Trade Regrets: Sidney Davis
My world is rocked. I worked for Sidney Davis for many years (2002-2013) and just heard of his unexpected passing during the night of Saturday, April 8.
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2023 Music Products Industry Archive
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Luke Stratton Creates Mood for The Smashing Pumpkins’ The World is a Vampire with CHAUVET Professional
Luke Stratton didn’t have to read between the lines when he saw the creative brief for The Smashing Pumpkins’ “The World Is A Vampire” festival, which took place in early…
EarthQuaker Devices Announces the Aurelius Tri-Voice Chorus
EarthQuaker Devices announces the newest addition to their lineup of aural accoutrement.
Jo Martin Reflects Power Of Seasons At Z Event With ChamSys
Seasons set the cadence that the beautiful flow of nature moves through as it sustains life and nourishes our planet.
American Music and Sound Poised for Extensive NAMM 2023 Showing
American Music and Sound, an Exertis | JAM Business, is getting ready to have its biggest NAMM showing yet - with booths in both the Main and Pro Audio halls,…
IK Renews Its Software Range, Led by Total Studio 4 MAX & New All-inclusive MAX Bundles
IK Multimedia releases the new Total Studio 4 MAX, a massive collection of plug-ins, along with new all-inclusive MAX bundles - AmpliTube 5 MAX v2, T-RackS 5 MAX v2, SampleTank…
Clyde Sendke Appointed New Managing Director at Steinberg
Steinberg has announced that Clyde Sendke has succeeded Andreas Stelling as managing director, effective from April 1, 2023.
Magnatone Introduces the Croc Collection
Magnatone has just unveiled its unique Croc Collection.
Beat Master Al 'AG Got Beats' Greene Uses TASCAM’s Model 12 to Craft the Groove
For Producer, Educator and Entrepreneur Al “AG Got Beats” Greene, the ability to teach audio production to up and coming producers is a crucial element of his day-to-day routine.
Make Music Day Returns June 21 in Worldwide Celebration of Music
Make Music Day, the worldwide festival of making music held annually on the summer solstice, has announced the return of its vast program with over 4,000 live, free music-making events…
Music & Arts Completes Choral Release and Announces Orchestral Composer for 'Project Imagine'
Music & Arts announces the next phase of Project Imagine, a commissioned composition project aimed at providing underserved music programs the opportunity to perform high-quality pieces entirely free of charge.
Importadora Karma Announced as Official Distributor of EAW Products in the Mexico Region
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®) announces its newest distributor: Importadora Karma SA de CV (IKA).
AIMM Members Celebrate 25 Years of Excellence
25 years ago, the Alliance of Independent Music Merchants (AIMM) created a unique organization comprised of the finest independent retailers and select vendors.
Gibson Partners with Metallica Guitarist To Create His 1979 Flying V
Gibson is proud to introduce the next global release in its partnership with Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum selling, and GRAMMY® Award-winning band, Metallica.
Peavey Electronics Reissues 6505 1992 Original Amplifier
Peavey Electronics® unveils the 6505® 1992 Original, marking the 30th anniversary of one of the most influential and imitated guitar amplifiers of all time.
UnderOath Tours With Dual dLive C1500 Rig
American heavy rock band UnderOath is currently on a headliner tour across the United States, along with supporting acts Periphery and Loathe.
Ultimate Support Systems Highlights Several Products at NAMM 2023
ACT Entertainment, an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of music and live performance equipment, will present the latest solutions from its Ultimate Support Systems (USS) brand at the 2023 NAMM Show…
DPA Microphones Unveils New Drum Miking Kit at the 2023 NAMM Show
PA Microphones (NAMM Show Booth 14504) launches the DDK4000, the company’s first ever Drum Microphone Kit, to help deliver a clear and natural reproduction of the low-frequency, high SPL instrument.
Audio-Technica ATND1061DAN Ceiling Array Combined with Q-SYS System Earns Zoom Rooms Certification
Audio-Technica announces the Audio-Technica ATND1061DAN Ceiling Array has been certified for use with Zoom Rooms, as part of a Q-SYS system that includes the Q-SYS Core 110f processor, AD-C4T ceiling-mount loudspeaker,…
On-Stage’s Debuts New DFP2800 Drum Practice Pad
The Music People, a division of Jam Industries USA, LLC, a leading supplier of musical accessories and pro-audio equipment, and parent company of On-Stage and TMP-Pro, has released On-Stage’s new…
On-Stage Debuts New LVCP5000 Low-Volume Cymbals
The Music People, a division of Jam Industries USA, LLC, a leading supplier of musical accessories and pro-audio equipment, and parent company of On-Stage and TMP-Pro, has announced its new…
Roland Amplifies #404Day with International Performances, Ras G Tribute, 404 Day Beat Maker Sample Pack, V-MODA Shields, and More
Roland announces its plans to celebrate 404 Day 2023.
Klawitter Design Unveils All New Elite Series and Nitros, The Latest Speaker Lines For Audiophiles and Music Professionals
Klawitter Design (KD), a leading audio equipment manufacturer, is proud to unveil its new speaker lines, the redesigned Elite Series and all-new Nitros.
Martin Guitar to Launch CEO 10, the First Model Designed by CEO Thomas Ripsam
C. F. Martin &Co. (Martin Guitar) is introducing exciting limited-edition and one-of-a-kind guitars at NAMM.
beyerdynamic Announces New CEO, Andreas Rapp
Andreas Rapp has assumed the position of chief executive officer and managing director of beyerdynamic, effective April 1, 2023.
D’Addario Woodwinds Transitions to Certified Organic
D'Addario Woodwinds is proud to announce the world’s first and only 100% Certified Organic reeds for clarinet and saxophone.
Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) and Shure Incorporated Offer 3rd Annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship
The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA), in partnership with Shure Incorporated, is accepting applications for the 3rd annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship, offered to students worldwide who are pursuing…
Neumann Unveils the MT 48 Audio Interface
Neumann is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever audio interface, the MT 48.
The Changing Face of the Bay Area - Northern California MI Businesses Reflect on Benefits and Challenges to Operating in the Region
The San Francisco Bay Area – which, for the purposes of this feature, we are defining as essentially most of Northern California – is one of many areas struggling with…
‘There’s Integrity Along With The Business’ - Lee Oskar Harmonicas at 40
When you’re a harmonica brand, it certainly doesn’t hurt to be able to leverage the well-known name of one of the instrument’s most skilled practitioners.
Finding Space for the Arts
In New York City: Trash Bar, Public Assembly/Black Bear Bar, The Continental, Hank’s Saloon; In Boston: TT The Bear’s Place, The Abbey Lounge, Thunder Road, Radio, Great Scott, Beachcomber, Sally…
JHS to Distribute Samsystems INTEGRAL Close-cab Miking Systems Worldwide
Designed specifically for live applications or studio use, available in a 10in or 12in format, both the INTEGRAL IM10 and IM12 offer an alternative concept for close-cab miking guitar or…
Guitar Center Celebrates Grand Opening of New Location in Grand Junction, Colorado
Guitar Center celebrates the opening of its latest retail location, an 11,000+-square-foot facility in Grand Junction, Colorado (2434 US Hwy 6 & 50, Suite 76D, Grand Junction, CO 81505 at…
DAS Audio Selects S. K. Macdonald for Representation
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, is pleased to announce the appointment…
L-Acoustics Partners with Soundforms to Offer State-of-the-Art Outdoor Venue Technology
L-Acoustics has forged a partnership with Soundforms to offer innovative, immersive audio technology to open-air performance spaces worldwide.