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Pioneer Adds new Stand-Alone Sampler

Pioneer DJ has launched a new stand-alone DJ sampler that enables you to create unique sounds and phrases using an intuitive DJ-friendly interface: the DJS-1000.

New Stereo Injection Box from BAE Audio

 BAE Audio has announced its new passive direct injection stereo box (PDIS).

The Venue Berlin Hosts Opening Party with Equipment from LD Systems

At the Venue Berlin's opening party on September 28, live acts and DJs offered superior sound with a Stinger G3 system from LD Systems. 

JHS Appoints Distributor Down Under

JHS has appointed Better Music/Pro Audio Supplies as distributor of its Vintage guitar and Odyssey Brasswind brands in Australia.

Westside Launches Sabian Cymbal Promo

Westside Distribution has launched a Sabian cymbal promotion offering a free, limited edition 16” AA X-Plosion Crash when a customer spends £360 on Sabian products from participating dealers.

CS Audio Supports Björk Performances Using KLANG:technologies

Paul Hatt's sound hire and production company, CS Audio, has been supporting the artist Björk using KLANG:technologies'  3D personal monitor mixing system for her string section at headline festival shows in…

Denon DJ Hosts Product Workshops

Denon DJ has announced that they will host a series of exclusive hands-on product workshops, featuring their Prime Series SC5000 Media Player and X1800 Mixer.

Lighthouse Church Installs Danley Sound Labs Sound Reinforcement System

Lighthouse Church in Maryland recently moved its flagship services to a new 74,000 square-foot building in Glen Burnie, Maryland, and installed a Danley Sound Labs sound reinforcement system to their…

VC Group Acquires Loud Technologies

Venture capital group Transom Capital  has acquired all brands from Loud Technologies, including the Mackie, Ampeg, EAW, and Martin Audio brands. 

GHS Launches new Banjo Sets

GHS has added to its string range with new Nickel Plate 5 String Banjo sets.

DAD Adds Speaker Correction for AX32

NTP Technology has launched the new DAD Pro | Mon | 3 monitor control software for the AX32 audio-routing and converter interfaces along with the MOM hardware controller and speaker-correction processing for…

Darkglass Upgrades Bass Drive Pedals

Darkglass has upgraded its Microtubes B7K V2 and B3K V2 bass drive pedals.

AIM Gifts Debuts Gift Guide

AIM Gifts has created a "Top Selling" gift guide to help retailers stock their shelves during the holiday season.

Genelec Launches New YouTube Portal

Genelec has debuted a new YouTube portal called "Genelec USA Learning Channel," which will be updated frequently with new content like production tips and tricks to interviews with industry pros.

Yamaha Drums Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Hollywood

Yamaha Drums assembled nearly two dozen world-renowned drummers on September 30 for some live music, a celebration of the company's innovation and success over the last 50 years, and an exploration…

Chinese Market Value Tops $6bn

Musical instruments sales in China are estimated to exceed 40.6 billion yuan ($6.1 billion) in 2017, according to the latest figures launched at the recent Music China expo.

Gator Launches new Frameworks Rok It Ranges

Frameworks by Gator and UK distributor Sound Technology have launched a range of new products including a number of new additions to the Frameworks 'Rok-It’ economy range of stands.

Dream Cymbals Endorser Returns for UK Clinics

Back in the UK by popular request, Dream Cymbals endorser and drumming improvisation specialist Scott Pellegrom is holding a handful of clinics in Bournemouth, Leamington Spa and Colchester.

Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound 2018 Strengthen Ties, Put Greater Focus on Professional Encounters

​Musikmesse (April 11 to 14 2018) and Prolight + Sound (April 10 to 13 2018) bring together companies with retailers, professionals from the musical-instrument, event and media-technologies sectors, as well…

More drummers join Dream Cymbals roster

Dream Cymbals has added more UK drummers to its endorsement programme.

Lace Music relaunching Grover Jackson Cybercaster

Guitar builder Grover Jackson, will be hand-building Lace Music Products' relaunched Cybercaster electric guitars at his factory in Laguna Hills, California.

Big What Festival Uses CHAUVET DJ Fixtures

Rock band Big Something recently hosted their namesake Big What Festival, which featured a light show with 36 CHAUVET DJ luminaires, including 12 Intimidator Scan LED 300 scanners, eight Intimidator Spot LED 350, eight SlimPANEL Tri…

Yamaha Adds Szekely, Block, and Sabatino to Artist Family

Yamaha Artist Services has announced that cellists Jacob Szekely and Mike Block and bassist Charley Sabatino have been welcomed to the Yamaha Artist family. All three musicians currently use Yamaha electric…

Pioneer DJ develops lighting and effects network

Pioneer DJ has co-developed a network system with TC Supply, enhancing DJ performances with coordinated lighting and visual effects.

Nord adds to Stage 3 sample library

Nord and UK distributor Sound Technology have released the Nord Sample Library 3.0 for Stage 3 owners online.

Morley manufacturer drops Amazon

Sound Enhancement, manufacturer of Morley and Ebtech brand products, has announced that it has terminated its relationship with Amazon.

Sound Enhancement LLC Drops Amazon

Sound Enhancement LLC, manufacturer of Morley and Ebtech brand products, has announced that it has terminated its relationship with Amazon.

Audio-Technica Hosts First Csaba Petocz Master Class Scholarship

Audio-Technica, Recording, Radio and Film Connection (RRFC), and Clyne Media, Inc., recently hosted the first Csaba Petocz Master Class Scholarship at Sunset Sound Recording Studios in Los Angeles.

Stampede seals global Key Digital deal

Key Digital has announced the appointment of Stampede to serve as a worldwide distribution partner for the company’s Compass Control Professional control system, EnterpriseAV HDMI over IP platform, and related lines…

Key Digital Appoints Stampede as Worldwide Distribution Partner

Key Digital has announced the appointment of Stampede to serve as a worldwide distribution partner for the company’s Compass Control Professional control system, EnterpriseAV HDMI over IP platform, and related lines…

Music & Arts Announces New Location in South Carolina

Music & Arts has announced a new store location at the Rice Creek Village Shopping Center in South Carolina.

Cassell's Music Hosts 'Wayne's World' Director Spheeris

Director Penelope Spheeris made a guest appearance on October 7 at Cassell's Music in San Fernando, California, the music store where Wayne was denied permission play "Stairway to Heaven" in the 1992 film…

Music China opens doors

Music China opened today offering a new-look show schedule and programme of events.

Samson launches G-Track Pro all-in-one

Samson has launched the G-Track Pro recording solution for capturing vocals and/or instruments.

New Cordoba site improves accessibility

Córdoba has launched a new interactive website, aimed at improving product and brand selection for all levels of musicians, and in particular beginners. 

Performing Arts Lab at Tiffin University Acquires New Yamaha Instruments

The newly-constructed Performing Arts Lab (PAL) at Tiffin University has acquired a fleet of 32 Yamaha instruments to equip its professional quality recording studio and student-run record label, a state-of-the-art…

New Crossrock from HTD

High Tech Distribution has launched new Crossrock 300 Series gig bags.

GHS strikes a balance

GHS has launchedv new Balanced Nickels strings for bass guitars, a combination of traditional string materials and modern string design.

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