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ESP Guitars Raise Over $47,000 with Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation Concert and Auction
Held on November 14, Metallica did their first-ever worldwide livestream concert from their headquarters in Northern California, with all the proceeds of ticket sales and an auction going toward the…
Tech Diva Ja Lights Up Jamaica With CHAUVET Professional
For the recent “Our Heroes: Walking in their Light ” event in Kingston, Jamaica, CHAUVET Professional WELL Fit fixtures illuminated the works of original sculptors and artists.
2020 Midi Music Festival, With L-Acoustics Sound, Marks China’s Live Music Restart
Starting in 2000 as a showcase event for the student bands of Beijing Midi School of Music, Midi Music Festival is now among China’s largest outdoor rock music festivals and…
Prosound Keep Albanian Crowds Entertained with Martin Audio Systems on the Coast and in the Capital
Prosound, Martin Audio’s Albanian distributor, have recently carried out two quite diverse installations of the manufacturer’s systems — a new urban bar in Tirana, the Albanian capital, and a seasonal…
Danley SBH10 Speaker Solves Challenging Space Issues at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute now features a Danley SBH10 column-form, point-source loudspeaker with exceptional pattern control and feedback resistance.
Saddleback College Rides High With L-Acoustics
Among the complex’s long list of modern amenities is superior sound thanks to an L-Acoustics K2 loudspeaker system installed by Los Angeles-based Streamline Integration.
Renkus-Heinz’ Strategic Supply Chain Management Means No Delays, No Halt in Product
Renkus-Heinz is reassuring partners who rely on the company’s professional loudspeaker solutions that there will be no shortage of product, nor delay in delivery, as a result of the recent…
Group One Ltd Resumes Live Avolites Training Sessions
Avolites’ U.S. distributor, Farmingdale, New York-based Group One Ltd, announces that it has renewed its commitment to delivering exemplary customer service by providing “in person” Titan software training sessions that…
Korg USA Promotes Walker to Director of Marketing Communications
Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Morgan Walker to Director of Marketing Communications.
Fulcrum Acoustic Appoints XLR as Authorized Distributor for Benelux
Fulcrum Acoustic, creator of innovative loudspeaker technologies, has appointed XLR sprl/bvba as their exclusive distributor for Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
Shure Announces Tech Talk Series for Houses of Worship
With attendance capacity limited at many houses of worship due to the pandemic, many have turned to livestreaming services so people can watch from home.
Shure Acquires Stem Audio
Two key players in the conferencing audio ecosystem market have joined forces to provide a wider variety of networked audio choices for customers. Shure, a global leader in audio technology,…
PlugInGuru’s Unify Version 1.2 Now Available
PlugInGuru has released Unify Version 1.2 that adds new FX, Wavesequencing, Vocoding and more to its flagship virtual instrument.
Brisbane’s Luxurious Le Bain Equipped with Martin Audio CDD
The developers engaged AV integrators, Ampd to create a customized, reliable and robust audio visual system; they turned to Martin Audio’s popular and aesthetically designed CDD series for the audio…
‘Jimmy Bowen & Friends’ Relies on Heil Sound Microphones
A slew of Heil Sound microphones, including PR35s on vocals, PR31s on guitar cabinets, and a mix of PR30, PR40, and PR22s on drums provided by Tony Cottrill and his…
Pearl River Unveils World's First 3D Printed Piano
Music China, the most comprehensive music industry event in Asia, was the scene for a dramatic first, the introduction of Pearl River Piano Group’s 3D printed grand piano.
Kawai Pianos Sponsors RootsTech Song Contest
Kawai Pianos is pleased to announce its participation as sponsor of the RootsTech Song Contest, an international song-writing competition celebrating connections and belonging.
ADJ Fixtures Used Exclusively To Light Both Stages At Birds of a Feather Festival 2020
The festival featured an eclectic line-up of bands playing across two adjacent stages, which both featured identical lighting rigs comprised exclusively of ADJ fixtures.
Celestion Introduces the HornWizard App
Celestion has announced the premiere of HornWizard, a new desktop and mobile application which is a portal to the company’s powerful horn design software.
Kawai Pianos Appoints Aoki to Lead North America
Kawai America Corporation (KAC) and Kawai Canada Music (KCM), the North American subsidiaries of global piano manufacturer Kawai Musical Instruments, announced the appointment of Takanori Aoki as President effective November…
Events Evolution Creates Harmony of Light With CHAUVET Professional
Blessing Bero balanced the video displays at the recording event with the bold, colorful output from 22 CHAUVET Professional fixtures.
QSC Proves a Perfect Fit for Automated Modern Multi-Band Rehearsal Spaces at Taylor Sound
Facilities manager T. Perry Bowers chose QSC TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 touchscreen digital mixers for the upgrade, as well as the full range of QSC K.2 Series active loudspeakers.
Martin Audio WPM for Falls Area Performing Arts Center
Located at the Oconto Falls High School in Wisconsin, an aging sound system in the Falls Area Performing Arts Center (PAC) has been replaced with Martin Audio’s new scalable resolution…
Teatro Galia Becomes Chile’s First All-LED Theatre With CHAUVET Professional
A national historic monument, the Teatro Galia was intended to reflect the pride and character of the Los Ríos region when it was built over a two-year period in the…
Hal Leonard Announces Changes Within European Senior Management Team
Hal Leonard Europe has announced that it has reshaped parts of its European senior management team to accelerate global strategic initiatives as well as to strengthen leadership within its key…
FMIC and Brixton Release Headware Collection, Tap Black Pumas for Campaign
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has teamed up with Brixton, the premium lifestyle brand, to launch a limited edition unisex collection of timeless headwear pieces, Brixton x Fender, inspired by iconic…
Guitar Center Announces Comprehensive Agreement to Reduce Debt and Provide Significant Financing to Support Business Plan
Guitar Center, Inc., (the “Company”) has announced that it has entered into a comprehensive Restructuring Support Agreement (the “RSA”) with its key stakeholders, including its equity sponsor, a fund managed by…
Tulsa Church Uses Renkus-Heinz to Bring Immersive Sound to Worshipers
To repair the local sound – and, in turn, vastly improve the sound quality of the streaming video content – the church turned to Renkus-Heinz.
Lewis Williams Create Light Aura for Seeds With CHAUVET Professional
Lewis Williams wove the bandstand into the lighting design for Seeds by drawing on the output and color rendering quality of the CHAUVET Professional Rogue R1 Spot fixtures to create…
Soundworks Feel Full Force of Diminutive WPS With Richmond Symphony Orchestra
When Richmond, Virginia-based Soundworks took delivery of their Martin Audio WPS and WPC line array systems in February this year, they little knew that the world was within one month…
Godin and Metallica Hold Auction for AWMH Benefit Concert
The band will put on a special acoustic performance and will auction a one-of-kind, custom-built Godin A5 Ultra Trans Green Bass, donated and specially made by Godin Guitars for the event.
Gibson Gives and Guitars For Vets Host ‘Rock To Remember’
Gibson Gives and Guitars For Vets have announced the inaugural “Rock To Remember” virtual concert, featuring all-original content on Wednesday, November 11.
Yamaha Names Hibser as District Manager, School Service Dealer Sales
Yamaha Corporation of America has announced that Rachel Hibser has joined the company as the Midwest District Manager for School Service Sales, effective October 5.
Event Net Creates Floating Display for Community-Focused Hospital With CHAUVET Professional
After evaluating the hospital's project, the design team ultimately decided that the board could be made even more engaging by framing it with EPIX Flex 20 strips from CHAUVET Professional.
LVT Audio Deploys MLA Compact for Eight-Day Festival
In April last year, Porto-based rental company LVT Audio purchased a large Martin Audio MLA Compact and Mini array—the latest endorsement of the British manufacturer.
QSC’s Shah Appointed to 2021 AVIXA Board of Directors
QSC is proud to announce that Jatan Shah, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating and Technology Officer for QSC, has been elected to the 2021 AVIXA Board of Directors.
JAM Industries Accelerates Growth Through Acquisition by Adding TMP to its Portfolio of Companies
Backed by the commitment and resources of parent company DCC Technology, JAM Industries is accelerating its growth through acquisition initiatives with the purchase of Berlin, Connecticut-based The Music People (TMP),…
Korg USA Promotes Piccolo to Director of Brand Management
Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Brian Piccolo to Director of Brand Management for all of Korg USA’s brands.