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A Tradition of Excellence: E.&O. Mari, Inc.’s Lorenza Cocco
E.& O. Mari, Inc. is the world’s oldest continually family-owned and operated music string manufacturer, fielding the celebrated La Bella brand.
SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector from Roland
Roland announces the SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector, the latest generation model in the legendary SP compact sampler series.
Titan Festival Revives Cardiff’s Alexandra Head as a Venue, With Help From MLA
A unique festival in Cardiff Bay is being seen as the precursor to reviving a once popular venue at the City’s Alexandra Head.
JAM Industries Rebrands as Exertis|JAM and Reaffirms Commitment to Core Values
Following the recent launch of Exertis North America, JAM Industries has announced it was rebranding as Exertis|JAM under the leadership of Stuart Frenkel, who moves up from executive vice president and…
Focusrite Hosts Online Pro Audio Education Panel Sessions
Focusrite has been expanding its arsenal of online resources for its user base and the wider industry, hosting a number of informative panels and discussions on pro audio education throughout…
Survey Says… Bill's Music Family Plays the ‘Feud!
In April of 2021 the Higgins family of Bill’s Music in Catonsville “Music City”, MD finally got the call they had been hoping for.
AP International Becomes Exclusive USA Distributors of DMI Guitar Labs Line of Cleaning Products
AP International Music Supply is proud to announce exclusive distribution of the eco-friendly DMI Guitar Labs line of instrument cleaning products including the popular Fret Butter ™ fingerboard cleaner.
SolidGoldFX Supa Funk
Designed for some serious stank, SolidGoldFX's Supa Funk is an old-school, dual-band envelope filter, but with some totally modern twists!
Bigabox Production Lights Three Festivals At Clapham Common With Versatile CHAUVET Professional Kit
The poor, marshy soil conditions in the triangular patch of land between the manors of Battersea and Clapham made it unsuitable for farming when neighboring fields were put under plough…
Fender Revives Kurt Cobain's Jag-Stang Guitar
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the global launch of the Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang® guitar,commemorating the 30th anniversary of Nirvana’s influential record Nevermind.
IK Multimedia Announces the T-RackS TASCAM Tape Collection
IK Multimedia is pleased to announce the T-RackS TASCAM Tape Collection, a collection of AAX, VST and AU plugins for mixing and mastering.
Percussion Marketing Council Opens Search to Expand Executive Board
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) announces the expansion of the organization’s Board of Directors, as long-term PMC board member David Jewell transitions to an advisory role upon his retirement from…
Electro-Harmonix Unveils the Nano Deluxe Memory Man
In describing this new version of a company classic, EHX founder, Mike Matthews, stated: “The new Nano Deluxe Memory Man delivers the lush bucket-brigade delay and modulation of our classic…
Lithuania's Miltinis Theatre Upgrades With Martin Audio WPM
Audiotonas recently won a tender to renew the audio system at the 400-capacity Juozas Miltinis Theatre in Lithuania.
Focusrite Continues Celebrating 10th Anniversary of Scarlett Interfaces with 'The Bedroom' Video Campaign
Focusrite recently kicked off a retrospective of its Scarlett range of USB audio interfaces, officially marking their 10th anniversary in fall 2021.
Crt Birsa Creates Flowing Design For MMS 2021 With ChamSys MagicQ MQ70
Who hasn’t thrown a stone in the water and then watched with child-like wonder as concentric circles extended outward in their hypnotic pattern?
NAMM’s Museum of Making Music Raises Funds and Spirits with Emmylou Harris Benefit Concert
On Wednesday, October 6, generous arts, civic and music patrons gathered to enjoy an evening of musical performance by GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement award-winner, acclaimed musician, and trailblazer, Emmylou Harris.
12th Annual Hal Leonard Vocal Competition Now Open
Hal Leonard, the world leader in vocal music, has announced the 2022 Hal Leonard Vocal Competition for young classical and theatre singers, comprised entirely of YouTube video submissions.
Neutrik Group Announces Global Multi-Brand Reorganization
In a major reorganization of its global operations the Neutrik Group has restructured as a multi-brand company with an extended portfolio of products.
PlayDrums.com Drumming for Life Initiative Revitalized with Grant from The NAMM Foundation
PlayDrums.com, the online hub connecting drummers and the percussion community with members of the Percussion Marketing Council, announces the expansion of the new Experience Drumming! education program to community-based learning…
IK Multimedia Releases AmpliTube X-GEAR Digital Effects Pedals
IK Multimedia releases AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals. Each high-performance pedal features 16 different effects, drawn from the most popular AmpliTube models and all-new reverb and delay algorithms, bringing IK's industry-leading effects…
Allen & Heath Rocks Furnace Fest 2021
After an 18 year hiatus, Alabama’s famed heavy rock and metal Furnace Fest returned in a big way, proving good things come to those who wait.
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport Leverages MediaMatrix Solutions for Next Growth Phase
Peavey Commercial Audio® announces the application of MediaMatrix® broadcast system technology at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China.
Godin Launches the A4 & A5 Ultra Fretless Basses
Godin Guitars is proud to announce the launch of the A4 Ultra Natural and A5 Ultra Natural Basses as part of its high-quality bass lineup.
Milton de la Cruz And CHAUVET Professional In Sync With HENDRIX-B For Medellín Show
The historic Teatro Pablo Tobon Uribe sets a high bar for anyone creating visuals on its stage.
D’Addario Acquires National Picks
D’Addario has announced the acquisition of National Picks, the metal finger-pick that solidified itself as the industry standard.
Focusrite Launches 'Never Stop Creating' Campaign
Continuing with Focusrite’s celebration of 10-years of their iconic Scarlett range of interfaces in fall 2021, Focusrite has launched its “Never Stop Creating” campaign, which centers around the breadth of…
TASCAM Keeps the Music Flowing for Drummer / Percussionist Fredo Ortiz
As any recording afficionado knows, capturing drums and percussion instruments is an art.
Cort Updates Gold Series with New Gold-OC8 Orchestra Model Acoustic-Electric
Cort Guitars introduces the new Gold-OC8 acoustic-electric, the latest addition to the Gold Series that unites classic stylings with modern amenities.
UA Announces Volt Audio Interfaces
Universal Audio has introduced Volt audio interfaces.
Alexander Lehman Elevates At I Am Woman Conference With CHAUVET Professional
There is nothing “routine” about design, at least not if it’s going to attract attention and move audiences.
Guild Guitars and Marley Family Release Bob Marley Acoustic Guitar
In collaboration with the Bob Marley family, Guild Guitars releases the Guild A-20 Marley acoustic guitar paying tribute to the legendary global music icon.
Fender and Lexus Partner to Release the Fender Lexus LC Stratocaster
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s (FMIC) Fender Custom Shop (FCS) has announced the launch of a limited edition Fender® Lexus LC Stratocaster® guitar, the newest custom-built piece from Principal Master Builder,…
Trade Regrets: Jim Widner
Music educator and one of the founding members of the Jazz Educators Network, Jim Widner, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on October 3 2021. He was 75 years old.
Trade Regrets: Holger Siems
Holger Seims passed away on September 18 2021.
Eventide’s New TriceraChorus Pedal
Inspired by the classic Tri-Stereo Chorus and stompbox choruses of the 1970s and early 1980s, Eventide Audio’s new TriceraChorus pedal pairs stereo bucket brigade-style chorusing with their legendary MicroPitch detuning…
FMIC Names Flores PR & Communications Manager, Specialty
Michael Flores has joined the Fender (FMIC) team in his role as PR & Communications Manager, Specialty.