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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.
Eric Smith, founder and president of Auralex Acoustics, Inc., recently offered support for the John Von Ohlen Scholarship Fund at the University of Cincinnati.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Yamaha Corporation of America has chosen California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) graduate Ryan Cheung as this year’s fall wind instruments intern.
QSC is pleased to announce William Chan has joined QSC as Senior Director, North Asia reporting to Markus Winkler, SVP Asia and EMEA.
In the new series “Behind the Board,” Gibson takes music fans on an inside and in-depth look at the creation of the groundbreaking music behind their favorite songs, albums and films.
Sound Video Lighting (SVL) has installed a full complement of Martin Audio CDD speakers and SX subwoofers in Santo Domingo’s Peperoni restaurant and bar (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) to ensure…
Make Music Winter, a free, outdoor music-making celebration on the winter solstice, returns this year on Saturday, December 21 with joyful and dynamic participatory musical parades, performances and events in…
The UKS100B Uke Stand features a folding yoke, an Auto Grip System, and a lightweight design. The Instant Height Adjustment Clutch with locking pin adjusts the stand height quickly, easily,…
Amahi makes a foray into the non-stringed instrument market with the addition of a steel tongue drum line.
Yamaha’s new HR-II series of amplifiers includes the THR10II, THR10II Wireless, and THR30II Wireless desktop guitar amplifiers.
Blackstar’s boutique-styled Silverline Series of digital amps offer valve-like tone and response, effortless control, and the Company’s most potent DSP to date.
In the latest book from Berklee Press, Crowdfunding for Musicians, crowdfunding expert Laser Malena-Webber outlines how to become a successful independent artist through crowdfunding platforms.
Allen & Heath’s new 96kHz digital mixer, Avantis, is the third to be based on the company's XCVI FPGA engine.
The iRig Mic Cast 2 and iRig Mic Cast HD microphones from IK Multimedia offer featherweight, pocket-sized portability and crystal-clear voice recording using an iPad, iPhone or Android device.
The RockBoard Power Ace 25 is a high-powered DC power adapter for feeding your power-hungry effects pedals the current they need. Equipped with multi-regional plug adapters and a switching design,…
Vandoren’s new Profile mouthpiece for classical saxophone is currently available in a single facing for soprano (SP3) and alto saxophone (AP3).
MasterTint Open Stock Tints from GluBoost offer complete, spot-on color control for all repairs and restorations.
Godlyke, Inc. has released the limited-edition Maxon 40th Anniversary OD808-40K Keeley-modified Overdrive pedal. Originally released in 1979, the Maxon OD808 Overdrive was designed to emulate the warm, natural sound of…
The Nano Operation Overlord pedal from Electro-Harmonix is a nano-sized version of the Operation Overlord with the same great overdrive and distortion tones, but in mono for those who don’t require…
Inventor Aaron Ross and AP International have released a 5-string version of the acclaimed Ray Ross Bass Bridge featuring his proprietary saddle-less tone pin design.
The TP614 Professional Silver Plated Trumpet from RS Berkeley is a B♭ trumpet with double bracing, two water keys, and Monel valves.
Hunter’s HOB6449WJG Oboe is designed for professional oboists.
Vice president Dale Krevens has worked alongside lead designer and company president Andrew Barta since the very beginning. She recently sat down with MMR to discuss the genesis and evolution…
The 2019 Music China gathering was the biggest event of its kind yet. 2,414 MI vendors occupied 13 exhibition halls on the fairground in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre,…
Hand percussion instruments: they’re relatively compact (usually), entry-level models are some of the most accessible instruments out there, the learning curve and gentle and forgiving, and whenever Santana has a…
The Korg B2 Digital Piano is all about comfort, feel and quality sound. By tailoring the B2 towards individual practice and intimate, un-amped performances, Korg has prioritized the simple enjoyment…
At first glance, the Attack Decay Tape Reverse Simulator might appear to be something of a novelty pedal, recreating a psychedelic studio trick.
At Mantova’s Two-Street Music, order takers aren’t allowed: only salespeople. It’s an important distinction to the Eureka, California-based music business, currently run by brothers Anthony and Nick Mantova, but that…
Hypothetical: Repair believes that Sales is making promises to customers that are impossible to keep – like the time it takes to repair an instrument. Sales believes that repair is…
A gloomy take on this market segment, but with nearly 60 percent (56.1%) of participants in this month’s dealer survey reporting a downwards trend for sales, Struble’s assessment – while…
What does every guitar player want for Christmas? Another guitar, of course. The formula works for any instrument, year after year. But there are some more whimsical representations of what…
The buzz on the streets right now is about the Ken Burns documentary “Country Music.” Also, any interest or excitement around the release of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’…
“Across the pond,” Insure4Music recently reported that, over the past two years, on average one small music venue has closed each month in the United Kingdom. Further, it is believed…
The international drumming scene has a new meeting place: the ‘Home of Drums’ will be celebrating its launch at the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre on Musikmesse’s public open days…
Manhasset Stands of Yakima, Washgington announces the acquisition of the assets of Monarch Specialties, manufacturer of injection molded pencil clip holders.
Guitar Center (GC) announces the appointment of Ravi Balwada to the position Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer.
