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Fulcrum Acoustic Appoints AUX Import as New Distributor in the UK

Fulcrum Acoustic, a U.S.-based professional loudspeaker manufacturer, is pleased to announce the appointment of AUX Import as their new distribution partner in the United Kingdom.

C.F. Martin & Co. to Debut New Models at 2024 NAMM Show

C. F. Martin & Co. is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated lineup of new instruments set to debut at this month’s 2024 NAMM Show – along with the recently…

EAW Showcases NTX210L Line Array at NAMM 2024

Acoustic Works (EAW®) is showcasing it’s NTX210L Powered 10” Line Array at NAMM 2024 (Demo Room 17104).

MMR Dealer Survey: Clarinet & Saxophone Reeds

Two of the most prominent and popular reed instruments are the Clarinet and Saxophone. Players of both require frequent replacement of -- you guessed it! -- reeds. 

Pearl River to Debut the Kayserburg Étoile Collection of Exotic Woods at the NAMM Show

Since its introduction by the Pearl River Piano Group at Music China 2020 in Shanghai, the Kayserburg ÉtoileCollection has been lauded for transforming pianos into works of art through the…

Pearl River Introduces The Bridge Between Traditional And Modern With New Piano Intelligent System

Pearl River Piano has answered the demand for authentic acoustic pianos that can fill a room with music or play silently through headphones with their new Intelligent System.

NAMM Show Announces Mark Ronson as Featured Guest at Industry Insights Address

 NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, will officially open The NAMM Show with an Industry Insights address from NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak to thousands…

ADJ To Launch A Dozen New Products At NAMM 2024

Taking place at the end of January in Anaheim, California, the annual NAMM tradeshow will see the official launch of 12 new products from ADJ Lighting at booth #10920.

Gibson Pickup Shop Updates Collection With Iconic 'Patent Applied For' Humbuckers, 1959 Humbucker Collector’s Edition Series 1

Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world.

Boutique Luthier Jon ‘Sully’ Sullivan Debuts The Astro: An Eye-Catching Retrofuture Set Neck Guitar Built For Shred

Small builder Sully Guitars are back with the Astro - a unique set neck 24 fret model focused on upper fret access & “inspired by beloved moments in classic rock…

ACT Entertainment Launches Professional Audio Division with New Hires

Following its recent partnership with PK Sound, ACT Entertainment has set out to enhance its professional live sound division with the appointment of several new industry experts.

Peavey Unveils an Aged to Perfection Classic 20 Watt 112 Combo Guitar Amplifier

Peavey Electronics® introduces the new Classic® 20 watt 112 Combo with an all-tube preamp and power amp, providing the distinctive sonic punch of the larger, iconic amplifiers on which it is…

MusicMax Distribution Welcomes Maybach Guitars to Roster of Brands

MusicMax Distribution, a leading distributor of musical instruments and pro-audio, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its expanding portfolio of premium brands: Maybach Guitars.

Analog Cases Announces Availability of UNISON Cases For DJ Controllers

Audio accessories brand Analog Cases, acclaimed for their line of over 100 custom-fitted cases for electronic music production gear, is excited to announce its expansion into DJ equipment cases with…

KIT Plugins to Make Debut at NAMM 2024

Award-winning audio software startup KIT Plugins will make their debut at NAMM 2024.

Revv Generator 120 10th Anniversary Edition

Revv opened the vaults for their new Generator 120B: the limited edition amp features custom shop tone tweaks based on sought-after early examples of their amps - including the original…

EarthQuaker Devices Announces The Wave Transformer Eurorack Oscillator

EarthQuaker Devices dives deeper into the weird and wonderful world of modular synths, creating a complex single oscillator module with seven audio outputs, a host of exciting features, and a…

Music & Arts releases its Fourth-annual State of Music Education Census Results

Music & Arts, one of the nation’s largest musical instrument retailers and lesson providers, is releasing their results and analysis of the State of Music Education.

First-Ever Metallica Marching Band Competition Winners

Last spring, legendary metal band Metallica, along with a host of MI industry sponsors, challenged marching bands at high school and collegiate levels to create performances incorporating Metallica songs into…

Master Fret Crowning With MusicNomad’s New Diamond Coated, Safe Zone Fret Crowning File (S-File)

Say no to black markers, constantly checking and worrying about overfiling; MusicNomad takes fret crowning to the next level with their game-changing patent pending Safe Zone "S-File." 

Studio Technologies Announces Model 362A Listen-only Beltpack

Studio Technologies, manufacturer of high-quality audio, video, and fiber-optic solutions, introduces the Model 362A Listen-Only Beltpack.

TASCAM To Showcase the Sonicview Digital Recording and Mixing Consoles During NAMM

TASCAM will be showcasing the Sonicview Recording Mixer line—both the Sonicview 16XP and Sonicview 24XP—during NAMM. Both units incorporate state-of-the-art technology and a new multi-screen user interface called VIEW (Visual…

The NAMM Foundation Launches Search for Next Executive Director

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced a search for its next NAMM Foundation Executive Director to help fulfill its mission of strengthening…

C. F. Martin & Co. Unveils Remastered X Series Guitars

Rex Brown Thunderbird Bass from Epiphone

For over 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design.

Epiphone Waxx Nighthawk Studio

For over 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design.

PreSonus Unveils The Eris Pro 4, The Latest Addition To The Eris Monitor Family

Since 1995, PreSonus has engineered solutions for musicians, content creators, producers, and audio engineers who are constantly seeking to further their craft.

American Music and Sound Prepares for Largest Presence Ever at 2024 NAMM Show

American Music and Sound, one of the leading distributors of musical instruments and pro audio products in North America, is gearing up for its biggest and most exciting presence ever…

Lectrosonics to Showcase Wireless for Music, Give Away M2 Duet In-Ear Monitor System at NAMM 202

Lectrosonics, a leading manufacturer of wireless audio equipment, will exhibit its state-of-the-art digital wireless product family at the 2024 NAMM Show in booth 17914, North Hall, at the Anaheim Convention…

DPA Microphones Hosts Grand Plaza Tour at NAMM 2024

DPA Microphones, together with Yamaha, will showcase a selection of its mics at the new Mobile Listening Studio as part of a Grand Plaza Tour at the 2024 NAMM Show.

Yamaha Introduces SEQTRAK the Ultimate Music Creation Station

Yamaha, the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instruments and audio solutions, has announced SEQTRAK, an all-in-one, music creation station designed for composing and performing electronic music from anywhere.

Gibson Amplifiers Return

After a long hiatus, Gibson is proud to be back in the guitar amplifier business.

Stars Align for IBC-Music as it Launches Titanic Guitars in Historic Setting

Iain Wilson, founder and managing director of IBC-Music was awarded the distinctive crystal trophy by HM Lord-Lieutenant of County Down, Gawn Rowan-Hamilton ahead of launching Titanic Guitars.

Audio-Technica Launches Fan Design Contest for the Annual ATH-M50x and ATH-M50xBT2 Limited-edition Color

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years, announces its annual fan design contest for its award-winning and best-selling ATH-M50x headphones.

ddrum Welcomes Four New Drummers to its Family of Artist Endorsers

ACT Entertainment Celebrates Latest Corporate Changes at the 2024 NAMM Show

ACT Entertainment, the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance and music equipment, has a lot to celebrate as 2024 begins.

GEWA Music Becomes Global Distributor for Gretsch Drums

German MI manufacturer and distributor, GEWA Music has announced that it has acquired the global licensing rights for all things Gretsch Drums.

Yorkville Sound Welcomes Miner to Sales & Marketing Team

Canadian Pro Audio Manufacturer, Yorkville Sound, welcomes David Miner to the Sales & Marketing Team.

Allen & Heath to Showcase Full Product Range and Offer Training at The 2024 NAMM Show

Allen & Heath, a leading manufacturer of professional audio consoles, is excited to announce an expanded presence at the 2024 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.

Martin Audio and TiMax team up for Total Immersion at 'ISE 2024'

Martin Audio is promising an even larger-than-usual presence at this year’s ISE 2024 in Barcelona (January 30-February 2).