Hiwatt United Reunited Worldwide
The historic British Amplifier brand, Hiwatt, and official trademarks for Hiwatt across the world - have been reunited.
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NAMM's Joe Lamond: ‘Advancing Music Education is the Right Thing to Do’
In many ways he’s the face of the MI industry – and, ever-smiling, Joe Lamond’s is a face nearly all of us see at each NAMM Show and many other…
Going Flat Out: EH and BH Clarinets
Two of the most common and popular types of clarinets are the EH and BH clarinet. This is largely due to the fact that both are transposing instruments, meaning that,…
Crystal Morris of Gator Cases Looks Back on Two Decades: ‘20/20 Perfect Vision and Outlook’
Formed in 2000 by Crystal Morris and her father Jerry, Gator Cases quickly emerged as designers and producers of some of the most sought-after cases and bags for instruments, percussion,…
Get A Grip: Clarinet Ligature Sales
With only 7.1 percent of participants in this month’s dealer survey – sent out to over 250 MI retailers – reporting that sales of clarinet ligatures are down and nearly…
The Beat of Ernie Ball Goes On: Newly-Appointed CEO Brian Ball Steps Up (Again)
Five years ago, we at MMR made a rather bold statement: We proclaimed that Brian Ball, son of Sterling Ball, had stepped into the “role he was born for” as…
‘You Can’t Save the World if You Can’t Pay the Rent:’ Net 30 Terms Need to Go
When it comes to selling stuff locally, the retailer is worth keeping around, so can we please stop pretending that net 30 terms work?
Smart Women in Music
S.W.I.M. is made up of Robin Walenta, the president of West Music (and the first chairwoman of NAMM); Crystal Morris, president & CEO of Gator Co.; and DeDe Heid, executive…
Setting the Pace for a Strong Year
"If someone tells you trade shows are yesterday’s news, they are making a gross miscalculation,” wrote Henry DeVries in a May, 2019 Forbes article.
NAMM Show 2020 at the Edge of Music’s Future
As we roll into the NAMM Show 2020, we see the landscape of music changing just as radically.
D'Addario Brings Artist Performances and Demos to the X Stage at Winter NAMM
The X Stage at the D’Addario Booth is set to be filled with artist pairings and demos throughout the 2020 NAMM Show, from January 16 to 19 in Anaheim, California.
Martin, REVERB, and NAMM Team Up to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic
This year, Martin and The NAMM Show are teaming up with REVERB to take the first step toward eliminating single-use plastic at The 2020 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California.
Gaylord National Resort Celebrates ‘Christmas on the Potomac’ with L-Acoustics
Bringing this production sonically alive was the task of an L-Acoustics Kara system, designed and installed by Showtime Sound LLC of Frederick, Maryland.
K-array Welcomes New Sales Director in U.S.
K-array is excited to welcome Sam Spennacchio as National Sales Director at K-array USA.
Alpha Distribution to Acquire Amptweaker Pedal Brand
Alpha Distribution is acquiring the Amptweaker™ pedal brand, which was founded by engineering icon James Brown and his wife Phyllis.
KMC Expand Their Presence at Winter NAMM 2020
At Winter NAMM 2020, since all KMC’s major brands have their own booths, KMC will be putting sales reps directly in partner booths to better serve the dealers. Dealers will…
RockBoard Unveils New Website
Today, January 10, RockBoard has shared the newest version of its website.
Genelec Helps The Lennon Bus Inspire the Next Generation
To ensure that students experience the best possible audio quality, the monitoring systems in the Bus’s two onboard studios have recently been upgraded to Genelec’s “The Ones” coaxial three-way point…
K.H.S. Group Announces New CEO Andy Wang to Carry on Mission
K.H.S. Group announces the appointment of Andy Wang to the position of CEO. Mr. Wang takes the reigns of the company from retiring CEO Karl Leong after a successful, tenured…
64 Audio Spotlights In-Ear Monitor Technologies During 2020 Winter NAMM Show
64 Audio has announced that it will have personnel on-hand to discuss the company’s featured and proprietary in-ear monitor technologies during the 2020 NAMM Show, held in Anaheim, January 16-19…
ASI Audio Names MacKenzie as VP Marketing & Sales, Clements as Manager of Client Development
As part of its blueprint for building an agile, innovative new pro audio company, ASI Audio, Inc. has hired industry veteran Evan MacKenzie as Vice President, Marketing & Sales.
Blue Mics Expands Hal Leonard Distribution Coverage
Blue Microphones, a market leader audio production products, announced that Hal Leonard will serve as principle distribution partner for Blue in Canada and Latin America.
D’Angelico Guitars Announce 2020 Winter NAMM Booth Performances
From Thursday, January 16, to Saturday, January 18, D’Angelico Guitars’ NAMM Booth (212AB) will feature performances and interviews from some of music’s biggest stars including Kurt Rosenwinkel, Melanie Faye, and…
POW Audio Promotes Stein to CEO
POW Audio, CES 2020 Innovation Awards Honoree and new audio brand that is redefining speaker design to deliver unparalleled sound quality and ultra-portability through its patented WaveBloom™ technology, has announced…
Trade Regrets: Bob Saunders
Bob Saunders passed away on Sunday January 5, 2020 at the age of 78. Bob began working in the accounting department for Kaman Corporation.
High Output Lights Up Dartmouth College’s Campus for its 250th Anniversary
High Output’s undertaking for this larger-than-life weekend celebration was to provide lighting and control for the 12 buildings surrounding the Hanover Green, with some additional effects on/around the clock tower.
Point Source Microphones Capture the Fierce Fight Sounds of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘R.U.N’
Point Source GO-8WM moldable microphones capture the excitement of the show, with renowned sound designer Jonathan Deans at the helm.
Soundcheck Celebrates the Holidays with Allen & Heath
The event's audio featured Allen & Heath dLive Digital Mixing Systems at both FOH and monitors.
Cort Guitars Announces Artist Performances at The 2020 NAMM Show
This year at Winter NAMM, Cort welcomes four internationally renowned guitarists to booth #5215 in Hall D of the Anaheim Convention Center.
L-ISA Technology Expands Console Partnership with Yamaha
As L-ISA technology continues to be adopted by live events like the recent Bon Iver and Mark Knopfler tours, and in permanent installations such as Sydney Coliseum, L-Acoustics is pleased…
Innovative Microsessions Series Employs Bose Portable Systems
Microsessions founder Paul Schomer knew that to make each room’s experience as up-close-and-personal as possible, and to let the music be presented as the artists intended it to, he chose…
Peavey Electronics Sponsors the First-Ever NAMM NVP Speakeasy
Peavey Electronics will be the debut sponsor of the first-ever NAMM NVP Speakeasy at The 2020 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California.
Gibson Launches GIBSON TV Worldwide on Gibson.com
Gibson today announced GIBSON TV, the iconic American-made guitar maker’s first-ever all-original network. Featuring original series from the world’s best storytellers, GIBSON TV launched worldwide with the first episodes of the series…
Warwick Masterbuilt/Custom Shop Now Uxing Graph Tech Ratio Bass Machine Heads
From January 2020, Warwick will equip all Warwick Custom Shop / Masterbuilt basses with Graph Tech Ratio bass machine heads.
The Drum Workshop Music Foundation Launches
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) recently announced the unveiling of the DW Music Foundation (DWMF). The goal of the new charitable arm is to provide the gift of music to underserved communities worldwide.
MIRC Announces New Ownership
After 27 successful years M.I.R.C. (Musical Instrument Reclamation Corporation) owner Monte Richards has decided to retire. Accompanying the news of Monte’s retirement came the announcement of the formation of a…
Nowosielski-Lamoureux Goes Rogue and Asymmetrical For Petit Chanteur de Laval
Arriving at the Salle Marguerite Bourgeoys performing arts center to light a two hour and thirty-minute Christmas concert by Petit Chanteur de Laval, Québécois LD Érik Nowosielski-Lamoureux positioned his 30…
Allen & Heath Leaps into 2020 with Expanded Winter NAMM Presence
Allen & Heath is diving into 2020 with a showing of its growing product line-up in Winter NAMM booth #18219 that includes SQ, dLive, and the new Avantis.