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2024 Music Products Industry Archive
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Rack ‘em Up! - Sales of Keyboard Racks & Stands in 2024
On stage on in the living room, in the subway station or in the studio or outside at a birthday party, keyboard players need to place their instruments somewhere (unless you’re a…
Have Keys, Will Travel: Portable Keyboards in 2024
Ideal for musicians on the go – be it to an impromptu session down the street, a lesson across town, rehearsals, or outdoor gigs – today’s Portable Keyboards pack a…
No Matter the Business, Certain Principles Apply
Since starting my consulting business, Hospitality Works, in 1987, I have come to realize something: Most of what I’ve learned can be applied to almost any business in almost any…
‘Instantly Identifiable and Iconic’ - The Fender Stratocaster at 70
From Buddy Holly to Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix to Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan to Billie Joe Armstrong (the list is endless), legendary players have chosen Fender Stratocaster for 70…
The Evolving Independent Music Store – Part II
As I wrote last month’s article, Sam Ash had just announced the music store venture would be closing 16 store locations.
Vista Musical Instruments Acquires Manny's from Sam Ash
Vista Musical Instruments confirms that in January of this year the company acquired all trademarks of Iconic Manhattan music store Manny's from Sam Ash Music Company.
Lizard King Bass Octave Fuzz from Electro-Harmonix
Electro-Harmonix is proud to present the new Lizard King, a bass-centric update to the popular Lizard Queen Octave Fuzz.
David Fournier Promoted to Director of Product Management at Fishman
Veteran MI Product Manager David Fournier has been promoted to Director of Product Management at Fishman Transducers.
Andrés Campos Creates Sparkling Show for Eladio Carrión with CHAUVET Professional
Grammy winner Eladio Carrión’s performance on stage has as many facets as diamond.
Trade Regrets: David Rhodes Campbell
Longtime MI industry veteran David Campbell passed away on May 18th
Brian Harris Joins American Music and Sound as Market Development Manager for PA and Loudspeakers
American Music and Sound is thrilled to announce the appointment of Brian Harris as the new Market Development Manager, PA and Loudspeakers within the company's Pro Audio Division.
IK Multimedia Unveils iLoud MTM MKII, the Next Generation of Its Acclaimed iLoud Monitors
IK Multimedia proudly welcomes iLoud MTM MKII into the iLoud studio-quality monitor family.
ADJ Hydro Profiles Used To Illuminate Working Ferris Wheel Built Into Festival Stage Set
ADJ’s flagship IP65-rated Hydro Profile automated luminaires were used alongside almost 300 other ADJ fixtures to illuminate two of the areas at the 2024 Rebirth hard dance festival held in…
The Tradition Expands: Kendor Music Publishing Announces New Jazz Ensemble Music
Kendor Music Publishing is thrilled to announce the release of its Jazz Ensemble music for 2024-2025 featuring new charts from Kendor Music Publishing, including the release of seven new full-score…
Peter Frampton to be Honored with Annual Les Paul Spirit Award
The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission is to honor and share the life, spirit and legacy of Les Paul through generations has announced the annual Les Paul Spirit Award in…
SJ Grevett and DMX Productions Create Varied Looks for MOBO Awards with CHAUVET Professional
“From the moment you approached Utilita Arena, you could feel the excitement and energy in the air.” That’s how one journalist described the 26th annual MOBO Awards.
NAMM Foundation, JBL Light up Empire State Building
From May 17–19, the annual JBL Fest returned to New York City where part of the festivities included lighting the city’s famed Empire State Building in “JBL orange” — which…
ERA Music Announces Acquisition of Meters Music
Musical instruments and musical accessories conglomerate ERA Music Brands is proud to announce the acquisition of Meters Music — marketed at launch as an audio brand bringing British bass and…
BASSBOSS Gears Up for Debut at InfoComm 2024 with Demolition Room Showcase
BASSBOSS, a manufacturer of innovative professional loudspeaker systems, is set to make big waves at its first-ever appearance at InfoComm 2024 in Las Vegas.
Wingert-Jones Publications Achieves New Heights: Releases New Works for Concert Band
The latest collection of Concert Band works from Wingert-Jones Publications has arrived.
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The HANDLE SET - The Essential Helper for Every Rockboard Owner!
Lectrosonics Appoints Gordon Moore as Chairman of the Board
Lectrosonics, the renowned manufacturer of world class wireless systems for broadcast, film, music, location sound, houses of worship, live sound and theatrical applications, is very pleased to announce the appointment…
Roland Unveils Innovative Electronic Music Education Program at Prestigious Detroit School of Arts
Roland has announced the Detroit School of Arts(DSA) Electronic Music Education Program, an innovative learning model developed in conjunction with Detroit’s creative powerhouses Submerge and Underground Music Academy, will be…
PRS Guitars Announces New David Grissom Signature Amplifier: The PRS DGT 15
PRS Guitars and David Grissom have announced the PRS DGT 15 amp and matching 1x12 cabinet.
Warburton Music Products Celebrates 50 Years of Business
Terry Warburton is happy to announce the significant milestone of 50 years of business for Warburton Music Products.
Formidable Strategic Partnership Creates Massive Wavefront Precision Resource
Cardiff-based Magnum PA Ltd and SR Productions enjoy an ongoing strategic partnership, with Martin Audio’s cutting-edge Wavefront Precision series line array at the heart of it.
ADJ's New LED Strobe/Wash Fixtures Offer A Jolt Of Creativity In Any Weather
Taking ADJ’s best-selling Jolt Series of multifunctional strobe/wash fixtures to the next level, the new Jolt Panel FXIP and Jolt Bar FXIP feature IP65-rated weatherproof casing designs that allow the…
Aguilar Amplification Release 2nd Generation Tone Hammer & AG Series Amplifiers
Aguilar Amplification is excited to unveil the next generation of Tone Hammer and AG series amplifiers.
No More Messy Cables! Pig Hog Magnetic Cable Loops Keep Cables & Accessories Right Where You Need Them
New Magnetic Cable Loops from Pig Hog are here to deliver the future of cable and accessory organization, keeping cables, headphones and other everyday items tidy, ready to go, and…
Sennheiser Group Makes Ongoing Investment in German Production Facility
The Sennheiser Group is investing significantly in its own plants.
Tandem Drums Receives $20k FedEx Small Business Award
Tandem Drums is named as a recipient in an announcement by FedEx as one of the 2024 Small Business Award Winners.
Suzanne D'Addario Brouder steps down as Executive Director of the D’Addario Foundation
After leading the D’Addario Foundation for 15 years, Suzanne D'Addario Brouder has stepped down, leaving the Foundation in the capable hands of Karen Shelley.
Joshua Hernandez Joins Jupiter Band Instruments
Jupiter Band Instruments proudly welcomes renowned bass trombone and valve trombone recording artist Joshua Hernandez to its roster.
TEO-5: The Legendary Oberheim Sound Reborn in a Compact Powerhouse
Oberheim, the venerable brand synonymous with the golden age of synthesizers, proudly announces the TEO-5 polysynth.
Focusrite RedNet Components Chosen for Heights Theater Scoring Stage in Cleveland
The historic Heights Theater in Cleveland, Ohio, opened in 1919 as a movie palace, but in more recent years has morphed into a mixed-use community space that encompasses a whiskey…
BASSBOSS Loudspeakers Now Streamlined for Installation via D-Tools
BASSBOSS, manufacturer of innovative professional loudspeaker systems, is delighted to announce the return of the #UPnXtDJ Contest for the second consecutive year.
As Celestion Celebrates their Centennial Year, Production Manager Dee Potter Marks her 50th Year with the Company
As Celestion, a premier manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers and pro audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, celebrates the company’s 100th anniversary in 2024, it shines a spotlight on…
Excelcia Music Publishing’s New 2024 Concert Band Music Release Inspires Hope
Excelcia Music Publishing is thrilled to announce its annual new release of Concert Band music for 2024-2025.
New UA Standard Series Mics Bring Powerful Hemisphere Mic Modeling to Full Band Recordings
Universal Audio, Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, is proud to introduce three new microphones in the Standard Series line-up — the SD‑3, SD‑5, and SD‑7 Dynamic…