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L-Acoustics Kiva II Shines at Westminster Christian School’s Lighthouse

Westminster Christian School, a private campus in Miami’s Palmetto Bay suburb, recently installed an L-Acoustics Kiva II sound system in the Lighthouse, the school’s newly-constructed auditorium and worship center.

Yamaha Drums Welcomes Sturino to Artist Roster

Yamaha Drums has announced the signing of New York-based drummer, arranger, composer, and educator John Sturino to the roster of Yamaha Artists.

ProMark Drumsticks Donates Product To 43 Music Education Programs

ProMark Drumsticks has donated over 6,900 pairs of drumsticks and stick bags to 43 music education programs in need across the United States and Canada.

Ashly Audio Partners with Electro-Acoustics Systems for Southeast Asia Distribution

Ashly Audio has announced its partnership with Electro-Acoustics Systems (EAS) to expand product availability in the Southeast Asia region.

TASCAM Announces ‘TASCAM & Bootsy’ Giveaway

Now through January 31, legal residents of the United States (age 21 or above) have the opportunity to win a recording package from TASCAM.

Martin Audio ‘ADORNs’ Heimathafen Events Space in Germany

Martin Audio loudspeakers were used exclusively for the entire project in Sundern, Germany.

Taylor Guitars Transitions Ownership to its Employees

Taylor Guitars is pleased to announce its transition to 100% employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).

Yorkville Sound Enlists Image Marketing to Rep California and Southern Nevada

Yorkville Sound will now be represented in California and Southern Nevada by Image Marketing.

PRS Guitars 2021 Virtual Launch Party: Artists Added, Full Event Schedule Posted

In December, PRS Guitars announced their “2021 Launch Party” that will air on the company’s YouTube channel on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM EST.

L-Acoustics Supports NAMM’s Believe in Music Week

L-Acoustics announces that it is fully supporting NAMM this month by sponsoring a virtual Marketplace booth, where it will be hosting a comprehensive lineup of eight unique video sessions on…

CHAUVET DJ Honored With 8th Straight 'Lighting Line Of The Year' Award

CHAUVET DJ has won its 8th consecutive Annual Dealer’s Choice Award as “Lighting Line of the Year.”

Allen & Heath Goes Big for NAMM Believe in Music Week

Allen & Heath will be participating in multiple aspects of Believe in Music Week, with roughly two dozen planned sessions, in addition to hosting their virtual exhibit space.

Richardson Employs Focusrite RedNet Interfaces at Farm Studios

Music producer and engineer Garth “GGGarth” Richardson recently installed a large collection of components from Focusrite’s RedNet range of Dante-networked audio converters and interfaces at his Farm Studios in British Columbia.

Sweetwater and Music Tribe Enter ‘Super Partner Relationship’

Chuck Surack, CEO of Sweetwater, and Music Tribe’s CEO, Uli Behringer, today announced the entering of an industry-first strategic relationship.

Gator Celebrates 2021 with the Re-brand of Gator Frameworks

To kick off 2021, Gator launched a new look and feel of its popular stand, studio and accessories brand, Gator Frameworks.

D'Addario Acquires Super-Sensitive

D'Addario has announced the acquisition of Super-Sensitive Musical String Company, whose inception dates back to the 1930s.

Lectrosonics Sponsors 'Sound is Essential' Contest

Alongside the campaign, Lectrosonics is sponsoring the Sound is Essential creativity contest, where users can upload videos to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and tag them with #lectrosonics and #soundisessential.

Orange Amplification to Raise Funds For Habitat For Humanity

To help raise funds for the charity, Orange ambassador Marcus King signed one of the company’s “amp in a pedal,” a Terror Stamp, which is now up on eBay for auction.

Martin Audio Celebrates 50th Anniversary With New Book

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Martin Audio is intent on turning 2021 into a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary.

Les Paul Foundation Donates 50 Vidami Video Looper Pedals to Little Kids Rock

Dedicated to awarding grants to music programs serving children across America, The Les Paul Foundation donated 50 Vidami Loopers to Little Kids Rock to help teachers streamline their online and…

Korg USA Announces Acquisition of Aguilar Amplification Company

Korg USA announces the acquisition of Aguilar Amplification LLC, a New York City-based manufacturer of bass amplification products.

Audio Industry Connects Through AES Events and Activities in 2020, Looks Ahead to Expanded Events and Resources in 2021

The Audio Engineering Society brings the audio industry together to “Listen, Learn and Connect” with peers and pros around the world – a vital role through the past year’s industry…

OMG Music Acquires Exclusive Distribution of Twisted Wood Ukuleles

The popular Canadian company’s ukuleles are sold alongside Martin Guitars up north and have finally make their way to the U.S.

Gibson Announces Acquisition of Mesa/Boogie

Gibson has announced the acquisition of Mesa/Boogie, one of the most respected and prestigious brands in sound and guitar amplification.

L-Acoustics Names Dedicated Sales and Application Team to Build Presence in Middle East and India Regions

L-Acoustics is pleased to announce the appointment of two regional industry experts to support existing partners and grow the company’s presence in key vertical markets, as well as with consultants,…

Recording King’s Parlor Metal Body Resonator

The new Recording King Parlor Metal Body Resonator puts traditional reso style in a small but powerful design.

P. Mauriat’s PMST-600XJ Tenor Saxophone

P. Mauriat’s PMST-600XJ tenor saxophone features yellow brass construction throughout, as well as straight tone holes which offer just the right amount of resistance.

Yorkville’s SA102 Full Range Loudspeaker and SA115S Subwoofer

Yorkville’s two new additions to the Synergy Array Series are the SA102 active full range loudspeaker and the SA115S active subwoofer.

Blackbird 40 Guitar Speaker from Jensen

The Jensen Blackbird 40 is a new 12” guitar speaker in the Jet Series.

The Blues Bander 586BX from Hohner

Hohner’s newly- redesigned Blues Bender Harmonica, the Blues Bander 586BX, features a clear plastic comb with classic “sandwich style” construction for a traditional feel.

Roland’s Aerophone Pro

Roland’s Aerophone Pro packs entire brass and woodwind sections into a single digital instrument.

COLORado Batten Q15 from CHAUVET Professional

The IP65 rated COLORado Batten Q15 from CHAUVET Professional features an array of rigging options that make it right at home in a wide range of designs.

Fender’s Spark-O-Matic Jazzmaster

Fender’s Spark-O-Matic Jazzmaster is a high-performance model boasting a nitrocellulose lacquer finish in three-color sunburst.

New Finishes for Reverend Guitars

Reverend Guitars has new colors on some of their models for 2021. The Reverend Warhawk DAW will now come in two more bursts – Silver Burst (pictured) and Purple Burst.

Warwick’s RockBass Alien Deluxe Hybrid Thinline Series

Eight new models join Warwick’s RockBass Alien Deluxe Hybrid Thinline Series.

Deluxe Guitar Models from D’Angelico

D’Angelico’s Deluxe Mini DC LE is a 14-inch-wide double cutaway semi-hollow model offering the perfect balance between semi-hollow construction and ergonomic comfort.

Luna’s Safari Vista Stallion Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar

Luna’s Safari Vista Stallion acoustic-electric travel guitar displays a skillfully-crafted top made from attractive tone woods on a travel guitar body (¾ size).

The Exile from Dean Guitars

The Exile from Dean Guitars is a beast in playability and sonic flexibility.

ES920 and ES520 Digital Pianos from Kawai

Combining Kawai’s Responsive Hammer keyboard action and Harmonic Imaging sound technologies, the ES920 (pictured) and new mid-range ES520 reproduces the touch and tone of a concert grand piano, providing an…

Yamaha’s EZ-300 Keyboard

The EZ-300 personal electronic keyboard features 61 light-up keys, an expandable playlist of built-in popular songs, and the unique Keys to Success lesson mode.