Godlyke’s Side Step Pedal
Godlyke’s new TWA SS-01 Side Step Universal Tap-tempo LFO pedal is a variable-state, tap-tempo LFO that can be used to control practically any device with an expression input and/or +5V…
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Adam Hall’s MICRO 2 Series Cable Protectors
The new MICRO 2 series cable protectors from Adam Hall provides space for two cable runs and ensures even greater protection for people and cables with its newly developed 3-D…
The Ultimate Reed Sculpting Tool from RS Berkeley
The Ultimate from RS Berkeley is a reed-friendly tool that allows you to sculpt and balance your reeds for maximum vibration and performance.
Whirlwind’s Line Balancer/Splitter
The Line Balancer/Splitter balances and isolates a single line level signal or lets you send a line level signal to two destinations with transformer balancing and isolation for one or…
27th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
MMR’s Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs) are singular amongst the many end-of-year accolades bestowed upon MI suppliers by both consumer magazines and websites and trade organizations.
38th Annual America’s Top Music Chains
As the dealers represented in this report are privately held, the data being presented in “America’s Top Chains” was supplied by the companies, themselves. In other instances, MMR made estimates…
See Ya, ’19!
As with every December, I happily cede this space to those who actually know exactly how good (or bad) the past calendar year was – the dealers! Best wishes for…
‘The Book of Dreams:’ The Ad that Made Everyone Start Talking
I’m assuming that by now everyone in the music business has seen the Argos Ad: “The Book of Dreams.”
D’Addario & Company’s Brian Vance
This June, D’Addario & Company, Inc. launched the XT line of strings with high carbon steel cores and advanced corrosion treatment, offering unparalleled durability, break resistance, and pitch stability
It’s a Jungle Out There, and Amazon Owns it
Competition from online sales is arguably the single greatest challenge that MI retail (hell, all retail) has faced this century. Music stores have battled back, mainly by adding shopping options…
The NAMM Foundation Announces Additional Events for the 2020 NAMM Show
At The 2020 NAMM Show, arts and nonprofit leaders, music educators and administrators, and college music students and faculty will have the opportunity and access to grow their networks, gain…
Danley Installs "Hi-Fi" System at First Baptist Church of Smithville
Design and integration firm Centerline Audio Visual recently installed an elegant Danley Sound Labs “hi-fi” system into the First Baptist Church of Smithville, Tennessee.
Rokbox Deploys Newly-Purchased Martin Audio WPM at Student Conference
Rokbox Entertainment recently purchased a Martin Audio Wavefront Precision Mini (WPM) system and SX118 subs for a variety of high school dance events, assemblies and conferences.
AG Lum Reflects Spirit of La Nuit des Musées at Château de Pau with CHAUVET Professional
This year, the experience of visitors on was enlivened by song and dance from local youth groups. Also lending a magical aura to this special night was some evocative lighting…
Yamaha Entertainment Group Nominated for Eight Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards
Yamaha Entertainment Group of America (YEG) recently was nominated for eight Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards for its short film, “World Without Music.”
LA’s Echo Park Rising with Allen & Heath
This year the event’s main Liberty Stage relied upon control provided by Allen & Heath dLive S5000 and C1500 control surfaces supported respectively by the processing and networking power of…
Yamaha to Take the Grand Plaza Stage for Three Major Concert Events at 2020 NAMM Show
Yamaha will be presenting three major concert events on the NAMM Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage at the 2020 NAMM Show, to be held January 16-19, 2020 in Anaheim, California.
The NAMM Foundation Recognizes 103 College Students with The President’s Innovation Award
The NAMM Foundation has recognized 103 college music students with the organization’s President’s Innovation Award.
The SWIM Fund Announces The 2020 NAMM Show Awardees
The Smart Women in Music fund (SWIM) is pleased to announce six recipients of the fund's 2020 NAMM Show awards program.
ChamSys MagicQ Software Now Supports Import of GDTF Personality Files
ChamSys has become the first major lighting console manufacturer to release software capable of importing GDTF personality files directly.
S.E. Shires Company Announces New Partnership with Alessi
The S.E. Shires Company, a division of Eastman Music Company, has announced that they have formed a new partnership with Joseph Alessi, world-class soloist, pedagogue, and principal trombone of the…
Gibson Gives Joins Generation Next Nashville At FlyteVu
Gibson has partnered with Give A Note Foundation to bring the power of music to K-12 public schools in the heart of Music City USA.
jj Babbitt Company Names Rorie New President
Steven L. Rorie has joined the jj Babbitt Company as president, effective December 2, 2019.
Chirac Design Tours France With ChamSys
Parodic metal band Ultra Vomit and EDM solo act are both supported by high-energy light and video shows created by Chirac Design and run with ChamSys consoles.
Shure Powers NFL's Debut in Mexico City
To help overcome those issues, Hall used Shure Axient Digital with Quadversity.
CHAUVET Professional Wins 2019 LDI Large Booth Design Award
CHAUVET Professional was honored with the 2019 LDI Large Booth Design Award at the recent trade show in Las Vegas.
Weigl and Avolites Collaborate on Dollywood’s Wildwood Grove Installation
Avolites and Weigl recently partnered on The Wildwood Tree, a unique installation located within Wildwood Grove at Dollywood.
Knilling Expands U.S. Workshop
In the latest investment in one of its legacy brands, St. Louis Music has expanded, re-organized, and renovated their U.S. Knilling workshop, enabling accelerating production to meet rising demand while…
Yamaha Sponsors 2019 BOA Grand National Championships in Support of Music Education
The 2019 Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Championships concluded on Saturday, November 16, with Yamaha leading the way as National Presenting Sponsor of the event, a relationship the company…
The D'Addario Foundation Celebrates Giving Tuesday December 3
On December 3, the D’Addario Foundation will be joining millions around the world in celebrating Giving Tuesday, the International Day of Giving, by showcasing some of the inspiring individuals involved in…
DW Acquires Slingerland from Gibson
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) recently announced the acquisition of the Slingerland drum brand from the Nashville-headquartered Gibson.
Creative Rental Solutions Provides Visual Mystique for Fantasia with CHAUVET Professional
Providing dramatic visuals to accentuate the mystique of the stage was an impressive lighting design by Creative Rental Solutions (CRS) that included a collection of CHAUVET Professional Rogue R2 Wash,…
Martin Audio MLA Makes Waves in China’s Latest One Third Club
The third in the chain (including one in Beijing) the 2,500-capacity dance venue has been equipped with Martin Audio’s award-winning MLA Multicellular Loudspeaker Array.
324 Channels Of Shure Axient Digital Powers Fête Des Vignerons
To ensure a flawless performance, the audio team selected the Shure Axient Digital wireless system and PSM 1000 in-ear monitoring system to power the 20,000-seat venue. A total of 324 channels of…
Waves Audio Appoints Vera as Spanish Latin America Sales Manager
Waves Audio has appointed Aquiles Vera as Spanish Latin America Sales Manager, further developing Waves’ live sound distribution channel.
Major Update Enhances Studiologic’s Numa Compact 2X
A major OS update recently unveiled for Studiologic's Numa Compact 2X hosts a "Manager App" and new Sound Library.
DANSR Names Swartz VP and Controller
DANSR, inc. is proud to announce the promotion of Seth Swartz to Vice President and Controller.
Peavey Electronics Shows Support for U.S. Champ DJ Throdown
Earlier this month at Temple Denver, DJ Throdown made history by becoming just the second DJ in the competition’s 34-year history to win consecutive U.S. titles.
The NAMM TECnology Hall of Fame Announces Seven New Inductees
TECnology Hall of Fame founder George Petersen and the NAMM TEC Committee have announced seven defining audio products and innovations as the newest entrants to the prestigious TECnology Hall of…
Allen & Heath Energizes One of Denver's Prominent Concert Locations
The Soiled Dove Underground in Denver recently upgraded its sound with the addition of a dLive C3500 digital mixing system from Allen & Heath.