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Music China 2016 Fringe Program Confirmed

Following the show’s theme of business networking, music education and culture appreciation, Music China’s fringe program is set to engage show participants with content-rich forums, workshops, master classes, stage performances,…

Trade Regrets: Richie Pidanick

On Septemer 28th, we received the following sad news from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino about longtime GC vet, Richie Pidanick:Sad news is swirling around the industry with the loss of…

Russian show continues growth

NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia continues to grow steadily, with an 11 per cent increase in visitor numbers this year, according to the organiser.

BAE moves into stompbox market

BAE Audio has launched its first guitar stompbox, Hot Fuzz, at the AES show currently taking place in Los Angeles.

COMMENT: Save the Alley

The campaign to save London's musical epicentre Denmark Street, better known as Tin Pan Alley, struggles on, and it is a struggle that affects all those who make a living out…

Sennheiser debuts HD280 cans at AES

Sennheiser debuted its enhanced its classic HD 280 PRO monitoring headphones with a new design and improved comfort for the wearer at the AES Convention in Los Angeles. 

SSL launches Nucleus2 DAW controller

At the recent AES in Los Angeles, Solid State Logic launched Nucleus2 a new version of its  professional DAW controller, audio interface and studio monitoring hub.

New global sales chief for Martin

Martin Guitar has a new global head of sales  -  Mitchell Nollman.

Apogee launches new Element series

Apogee has launched a new audio interface range - The Element Series.

PMT readies Nottingham store opening

PMT will be opening its14th store on Huntingdon Street, Nottingham, this weekend (Saturday 1st October).

Denmark Street store sells $1m guitar

Denmark Street Guitars has laid claim to making the most expensive guitar sale ever of over $1m. 

City of Culture takes it to the bridge

Hull's Humber Bridge is to be turned into a giant musical instrument as part of its 2017 City of Culture celebrations.

Pigtronix shrinks Compression pedal favourite

Effects brand Pigtronix has revamped its Philosopher’s Tone Compression Pedal, introducing a more compact version.

New look Music Production Expo looms

The Music Production Expo moves to a new home when it returns on 18th-19th November 2016. 

Fender opens new Hollywood facility

Fender has opened a new facility in Hollywood that the firm believe will help it extend its digital product offering.

ZZ Top guitar backs Orange pedal

Orange Amplification has signed ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons as an ambassador for the Orange Bax Bangeetar pedal. 

Canadian firm seals neck technology patent

Canadian firm Riversong Guitars has secured a worldwide patent for its NeckNology system, which allows players to quickly adjust the string height on the guitar.

New Regal Tip signature sticks

Regal Tip has signed drummer Glen Sobel to create a new set of signature sticks  - The Sobelizer.

BBIC expands to new HQ

The British Band Instrument Company (BBIC) has relocated to expanded premises in Edgware.

Sennheiser cues up AES mic unveilings

Sennheiser and Neumann are launching a new range of mics at the forthcoming AES Convention in Los Angeles.

JHS adds new Angel recorder range

JHS has launched a new recorder range from established educational instrument manufacturer Angel.

AKG launches new vocal mic

AKG and UK distributor Sound Technology have announced the availability of the new AKG C7 reference condenser vocal microphone.

Musikmesse outlines Brandworld package

Muskimesse has released more details of its much-vaunted Brandworld concept for guitar and drum brands.

New book gets up close with drumming world

MI marketing and PR veteran Dave Phillips has launched a new photo-biographic book on drumming - From the Riser: A Drummer’s  Perspective II.

NAMM releases show plans and TEC Tracks details

NAMM has released the floor plan and directory of this year’s January show and announced details of theTEC Tracks pro-audio programme. 

B&M adds new artists

Aguilar Amplification and DR Strings have added Chris Clark of Hunter & The Bear to their artist rosters. 

JBL adds transporter for EON PA system

JBL and UK distributor Sound Technology have added the EON ONE Transporter solution for its JBL EON ONE all-in-one linear-array PA system.

NAMM announces TEC award nominations

The NAMM Foundation has announced nominees for its 32nd Annual NAMM TEC awards for outstanding technical and creative achievement. 

Trio of new faces drive Reverb international push

Reverb.com has hired Iain Butterwick, Manuel Leray and Nick Smethurst as Territory Managers for the UK, France and Australia, respectively, to drive the company’s growth abroad.

Trade Regrets: Skip Buss

On September 20th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Our friends at Amro Music announced the passing of Skip Buss, who left us last night.

Trade Regrets: Tom Wilson

On September 19th, industry veteran Tom Wilson passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  Tom was 83 years old.

32nd Annual NAMM TEC Awards Nominees Announced

The NAMM Foundation has announced  nominees for its 32nd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards in the categories of Outstanding Technical and Creative Achievement.

Reverb.com Expands Focus on International Growth

Reverb.com has hired Iain Butterwick (pictured), Manuel Leray and Nick Smethurst as Territory Managers for the UK, France and Australia, respectively, to drive the company’s growth abroad.

Hughes & Kettner adds next-gen Grandmeister

Hughes & Kettner has announced a new compact all-tube four channel amp the Grandmeister Deluxe 40 (£1199 UK RRP).

Don Buchla

Electronic music pioneer Don Buchla, has died at his home in Berkeley, Calif. He was 79.

MXR launching autumn pedal quartet

Effects specialist is launching four new pedals through Westside Distribution this November.

Hal Leonard Modern Saxophone Techniques

Hal Leonard Modern Saxophone Techniques by Frank Catalano teaches the developing player how to learn. Listening, exploring, writing original music, and trial and error are some of the methods threaded…

D’Addario Fretted Holiday Bundles

D’Addario Fretted Holiday Bundles offer combinations of their strings with their accessories – at a holiday-friendly price. These bundles are specially packaged and available for a limited time only, while…

Ultimate Support Announces Partnership with OnTrack Sales

Ultimate Support announced that they have partnered with OnTrack Sales for product representation in Minnesota, the Dakotas and Western Wisconsin.

BandLab Acquires MONO

BandLab announced that it has acquired MONO Creators Inc., the San Francisco-based design studio that creates instrument cases, straps, and accessories for gigging musicians.