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2024 Music Products Industry Archive

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Bond Audio Introduces New Products for NAMM 2024

Bond Audio brands will be on display at the 2024 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California at Booth 4841.

CHAUVET Professional Bridges Worlds at ISE

ISE has a new home for its 20th anniversary 2024 show, as it moves for the first time to the just-expanded Gran Via Fira de Barcelona.

LD Systems Presents MAUI G3 MIX Models with Integrated Mixer

With the MAUI G3 series, LD Systems set the sound benchmark for compact column PA systems in 2023 and delivered an unbeatable PA package for DJs and small bands.

WaveLab 12 from Steinberg: The Biggest Release for Audio Mastering

Steinberg has announced the immediate availability of WaveLab 12, which features close to 80 new features and improvements, making it the biggest ever release for audio mastering and editing.

Gibson Garage London - The Ultimate Guitar Experience - Grand Opening February 24, 2024

Gibson is proud to announce it will officially open a new Gibson Garage flagship store in Historic London on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

L-Acoustics Launches Xi Series: Versatile Coaxial Speakers for All Types of Premium Installations

L-Acoustics announces the launch of the Xi Series, an extension to the acclaimed X Series of coaxial speakers.

Gator Cases Partners with 'Someone, Somewhere' Initiative to Launch Environmentally Friendly Gig Bags

Gator Co. is proud to announce its new collaboration with ‘Someone, Somewhere’, an initiative-driven company focused on creating innovative and socially responsible products.

Gator Sets the Rhythm with 'Gator Grooves' Series: A Fresh Approach to Drum Transport

Gator Cases, an industry leader in case solutions, and a subsidiary of Gator Co., is proud to announce the launch of its innovative new product line, the 'Gator Grooves’ Series…

Hal Leonard Releases Helpful Guitar Manuals

Millions of guitars are sold each year in the U.S. and an estimated 72 million Americans play guitar.

ACT Entertainment to Unveil New Lava Cable Branding at the 2024 NAMM Show

ACT Entertainment has announced that its Lava Cable brand will have an entirely new look.

Sight-Reading Band Prep Series by TX UIL Composers from RBC Publications

RBC Publications is thrilled to release the much anticipated Texas Prep Series: Daily Exercises Based on the State Sight-Reading Criteria series for Concert Bands, featuring six levels of collections written…

Kirk Hammett of Metallica and Gibson Unveil the 1989 Les Paul Custom

For 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world.

Taylor Guitars Unveils 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Guitars

In celebration of 50 years in business, Taylor® Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, launches a special 50th Anniversary Limited Edition series.

Focusrite Group and American Music & Sound Extend 20-Year Partnership

2024 marks the 20-year anniversary of the U.S. distribution partnership between Focusrite Group and American Music & Sound (AM&S).

BASSBOSS Unveils the CCM12-MK3 Monitor

Introducing the BASSBOSS CCM12-MK3 Compact Coaxial Monitor, a versatile and powerful loudspeaker that provides inspiring sound quality and intense output for performers, nightclubs, or installations.

Blaze Audio Announces PowerZone Connect 8-Channel Power Amplifiers

Blaze Audio, a global provider of professional audio solutions tailored for the installed sound market, is pleased to announce the new PowerZone™ Connect 8-channel Power Amplifiers.

Celestion Celebrates their 100th Anniversary with the Debut of the Celestion 100

At the 2024 NAMM Show, Celestion, the premier manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers and pro audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, kicks off the celebration of their 100th anniversary…

Noise Management Capabilities of L Series Win National Décibels d’Or Honor for L-Acoustics

L-Acoustics has been honored during the prestigious Décibels d’Or awards by the French government’s Conseil National du Bruit (National Council on Noise), which recognizes the company’s unwavering commitment to pushing…

Waldorf Music Selects American Music & Sound for U.S. Distribution

Waldorf Music GmbH has announced the appointment of American Music & Sound (AM&S) as its new U.S. distributor.

Roland Announces BRIDGE CAST X Dual Bus Streaming Mixer and Video Capture

Roland announces BRIDGE CAST X, the latest addition to the growing family of BRIDGE CAST products for online gaming and livestreaming.

Legendary TAD 12AX7A-C Premium Selected (p/n RT001) is Back

One of the most sought-after TAD tubes, our now legendary premium selected TAD 12AX7A-C (p/n RT001) is available again.

Tech 21 Introduces the SansAmp XB Driver Dual-Amp/Bi-Amp/DI Bass Preamp

The SansAmp XB Driver integrates key elements from Tech 21’s most popular bass products - the SansAmp Bass Driver DI, Para Driver DI, Q\Strip and the dUg Pinnick Ultra Bass 1000 -…

Magnatone Announces the SLASH Signature Collection

Avid Brings New Audio Production Innovations to 2024 NAMM Show

At the 2024 NAMM Show this week, audio production pros visiting the Avid® booth are set to experience the company’s latest tech previews for upcoming software releases, spanning workflows in music…

Positive Grid Introduces Spark LINK Wireless Guitar System

Positive Grid introduces Spark LINK, a wireless guitar system designed to work perfectly with Spark amps or any other amp, guitar or gear.

Gibson Announces Appointments for Gibson Garage London

Gibson Brands, the world’s most iconic and leading instrument brand, today announced appointments of Etaoin Fagan (General Manager), Andy Wratten (Assistant Manager-Operations), and Sam Gammon (Assistant Manager-Sales) to the team…

American Way Marketing Leadership Changes

American Way Marketing, LLC (AWM), a music accessory wholesale distributor and producer based in Elkhart, Indiana, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Ricci, MBA to President & CEO…

D’Addario Foundation & Hungry for Music Receive Incredible Donation of Over 3,500 Instruments

The D’Addario Foundation & Hungry for Music are overwhelmed with gratitude at the magnitude and generosity of a recent donation. 

Celestion Announces the Availability of the PULSE XL Range of Bass Guitar Loudspeakers

At NAMM 2024, Celestion, the premier manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers and professional audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, is very pleased to announce the availability of the PULSE…

Martin Audio Takes Active Role in Japan’s First Immersive Outdoor Music Festival

Hoshioto Camp 23, which took place recently at Budou Romankan in the Japanese Prefecture of Okayama became the first outdoor music festival in Japan to introduce immersive sound.

Fulcrum Acoustic Appoints AUX Import as New Distributor in the UK

Fulcrum Acoustic, a U.S.-based professional loudspeaker manufacturer, is pleased to announce the appointment of AUX Import as their new distribution partner in the United Kingdom.

C.F. Martin & Co. to Debut New Models at 2024 NAMM Show

C. F. Martin & Co. is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated lineup of new instruments set to debut at this month’s 2024 NAMM Show – along with the recently…

EAW Showcases NTX210L Line Array at NAMM 2024

Acoustic Works (EAW®) is showcasing it’s NTX210L Powered 10” Line Array at NAMM 2024 (Demo Room 17104).

MMR Dealer Survey: Clarinet & Saxophone Reeds

Two of the most prominent and popular reed instruments are the Clarinet and Saxophone. Players of both require frequent replacement of -- you guessed it! -- reeds. 

Pearl River to Debut the Kayserburg Étoile Collection of Exotic Woods at the NAMM Show

Since its introduction by the Pearl River Piano Group at Music China 2020 in Shanghai, the Kayserburg ÉtoileCollection has been lauded for transforming pianos into works of art through the…

Pearl River Introduces The Bridge Between Traditional And Modern With New Piano Intelligent System

Pearl River Piano has answered the demand for authentic acoustic pianos that can fill a room with music or play silently through headphones with their new Intelligent System.

NAMM Show Announces Mark Ronson as Featured Guest at Industry Insights Address

 NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, will officially open The NAMM Show with an Industry Insights address from NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak to thousands…

ADJ To Launch A Dozen New Products At NAMM 2024

Taking place at the end of January in Anaheim, California, the annual NAMM tradeshow will see the official launch of 12 new products from ADJ Lighting at booth #10920.

Gibson Pickup Shop Updates Collection With Iconic 'Patent Applied For' Humbuckers, 1959 Humbucker Collector’s Edition Series 1

Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world.

Boutique Luthier Jon ‘Sully’ Sullivan Debuts The Astro: An Eye-Catching Retrofuture Set Neck Guitar Built For Shred

Small builder Sully Guitars are back with the Astro - a unique set neck 24 fret model focused on upper fret access & “inspired by beloved moments in classic rock…