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2024 Music Products Industry Archive

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Miles Dudgeon Joins ACT Entertainment in NYC Metro Regional Sales Role

ACT Entertainment has announced that Miles Dudgeon has come aboard as New York City Metro Regional Salesperson.

ADJ Expands USA Sales Team With Appointment Of Dean Faciana As Regional Sales Manager

Experienced lighting and sales professional Dean Faciana has joined ADJ USA’s internal sales team.

AM&S Celebrates A Successful Presence at the NAMM Show 2024

American Music & Sound, one of the leading distributors of musical instruments and pro audio products in North America, had their most exciting and prominent presence ever at the 2024 NAMM show, which…

Music Legends Trust Shure at 66th GRAMMY Awards

Broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena for the second consecutive year, the 66thGRAMMY® Awards abounded with jaw-dropping – and, occasionally, tear-jerking – performances, heartfelt speeches, and plenty of good-natured…

Upfront Q&A: NAMM President & CEO John Mlynczak

Just a week after the 2024 NAMM Show's triumphant return to Anaheim, we spoke with NAMM president & CEO John Mlynczak to get his thoughts on the first such industry…

Roundtable: Classical & Nylon String Guitars

Unlike their brighter, louder siblings -- acoustic and electric guitars -- Classical (or "Spanish") guitars use nylon strings (unless you're a true traditionalist and seek out cat-gut strings). 

Roland Announces Partnership with Save The Music Foundation and J Dilla Music Technology Grant

Roland, a world leader in electronic musical instruments, and Roland Lifestyle have partnered with Save The Music Foundation to release a J Dilla apparel collection benefitting the James Dewitt Yancey…

Excelcia Music Publishing Releases New Brass & Piano Duo by Beloved Composer, Yukiko Nishimura

Daylight Rhapsody, a new release from Excelcia Music Publishing, is an emotive new duo work from treasured composer and pianist Yukiko Nishimura.

Celestion Honored with the NAMM Milestone Award for 100 Years of Service to the Music Products Industry

Celestion, the premier manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers and pro audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, began the celebration of their centennial anniversary year at the 2024 Winter NAMM…

Allen & Heath Celebrates a Successful 2024 NAMM Show

Allen & Heath, an industry leader in professional audio products, had a memorable presence at the 2024 NAMM Show - the world's largest trade show for music production, pro audio,…

Gibson Unveils the Les Paul Modern Studio

Introducing the new Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio, a sleek evolution of the beloved Les Paul Studio.

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Announces 2024 Custom Collection from the Fender Custom Shop

Trade Regrets: Steve McKay

Radial Engineering has announced the passing of Steve McKay, a veteran industry professional who spent 20 years with the company.

Hosa Technology Launches Limited Edition Pro Series Guitar Cable

Hosa Technology is pleased to announce the release of their new Limited Edition Pro Series Guitar Cable. 

Play Drums Honors Industry Leaders and Launches International Drum Month Giveaway at NAMM Show Open House

The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC)/PlayDrums.com Open House, held at the Anaheim Hilton on Friday, January 26, celebrated the many positive impacts of PlayDrums.com programs.

Eliminator Lighting’s Ikon Profile Plus Offers Versatile GOBO Projection

Ikon Profile Plus is a cutting-edge GOBO projector that boasts an impressive array of features, making it a must-have for architectural, stage, venue, event, house of worship, and retail lighting…

Gibson Brands Celebrates the 37-Year Career of Industry Legend Tom Gordon, and Appoints Jeffery Adams to Vice President, Commercial Americas

Gibson Brands, Inc. is celebrating the over 37-year career of one of its own, industry legend Tom Gordon, who will retire as Vice President, Commercial Americas, effective March 31, 2024.

Pearl River Marks 30 Years at NAMM with New Products and VIP Showcase

At the 2024 NAMM Show, the Pearl River Piano Group stole the spotlight by unveiling a range of innovative products across its three major piano brands and presenting an exciting…

Overloud Announces TH-U Made In Rock Series

Leading distributor of virtual instruments and audio processing software ILIO and audio plug-in developer Overloud announce the TH-U Made In Rock Series, a revolutionary virtual amp collection honoring rock history…

Shergold Guitars Add New Colors to Telstar Guitar Series

Shergold Guitars has announced the launch of new colours into their Telstar electric guitar series.

Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus Delivers More Bass, Less Weight

The Compact Plus BG-450 is the pinnacle of PJB’s line of small and light weight powerful compact bass combos and will be available for purchase February 5th. 

Hosa Technology Launches New Range of Systems Integration Products

Hosa Technology, the leading supplier of analog and digital connectivity solutions and accessory products to the musical instrument and pro audio industries, is pleased to announce their new range of…

JHS Names Carla Gracia Calvo as Business Development Manager

From the 1st February 2024, Carla Gracia Calvo, will join JHS as Business Development Manager responsible for international export territories and distributor business.

KHS America Brings Harmony and Hope to Fire Victims in Hawaii

After the Lahaina fire that threatened lives and homes in August 2023, the Lahainaluna High School music program faced adversity with a resilient spirit.

NAMM Show 2024 Creates Global Platform to Accelerate the Future of the Music Industry

From January 25-28, NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, gathered the music industry at The 2024 NAMM Show for an exhilarating week that…

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Reference Studio Headphones

Sennheiser has launched its brand-new open-back HD 490 PRO reference studio headphones, purpose-built for producing, mixing and mastering.

VocoPro Announces Three New Digital Wireless Packages for Performing Singers/Songwriters

For performing singers/songwriters ready to ditch all of the cables in their rigs, audio leader VocoPro has announced three new, affordable packages featuring the company’s rugged, reliable “mic on chip”…

Three New AFX Mini pedals offered by Fishman

Introduced last year, the AFX Mini pedal family quickly grew a following for their tiny size, acoustic-centric design, and robust features. 

Circus Knie Creates Magic with CHAUVET Professional

A circus is magic. How else to explain how, in a single afternoon, it can turn even the most serious adult into a child, eyes wide open with wonder, marveling…

2024 NASMD Legal Update Webinar with Jim Goldberg February 6 @ 10 AM Central

2024 NASMD Legal Update Members-Only Webinar with Jim Goldberg Tuesday, February 6 at 10 AM, register now!

Gretsch Celebrates boygenius, Announces LE Signature Broadkaster

January 31, 2024 marked the unveiling of the latest addition to Gretsch®'s storied catalog, the Gretsch Limited Edition boygenius Broadkaster® Jr. – a signature instrument paying homage to rock’s holy…

L-Acoustics to Preview New AI-powered Mixhalo Translate Capabilities at ISE Demos

L-Acoustics will showcase new capabilities for the L-ISA platform with AI-powered Mixhalo Translate in Audio Demo Room #B4, Hall 8.0 in Barcelona.

Riyadh Zoo Upgrades with Immersive Wavefront Precision Solution

With bases in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon, specialist AVL integration company, Proline, recently won a competitive tender to equip a new outdoor zone at Riyadh Zoo—part of a new look…

Focusrite Group CEO Tim Carroll Named President of MIDI Association

The MIDI Association, a 501(c)6 nonprofit trade organization dedicated to expanding, promoting and protecting MIDI technology for the benefit of artists and musicians around the world, has named Tim Carroll, Focusrite…

Dealers' Choice Award-Winner Allen & Heath at the 2024 NAMM Show

Allen & Heath collects two Dealers' Choice Award (DCA) trophies - Product of the Year and Sound Reinforcment Line of the Year - at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California.

Eventide Omnipressor 2830*Au 50th Anniversary Reissue Now Widely Available

Eventide Audio has announced that the Eventide Omnipressor 2830*Au 50th anniversary reissue is now widely available both direct from Eventide and through dealers.

Alfred Music Collects 'Print Music Publisher of the Year' MMR Dealers' Choice Award at the NAMM Show

The Alfred Music team is presented with the 2023 "Print Music Publisher of the Year" Dealers' Choice Award trophy by MMR publisher Mike Lawson.

Radial Introduces New Nuance Select Premium Studio Monitor Controller

Radial introduces the Nuance Select, a premium studio monitor controller with ultra-low noise and a pristine signal path for seamless switching between two audio sources and two sets of powered…

Chedeville Introduces New 'Cinema' Clarinet Mouthpiece in Collaboration with James Kanter

Chedeville® has introduced the new “Cinema” Bb Clarinet mouthpiece model designed with legendary Hollywood studio musician and famed mouthpiece maker James Kanter.

On-Stage Accepts MMR Dealers' Choice Award at the NAMM Show

The On-Stage team with the 2023 MMR Dealers' Choice Award for "Accessory Line of the Year."