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Down the Tubes
Of the multitude of horrors, human and sovereign rights violations, and threat of larger-scale conflict currently percolating due to the situation in Ukraine, what I’m about to examine is, unquestionably,…
Yamaha Introduces a New Generation of Revstar Guitars
Yamaha has introduced a brand-new lineup of Revstar® electric guitars.
D’Addario Spotlights Playback Program Dealer Russo Music
In 2016, D’Addario launched Playback, the world-leading string-recycling program, partnered with global recycling organization, Terracycle.
Gator Frameworks Adds Convenient Utility Cart Accessory Bag and Lower Deck Surface
Gator Frameworks is excited to announce the release of complementary accessories to its popular Utility Cart.
Adam Jones Les Paul Standard from Gibson USA
Gibson and Adam Jones are pleased to announce their third guitar collaboration with the Adam Jones Les Paul Standard from Gibson USA.
Policy Update: NAMM Endorses the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act
NAMM is pleased to support the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (H.R. 4750 and S. 2872); federal legislation which would restore and update a tax deduction to help performing artists…
Carvin's LT Series PFC Power Amplifiers
CARVIN AUDIO's new LT Series lightweight power amplifiers provide pure amplification of the original source to extreme levels.
Aviom A640 Personal Mixer
Aviom, manufacturer of industry-standard personal monitoring solutions for over twenty years is pleased to announce that it has just started worldwide delivery of its new flagship A640 Personal Mixer.
Luna Guitars Adds to Rustic Charm with Art Vintage Parlor Acoustic-Electric
Luna Guitars introduces the Art Vintage Parlor Acoustic-Electric, offering warm, crisp tone at just the right size, for any playing occasion.
Peavey Electronics LN 1063 Column Array Stacks Up Convenient Features
Peavey Electronics® introduces the LN™1063 Column Array, a compact, powerful, lightweight, and low-profile portable unit.
KMA Machines launches WURM 2 Distortion
With the WURM Distortion pedal, KMA Machines brought you a highly regarded, yet unabashed sonic love letter to the legendary filthy ‘doom and gloom’ distortion sound of the original Boss…
Spector Introduces NS Pulse II Basses
Spector Musical Instruments announces an expansion of its NS Pulse series of basses with the introduction of NS Pulse II instruments, which include several new colors and wood choices, as…
Fender Unveils Frontman 20G Amplifier
Fender has introduced the Frontman® 20G Amplifier ($129.99 USD, £109.99 GBP , €129.99 EUR, $289.00 AUD, ¥15,730 JPY).
PlayDrums.com Expands May’s International Drum Month Lessons with Master Drummers
Percussion Marketing Council will celebrate International Drum Month (May 2022) with an expanded consumer-focused Lesson with a Master giveaway and added music retailer connection.
The Guitar Center Music Foundation collaborates with Jerry Garcia Music Arts on new JG Bear Collectible Items to Raise Funds for Arts and Music Education
The Guitar Center Music Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on granting instruments to music education and music therapy organizations, has collaborated with Jerry Garcia Music Arts (JGMA) and Bears for…
Shure Boosts B2B E-Commerce Solution with All-New Shure Partner Shop - Available Globally
In today’s fast-evolving and competitive digital marketplace, access to streamlined and reliable purchasing journeys is key.
Dan Michie Gets Colorful for Falling in Reverse at Filmore with CHAUVET Professional
The music of metalcore powerhouse Falling in Reverse can be described as dark, brooding and intense, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t also provoke thoughts of bright colors on…
Drum Dampener from Black Swamp Percussion
Black Swamp Drum Dampeners are constructed from lumber cut offs collected during their Unibody solid shell manufacturing, then fully repurposed into a beautiful new percussion accessory item.
Updated L-ISA Studio 2.4 Now Provides Free Immersive Mixing on Any Pair of Headphones
In April last year, L-Acoustics expanded the spatial sound possibilities for music creators with the launch of the L-ISA Studio software suite.
Trade Regrets: Ed Hamrick
On March 24, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: We learned today that Ed Hamrick passed away on Wednesday. He was 72 years old.
Yorkville Sound Introduces Most Affordable Powered Subwoofer
Canadian pro audio manufacturer, Yorkville Sound, has created the YXL15SP powered subwoofer for the working DJ & Musician.
Fred Armisen Returns to Host The 37th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
The TEC Awards Steering Committee is pleased to announce that actor, comedian, and musician Fred Armisen will return as host of the 37th Annual Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards (NAMM…
BOSS Introduces RE-202 and RE-2 Space Echo Pedals
BOSS introduces the RE-202 and RE-2 Space Echo pedals, two new products based on the legendary Roland RE-201 Space Echo from the 1970s and 1980s.
MXL Microphones Appoints Stimler as Global Sales Manager
MXL Microphones, a division of Marshall Electronics and a leading manufacturer of consumer and professional audio products, announces the promotion of Gina Stimler to the position of Global Sales Manager.
SE Audiotechnik: International Engineering Team Welcomes New Member
SE Audiotechnik, developer and manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems from Solingen in Germany, is excited to announce the addition of Francesco Gatto to its international R&D team.
MMR Dealer Survey: Stage Monitors/Wedges
We invite you to participate in our next MI Retailer Survey, appearing in the April 2022 issue of MMR on the topic of Stage Monitors/Wedges.
HDJ-CX Professional On-Ear DJ Headphones from Pioneer DJ
AlphaTheta Music Americas, Inc. announces the release of the HDJ-CX from its Pioneer DJ brand – a brand-new model of lightweight professional on-ear DJ headphones. S
The Zero Pad from Vater
In response to demand for a soft style practice pad option, but available at music retail, Vater Percussion has added the Zero Pad to the already popular Vater Chop Builder…
Black Rooster Audio's VLA-2A Mark II Vintage Leveling Amplifier
Black Rooster Audio is proud to introduce its VLA-2A Mark II Vintage Leveling Amplifier
C.F. Martin & Co. Elects New Board Member
C.F. Martin & Co. has announced that Matthew Kennedy has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors.
Vintage Historic Series
With a beautiful satin top coat over a gorgeous Vintage Sunburst finish, the new Vintage® Historic Series™ acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars, radiate class in every sense of the word.
Gibson Les Paul Standard Reissue - 1959 Legends Custom Edition
Building on a shared passion for beauty, precision, and performance, and inspired by the shared historical significance of the iconic Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard and equally iconic Triumph 1959…
Celestion CF0820BMB Bass/Midbass and CF0820M Midrange Cast Aluminum Pro Audio LF Drivers Now Available Individually for Retail Sale
Celestion, one of the world’s leading suppliers of professional loudspeakers and compression drivers for sound reinforcement applications is announcing that the CF0820BMB and CF0820M, two of its 8-inch (200mm) diameter…
DL4 MkII from Line 6
Line 6 has introduced the DL4TM MkII, the successor to the iconic DL4 Delay Modeler that debuted more than two decades ago and has been embraced by everyone from casual…
Allen & Heath Rocks SXSW 2022
Since its launch in 1987, SXSW (South by Southwest) has grown into one of the largest festivals of its kind, presenting parallel film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences…
New Aurora Baritone Ukulele from Flight
Flight is a company that listens to its customers and with the growth in the popularity of the baritone and the growing demand for quality ukuleles of this size, Flight…