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American Music & Sound Makes Key Executive Changes

Exertis | Jam has announced two key leadership appointments. Lynn Martin, the founder and long-time president of American Music & Sound will fill the new role of sirector of Strategic…

Trade Regrets: Steve Rabe

The family of Steve Rabe, the founder and President of SWR Engineering Inc., has announced his passing on September 30th 2021.

Focusrite Celebrates 10 Years of Scarlett Interfaces with New Marketing Initiatives to Help Support MI/Pro Audio Retailers

Focusrite is kicking off a retrospective of its Scarlett range of USB audio interfaces, officially marking their 10th anniversary in fall 2021.

Music & Arts Expands Throughout 2021

Music & Arts is in the midst of an eventful 2021, with a large number of new store openings and acquisitions expanding the reach of Music & Arts into new communities,…

Trade Regrets: Dex Johnson

Dex Johnson, executive vice president and owner of Mississippi Music up until the recent sale of the store to Music & Arts, passed away on October 3.

MusicNomad's GOMAD Guitarist Gig Bag

Finally, a gear bag with backpack straps designed and built with the guitar player in mind! MusicNomad’s GOMAD Guitarist Gear Bag has all the backstage and onstage organization needed to…

Steve Richardson And Full Production Reflect Majesty Of Gibraltar Cave With CHAUVET

More than 15,000 years ago, Neolithic visitors braved the harsh unforgiving interior of what is now known as St. Michael’s Cave to draw charcoal images of an ibex on its…

Vote Now to Determine the Winners of MMR's 2021 Dealers' Choice Awards

2021 Dealers' Choice Awards Online Voting is now live!!!

Newly Launched YouTube Theater Comes Embedded with L-Acoustics

Flexibility and configurability were key design considerations for the installed sound system at the new 6,000-seat YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination being developed…

Women Who Rock Presented by Gibson Gives - 4th Annual Benefit Concert Returns To Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA on October 16, 2021

Women will rock Stage AE Pittsburgh on Saturday, October 16 as the 4th annual Women Who Rock Benefit Concert Presented by Gibson Gives returns as a live, in-person concert event.

KIT Plugins Hires Kyle Lane Grant as Marketing Director

KIT Plugins (KIT), the Nashville-based developer of audio tools and technology has hired Kyle Lane Grant to lead the company’s marketing efforts.

Reverend Re-Releases the Flatroc

Reverend Guitars is re-releasing the Reverend Flatroc. 

XO Releases Their First French Horns the New XO Professional Double Horns

KHS Music, the manufacturer of XO Professional Brass Instruments, is excited to announce the official launch of the XO Professional Double Horns (1650 and 1650D), the first French horns in the…

Vic Firth Releases the New Rute-X Rods

The Avedis Zildjian Company, parent company of Vic Firth, is pleased to announce the new breakthrough RUTE-X rods. 

Vic Firth Launches the Nate Smith Signature Series Stick

The Avedis Zildjian Company, parent company of Vic Firth, is pleased to announce the release of the new Nate Smith Signature Series sticks. 

Vic Firth Introduces the Mike Johnston Custom Collaboration American Classic NE-1

The Avedis Zildjian Company, parent company of Vic Firth, is pleased to announce the release of the Mike Johnston Custom Collaboration American Classic NE-1 sticks. 

The Recorder Is Reborn with Introduction of RE.CORDER in North America

PROEL NORTH AMERICA announces the release of the RE.CORDER Acoustic / Digital Hybrid Wind Instrument in the USA and Canada.

ADJ Lighting Transforms Post-Industrial Park Into Virtual Festival Stage For Julian Jordan Livestream

Dutch musician, DJ and producer Julian Jordan filmed his set for the 2021 DJ Mag Virtual Festival in a former industrial plant that was transformed into a festival stage for…

YC3 Lighting Design Creates Positive Energy For Pitbull With CHAUVET Professional STRIKE Array

On the “About” section of its Facebook page, YC3 Lighting Design has a single declarative sentence: Being ecologically aware and cost-efficient has become an integral part of good design.

QSC Solution Drives the Sounds of the Gibson Garage Experience Center

Visiting the Gibson Garage should be on any guitarist’s bucket list.

D’Addario Foundation Teams Up with Tom Petty Estate

The D’Addario Foundation is honored to partner with Tom Petty’s daughters, Annakim Violette and Adria Petty, and the Tom Petty Estate to raise proceeds for the Girls in Music Initiative…

Scott Laurentz Joins CHAUVET Professional As Product Resource Manager

CHAUVET Professional continues to develop its capabilities to further serve the broadcast, studio, and film markets with the addition of Scott Laurentz to its management team.

VHT D-Fifty 212 Vertical Cabinets

For players who want the extra dispersion of an upright 212 either on stage or in the studio, the all-new D-Fifty vertical 212 cabinets are a perfect match for the…

Soundworks Double up on Martin Audio Wavefront Precision as Bad Weather Drives Norfolk Jazz Festival Indoors

Martin Audio’s advanced Wavefront Precision (WPL) line array was out in force at the 38th Annual Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival in Virginia recently, headlined by David Sanborn and Boney James.

Allen & Heath Powers CFX Church Facilities Conference & Expo

Spanning two days and presenting over 60 guest speakers and 150 exhibitors in the church facility and professional AV space, CFX 2021 provided a forum for thought leaders and industry…

Neutrik USA Expands its Horizons and Becomes Neutrik Americas

Neutrik USA is pleased to announce a dramatic expansion in its operations, and with that expansion comes a new name—Neutrik Americas.

D’Addario Teams Up with Music for All as New Program Sponsor

Music for All is pleased to welcome D’Addario, the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instrument accessories, as Program Sponsor for its 2022 Bands of America Honor Band in the Rose…

Limited-Edition DDJ-FLX6-W with Stylish Matte White Finish from Pioneer DJ

AlphaTheta Corporation has announced the release of the new DDJ-FLX6-W from its Pioneer DJ brand.

BH Sound & Lighting and CHAUVET Professional Support Eclectic Acts At Outcider Festival

With all due respect to ale, if there is one drink that represents England almost as much as tea, it’s cider (hard cider to Americans).

Alfred Music Supports and Encourages Self-Care and Reflection with A 'Music Teacher’s Gratitude Journal'

Alfred Music, the world leader in educational print music publishing since 1922, is proud to announce the release of an incredible and mindful resource, 'A Music Teacher’s Gratitude Journal: Creative…

Casio Partners with Keep Music Alive for 6th Annual Kids Music Day

Casio America, Inc. is pleased to announce it will continue its support of music education nonprofit organization, Keep Music Alive, for its 6th Annual Kids Music Day.

New Monitor Tote Series from Slappa

Slappa has launched a new series of Monitor Tote Bags for medium and large-sized flat panel displays and gaming monitors.

Leon Driessen And LD Company Power Big Looks At Reverze With ChamSys MagicQ MQ500M

Measuring 88-metres long and 132-metres wide, with a roof spanning 11,600 m², the Sportpaleis is an impressive structure by any standard.

MSL Installs lLatest 1Rebel London Gym with Martin Audio BlacklineX

Middlesex Sound & Light (MSL) recently completed the ninth installation in the high intensity 1Rebel gym infrastructure, with the completion of 1Rebel Oxford Circus. 

Player Plus Studio Sessions: Powered by Fender

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announced the launch of the Player Plus Studio Sessions: Powered by Fender® on September 27.

Warwick/Framus Wins Legal Dispute with Gibson

In the legal dispute over the sale of V-shaped electric guitars, Meissner Bolte has achieved a victory for guitar manufacturer Warwick.

Drummers, Industry And Media To Participate in 'On The Line'— Hit Like A Girl’s New Online Marching Percussion Festival.

With the announcement of its Marching Percussion Festival that will begin next month, Hit Like A Girl is shaking things up yet again.

Furch Guitars Special Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Acoustic Guitar

Furch Guitars (Furch) has created a special limited edition acoustic guitar on the occasion of its fortieth anniversary, which coincides with its hundred thousandth Furch guitar.

Hal Leonard Adds Chief Marketing Officer

Hal Leonard has hired Blair Wilson to become their first Chief Marketing Officer.

The Music People Named ‘Top Workplace’ by Hartford Courant for 5th Year

The Music People (TMP) has been selected as one of Hartford Courant’s annual Top Workplaces.