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The new Musikmesse - first thoughts
This year's Musikmesse adopted a brave new concept of enhanced B2B features while also turning into a consumer show. Did it work?....
Universal Audio reveals Fender tie-in
Universal Audio has announced a new development partnership with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC).
Carlsbro makes modelling amp move
British guitar marque launches its all-new Stingray D5 and D10 digital modelling portable guitar amps at Musikmesse.
DANSR Names Scheer Account Specialist
DANSR, Inc. has added Gina Scheer as a Vandoren account specialist in Texas.
DANSR Posts Q1 2016 Record
DANSR posted their largest ever quarterly sales for Q1 2016.
Penwick Media and Hal Leonard Introduce Pensado’s Strive
Penwick Media (the creators of Pensado’s Place, the weekly educational web series) and Hal Leonard jointly announce the introduction of Pensado’s Strive, a new multi-format educational initiative.
Universal Audio and FMIC Announce Development Partnership
Universal Audio has announced a new development partnership with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC).
Nord launching new drum pads
Nord is launching the new Nord Drum 3 and Nord Drum 3P this summer.
High Tech signs Alvarez
Alvarez has extended its international distribution network, teaming up with High Tech Distribution in France.
New Argentina distributor for DPA
DPA Microphones has named Equaphon Sistemas de Sonido as its new Argentine distributor.
D'Addario launches Humiditrak Bluetooth device
D’Addario is launching Humiditrak - a new climate monitoring system designed to decrease environment-related damage to musical instruments with real time temperature and humidity updates via Bluetooth.
Euro debut for new Studiomaster digiLive line
Studiomaster has extended its new digiLiVE16 product line with new models being shown for the first time in Europe at Prolight+Sound.
DigiTech adds Whammy Ricochet
Harman’s DigiTech brand is launching a new effect called the Whammy Ricochet pedal.
Orange launches new YouTube video series
Orange Amplification has launched a new web series of based on questions received on its YouTube channel entitled How To Void Your Warranty.
St. Louis Music to Distribute Tomasi Flutes in U.S. and Canada
St. Louis Music is proud to announce a new partnership with Tomasi Flutes, and will be distributing the brand’s instruments in the U.S. and Canada.
Industry readies for Musikmesse
The industry’s largest international trade show opens the doors to arguably its most important ever show on Thursday, offering a new-look format, the reaction to which will determine the future viability of…
Audio-Technica adds new clip-on mic sets
Audio-Technica will launch a new and improved version of its ATM350 clip-on cardioid condenser microphone at ProLight+Sound.
Heath becomes new PLASA MD
PLASA, the Professional Lighting and Sound Association, has appointed Roland’s former pro-audio head, Peter Heath to the new role of managing director.
Powell Flutes Joins Buffet Crampon
Steven A. Wasser, president of Verne Q. Powell Flutes, announced that ownership of Powell Flutes has been transitioned to Buffet Crampon.
GC Pro Names Sullivan National Sales Manager
Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), has appointed Jessica R. (Jess) Sullivan to the position of national sales manager.
2016 Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound Set to Begin
Musikmesse (April 7 to 10) and Prolight + Sound (April 5 to 8) are set to turn the city of Frankfurt, Germany into the pivotal point for the entire music…
New owner for ZT Amplifiers
Austin Musical Electronics, has acquired mini-amp specialist ZT Amplifiers.
Austin Musical Electronics Purchases ZT Amps
Austin Musical Electronics, LLC has announced it has purchased ZT Amplifiers, a leader in powerful, lightweight, and compact musical instrument amplifiers.
POLL: The new UK living wage
The new mandatory UK National Living Wage has come into force, requiring employers to pay some workers - aged 25 and over - at least £7.20 an hour.
Avid launches Cloud Collaboration for Pro Tools
Avid has launched Cloud Collaboration for Pro Tools enabling artists and engineers to work together at distance.
Klotz appoints new partner for Greece
Klotz Communications has appointed AV SYS as its new partner for the broadcast market in Greece.
YCA Names Neel Senior Director of Education
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Marcia Neel has been appointed as the company’s senior director of education.
New Manuel Rodriguez Guitars Factory Tour Video
To help support the launch of its expanded United States sales and marketing program through KMC Music, Manuel Rodriguez Guitars, the world’s second oldest line of guitars, announced that it has…
Elixir Strings Announces New U.S. Distribution Partnership with SLM
Elixir® Strings has announced St. Louis Music (SLM) as the latest addition to its network of U.S. distributors.
Dean Markley Expands Arizona Location
Dean Markley USA has announced an expansion of their operation in the state of Arizona.
VIDEO: Manuel Rodriguez factory tour
Manuel Rodriguez has unveiled a new video outlining its production process, which it recently returned to its native Spain.
Lloyd Ryan joins Sakae roster
Lloyd Ryan, one of the UK’s most acclaimed drum tutors, teaching the likes of Phil Collins, has joined the Sakae Drums endorsee roster.
JHS extends Odyssey range with Tuba kit
JHS’ Odyssey range of brass instruments has added a new tuba outfit to its line-up.
VIDEO: The Edge previews signature model
U2's permanently be-hatted lead guitarist The Edge has been enthusing about his new signature guitar, made in collaboration with Fender.
Aguilar Blue Bossa amp arriving
New York bass specialist Aguilar is launching its Limited Edition Blue Bossa SL112 cabinet in the UK in April.
Universal Percussion files suit against GC
Universal Percussion has filed a lawsuit against Guitar Center, accusing it of engaging in bait-and-switch selling tactics that caused Universal Percussion to lose out on sales of its Wuhan-branded cymbals and…
Fifth Annual NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia
NAMM Musikmesse Russia, an international fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and music business connections, and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia, an international fair of technologies and services…
Universal Percussion Files Suit Against GC
Universal Percussion, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Guitar Center, Inc. (GC), accusing it of engaging in bait-and-switch selling tactics that caused Universal Percussion to lose out on sales of…
Meinl announces Warsaw festival
Meinl has announced that it will be holding its next international drum festival in Warsaw, later this year.