RPMDA 2020 – It’s A Different Kind of Convention
The Board of Directors of RPMDA is working hard, planning the 2020 Convention, to be held April 30th – May 3rd at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Danley Jericho Serves Impressive Intelligibility at Roland-Garros
For the 2019 tournament, two Danley J3-94 Jericho Horn supported by four Danley THmini15 subwoofers covered Court Philippe-Chatrier’s seating cleanly and with unprecedented intelligibility.
Italy’s CLS Upgrades To Martin Audio Wavefront Precision Mini
Italian rental company CLS has upgraded its Martin Audio inventory by investing in a new Wavefront Precision Mini (WPM) PA rig.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Interface Helps Howes on His ‘School of Greatness’ Podcast
Lewis Howes has hosted a wide range of authors, business leaders, actors, musicians, and entrepreneurs on his podcast School of Greatness, all with the help of the Scarlett 2i2 interface…
Yamaha Showcases Top Artist Performances, Clinics and Industry-Focused Seminars at PASIC
This year at PASIC, Yamaha will represent the show with impressive clinics and demos from a diverse roster of artists.
Steinberg Announces the Availability of Cubase 10.5
Steinberg today announced the immediate availability of Cubase 10.5, providing new features and enhancements to its Pro and Artist editions. Cubase Elements 10.5 will follow soon after.
Arf & Yes Runs 148 Universe Show for Juhuasuan with ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium
This massive design was controlled by four ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium consoles without the need for any distribution nodes.
The D'Addario Foundation's Elevate Necklace: Jewelry That Helps Make Music Possible
The 501c3 non-profit D’Addario Foundation, in collaboration with Heartstrings Jewelry, is elevating quality of life through access to music. The Elevate Necklace is a newly-commissioned, exclusive guitar string necklace that gives…
Guitar Center Partners with Levi’s Music Project to Help Build a New “Song Lab” at Stax Music Academy
Guitar Center has recently partnered with Levi’s to help provide musical equipment for the Levi’s Music Project with Justin Timberlake at the Stax Music Academy in Memphis, Tennessee.
Allen & Heath Qu Series Plays Multiple Roles at Highview Baptist
Four Allen & Heath Qu Series digital mixers perform a wide variety of jobs for Highview Baptist in the smaller and medium-sized spaces across its three-campus network in Louisville, Kentucky
Main Event Entertainment Group Dominates Jamaica with Martin Audio
Located in Kingston, Jamaica, Main Event Entertainment Group Ltd,'s technical services department recently acquired a massive Martin Audio MLA/MLX Multi-cellular array system.
Brian Ball Appointed CEO of Ernie Ball, Inc.
Ernie Ball Inc. is proud to announce the promotion of Brian Ball as its new CEO.
Gibson Plays It Forward With Guitars For Vets, Program Brings The Power of Music To Returning U.S. Veterans
Gibson has partnered with Guitars For Vets to bring the power of music to returning U.S. military veterans.
Orange Amplification Launches First Online Rock Guitar Courses
Orange Amplification has launched its Rock Guitar Courses, which enables students to take the first accredited online guitar exams in the world to grade 8.
Schottert Joins Chauvet Team
Keeping pace with the ever-increasing demand for its products in Benelux, Chauvet has named highly-regarded lighting specialist Gerrit Schottert as its Senior Business Development Manager for the Netherlands.
Trade Regrets: Mary Lou Hoogenboom
On Saturday, November 11 we received this news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Mary Lou, known as Lulu, passed away yesterday at the age of 88.
Riversong Guitars Shortlisted for BC Export Award 2019
Riversong Guitars hace been shortlisted for Best Exporter in BC 2019. Finalists announced November 22 in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Fender Vintera ‘70s Telecaster Deluxe
How often do you get to review an updated version of an already-beloved guitar you own? My own “Alpine White” Tele Deluxe dates from around 2008 and I’m happy to…
Trade Regrets: Ron Tunks
Ron Tunks, longtime industry veteran and founder of RT Sales, a leading professional audio and M.I. manufacturer’s representative firm, passed away on November 2, 2019.
Morley Partners with Mogar Music as Master Distributor for France
Sound Enhancement LLC, manufacturer of world-famous Morley® brand products, is pleased to announce their recent agreement with Mogar Music to serve as Master Distributor for France.
Production Light & Sound Goes Rogue with CHAUVET Professional at Leeds Millennium Square
Endowing the area’s stage with the visual versatility necessary to support the diverse mix of artists appearing on it during the concert series was a flexible lighting rig that featured…
Exhibitors Praise Success of AES New York 2019 Convention
The aisles were bustling, the booths packed, the energy and enthusiasm high as the attendees of AES New York 2019 surged into the Convention’s Exhibition Hall in October.
Capital Sound’s New Wavefront Precision Debuts with Eddie Izzard
Martin Audio has announced the first sale of its new Wavefront Precision WPS array into the rental community. The 8” ultra-compact system—featuring scalable resolution optimization technology—met the requirements of its…
Excelcia Music Publishing Lands Many Midwest Clinic Performances
Sixteen pieces from Excelcia Music Publishing’s inaugural release of Concert Band, Orchestra and small ensemble titles were chosen for prestigious performances at the upcoming Midwest Clinic in Chicago this winter.
KMC to Distribute Mahalo
KMC Music has announced that it has been tapped to distribute Mahalo Ukuleles throughout the United States.
Peavey Electronics Returns as Backline Sponsor of Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles
Peavey Electronics will return as the backline sponsor of Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles.
Gruv Gear Integrates Lost-and-Found Tech In New Travel Bags
California-based travel bags and cases manufacturer Gruv Gear has announced a strategic alliance with UK-based HomingPIN, creator of the product under the same moniker that allows customers to be reunited…
The 2020 NAMM Show Announces Professional Development Sessions
The 2020 NAMM Show has announced more than 300 professional development sessions for emerging and established professionals from all sectors of music products, pro audio and entertainment technology.
Shen Named as President of Remo, Inc.
Remo, Inc. has announced that Brock Kaericher is stepping down as its president and Robert Shen will become president of Remo, Inc, in addition to his role as president of…
Martin Audio Deployed on Four Stages at Riot Fest 2019
Marking the popular event’s 15th anniversary, this year’s Riot Fest was successfully reinforced by Technotrix with Martin Audio MLA, WPL, and WPC line arrays on four stages in Chicago’s Douglas…
64 Audio Begins Annual Sale
Now through Tuesday, November 12, customers can get 15 percent off custom in-ear monitors, including all premium options and custom artwork, by entering coupon code 64BF19 at checkout (excludes the…
Avlex Corporation Awarded MIPRO’s Portable PA Product Line
Avlex Corporation is pleased to announce that MIPRO, the pioneering Taiwanese manufacturer of wireless audio solutions, has awarded Avlex Corporation exclusive distribution rights to the company’s portable PA products.
Allparts Expands Bass Guitar Parts with purchase of Leo Quan Company
Allparts® Music Corporation, the industry’s premier source for guitar and bass parts, has announced a new addition to its broad offering.
Trade Regrets: Bob Birmingham
On Monday, November 4 we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Sadly, Bob Birmingham passed away unexpectedly yesterday. He was 74 years old.
Armisen to Host the 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
The TEC Awards have announced actor, comedian, and musician Fred Armisen as host of the 35th Annual Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Anaheim, California.
Auralex Acoustics Founder and President Eric Smith Supports John Von Ohlen Scholarship Fund at University of Cincinnati
Eric Smith, founder and president of Auralex Acoustics, Inc., recently offered support for the John Von Ohlen Scholarship Fund at the University of Cincinnati.
Danley Weatherproof Speakers and Subs Serve University of Montana Softball
With design help from the engineering staff at Danley Sound Labs, the fields recently were upgraded with permanent, fully-weatherproof Danley OS-Series sound reinforcement systems. Now all meets, games, and even…
UK Company ‘Rawson Sparfield’ Launch the Ultimate ‘Big D’ Head and Cab Guitar Rig
To recreate the authentic Gilmour sound, the new Harry Joyce (UK) Custom 100F2B, all valve, 100watt amplifier features a built-in F2B preamp, the same preamp as Gilmour used as a…
PreSonus WorxAudio Loudspeakers a Revelation at St. Michael High School
After examining the new space, Breaux designed an impressive professional sound system based on a pair of PreSonus WorxAudio W-8A full-range point-source loudspeakers and a WorxAudio X115S subwoofer, driven by…
Spectacular Season Closer in Hyde Park for Martin Audio MLA and Capital Sound
As is now customary, Hyde Park played host to the final weekend of its long season recently, with Proms in the Park on the Saturday making way for BBC Radio…