EHX Hot Lynx
As someone who long ago abandoned wired headphones for Bluetooth or otherwise wireless models, I wasn’t initially all that excited about the EHX Hot Lynx. Cue to few weeks later,…
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No Nuts Cymbal Sleeves
This is one of those products that’s equivalent to an onomatopoeia – it does exactly what the name suggests. These cymbal sleeves eliminate the need for traditional nuts in order…
Spector Legend 5 Standard Bass
Spector has upgraded its Legend 5 series with a new instrument that packs a lot of bass into a very affordable package. Right off the bat, you immediately notice the…
Have a Seat: Benches and Stools for Keyboards
Accessories may not be as “sexy” or immediately compelling as instruments or other music-related products out there, but they’re essential – for both players and MI retailers. In the case…
Old School: Analog Synthesizers’ Enduring Appeal
Whether it’s the resurgence in interest regarding stompbox guitar effects pedals, the overall uptick in the vintage instruments and musical gear market, or – beyond the realm of MI –…
How Rehearsal Studios Can Boost MI Retail
As music recording began moving into the DIY realm 30-some-odd years ago, MI retail responded by establishing its own footprint in that category.
Surviving COVID-19: Healthy Workplaces, Reduced Staffs, Informed Customers
Businesses – including MI retailers and suppliers – face daunting operational challenges as the rapid spread of COVID-19 causes employees to call in sick and customer counts to dwindle.
‘Battle of the Bands’ a Winning Formula for Martin Audio and Focusrite
The two High Wycombe-based manufacturers concerned were Martin Audio, and Focusrite Pro, both now under the umbrella of parent company, Focusrite plc.
Ashly Audio Adds Additional Online Support and Services in Response to COVID-19
In accordance with the New York State mandate, Ashly Audio has temporarily closed the Ashly Audio Factory in Webster, New York as of March 23, 2020. However, the Ashly system…
Massive Productions 'Lights The Sky' Over Curaçao With CHAUVET Professional
Glittering as it did in light, with beams from a collection of CHAUVET Professional Maverick and Rogue fixtures cutting through the dark sky, the bridge fulfilled this role brilliantly, serving…
Audient Sponsors New British Recording Podcast
Audient will support producer and mixer Kevin Paul’s new podcast MixBus, a series of in-depth conversations with recording industry luminaries, including award-winning producers Alan Moulder, Catherine Marks and Gareth Jones.
ADJ To Host ‘Stay Connected’ Series Of Educational Live Videos
Over the next few weeks, ADJ will host a series of live video broadcasts that will provide educational content and in-depth product overviews.
QSC Strengthens its Presence in the Netherlands
QSC announces the opening of QSC Netherlands BV, effective April 1, 2020.
AES Vienna Convention Cancelled
We received the following on March 30: With the health and safety of our attendees, membership, exhibitors, and staff being of utmost concern during the global COVID-19 pandemic, and following…
NAMM U Webinar: Financial and Tax Response to COVID-19
On Wednesday, April 1, industry experts Alan Friedman, CPA, and Daniel Jobe, EA, of Friedman, Kannenberg & Co. will host a live online session about music business finance in the time…
Audio Modeling Products Now Distributed by ILIO
ILIO has announced a new distribution partnership with Audio Modeling, global leaders in multi-vector expressive acoustic instrument emulations.
A Message for NASMD Members from Whitney Grisaffi
Dear Fellow NASMD Members, COVID-19 is a name that at some point in the future will be discussed like the Great Depression. It will be something we all experienced and as…
Moog Music Launches ‘Synthesize Live’ Series
Today, Moog Music announced “Synthesize Live,” a new series where artists will livestream performances, synthesizer demos and tutorials, Q&A sessions, and more on Moog’s Instagram page.
Nowhere Man: How to Keep Going in Times of Doubt and Uncertainty
What happens when you, the owner, are stuck, when you no longer feel progress is being made, when your sense of direction and purpose is lost?
Vision: You Must See Clearly First What Others Will Understand Later
Vision is the one idea that’s uniquely yours. As the retail world continually changes, you would be well-served to remember one important constant – the word “vision” – because vision…
Trying Times
As the COVID-19 pandemic increasingly impacts all aspects of life, globally, in mid-March, I reached out to a few in MI to learn how the disease is affecting our industry.…
The New MIDI 2.0 Creates MI Retail Opportunities
When MIDI – Musical Instrument Digital Interface – first came on the scene in 1983, it ushered in a revolution that essentially merged the ideas of musical instruments (certain ones,…
NAMM Member Webinar: COVID-19 Small Business Relief - Part II
On Tuesday, March 31, NAMM will host part two of our COVID-19 Small Business Relief webinars, providing relevant, time-sensitive employer and employee information in the federal stimulus plan, which is…
Sennheiser's #DontStopTheMusic
Tune in to Sennheiser’s #DontStopTheMusic series to experience fantastic live performances.
Roosevelt Dsouza and CHAUVET Professional Brighten Wembley for Salman Ali
On February 15, just weeks before the prohibition of live events took effect, Salman Ali appeared for his first solo concert in the UK before a sold-out crowd at SSE…
AES Nashville Leaders Share Quarantine-Driven Online Education Plan
As the global pandemic forces social isolation, educators are scrambling to apply available technology to online instruction to bring the classroom to their students.
Austrian Audio OC818 Microphones Impress On Sam Smith Tour
Austrian Audio OC818 microphones were recently put to use on British singer-songwriter, Sam Smith’s tour as overheads.
NAMM Launches #MusicISLife – A Tribute to Healthcare Professionals
On Friday, March 27, NAMM will launch “#MusicISLife – A Tribute to Healthcare Professionals,” an online, social gathering opportunity for music-makers of all abilities to join in paying tribute to…
Orange Amps Launch Instagram Program #OrangeHangs
Orange is offering a ray of sunshine with the #OrangeHangs programme of live Instagram sessions. Simply visit the Orange Amps ‘Watch Live’ Instagram for regular bright spells of positivity, help,…
A Letter from Ron Manus, Alfred Music/RPMDA Board
March 26, 2020 Well, this has been an interesting year… There have been moments in our history where we are challenged by extraordinary situations. In recent memory we have had…
NAfME Shares COVID-19 Resources for Music Educators
With school closures around the country putting music educators on new ground for reaching students with music education in a new way, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has…
Trade Regrets: J.C. Costa
Noted audio/M.I. industry publicist Jean Charles Costa — better known as J.C. Costa — passed away after a lengthy illness on the morning of March 24.
TAMA’s Dyna-Sync Hi-Hat Stand
TAMA’s Dyna-Sync hi-hat stand incorporates several new features, as well as many popular features found other TAMA hi-hat stands, including a newly-designed spring dampener, which greatly reduces any unwanted noise.
Henna Dragon Spruce Acoustic-Electric Guitar from Luna
Luna Guitars’ new Henna Dragon Spruce Acoustic-Electric guitar features a custom laser etched “dragon” design from UK henna artist Alex Morgan.
Imperial Laguna Blue GT EQ Acoustic Guitar from Godin
Godin Guitars’ Imperial Laguna Blue GT EQ acoustic guitar has a body is made up of Solid Mahogany back and sides, and it sets itself apart through its unique Dreadnought…
Amahi’s Mermaid DDUK12 Ukulele
The Amahi DDUK12 ukulele is a brightly colored mermaid scale design from a local Midwest artist.
STAR Mahogany Kits from TAMA
TAMA’s special, limited for 2020, STAR Mahogany kits were masterfully hand-crafted in TAMA Japan’s Akatsuki drum building facility.
Zildjian’s I Series Cymbals
Taking its name from “Ilham,” the Turkish word for inspiration, the I Family is a collection of expressive sounds designed for the drummer who is looking to graduate from the…