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2023 Music Products Industry Archive

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Positive Grid Presents Spark MINI Zakk Wylde Edition

Positive Grid, in collaboration with Zakk Wylde and Wylde Audio, presents the Spark MINI Zakk Wylde Edition smart guitar practice amp.

The New Cloudlifter X = More Gain, Options, and Vibe

Cloud Microphones, maker of the original, award-winning Cloudlifter, has unveiled their latest addition to the Cloudlifter family.

John Mlynczak Named President and CEO of The National Association of Music Merchants

After a comprehensive year-long search, The NAMM Executive Committee and CEO Search Committee is pleased to announce industry veteran and music education advocate John Mlynczak as the next President and…

KRK GoAux Offers On-the-road Clarity and Accuracy for Tremaine 'Six7' Williams

After wrapping up a string of on-the-road gigs with Mariah Carey this past winter, it’s clear that Producer, Stage Manager, Backline Crew Chief, and Production Manager Tremaine “Six7” Williams is…

Roland Introduces VMH-D1 V-Drums Headphones

Roland introduces the VMH-D1 V-Drums Headphones, a complete personal monitoring solution purpose-built for the electronic drumming experience.

NAMM Directory Deadline - February 15 - Approaches!

Limited Edition VMX Series Electric Guitars Now Available in USA

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

Allparts Music Names new President and COO

Allparts Music announces the promotion of Dean Herman to the position of president and Scott Root to the position of COO.

Hercules Stands Creates Setup Solutions for Keyboard Players

Hercules Stands is proud to launch their Hercules Keyboard Setup Solutions campaign.

Global Production Services First Indian Rental Company to Invest in WPC Line Array

One of India’s fastest growing live event service providers, Global Production Services (GPS), has added a Martin Audio WPC line array to its inventory.

PAMA Celebrates 20th Anniversary

In 2023, the Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA), the collective voice and forum for the leading manufacturers of professional audio products and the people who use them, is celebrating its…

Reverend Guitars All-New Vinage Inspired Colors

Reverend Guitars is refreshing its line with all-new colors.

Hohner Harmonica Hosts Nashville Premiere of 'Freedom’s Path'

KHS America and Hohner Harmonica hosted the Nashville premiere of Freedom’s Path at the Regal Hollywood movie theater this past weekend.

Trade Regrets: William C. Everitt

William C. Everitt passed away on January 16, 2023.

Trade Regrets: Martin König

Martin König, passed away on January 4 2023.

ddrum Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Community Appreciation

ddrum celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2023 with deep gratitude for the community of customers, artists, dealers, and distributors that have contributed to this milestone.

Cor-Tek Announces DigiTech/DOD Acquisition and Relaunch of DOD Overdrive Preamp 250

Cor-Tek Corporation, the parent company of Cort Guitars, officially announces the acquisition of the DigiTech/DOD brand and an exciting “comeback” relaunch of the DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 effects pedal at…

Allen & Heath to Offer Free Live Sound Training at NAMM 2023

Allen & Heath will present an expanded presence at the upcoming NAMM show — with an enhanced booth featuring their pro audio product line (ACC North Level 1, #14102), a dedicated…

Yamaha Guitar Group announces acquisition of Córdoba Music Group

Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Japan-based Yamaha Corporation, today announced the acquisition of Córdoba Music Group.

Preview The NAMM Show Education Schedule

The NAMM Show education schedule is now available!

François Kloc Elected to NAMM Board of Directors

Buffet Crampon USA president and CEO François Kloc has been elected to the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Board of Directors to serve a three-year term, along with seven other…

Roland and Champion Joined 4x GRAMMY Award-Winner James Fauntleroy’s Beat Garden to Support South LA Youth Through Music

Roland and Champion partnered with 4x GRAMMY award-winning songwriter James Fauntleroy at Beat Garden, which he hosted, on January 21 to support South LA youth with music education.

Peavey Commercial Audio Powers Up Crest Audio Stage 2x2D DI Network Audio Interface

Audio professionals worldwide demanded it and Peavey Commercial Audio® has delivered, with the new Crest Audio Stage™ 2x2D Direct Injection Network Audio Interface.

Frameworks’ Keyboard Sustain Pedal

Gator Frameworks has launched its new traditional style sustain pedal, designed specifically for keyboards and electronic pianos.

Allen & Heath dLive to Handle Front of House and Monitors for Upcoming Maggie Lindemann Tour

Audio engineer and Tour Manager George Adrian was first introduced to Allen & Heath’s dLive platform at a music festival, when he saw a fellow engineer using one.

RF Venue Selected as Exclusive North American Distributor for the Li.LAC Microphone Disinfection System

RF Venue, a leading global manufacturer of antenna and RF communications wireless audio essentials, has announced its selection as the exclusive North American distributor for the Li.LAC Microphone Disinfection System.

EMD Music appoints Chris Bell as new Regional Manager for Texas, Arizona, & New Mexico

Following the recent retirement of long time employee Bert Wall, EMD has appointed Chris Bell to the position of Regional Manager for the territory of Texas, Arizona, & New Mexico.

Ashdown Engineering and Algam Enter Into Distribution Deal

Ashdown Engineering the UK leading Bass Amplification specialists are proud to announce the partnership with Algam for exclusive distribution for Continental Europe, Maghreb, and Middle East from February 1st 2023. 

Peavey Commercial Audio® Introduces MediaMatrix sPower Series - Smart Power Amplifiers for Constant-Voltage Applications

Peavey Commercial Audio® introduces the MediaMatrix® sPower™ Series multi-channel smart power amplifiers designed for applications that require a large quantity of constant voltage output channels.

Frameworks Adds Double-Hanging Guitar Stands to Elite Series

ddition of four dual-sided models capable of accommodating up to two electric, acoustic, or bass guitars.

BeastMode Bass Strings from Von Frankenstein Monster Gear

Hot off a workbench in the fiery pits of hell, Von Frankenstein Monster Gear™ introduces new Beastmode™ Nickel Plated Bass Strings.

Audio-Technica Launches New Engineered Sound Wireless System

Audio-Technica is expanding its range of commercial audio products with the introduction of its new Engineered Sound Wireless system.

French Virtuoso-Pop Duo ROSAWAY Rocks with Audix Mics

French duo ROSAWAY soar light years beyond what many think of as the singer-songwriter duo.

Gibson Pleased with Dismissal of Heritage Matter

Gibson is pleased that the matter Heritage brought to Gibson has been dismissed.

Guitar Center Marks 300th Store with Grand Opening of New Location in Naples, Florida

Guitar Center celebrates the opening of its 300th retail location – a significant milestone that underscores the company’s ongoing growth while emphasizing the core value of helping as many people…

Magnatone Announces the New Super Fifty-Nine M80 Combo Amp

Magnatone has just recently announced the highly anticipated release of its new Super Fifty-Nine M80 Combo Amp.

CHAUVET Professional Helps O T Events Technicians Create a Sense of Newness at Illuminate

Ollie Titterington of O T Events Technicians knows every inch of the path that winds through Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens for ILLUMINATE.

Gibson Gives TEMPO Nashville Live Music Venue Program

Gibson Gives--the charitable arm of the iconic, American instrument brand Gibson--has announced its TEMPO program will offer ONEbox™ opioid emergency response kits--which contain two doses of the opioid reversal medication Naloxone (Kloxxado®)--to…

Sweetwater Announces Another Year of Milestone Growth

Sweetwater recently  announced significant milestones and pivotal growth achieved in 2022.

NAMM’s Annual Meeting of the Members Welcomes Eight New Board Members

On January 24, at the Annual Meeting of Members of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), eight new board members were elected to the organization’s Board of Directors.