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2022 Music Products Industry Archive — Products

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

NAMM Young Professionals Launches Fall 2022 Mentorship Class

The NAMM Young Professionals has proudly paired 7 Mentees and Mentors in a year long Mentorship experience on 11/15/22.

Trade Regrets: Steven Wasser

Steven A. Wasser, 70, a former steward of Verne Q. Powell Flutes died peacefully at home in the Hudson Valley surrounded by his family on November 2, 2022.

D'Addario Woodwinds Launches 'Reed Finder'

D’Addario Woodwinds launches Reed Finder, a first-of-its-kind, interactive tool designed for woodwind musicians to find the perfect reed for their set-up. 

Charvel Launches New Phil Sgrosso Signature Model

Charvel® presents its ode to one of metal’s foremost innovators, Phil Sgrosso.

Cort Introduces KX508 Multi Scale II

Cort Guitars introduces the next-generation KX508 Multi Scale II, delivering an eye-catching design with a variety of great sounds for the modern player.

Allen & Heath Shines at 2022 AES Show

Acclaimed audio console manufacturer Allen & Heath had a large presence at the highly attended AES show in New York City this year, with an expanded booth and multiple dLive…

Going On The Record with Drum Kits: Studio Drum Kit Sales in 2022

What precisely defines a “studio drum set,” you ask? For one, engineers tend to prefer a “drier” kit sound without overtones and room tone. Fair enough, but really what that…

‘We Help the World Experience the Joy of Making Music’ - Ron Manus Looks Back on a Century of Alfred Music

Few organizations of any type can boast of 100 years of innovation, industry-leading products, and uninterrupted dedication to a clear mission statement. Alfred Music can lay claim to all of…

IsoAcoustics Introduces V120 Mount to Isolate Height Speakers for Immersive Audio

IsoAcoustics has a wide range of products designed for isolating studio monitors.

Vintage Launches Limited Edition VMX Series Electric Guitars

As a tribute to their highly successful Metal Axxe™ Series introduced in 2003 which ran in the company catalogue for over 10 years, Vintage® has launched the new Limited Edition…

Audio-Technica Introduces Its 60th Anniversary AT-LP2022 High-Performance Turntable

Audio-Technica has announced the introduction of its 60th Anniversary AT-LP2022 Manual Belt-Drive Turntable, a limited-edition record player that celebrates A-T’s 60 years of excellence in high-performance analog audio.

Fender Launches Acoustasonic Player Jazzmaster

Fender is introducing the Acoustasonic® Player Jazzmaster®. Created in the company's newly-established dedicated Acoustasonic space within the Ensenada, MX factory and priced at $1,199.99 USD, the Acoustasonic Player Jazzmaster is…

JBL Professional Introduces PRX900 Series Professional Portable PA Systems

HARMAN Professional Solutions has introduced the JBL PRX900 Series of loudspeakers and subwoofers, which feature advanced acoustics, comprehensive DSP, unrivaled power performance and complete BLE control via the JBL Pro Connect…

Aguilar Musical Instruments Introduces Storm King Distortion/fuzz Pedal

Aguilar Musical Instruments, a Long Island-based manufacturer of bass amplification products, announces the introduction of the Storm King distortion/fuzz pedal.

Vintage Introduces New Coaster Series

The new Vintage® Coaster Series™ of guitars and basses are offered in 6 classic single and twin cutaway body styles in a host of exciting colours and left-handed options, and feature Vintage's…

National Association for Music Education Launches Fiscal Year—and School Year—with Renewed Advocacy Efforts and Coalition-Building

This fall, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) welcomed several new members to the Music Education Policy Roundtable (hereafter, the Roundtable), a public policy coalition consisting of more than…

AES New York 2022 Convention Exceeds In-Person Expectations, Continues Online October 26 - 27

The AES made a triumphant return to in-person international-scale events in New York from October 18-21.

JodyJazz Introduces the World’s First Hand-Hammered Saxophone Mouthpiece

JodyJazz, Inc. has announced the introduction of the world’s first hand-hammered saxophone mouthpiece, the new JodyJazz HH Tenor model.

Shure Launches the Next-Generation of Frequency Coordination for Audio Professionals: the AD600 Axient Digital Spectrum Manager

Shure has unveiled the successor to its highly respected AXT600 Axient® Spectrum Manager, the new AD600 Axient Digital Spectrum Manager.

Roland Introduces 50th Anniversary Concept Model Piano and Project D-Flux Drum Kit

Roland Corporation  announces the launch of their 50th anniversary concept model piano and project D-Flux electronic drums.

Dean Guitars Unveils Exile X Floyd Satin White

Dean Guitars introduces the Exile X Floyd Satin White, delivering intense shredability at an affordable price.

Introducing OMNYSS from Positive Grid

Music Shop 360 Launches the First All-in-One Point-of-Sale Solution for Music Retailers

Music Shop 360 recently announced the first all-in-one, cloud-based retail POS software created exclusively to meet the needs of modern music retailers.

Gibson Unveils the New Gibson Pickup Shop

One of the true pioneers of the electric guitar and guitar pickup design, Gibson’s many years of research and manufacturing in the field have helped shape the sounds of generations…

Have Keys, Will Travel: Portable & Arranger Keyboards Remain a Growth Category in 2022

Small, feature-rich, versatile – portable and arranger keyboards provide serious “bang for the buck” and are a vital component in many performing and composing musicians’ arsenals.

Sony Electronics Introduces the C-80 Condenser Microphone for Studio Recording

Sony Electronics’ Pro Audio Division today announced a new microphone for home studios, the C-80, a uni-directional condenser microphone ideal for vocal/voice recording, instrumental recording, vlogging, webcasting and podcasting.

Fret-King Launches New Website

The new Fret-King® 2023 Collection brings together over five decades of skill and experience in understanding what works and translates emotion into instruments which speak with a voice.

Luna Guitars Introduces Uke Henna Dragon Guitarlele with Preamp

Luna Guitars introduces the Uke Henna Dragon Guitarlele with Preamp, an instrument that’s small in stature but mighty in sonic character.

Gretsch Launches All-New Limited Edition Malcolm Young 'Red Beast' Signature Jet

D'Addario Foundation Launches Immersive Music Challenge from Groundbreaking UCLA Music Mentoring Study

The D’Addario Foundation has launched a new initiative called the Immersive Music Challenge, which aims to raise awareness and funds around a groundbreaking new study that finds intensive music mentoring,…

Charvel Launches 2 New Finishes Coming to Pro-Mod Series

Charvel has announced two new finishes coming to its Pro-Mod Series.

Cort Introduces Elrick NJS Bass Guitars, Marking Special Anniversaries

Cort® celebrates the 30th anniversary of collaborator Elrick Bass Guitars® with the introduction of the Cort Elrick NJS models.

Hosa Introduces New Class A In-Line Mic Preamp

Hosa Technology, Inc. is excited to announce the newest addition to its in-line microphone adapter collection, the MPA-149 Mic Preamp.