Winners Announced of 13th Annual Hal Leonard Vocal Competition
Hal Leonard has announced the results of its 2023 Hal Leonard Vocal Competition.
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2023 Music Products Industry Archive
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Genelec 8381A Point Source Main Monitor
As part of its 45th anniversary year, Genelec has unveiled the 8381A Smart Active Monitoring system, a flagship floor-standing Adaptive Point Source™ design that fuses exceptional precision and envelopment with…
ddrum Unveils Updated SE Flyer 4-Piece Shell Pack
ddrum unveils the updated SE Flyer 4-piece Shell Pack, featuring several upgrades that enhance this vintage ‘Bop’ configuration.
Fender Launches Campaign Supporting Best-Selling Player Series
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the start of a new 2023 campaign for the acclaimed Player Series, a line of guitars and basses designed for the new generation of…
PRS Guitars Announces New Straps, Apparel, and Lifestyle Accessories for Spring
PRS Guitars has announced new apparel and accessory offerings designed to make a statement and allow players and fans to show their PRS pride.
Yorkville Sound Launches EXM ProSUB, World's Most Powerful Battery-Powered Portable Subwoofer
Canadian pro audio, manufacturer, Yorkville Sound, is proud to announce the EXM ProSUB, a portable, battery-powered subwoofer.
Gibson Brands Announces Elizabeth 'Beth' Heidt as Chief Marketing Officer
Gibson is proud to announce the promotion of Elizabeth “Beth” Heidt to the role of Chief Marketing Officer, Gibson Brands.
Celestion Introduces the Neo Creamback Digital Dynamic Speaker Responses (DSRs)
Celestion, the celebrated manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers and professional audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, is pleased to announce that the Neo Creamback collection is available digitally as…
Roland Corporation U.S. Announces New Leadership
Roland Corporation U.S. has announced changes to its executive management team, effective immediately.
The Guitar Center Music Foundation appoints Herb Trawick to its Board of Director
The Guitar Center Music Foundation(GCMF), a nonprofit organization focused on granting instruments to music education and music therapy organizations, announces the expansion of its Board of Directors.
Trade Regrets: John Musselman
John Charles Musselman, 78, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 surrounded by his family at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL.
Gibson Gives Reaches Cuba, Iconic Guitar Brand Donates to National School of Arts in Cuba
Gibson Gives, the philanthropic arm of Gibson–the iconic American instrument brand–donated 52 guitars, gear, and equipment to benefit students attending the National School of Arts in Cuba.
Ithaca College Equips its Top Flight Communications Program with Two New Solid State Logic System T S300 Consoles
The Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College, which is located in central New York state, has been ranked over the years as a top school for journalism,…
MESA/Boogie Partners with Neural DSP for new ‘Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite’
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
Roland Introduces S-1 Tweak Synth
Roland introduces the S-1 Tweak Synth, the latest addition to the AIRA Compact family of pocket-sized instruments for modern music creators, which also includes the T-8 Beat Machine, J-6 Chord…
Godin Guitars Launches the Session HT
Godin Guitars is proud to add the Session HT Aztek Red & Arctik Blue to its line of electric guitars.
MuMu Nightclub Receives Bespoke AV Set-up with Martin Audio
Maidstone's MuMu nightclub, known for its vibrant and energetic atmosphere, recently underwent a major refurbishment after a significant fire in 2021.
dLive C1500 Powers Death Metal Band Dying Fetus
Front of house engineer and Tour Manager Rhys Welchman was doing sound at some local venues in the Washington, DC and Baltimore area when he was approached by Trey Williams…
Electro-Harmonix Unleashes the Hell Melter Distortion
The Electro-Harmonix Hell Melter takes distortion to its extremes in their take on the cult classic chainsaw distortion pedal with expanded controls and tonal capabilities.
New Releases from Kendor Music Publishing’s Esteemed String Orchestra Catalog
A robust array of music debuts in Kendor Music Publishing’s 2023-2024 String Orchestra Music release.
Seagull Guitars Launches the M6 LTD Ruby Red
Seagull Guitars' M6 ruby Red LTD aims to please.
Mrs. G’s Music Foundation Gifts $300,000 to The NAMM Foundation
NAMM Foundation Vice Chair, CFO of the Gretsch Company, and founder of Mrs. G’s Music Foundation Dinah Gretsch has announced a donation to The NAMM Foundation of $300,000.
Casio and Notes for Notes Celebrate 10-year Partnership Providing Youth Free Access to Music Gear, Instruction, Recording Studios
Casio America and Notes for Notes (N4N) are celebrating a decade-long partnership to provide youth nationwide with opportunities to explore, create and record music—all for free and under the guidance…
Fender Honors Steve Lacy with Signature 'People Pleaser' Stratocaster
\Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of the Steve Lacy “People Pleaser” Stratocaster®, a collaboration with California born-and-raised Grammy-winning artist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer Steve Lacy.
USC School of Music Presents: Music, You, Creativity, and Community
Music, You, Creativity, and Community is a professional development course offered by the University of South Carolina School of Music in collaboration with Music for People, their Art of Improvisation…
BASSBOSS Announces MK3 Line Update
BASSBOSS is taking its professional speaker products to the next level with the announcement of the MK3 line update, adding performance gains and user experience enhancements across the brand’s entire…
MusicNomad's Fret Leveler L-Beam
Leveling your frets and fingerboard has never been easier with MusicNomad's Fret Leveler L-Beam.
MMR Dealer Survey: Woodwind Mouthpieces
We invite you to participate in this month's MI retailer survey on the subject of Woodwind Mouthpieces.
IBC-Music Wins The King’s Award for Enterprise
IBC-Music is honored to have been named among the recipients of the very first King’s Award for Enterprise, the UK’s most prestigious business award.
Focusrite Red and RedNet Technology Lets Rawr Productions Be Everywhere It Needs to Be
The massive Los Angeles-area post-production industry has seen a vast amount of business consolidation in recent years, but that’s also created opportunities for independent organizations to thrive.
TORUS constant curvature the perfect solution for Tsukuba’s Capio Hall
The Tsukuba Capio complex in Japan’s Tsukuba city, Ibaragi, incorporates indoor sports halls, theatres and meeting rooms, while Tsukuba itself is renowned for being a scientific city of the future…
Like-new Gear on Reverb Sees Highest Demand Since Early 2021
Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments, has announced that sales of like-new gear, which includes b-stock, open box, and mint-with-inventory…
Grand Opening of Strawberry Field Forever Bandstand, Liverpool
The official grand opening of the Strawberry Field Forever Bandstand took place in Liverpool on 2nd May 2023.
Guitarist/Singer Songwriter Nick Perri Carefully Crafts Chart-Busting Concept Rock with Celestion
Imagine dreaming the rock ’n’ roll dream since childhood, then living it by the time you were 17 years old.
Endorphin.es Ghost Pedal and Golden Master to Make Superbooth Debut
Endorphin.es [Superbooth 23; booth 0117], the innovative Barcelona-based company specializing in breaking-age music tech for sound creators, announces that it will showcase its new Ghost and Golden Master effect pedals…
The Art of Asymmetry at Connection Pointe Christian Church with CHAUVET Professional
“Seldom is asymmetry merely the absence of symmetry,” wrote the German mathematician Herman Weyl.
Charvel Unveils Additions to the Pro Mod So-Cal Style 1 Series
Charvel is revealing its newest addition to its legendary Pro Mod So-Cal Style 1® Series, the Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR M, Maple Fingerboard and Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1…
Royer Labs Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Two Limited-Edition Microphones
Royer Labs opened in 1998, creating an immediate industry classic with the R-121 ribbon mic.
School of Thought: ESSR Funding
In our June issue, Rick Ghinelli, director of music administration outreach and the educational support manager - Southwest for Conn-Selmer examines the Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Funds and…