities
At The 2023 NAMM Show, the NAMM Foundation will launch NAMM’s Million More Music Makers, a new initiative that offers hands-on training to expand guitar, ukulele, and bass music learning…
DPA Microphones Presented With Prestigious Danish Sound Award
Denmark’s top sound companies gathered at the Technical University of Denmark’s DTU Skylab last week in celebration of this year’s Danish Sound Award recipient―DPA Microphones, the first-ever company to earn…
Charvel Announces New Marco Sfogli Signature Model
Charvel has unveiled its new collaboration with PFM and Icefish guitarist Marco Sfogli.
Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck Use Austrian Audio Mics on North American Tour
To support the release of their new collaborative album entitled 18, guitar legend Jeff Beck and film superstar Johnny Depp have embarked on a tour throughout North America.
Compact dLive CTi1500 Handles Front of House and Monitors for Latin Grammy-Winning Artist Carla Morrison
California-based audio engineer Jerry Lopez has been a dLive user since 2015.
Black Lion Audio Announces Auteur DT
Black Lion Audio is proud to announce availability of its Auteur DT — designed as a robustly- built, versatile preamp/DI box to suit anyone’s single-channel recording needs by bringing Black…