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Fender's Mustang Micro Amp

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has launched the latest amp in the Mustang™ series, the Mustang™ Micro.

Muzie.Live Announces New Clips, Multicam Updates to Virtual Music Studio Lesson Software

Muzie.Live, a virtual music studio for online, hybrid and in-person lessons, has announced two new features: Clips and Multicam.

ChamSys MagicQ MQ80 Creates Smooth Path For Corey Easterbrook At PCCA Conference

When you begin working with a new client who’s never used an outside professional AV company before, you need three things: patience, understanding, and a fast, user-friendly console that will…

New Look for ProMark Drumsticks

Founded over 65 years ago, ProMark Drumsticks prides itself in its unique style and innovation. Beginning in April, ProMark is thrilled to announce a brand refresh and updated portfolio introducing…

Gym Junkies Sweat to High-Energy BlacklineX at Barry’s Boutique Fitness Center

Boasting a high-profile celebrity clientele, the Barry’s Bootcamp boutique fitness franchise continues to roll out in London and the UK, the latest (and flagship) operation being in Soho.

Cort X700 Mutility

Cort Guitars amps up innovation with the new X700 Mutility, an electric guitar that pushes the limits of conventionality with its namesake “multi-utilitarian” design.

Excelcia Music Publishing Launches New 2021 String Orchestra Release

As some music educators and students are heading back to the classroom and others continue to study and perform remotely, Excelcia Music Publishing has published 30 new engaging and uplifting…

Ciari Guitars Launches Wefunder Campaign

Ciari Guitars, inventor of the Ascender™ – the world’s first premium electric travel guitar – announces today that investors looking to get in on the ground floor of the revolutionary…

SFM and Alvarez Guitars Support Le Festif! à l’École Arts Festival in Quebec

SFM, in partnership with Alvarez Guitars, is pleased to be the official instrument supplier to Le Festif! à l’École, the in-school component of Le Festif! De Baie St-Paul, a popular…

PRS Guitars Announces Operations in Japan

As of April 1, 2021, PRS Guitars has assumed control of its Japanese distribution through its own Shimokitazawa-based showroom and Tokyo warehouse facility.

The D’Addario Foundation Awards $218,000 to Music Education Programs

For the first half of 2021, the D'Addario Foundation awarded $218,000 in grant funding and in-kind product donations to 74 music education programs across the country. 

Chromasound To Distribute ChamSys QuickQ Series in Hungary

As part of its ongoing commitment to providing its expanding customer base in Hungary with the highest level of tightly focused service, ChamSys has named Chromasound Plc. the exclusive Hungarian…

Korg USA Welcomes DeYoung to Spector Musical Instruments

Spector Musical Instruments, a Korg USA Inc. company, announces the hiring of William DeYoung.

Low Boy Custom Beaters Celebrates Star-Studded Artist Roster

Low Boy™ Custom Beaters is proud to share it has crafted bass drum beaters for drummers who play behind some of the world’s most popular, influential and diverse artists, bands…

Luna Guitars Releases Black Satin Vintage Mahogany Concert Uke

Luna Guitars™ announces the release of the Uke Vintage Mahogany Concert Black Satin.

Renkus-Heinz Launches New Website Focused on Streamlined Support and Technical Documentation

Renkus-Heinz has launched a new website focused on providing partners with increased support options, expansive product details, and multiple installation examples across key verticals.

Events United Returns To Live Events At Space Coast City Fest With CHAUVET Professional

There is no better cure for adversity than ingenuity and hard work. The Events United team,  and production manager Kevin Hart demonstrated this in convincing fashion the first weekend in…

KORG Now Shipping MS-20 (Full Size) Monophonic Synthesizer

Recording King's Ltd. Edition Black Nickel Parlor Resonator

Gueikian Promoted to Brand President at Gibson

In recent weeks, Gibson Brands has announced the addition of the iconic MESA/Boogie brand, the launch of the Gibson App, the opening of the Custom Shop Murphy Lab, and now…

Keep the Lights On

FMIC's Justin Norvell on Fender's 75th Anniversary

Bringing it On Home: Home Digital Keyboard Sales

Audinate’s Dante Enables Impressive Audio Setup and Remote Commissioning at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades

Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades is the largest stadium in the province of Santiago del Estero with a capacity of 29,000.

ADJ IP-Rated LED Video Panels Used For Rooftop DJ Booth On Custom Raising Cane’s Food Truck

Fast food restaurant chain Raising Cane’s is on a mission: to spread their ‘ONE LOVE’ (quality chicken finger meals) across the USA and beyond.

CHAUVET Professional Helps Luis Torres Create Connectivity At Socially Distant Pod Show

For a large venue, the 115,000 sq. ft. Sonoran Lawn at the Rawhide Event Center often feels intimate to concert goers. Perhaps that’s because of the crowds that, prior to…

ddrum Releases Vinnie Paul Ltd. Edition Commemorative Snare Drum

ddrum™ is proud to announce the release of the Vinnie Paul Limited Edition Commemorative Snare Drum.

Taking Control: Sales of MIDI Controllers and Interfaces

The Music Lesson Pendulum

Managing the Dissonance of Financial Stress

SLM Appoints Jay Epperson VP of Technology

St. Louis Music (SLM) has appointed of Jay Epperson to the position of Vice-President of Technology.

St. Louis Music Appoints Dale Kroke Senior Vice President, Finance

St. Louis Music has appointed Dale Kroke to the position of Senior Vice-President, Finance.

P. Mauriat Grand Dreams Alto and Tenor Now Shipping

P. Mauriat has announced the Grand Dreams alto and tenor saxophones are in stock now and ready to ship.

SLM to Distribute Sela Percussion in the U.S.

St Louis Music (SLM) has announced an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Sela Percussion, the German-based makers of handcrafted handpans, cajons, and other great percussion products.

New Products, April 2021

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Pearl River Launches New Website for North America

Pearl River Piano Group, the world’s leading piano manufacturer, has announced the launch of pearlriverusa.com, a newly updated and redesigned website to showcase the brand’s commitment to combining the art…

Hybrid Studio Berlin Calls on CHAUVET Professional to Fulfill Versatile Mission

By definition a “hybrid” is something that blends two different and distinct elements together into a single new and unique entity. Such hybridization is very much in evidence at Fine…

QSC Promotes West to VP, Systems Americas

QSC has announced the promotion of Frank West to Vice President, Systems Americas (US, Canada and Latin America).

Audio-Technica Headphones and Microphones Help Keep San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s Audio Education Programs Active During COVID-19

San Francisco was the first city in the United States to issue a mandatory shelter-in-place order due to COVID-19.