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Zildjian Names Stephens CEO
On behalf of the Zildjian family, Craigie Zildjian is pleased to announce the appointment of John Stephans to Chief Executive Officer of the Avedis Zildjian Company effective January 2, 2019.
Korg USA Inc. Grants Local Music School with Artist Visit
The students of Musicology Performance Center (Long Island) were given a special opportunity to see English rock band The Struts at popular Long Island venue, the Paramount. Guitarist and co-founder…
Wuhan Cymbals & Gongs Now Under new Ownership
The recently established wholesaler/distributor, Cardinal Percussion, has acquired the Wuhan Cymbals and Gongs brand.
New 'Networking Area' for Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound in Hall 4.1
Stylish, modern and fully orientated towards the needs of international buyers – that’s the new "Networking Area" in Hall 4.1 of Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound.
Yorkville Sound Enlists United Sales Associates to cover Southern Territories
Yorkville Sound, leading manufacturer and distributor of pro audio systems and musical instruments will be represented by United Sales Associates (USA) in select Southern territories.
Austin Guitars and Mozingo Music Donate 14 Guitars to Play It Forward Charity Event
Austin Guitars teamed up with Mozingo Music to donate 14 guitars to the Play It Forward STL Organization for underprivileged kids.
D’Addario Brings ‘Saint’ Nick D’Addario to London
Last year D’Addario introduced the world to “Saint” Nick D’Addario, a version of Santa whose sole mission is gifting gear to buskers. What started in subways of New York City…
Overloud Announces Holiday Sale
From December 12 through December 24, 2018, Overloud is offering up to 60 percent off all of their award-winning plug-ins.
Frampton Coming Alive at NAMM
Guitarist, singer, songwriter, and innovator Peter Frampton will receive the Les Paul Innovation Award at the 34th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), in January.
Musikmesse Adds Vintage Audio Event
Visitors to the next Musikmesse and Prolight and Sound will have the opportunity to see and hear milestones of four decades of concert PA systems at its first ever Vintage…
Italian Firm Acquires DPA Microphones
Italian speaker giant RCF has acquired DPA Microphones from The Riverside Company.
Filling/ADG Axis Adds New Foxgear Brand
Filling Distribution and Audio Distribution Group have added the new Italian brand Foxgear to their distribution alliance in Europe.
Director of Yamaha Artist Services Bonnie Barrett Named to Musical America ‘Top 30 Professionals of the Year’ List
Bonnie Barrett, director of Yamaha Artist Services, Inc. (YASI) in Manhattan, has been named one of Musical America’s Top 30 Professionals of 2018.
Marc Wasserman Lights Nick Cannon’s Homecoming With CHAUVET Professional
Nick Cannon’s sold-out Wild ‘N Out show at San Diego State’s 12,000-capacity Viejas Arena used CHAUVET Professional Maverick and Rogue fixtures, supplied by Pro Systems Event Solutions.
American Music & Sound Grows into the New Year
It has been a year marked with successful product launches, innovative strategies and the strengthening of continued partnerships for the southern California-based distributor, American Music & Sound.
John Strycharz Goes Rogue For ABC Network's Christmas Light Show
On November 26, founder of JS Productions John Strycharz was able to share his passion for holiday lighting with the wider world when his home was featured on the premiere…
Buffet Crampon Debuts New Corporate Website
Buffet Crampon has announced the release of their new corporate website.
D’Addario Shares New Episode of ‘Raw Talent’
D’Addario has released episode 3 of Raw Talent, featuring folk group Trout Steak Revival.
Brent Schmidt Lights Canine Wedding With CHAUVET DJ
A recent anniversary (and dog wedding) ceremony in Boca Raton, Florida, used a colorful lighting design by Brent Schmidt of B Productions that featured 60 CHAUVET DJ LED fixtures.
One Danley Jericho Covers Alabama High School Football Field
Thompson High School in Alabama recently built a new state-of-the-art education complex, which includes a 5,500-seat football stadium and a Danley J1-94 Jericho Horn for music and announcements.
Gibson Moving Memphis Guitar Production to Nashville
“After thorough evaluation and amid the previously disclosed April 2019 expiration of our Memphis lease, we have determined that integrating the company’s Memphis operations with our Gibson USA and Gibson…
Frampton to Receive Les Paul Innovation Award at 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
GRAMMY® award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter, and innovator Peter Frampton will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 34thAnnual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 26, 2019, in…
Rotosound Launching New Ultramag String Range
Rotosound, is launching a new range of high-end guitar strings sets at the forthcoming NAMM 2019 show in Anaheim, California.
EarthQuaker Secures Australian Distribution with Yamaha
EarthQuaker Devices and Yamaha Music Australia have announced that effective 1st January 2019, Yamaha Music Australia will be the exclusive distributor of EarthQuaker Devices effects pedals in the territory.
Mad Professor Launches Loud 'n Proud Pedal
Finnish specialist Mad Professor Amplification has launched its latest amp-in-a-box pedal - Loud´n Proud.
Percussa Kickstarts Micro Super Signal Processor
Percussa has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its micro Super Signal Processor (mSSP) Eurorack module.
Early Gift as Orange Launches Christmas Wish Competition
If it's December then it must be time for Orange Amps boss Cliff Cooper to bust out his collection of Christmas jumpers and this year he does not disappoint, donning…
NAMM Launches The NAMM Career Center Online
NAMM has introduced The NAMM Career Center, a portal where employers and top-tier talent can connect.
Lettuce’s Fall Tour Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures on the Road
Funk band lettuce recently wowed their own LD, Tucker Wilde, who first saw CHAUVET Professional Rogue R3 Spot fixtures at Omaha’s Slowdown club while on tour with the group.
Sound Technology adds Hamer Distribution
Sound Technology has taken on distribution of the iconic boutique brand Hamer Guitars for the UK and Ireland.
Racoon Bring the Chamsys MagicQ MQ80 on Tour
For Dutch rock band Racoon’s current fall 2018 tour, the ChamSys MagicQ MQ80 console plays a major role in the group’s lightshow. Erwin van Lokeren, the band’s longtime lighting designer,…
Yamaha Bands Win Gold and Silver Awards at BOA Grand National Championships
The 2018 Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Championships concluded last month, with Yamaha once again leading the way as national presenting sponsor of the event, a role the company…
Studio 24 from PreSonus
The PreSonus Studio 24 2x2 USB-C bus-powered audio/MIDI interface can record up to 24-bit, 192 kHz audio.
Whirlwind ISOPODci Audio Interface
New from Whirlwind is the ISOPODci, a professional audio interface that’s optimized to connect the headset jack of personal mobile devices to professional audio systems.
New Books from Hal Leonard
Written by acclaimed musician and educator Matthew Rybicki, the Jazz Bass Method is a complete guide to learning jazz bass and includes lessons on walking basics, chords and scales, blues,…
‘A Star Is Born’ Songbook from Alfred
Alfred Music has released a piano/vocal/guitar songbook for “A Star Is Born."
Reverend Guitars’ New Models
The new Reverend Reeves Gabrels Signature RG-SUS is loaded with a Sustainiac system for authentic and controllable feedback. The Reverend Todd Evans Signature Squatch Hammer features a string-thru body, an…
New Ukuleles from EMG Music
The new TIKI Soprano Stagg Ukulele’s from EMD feature a Sapale top, Mahogany neck, and Walnut fingerboard, complete with Aquila strings and gig bag.