Antelope adds more FX models
Antelope Audio has announced several new hardware-based FPGA FX models for its interfaces for the second time in as many months.
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Lowden produces UK's 'most expensive' ever guitar
Lowden Guitars has turned out its 20,000th guitar - thought to be the most expensive ever produced in the UK - and is continuing to expand thanks in the main…
Yamaha London poll reveals music education struggles
Yamaha Music London, Yamaha's flagship music store in Wardour Street, Soho London, has conducted its first ever survey of over 1,000 adults across the UK to discover their views on learning…
Yamaha outlines Musikmesse presence
Yamaha is returning to take the entire Portalhaus building at Musikmesse to present Yamaha and other brands including Bösendorfer, Line 6 and Steinberg.
PageFlip intros new pedals at NAMM
Two new wireless foot pedals will be launched by PageFlip at the NAMM 2017 trade show.
New partner Down Under for Washburn
Extending its global sales and marketing reach in preparation for its 2017 new model debut at Winter NAMM 2017, Washburn Guitars has appointed Musical Merchandisers as its new Australian distribution partner.
Yamaha Returns to Portalhaus Building at Musikmesse 2017
Musicians and professionals from the musical-instrument sector will once again be able to discover Yamaha’s extensive portfolio of products at the coming Musikmesse. For the second time, the renowned company…
Hofner releases two new Ignition bass guitars.
Hofner has announced the release of two new Ignition bass guitars in the UK.
Further research confirms musical brain benefits
It may come as a surprise to some, yet researchers have found that running affects the brain in pretty much the same way as playing a musical instrument.
Greg Mackie honoured with Parnelli Award
Greg Mackie, iconic innovator of countless professional audio products and founder of Mackie Designs, was recently honored as the recipient of this year’s “Audio Innovator Award” at the 17th annual Parnelli…
Allen & Heath Expands U.S. Marketing Team
Allen & Heath has recently expanded the marketing team based at its USA distributor, American Music & Sound, with the appointment of Mike Bangs as live sound & touring expert,…
Leveridge Retires from Sweetwater
Sweetwater has announced the retirement of Marc Leveridge, the company’s chief financial officer since 1998, effective December 26, 2016.
KHS America Launches Academic Alliance Program
KHS America introduced the KHS America Academic Alliance, a program designed to support the music education community by fostering the symbiotic relationship between school music programs, school music dealers, and the…
Biamp Systems and Shure Announce Tesira-Microflex Compatibility Collaboration
Biamp Systems and Shure Incorporated announced integrated compatibility between Biamp Tesira® audio processors and software and Shure Microflex® Advance™ array microphones with Steerable Coverage™.
ADJ Helps VrSi Houston Club Prepare for 2017 Super Bowl
With the 51st Super Bowl set to take place in February at the NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, local venues are preparing. The new downtown nightclub VrSi features 172 ADJ…
Jack DeJohnette Spends Four Days on Berklee’s Campus
Grammy Award-winning drummer Jack DeJohnette spent four days on Berklee’s campus this week giving clinics on drumming and performing and leading the panel Music, Health, and Healing, focused on the…
Finalists Announced for 2017 Music Educator Award Presented by The Recording Academy and The Grammy Foundation
A total of 10 music teachers from 10 cities across 7 states have been announced as finalists for the Music Educator Award™ presented by The Recording Academy® and the GRAMMY…
Chauvet Rogues at Mozambique’s Morejazz Series Festival
The Maputo Morejazz Series Festival, a two-day event, now in its 6th year, which took place in Maputo, Mozambique, featured Cuba’s Omar Sosa, South Africa’s Judith Sephuma, Mozambique’s Moreira Chonguica, and Italy’s Susana Stivali, as well…
Peavey Sponsors 2016 Youth DJ Battle
Peavey® Electronics is sponsoring the second annual 2016 Skratchpad DJ Youth Battle Saturday, December 17 at the Chai Bar located at 1019 Market Street in San Francisco. Participating age range…
New Antelope production bundles
Antelope Audio has announced a new Synergy Bundle for its Thunderbolt and USB interfaces.
Two Notes offers virtual cab promo
Two Notes, distributed by The Audio Distribution Group, is running a month long competition across its entire range of hardware.
Guitar Show promises biggest ever event
The UK’s biggest guitar event, The Guitar Show will return to New Bingley Hall in Birmingham between 25th-26th February 2017 with a larger line-up of brands and more space than ever.
Martin Guitars Supports GITC
In a recent statement, Guitars in the Classroom (GITC) noted: “Guitars in the Classroom would like to thank and acknowledge Martin Guitar's Chairman and CEO Chris Martin IV and the Martin Foundation for…
Chauvet Professional Lights At Electric Bounce House
Chauvet Professional provided lighting at the Electric Bounce House event in Boston’s House of Blues on Monday December 5. Two large video walls were built by Image Production Services of…
Christmas officially arrives
Brilliantly subverting the whackiness of the Christmas jumper trend by wearing a golf sweater, Orange's genial and ever-popular CEO Cliff Cooper, has produced a new video wishing us all Merry Christmas and…
NAMM inducting eight TECnology hall of famers
The NAMM Foundation is inducting eight culturally significant musical inventions ranging from 1954 through 1998 to its TECnology Hall of Fame, on Saturday, 21st January at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California.
KMC Appoints Pink Director of Business Operations
KMC Music has announced the appointment of industry veteran Samantha Pink to the position of director of Business Operations, reporting directly to KMC president Mark Terry.
The NAMM Foundation Announces Eight TECnology Hall of Fame Inductees
The NAMM Foundation has announced that eight culturally significant musical inventions ranging from 1954 through 1998 will be inducted to its TECnology Hall of Fame, Saturday, January 21 at The…
CAD Audio Names Shade Western Regional Sales Manager
Greg Shade has been appointed as Western regional sales manager by CAD Audio.
New UDH wireless systems from VocoPro
VocoPro (NAMM SHOW BOOTH 6010) has added to its UDH line of wireless systems with the UDH-4-ULTRA and UDH-8-ULTRA, which come with 4 or 8 handheld, lapel and headset mics, body-pack transmitters…
PLASA expands Glasgow seminar line-up
PLASA has expanded its free-to-attend seminar programme for the PLASA Focus Glasgow show, which returns to the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) on 18th and 19th January 2017.
YouTube hit teams up with Musopia
Musopia and JustinGuitar have launched a beginners’ guitar learning app - Justin Guitar Beginner Song Course by FourChords.
Peavey brings out new VSX processors
Peavey has confirmed the immediate availability of its VSXe audio processors in the UK.
Gordon Goodwin’s Little Phat Band to Appear at VandoJam at NAMM
DANSR, inc. and Vandoren, Paris announced the scheduled appearance of Gordon Goodwin’s Little Phat Band at this year’s VandoJam at NAMM, Wednesday, January 18 at the Hilton.
Messe Frankfurt: ‘Highest-grossing Organizer with its own Exhibition Grounds’
The Messe Frankfurt Group has issued the following, which reports that they will: “once again end financial year 2016 with a high level of sales and a very profitable result…
Yorkville Sound to become exclusive Canadian Distributor for Ernie Ball
The Ernie Ball String and Accessories catalog is a new addition to Yorkville Sound’s catalog of distributed lines.
Pistols bassist seeks stolen guitars
Original Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock has asked retailers to be on the look out for three guitars that were recently stolen from his London home.
Dennis continues to menace JHS
Distributor JHS has added to its range of Beano licensed products with the launch of a branded pBuzz plastic trombone.
More cowbell for RHCP drummer
Latin Percussion (LP) has announced the release of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer, Chad Smith’s signature Rock Ridge Rider aptly named the, Red Hot Bell.
Support Music Education at the 2017 NAMM Show
There is no better time to connect with fellow advocates, resources, and opportunities than at The 2017 NAMM Show. Each day of the show will present a multitude of events…