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Austrian Audio Appoints Group One as their Exclusive U.S. Distributor

Austrian Audio announces having entered a distribution agreement with Group One Ltd to serve as their exclusive U.S. distributor.

Trade Regrets: Manji Suzuki

On September 2, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: It is with a heavy heart that we note the passing of our member and friend Mr. Manji…

Fender Shares Signature Series Video with Mason

To celebrate, Fender has shared a new video as part of their Signature Series, where Mason discusses his new model with Fender.

Martin Audio ADORNs Expirat’s Outdoor Terraces in Bucharest

Since its relocation Expirat has become a flagship venue for both the local live music scene and the go-to dance club for Bucharest’s clubbers who revel to the sounds produced…

PRS Guitars Announces Pulse Artist Program

While PRS is known for A-list artist endorsements from Carlos Santana, Mark Tremonti, John Mayer, and more, this program turns the focus to PRS players who are making waves in…

Fulcrum Acoustic Appoints Allied ProTech West as Sales Representative for California, Nevada, and Arizona

Fulcrum Acoustic has appointed Allied ProTech West as their exclusive sales representative for California, Nevada, and Arizona.

Shure Goes Red To Support Live Events Industry

Shure is showing support for the industry as part of a nationwide initiative called “Red Alert: We Make Events.”

Potter To Drive Allen & Heath USA Commercial Audio Field Support

Allen & Heath USA has made a key appointment as part of its increased expansion into the commercial and install market. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Samantha Potter has been…

Pioneer DJ Creates Livestream Studio with CHAUVET DJ

Pioneer DJ Germany and CHAUVET DJ have taken a major step to meet the burgeoning demand for livestream productions by collaborating on a multi-functional broadcast studio.

Fender Play Adds Disney-Themed Lesson Collections, Teams Up with #Disney MusicSummerCamp

Fender Play has teamed up with #DisneyMusicSummerCamp to curate seven new Disney tunes to the platform.

NAMM Urges Members to Contact Congress to Support Critical Live Event Industry Relief

NAMM is issuing an urgent call-to-action to all industry professionals to contact their Members of Congress NOW to support the RESTART Act (S.3814).

Quest Sound & Productions Creates 'Normal Vibe' At Scarlet Begonias Show With CHAUVET Professional

John Berret of Quest Sound & Productions lit the show with an all CHAUVET Professional rig that featured 20 Rogue and COLORado fixtures.

Renkus-Heinz Steerable Loudspeakers Help New York University Law School Position Audio Precisely

Key among the improvements at New York University School of Law’s Vanderbilt Hall is a renovation of the 400-seat Tishman Auditorium that was finished in July 2020 and provides a…

Buffet Crampon USA Announces Customer Incentives for Instrument Purchases

Buffet Crampon USA, in partnership with its network of authorized dealers throughout the United States, announces three new programs to aid consumers during these uncertain times.

Vidami Video Looper Granted U.S. Patent

The patent covers the technology in the Vidami Video Looper that allows hands-free control of media players on desktop computers, mobile devices, smart technology and other devices via wired and…

Dimitriadis Creates Light Dance with ChamSys at Cavo Paradiso

Dimitriadis created a 75-fixture show that he ran on his ChamSys MagicQ PC Wing with an Extra Wing.

First Bangor Presbyterian AV Upgrades With Martin Audio CDD

In view of the dimensions of the 700-seat facility—with a balcony, and pulpit set in a semi-circle—a Martin Audio CDD system was specified using their unique Coaxial Differential Dispersion design.

LSM Ambiocreateurs and CHAUVET Professional Add Flavor To Montreal’s Italian Week Livestream

Adding elegance and style to the online programs was a sleek and supple lighting design anchored by CHAUVET Professional Maverick and COLORado fixtures supplied by LSM Ambiocreateurs.

DiGiCo’s Quantum7 is the Audio Hub for the NBA’s Season Restart

This system is mixed through a DiGiCo Quantum7 console in each of the WWoS’s three venues: the Arena, the main national-telecast court and site of Conference Finals and NBA Finals;…

Audio Product Education Institute to Hold Supply Chain and Sourcing Introductory Webinar

Adoro's Silent Sticks Cut Drum Set Volume +/- 50%

Acoustic drums and cymbals can be too loud in settings including low-volume bands and volume-sensitive venues ranging from music classes, drum lessons, praise bands in churches, practicing at home, even…

Cindy Blackman Santana Joins the Vater Artist Family

Vater has shared that Cindy Blackman Santana has joined their artist family.

Two Danley Column Speakers Improve Ascension of Our Lord's Intelligibility

Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in La Place, Louisiana recently replaced the building’s problematic sound system with Danley Sound Labs SBH10 column-form, point-source loudspeakers.

Key Leaves Partners with McPhilemy for #LockTheSaxDown Challenge

Key Leaves has teamed up with saxophonist and endorsing artist Emma McPhilemy on her #LockTheSaxDown Challenge, a new social media challenge that invites sax players around the world to play…

ADJ Lighting and Video Sets The Stage For Diplo Show In Tahiti

At the end of November last year, thousands of people from across the Polynesian island of Tahiti gathered for the first annual Tiki Fest.

Crest Audio Celebrates Inaugural Installation of Versarray PRO Line Array System

Crest Audio, a Peavey Commercial Audio brand, recently celebrated the inaugural installation of the Versarray PRO at The Mill on Etowah in Canton, Georgia.

Deering Banjos Partners With GHS For String Supply 

Deering Banjo Company has chosen GHS Strings as its sole string supplier.  GHS began producing the bulk string gauges for Deering’s extensive range of production banjos in early 2020, including…

YCA Names Beck as VP, Integrated Marketing

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Randy Beck has joined the company as Vice President, Integrated Marketing.

DiverZe Brings Color to Life at JumpSky Inflatable Park with CHAUVET DJ

Adding to its delightful panorama is a crayon box palette of bold and vivid colors from CHAUVET DJ SlimPAR Pro H USB fixtures that glow throughout the massive room.

LOUD Audio Names Nelson CEO

LOUD Audio, LLC. has announced the appointment of their new CEO, Alex Nelson. 

Essential Elements Interactive Expanding

Hal Leonard’s Essential Elements Interactive, the online component for its Essential Elements methods for band and strings, crossed over a half million student users this past school year.

Guitar Center Announces Leadership Organization Additions

Guitar Center has annoucned several appointments and promotions that reflect the company’s omni-channel sales and growth strategy.

Studio le 25 Creates Balanced Rig With CHAUVET Professional

 Studio le 25 found the ideal blend of features in the 14 CHAUVET Professional Rogue R2X Wash fixtures installed in its rig.

BlacklineX Solution Created for Albania’s Posh Lounge Party Venue

Prosound has equipped Albania’s Posh Lounge with a Martin Audio BlacklineX loudspeaker solution.

Antal Evokes Memories On Twiddle Roots Virtual Tour With CHAUVET DJ

Adding to the emotional power of the show were Antal’s colorful, quick-moving light shows, which were anchored by CHAUVET DJ Intimidator 250 Spot fixtures. Using 10 of the 50-watt LED…

SmartMusic Announces New Print on Demand Feature for Thousands of Titles

MakeMusic Inc., creators of SmartMusic, announces the ability for students and teachers with access to Premium content (excluding free, standard or trial subscriptions) to print thousands of educational titles at no…

GLX Productions Lights Eden Project Red With CHAUVET Professional

This summer, GLX Productions used a collection of CHAUVET Professional COLORado Q40 LED panels to create a brilliant glow throughout the Eden Project’s (Cornwall, UK) massive Biomes as part of…

Los Angeles Unified School District Announces Partnership with SmartMusic 

MakeMusic Inc., creators of SmartMusic, have partnered with Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to provide all LAUSD elementary, middle, and senior high school music teachers and students with subscriptions…

Bose Professional Introduces Bose Church with 12-Week Giveaway

Bose Professional has announced its Bose Church Giveaway, beginning August 10 and running for 12 weeks, where church leaders can enter to win a weekly prize.

Music & Youth Initiative Outfits Remote Studio Setups with Focusrite and Novation Gear

Music & Youth Initiative is a Boston-based nonprofit offering resources to afterschool programs (including Boys & Girls Clubs and others) to outfit their spaces with music facilities and curricula, with…