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At the 2020 NAMM Show, NAMM retail members seeking the latest in future-focused retail and financial strategies are invited to attend one of two daylong, interactive Summits that will explore…
Yamaha is celebrating a milestone in synthesizer innovation and technology with the Yamaha Synthesizers 45th Anniversary Streaming Event, 24 hours of worldwide video streaming from Yamaha headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan.
ADJ is pleased to announce the expansion of its UK-based sales team with the recruitment of Ryan Mattin who will serve as ADJ UK’s new southern sales rep.
During Jennifer Lopez’s first-ever Egyptian concert in August, the singer danced in dazzling hues from 60 CHAUVET Professional Rogue R3 Wash fixtures supplied by Prolite.
Zoom and Sennheiser have announced the expansion of their AMBEO for VR partnership to include the award-winning Zoom F8n Field Recorder, and the new Zoom F6 Field Recorder featuring 32-bit…
In a recent production of Newsies at Pittsburgh’s iconic State Theatre, Amanda Frazier helped call forth the play’s historic context by accentuating its evocative scenic elements with a vivid lighting design…
Podcast creator and distributor Stitcher recently moved into new studios in New York City with acoustics designed by Walters-Storyk Design Group (WSDG) and audio systems that include Allen & Heath…
KORG hosted two engaging workshops along the West Coast, stopping at Portland’s premier synth shop Control Voltage, as well as Seattle hot spot, Patchwerks.
This past weekend, Yamaha Corporation of America and Syracuse University (SU) came together to provide a brand-new trumpet to Kevin Richardson, a member of the “Exonerated Five.”
Roland has announced its latest tool to simplify professional-quality video production: the 4XCamera Maker App.
Shure Incorporated has announced it has opened a new sales and marketing office in Berlin.
Music & Arts has expanded its services in South Carolina with the opening of a new location in Greenville.
KORG celebrated its tenth Brew Music event in Los Angeles, California, partnering with popular music shop, Perfect Circuit, and high-end music tech brand, ROLI.
Helping him accomplish this feat were his own resourcefulness, and the flexibility of his personal tech tool, the ChamSys MagicQ MQ60 console.
MAPEX, one of the leading drum brands in the world and well renowned for its innovation and artistic craftsmanship, is celebrating 30 years of bucking trends and shaking up conventions…
Enhancing the dramatic impact of the moment was an uplifting lighting display by Puzzle SA that featured eight CHAUVET Professional Rogue R1 FX-B fixtures.
The newest “Making The Instrument” video from Warwick presents a nine string Warwick Masterbuilt Corvette NT with Bubinga body, made in their custom shop in Markneukirchen/Germany.
What was different this year was the sound; an L-Acoustics PA system was acquired and will now be an integral part of the event going forward into its fifth decade.
Tech 21 has released a compilation video for their 30th anniversary.
Updated and with a stunning matte black finish, KORG has announced the new KROSS2-88MB Synthesizer Workstation.
As millions of children settle back into school this fall, Guitar Center is reinforcing its commitment to developing the next generation of musicians through music education by releasing the findings…
SRB Consulting and Design of El Paso, Texas recently designed and installed a Martin Audio CDD system for the Calvary Baptist Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The DDJ-400 from Pioneer DJ is now compatible with Algoriddim’s djay app for iOS and djay Pro for PC/Mac – which all link to Spotify Premium – as well as Pioneer DJ’s…
Gretsch Drums endorsee, Steve Ferrone, was inducted into the Brighton Music Walk of Fame in his hometown of Brighton, England on 10th July 2019.
When doing live events at that level, the company often uses DiGiCo’s SD7 Quantum desk.
Matthew Rudin has joined Yamaha Corporation of America as drums marketing manager for the company’s drum & percussion department.
Kyser Musical Products, Inc. has announced the expansion of its leadership team, appointing Joy Anderson as Director of Human Resources and Hilary Brown as Director of Marketing.
Before the holiday madness hits this November and December (or sooner!), start planning out your inventory for the fall and winter with MMR’s annual Holiday Buying Guide. Sorted conveniently by…
Having long relied on a HK Audio sound system in Record Junkee, a bustling vinyl heaven and gig venue situated above his Music Junkee equipment shop in the heart of Sheffield, HK Audio was once again the go…
A recent performance at Fort Collins’ Aggie Theatre saw Gibson amp up his lightshow by adding CHAUVET DJ Intimidator Spot 455Z IRC Moving Heads fixtures to his rig.
KORG is excited to announce they have acquired the brand of the legendary drum manufacturer, Sakae.
Alvarez Guitars has expanded its handmade line of Japanese guitars. The expanded Yairi line is made up of 30 models which offers more body shapes, cutaway options, colors and 12-strings.
The Furch Red Master’s Choice model features a combination of a unique construction and proprietary production technologies, including top and back acoustic voicing, thin and highly consistent Full-Pore High-Gloss Finish,…
The new Cedar Solid Top Series displays attractive organic wood ornamentation, player-friendly features, and distinctive inlaid purfling with maple binding, combined with good looks and sought-after prices.
D’Addario has redesigned the packaging for the Bulk Shop 25 String sets and announced a line extension for the 3D/3P Multipacks.
The Beatbox from Rhythmo is the first mass-produced, DIY, all-in-one midi drum machine kit.
Black Diamond’s Core-Bond strings have wonderful clarity and tone.
KLOTZ’s cables in the KIK range are now available with KCPM (KLOTZ Connector Plug Metal) connectors, a KLOTZ in-house development.
Adaptable Duets, the newest series of small ensemble books from Excelcia Publishing, contains 29 newly-composed or arranged duets that can be flexibly used with any combination of wind instruments.
Singing with Solos contains a detailed description and analysis of singing with solos, the practice, developed by jazz pianist/teacher Lennie Tristano to help his students hear more deeply into music…
