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New Book/Video by Ukulele Master Jake Shimabukuro Teaches Children How to Play
Anyone who’s attended a Jake Shimabukuro concert or workshop knows how amiable and charismatic he is, not to mention what a remarkable ukulele player he is! With all of these…
Audio-Technica Unveils Its Next Generation ES945 and ES947 Boundary Microphone Variations
Audio-Technica has announced several new variations of its ES945 Omnidirectional Condenser Boundary Microphone and ES947 Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone, developed as a direct response to market feedback.
On-Stage Strikes Exclusive Canadian Distribution Deal with B&J Music
The Music People, a division of Jam Industries USA, LLC, a leading supplier of musical accessories and pro-audio equipment and parent company of On-Stage and TMP-Pro, is excited to announce…
Dutch Production Company Transforms Offices into Livestream Studio Using ADJ Lighting
Based in the city of Gorinchem in the Netherlands, Martin van Tricht established MPA Geluidstechniek over 30 years ago. Initially focusing purely on audio and operating the business on a…
Audiosales Calls on CHAUVET Professional for Papa Watch Me Fly
Much of the story of a life can be told in music. The songs that lift the spirit in joy and comfort it in sorrow, resonate through the years that…
Ten U.S. Schools Named ‘Yamaha Institutions of Excellence’
Yamaha has named 10 distinguished colleges and universities to its inaugural Yamaha Institution of Excellence program, recognizing extraordinary commitment to innovation in the study of music.
Fender Spotlights Recently-Launched American Ultra Electric Guitar Series, Revives Models from the Past, and Brings Back Parallel Universe at Winter NAMM
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has debuted its extensive electric and bass offerings for traditional and modern players alike at Winter NAMM 2020.
Martin Audio Sound Adventures Supports INSPIRE Onmyoji Theater Production
The theater production of INSPIRE Onmyoji, starring famous Japanese actor Takao Osawa, ran at the 1,300-capacity Nissei Theatre in Tokyo from December 31st 2020 to January 6th 2021.
GRAMMY-Winning Composer and Conductor Eric Whitacre Joins Ranks of Acclaimed Yamaha Artists
Groundbreaking composer and conductor Eric Whitacre has been named to the roster of renowned Yamaha Artists—a formalization of a years-long relationship that promises to bolster both the artist’s and music…
Gerry Dintelman Calls On CHAUVET Professional To Match Firepower Of Fister
There is no sugar coating it. An unapologetic, brutal intensity tears its way through the music of sludge icons Fister, exhilarating fans bold enough to brace themselves for the wild…
AP International Releases Tone Claw Locking Spring Claw to Launch New AxLabs Guitar Hardware Line
AP International, manufacturer and distributor of Floyd Rose Tremolo Systems, is pleased to announce the release of the innovative Tone Claw locking spring claw for tremolo-equipped guitars.
Eventide Marks 50 Years of Innovation with Retrospective Flashbacks
For 50 years, Eventide has pioneered disruptively innovative ways to bend, distort and manipulate sound.
Summit View Church Reaches New Audio Heights with Allen & Heath AHM-64
Many churches today are looking to bring the vibe of their live service into the world of web streaming. In a bit of a unique twist, Summit View Church in…
Events United Produces Governor’s Inaugural Address with CHAUVET Professional
How far have livestream studios come since the start of the pandemic? For Tim Messina and his team at Events United, the answer is all the way to the top…
Trade Regrets: Henry Goldrich
On February 18, we received the followng sad news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Henry Goldrich had some of the most remarkable stories in the industry!
Dean Guitars Fires Up MD24 Floyd Roasted Maple Vintage Electrics
Players who seek vintage appeal with modern playability and tone should look no further than the new MD24 Floyd Roasted Maple Vintage models from Dean Guitars.
PracticeFirst & Excelcia Music Publishing Announce Collaboration
To provide their subscribers with a robust selection of educational content, music software company MusicFirst has entered into a new collaboration with educational music publisher, Excelcia Music Publishing.
Trade Regrets: Colleen Summerhays
On Februray 17, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following: I am sad to report that one of the matriarchs of our industry has passed away. Mrs. Colleen Summerhays of…
Ambience Addition with Image Production Services and CHAUVET Professional at Annie Brobst Livestream
Over 1,700 miles separate Image Productions Services from Ryman Auditorium, but that didn’t matter much on Saturday January 23 when Annie Brobst and The Jake Ash Band took the stage…
Percussion Marketing Council Picks up the Beat in 2021
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) rings in the new year with expanded programs for 2021
Crt Birsa Calls On ChamSys For Mesmerizing RTV Design
The marriage between lighting and set design is never far from Crt Birsa’s mind. Only when light absorbs itself completely in its surroundings, can it exert its full power to…
Guitar Center Appoints Gimenez Director of Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging
Guitar Center has appointed Paul Gimenez to the position director of Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging.
On-Stage’s HPCB2500 Cowbell
The Music People, a division of Jam Industries USA, LLC, a leading supplier of musical accessories and pro-audio equipment and parent company of On-Stage and TMP-Pro, has debuted its HPCB2500…
Zoom North America Achieves Record Sales in 2020
Zoom North America, the U.S. subsidiary of Zoom Corporation, Japan, has announced sales of $42.750 million, for its fiscal year 2020, a 20% increase over the previous year.
Sennheiser to Reposition its Business Units Independently of Each Other
Sennheiser plans to focus on its Professional business in future and aims to secure a partnership to strengthen its market position in Consumer Electronics.
Electro-Harmonix's MOP-D10 Isolated Multi-Output Power Supply
Electro-Harmonix introduces its professional pedalboard power solution, the MOP-D10, a transformer-based, high current, linearly regulated, pedal power supply.
Trade Regrets: Rob Rivera
It is with a heavy heart that Odyssey Innovative Designs (Odyssey) a leading design, manufacturer and distributor of cases and accessories, announces the passing of long-time Odyssey employee Robert Rivera…
Godin Guitars Launches the Fairmont CH Composer
Godin Guitars is proud to announce the launch of the Fairmount CH Composer QIT acoustic guitar as part of its successful Godin Acoustic Series.
Trade Regrets: Rupert Neve
On February 13, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following: One of the true audio engineer pioneers, Rupert Neve, passed away yesterday. He was 94 years old.
Gibson Announces Brand Partnership with Universal Music Publishing in China
Gibson has announced that it has formed a full-scale partnership with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG)--the world’s second largest music publishing company--in China and Hong Kong.
L-Acoustics Creations Contour XO In-Ear Headphones are the New Gold Standard in Live Sound
While the live music scene has been on pause for the past year, two live sound innovators, Dr. Christian Heil, president and founder of L-Acoustics, and Jerry Harvey, president and…
Compact DiGiCo Quantum225 Brings Power and New Opportunity
In January, DiGiCo announced New Year New Hope, giving three lucky winners three great gifts: a DiGiGrid MGB MADI to SoundGrid Interface; the first of the newly-launched KLANG:kontrollers - Serial…
KLANG Makes it Personal with New Immersive Kontroller for Musicians
KLANG:technologies has announced the combined release of its new KLANG:kontroller, a hardware controller that is compatible with all KLANG immersive in-ear mixing processors, and its new processor, KLANG:vokal, bringing a…