Lewitt offers mic giveaway
Austrian mic manufacturer Lewitt, in conjunction with UK distributor JHS, is running a competition to win one of its LCT640TS Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphones worth £959.
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UK economy gains £8.4bn from creative unis
Creative-focused universities, colleges and institutions contribute £8.4bn and over 310,000 jobs to the UK economy. A new report into the economic impact of these institutions shines a bright light on the huge…
Korg brings Wavestation to IOS
Korg has made its popular 90s synth the Wavestation, available as an app for IOS devices and has also released an Android version of the Kaossilator.
Korn Drummer Ray Luzier Relies on Auralex
Ray Luzier moved to the Nashville area over two years ago to take part in its music scene. One of the first things he did in his new home was…
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,…
Eric Johnson Joins D’Addario Fretted Artist Roster
D’Addario has welcomed Eric Johnson to their fretted artist roster.
KMC Pro Audio Expands Galaxy Audio Product Line
Capping a year of record breaking growth in its Pro Audio business, KMC Pro Audio today announced the expansion of its Galaxy Audio product offering, which now includes the company’s full…
DPA Microphones Continue to Deliver Sound for Patrick L. Smith
Audio Engineer Patrick L. Smith relies on DPA Microphones’ 4022 Compact Cardioid Microphone and d:screet 4060 Miniature Omnidirectional Microphone to capture and deliver the audio his clients have come to…
MoneyCapsules Launches Sharing Groups for Music Retailers
MoneyCapsules® today announced the Q2 launch of MoneyCapsules Groups, which preserves sharing group features; building trustful relationships with other non-competitor retailers, learning from each other’s success and failures, and realizing that…
New international tonewood protection laws coming
Action protecting more than 250 species of rosewood (dalbergia), three species of bubinga (guibourtia) and kosso (Pterocarpus erinaceus) taken at the recent meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species(CITES) will have…
SSL centres on Nucelus 2 launch
Solid State Logic and distributor Sound Technology have announced the UK launch of Nucleus 2, a new version of SSL’s professional DAW controller, audio interface and studio monitoring hub.
Finns looking up for music start-up
An Espoo, Finland based start-up Linked By Music has launched a Beta version of a social media service that combines social features together with blogging services and a market place for musicians.
New Rovner Products Cap Packaging
January 2017, Rovner replacement caps come in boxes instead of bags.
The 2017 NAMM Show Professional Development Sessions
At The 2017 NAMM Show, inspiration and innovation, transformative business know-how, and leading strategies and tips for music industry professionals and businesses of all sizes will be offered through more…
GuitarTown Kids Project to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Research
Musical artists help kick off art project bringing families together to paint guitars for charity at Santa’s workshop and holiday party. The T.J. Martell Foundation for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research has partnered with…
"One Yamaha" on Display at Los Angeles Auto Show
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, (YMUS) and Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) brought together one of the most diverse displays of Yamaha products ever seen in one location for the 2016…
Commercial Rosewood and Bubinga Import/Export Regulations to Take Effect January 2
Note: U.S. domestic shipments will NOT require permits. Guidelines outlined for rosewood, bubingas and kosso import/export and use of in-stock wood.Action protecting more than 250 species of rosewood (dalbergia), three species of…
ICMP adds production training
ICMP has announced the launch of a suite of pro-training production courses.
Radial turns on Headlight
Canadian pedal firm Radial Engineering continues to add to its Tonebone range with its latest offering the compact guitar amp selector, the Headlight.
Myall adds Beaumont accessories to line-up
Jonathan Myall Music has taken on distribution of Beaumont Music accessories in the UK.
Musikmesse rolls out brass competition
Musikmesse 2017 is looking to attract fans of modern and traditional brass music by hosting Woodstock of Brass Music’s finale of the ‘Copa Kapella’ band competition.
New HQ for Fishman
US pickup specialist Fishman, has moved to significantly larger, high technology-driven company headquarters.
Akai adds wireless MIDI controllers
Akai has launched two new wireless bluetooth MIDI controllers.
EU exit pushes up guitar prices
Interesting piece here on how Britain's disastrous decision to leave the EU is affecting the price of guitars and other instruments in the UK due to the weakened value of…
Fishman Moves To Expansive New Headquarters
Fishman has moved to significantly larger, high technology-driven company headquarters.
HW Products Celebrates 40 Years At NAMM
HW Products is celebrating its 40th year at NAMM.
Gambale Hosts Guitar Clinics in Asia with Cort
Guitarist Frank Gambale has just concluded a traveling acoustic guitar clinic in Asia. Beginning in China and ending in South Korea, the tour gave audiences a rare glimpse into Gambale’s…
ADJ To Hit The Road This Fall With Pop-Up Tradeshow
Following a new product launch at LDI in Las Vegas last month, the ADJ team will be hitting the road this fall to give customers across the US the opportunity…
The NAMM Foundation Announces The 2017 President’s Innovation Award Recipients
The NAMM Foundation is pleased to announce that it has recognized 60 college music students with the organization’s prestigious President’s Innovation Award. The annual award provides outstanding college music students…
Chauvet Professional at Private Party With Jay Leno
Event lighting designer John Farr recently lit a 50th wedding anniversary celebration in a home outside Baltimore. Jay Leno made an appearance to provide entertainment. Farr’s event rig consisted of…
Alvarez Launches Guitar of the Month Campaign
Alvarez announced the launch of its Guitar of the Month promotion, which will present popular models of Alvarez guitars with their own dedicated webpage, social media branding and a giveaway…
Jackson Announces the Return of Marty Friedman to Artist Roster
Jackson announced the return of Marty Friedman back to the Jackson artist fold.
Beartooth Deploys Chauvet Rogue R1 FX-B Fixtures on Tour
On their current national tour in support of their Red Bull Records album Aggressive, Beartooth (founded by former Attack Attack! star Caleb Shomo) deploys Chauvet Professional Rogue R1 FX-B fixtures.
Prestige Adds Rex Brown to A&R Roster
Prestige Guitars Ltd. announced Rex Brown of Pantera, KDH (Kill Devil Hill), and now The Rex Brown Band has joined their A&R Roster.
Spalding store to close
Spalding Music Services will be the latest UK retailer to call it a day, shutting up shop after 44 years in the game, early next year.
Mojotone adds to Tele pickup line
Mojotone has added two models of Telecaster style pickups to its family of ‘Quiet Coil’ hum-canceling pickups.
Ironside rolls into D'Addario
D’Addario UK has recruited Adam Ironside as as its new fretted specialist.
Martin lines up trio of NAMM launches
Martin will add three new models to its popular 16 Series at the 2017 Winter NAMM Show.
Gambale Asian tour backs Cort
Guitarist Frank Gambale has just concluded a traveling acoustic guitar clinic in Asia on behalf of Cort guitars, in which he promoted his signature acoustic model.
Korg launching new mini synth
Korg is launching the Monologue Analogue Synthesizer - a monophonic Analogue synthesizer based on the minilogue but re-designed and re-voiced for a powerful monophonic sound with updates to the sequencer.