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TASCAM Announces the Portacapture X8 High Resolution Adaptive Multi-Recorder

TASCAM is pleased to announce the debut of the Portacapture X8 High Resolution Adaptive Multi-Recorder.

Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior from Epiphone

Epiphone is proud to present the new Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior, an outstanding guitar choice for beginners and pros alike.

Fender Introduces the New Hybrid: Acoustasonic Player Telecaster

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) recetly continued its expansion of the Acoustasonic® series with the launch of the Acoustasonic® Player Telecaster® guitar.

Mapex Celebrates the Late Ralph Peterson with the Release of the Black Panther 'Onyx' Snare Drum

On March 1, 2021, the Jazz community lost the fearless Ralph Peterson Jr. following a six-year battle with cancer.

Ashdown Welcomes Glenn Huges to the Family

Ashdown Engineering, world-class manufacturers of bass guitars, bass and guitar amplifiers, welcome Glenn Hughes to our ever-growing family of artists. 

Luna Guitars Adds Bamboo Parlor Acoustic Electric Guitar to Exotic Woodland Series

Luna Guitars is pleased to announce the addition of the Bamboo Parlor A/E to the exotic Woodland Series.

Peavey Electronics Amps Up Versatility with New VYPYR X Series

Peavey Electronics® once again redefines the modeling amplifier category with the introduction of the VYPYR X Series.

L-Acoustics Names Timothy Zhou CEO of Asia Pacific Region, Opens New Office in Singapore

Demand for high performance in audio is driving healthy growth for L-Acoustics technology across Asia Pacific, with the region rapidly contributing to a third of the world’s economic progress.

Painting With Light Reflects Mood of Clouseau In Tweesprong With CHAUVET Professional

“This time, I wanted texts that stuck to the ribs,” Koen Wauters told an interviewer when discussing “Tweesprong,” the 13th Dutch- language LP recorded by Clouseau, the award-winning band that…

Martin Audio Formally Presented With Queen’s Award for Innovation

Back in April this year, Martin Audio was honored with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation for its Wavefront Precision optimized line arrays.

MONO Introduces the M80 Vertigo Ultra Electric Guitar Case

MONO has introduced the M80 Vertigo Ultra Electric Guitar Case – the ultimate protective case upgraded for players on the move.

KHS America Donates $100,000 in Instruments to Waverly, Tenn. School Bands Following Devastating Flooding

As recovery efforts in Humphreys County approach the three-month mark following devastating flooding that killed 20 and destroyed hundreds of homes, 22-time GRAMMY Award winner Vince Gill and singer/songwriter Alex Hall were on hand…

Neil Peart’s Family Accepts ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ on his Behalf at PASIC

RUSH drummer Neil Peart was posthumously honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Indianapolis on Thursday, November 11th.

Let Your Voice be Heard! MMR Retailer Survey: Studio Monitors

The December 2021 issue of MMR will feature a Dealer Survey on the subject of Studio Monitors.

ADJ Lighting & Video Equipment Used For French Concert Venue’s 10th Anniversary Celebration

DJ LED video panels and moving head lighting fixtures were used as part of the production for an event last month which celebrated the 10th anniversary of the La Bascala…

Dynamic Productions USA Sets Stage at the New York City Wine & Food Festival with CHAUVET Professional onAir Panels

Imagine the thrill a child experiences visiting Disney’s Magic Kingdom for the first time.

Marc Wasserman and CHAUVET Professional Create Epic Looks for Fall Back Comedy Jam

Laughter is always louder than the fearful rumblings that echo in the background during challenging times.

Reverb Celebrates Sellers in First-ever Connected TV Campaign

Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments, announced that it launched its first-ever connected TV campaign in select markets, aimed at…

Roland Announces JX-08 and JD-08 Sound Modules

Roland announces the JX-08 and JD-08 Sound Modules, the latest additions to the award-winning Roland Boutique lineup of compact electronic instruments.

Gator Adds New Flute-Piccolo Mask to Instrument Mask and Bell Cover Offerings

In its continued commitment to protecting musicians, bands, singers, music educators, and students, Gator has released the flute and piccolo mask to help stop the spread of aerosols during performances.

Martin Audio Turns Back the Clock at Vintage 12-hour Dance Marathon

A veritable galaxy of first-generation global DJs assembled at Chelmsford City Racecourse recently for the second Clockstock Festival.

Soundfield Calls on 150 CHAUVET Professional Fixtures for W-Festival and Sinners Day

What is space? What is time? As far as music is concerned, they can sometimes be no more than stepping stones to be traversed in the journey that connects artists…

Player Plus Studio Sessions: Powered by Fender - Winners Announced

In September, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announced the launch of the Player Plus Studio Sessions: Powered by Fender®.

TASCAM Interfaces Prove Integral to Chile's Instituto Profesional Projazz

Since 1982, the Projazz Education Institute of Santiago de Chile has been a constant contributor and a reference for the national artistic environment.

Trade Regrets: Cecil Ramirez

On November 9, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following: The piano world lost a dear friend yesterday. Cecil Ramirez passed away from pancreatic cancer that he fought so hard against. He was…

Introducing the XDJ-RX3 All-in-One DJ System from Pioneer DJ

Peavey Electronics Expands Delta Woods Series with New Classical Models

Peavey Electronics® puts a classical spin on an American tradition with the introduction of four new Delta Woods™ Classical Nylon String acoustic guitars.

New Pop Golf Experience Launches in Wembley with Martin Audio CDD

Situated at BOXPARK Wembley, a 20,000sq. ft events space described as ‘the ultimate fan park destination’, Pop Golf offers a unique social experience, combining crazy golf with 21st century pop…

Renkus-Heinz and CUK Audio Partner to Bring The Sound Solution to More Installations Across the UK and Ireland

CUK Audio, a UK & Ireland-based distributor of professional audio and video solutions, is partnering with Renkus-Heinz to bring the loudspeaker manufacturer’s impressive sound solutions to more installations across the…

Sticking the Landing: MI Retailers Enjoy Robust Drum Sticks Sales in 2021

‘We Just Love to Innovate’ - Australia’s Cole Clark Guitars at 20

Melbourne, Australia’s Cole Clark Guitars (distributed in the U.S. by Korg USA) is an innovative, environmentally responsible supplier of well-regarded instruments – and in 2021 the company has been celebrating…

Mapex Drums’ Jeff Mulvihill: Newly Announced Uplift Campaign Aims to Bring Positivity to All Communities

In early September, Mapex Drums announced the Uplift Campaign, creating a platform for endorsing artists to host drumming events in their communities – with full support from the brand, which…

‘We’ve Not Slowed Down for a Minute’ - Snare Drum Sales in 2021

When considering the pandemic-related spike in sales of musical instruments and gear throughout the past 19-plus months, it makes intuitive sense why certain items have thrived.

Life Moves Pretty Fast…

There’s a recording studio in Boston – well, these days it’s in Waltham, which is maybe a half-hour outside of the city – called Wooly Mammoth Sound.

EarthQuaker Devices Announces New Fuzz Pedal Hizumitas In Collaboration With Wata From Boris

Hizumitas was designed for the one and only Wata from the legendary experimental band Boris, one of the heaviest bands ever to come out of Japan.

Bag End is Helping Talk to Elephants

Dr. Michael Pardo, a post-doctoral research fellow in the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology at Colorado State University, hired Bag End to build a custom loudspeaker for elephant…

AONIC FREE: Shure's First True Wireless Earphones

Shure is unveiling the latest addition to its AONIC listening portfolio—AONIC FREE True Wireless Sound Isolating™ Earphones.

Légère Reeds American Cut for Soprano and Baritone Saxophone PR

BOSS Adds FZ-1W Fuzz to the Waza Craft Pedal Series

BOSS introduces the FZ-1W Fuzz, the latest member of the acclaimed Waza Craft family of compact effect pedals.

Gibson's Jim James ES-335

Gibson is proud to announce the first-ever signature guitar for Jim James, the vocalist, guitarist, producer, and primary songwriter for My Morning Jacket.