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Beat Master Al 'AG Got Beats' Greene Uses TASCAM’s Model 12 to Craft the Groove

For Producer, Educator and Entrepreneur Al “AG Got Beats” Greene, the ability to teach audio production to up and coming producers is a crucial element of his day-to-day routine.

Make Music Day Returns June 21 in Worldwide Celebration of Music

Make Music Day, the worldwide festival of making music held annually on the summer solstice, has announced the return of its vast program with over 4,000 live, free music-making events…

Music & Arts Completes Choral Release and Announces Orchestral Composer for 'Project Imagine'

Music & Arts  announces the next phase of Project Imagine, a commissioned composition project aimed at providing underserved music programs the opportunity to perform high-quality pieces entirely free of charge.

Importadora Karma Announced as Official Distributor of EAW Products in the Mexico Region

Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®) announces its newest distributor: Importadora Karma SA de CV (IKA).

AIMM Members Celebrate 25 Years of Excellence

25 years ago, the Alliance of Independent Music Merchants (AIMM) created a unique organization comprised of the finest independent retailers and select vendors.

Gibson Partners with Metallica Guitarist To Create His 1979 Flying V

Gibson is proud to introduce the next global release in its partnership with Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum selling, and GRAMMY® Award-winning band, Metallica.

Peavey Electronics Reissues 6505 1992 Original Amplifier

Peavey Electronics® unveils the 6505® 1992 Original, marking the 30th anniversary of one of the most influential and imitated guitar amplifiers of all time.

UnderOath Tours With Dual dLive C1500 Rig

American heavy rock band UnderOath is currently on a headliner tour across the United States, along with supporting acts Periphery and Loathe.

Ultimate Support Systems Highlights Several Products at NAMM 2023

ACT Entertainment, an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of music and live performance equipment, will present the latest solutions from its Ultimate Support Systems (USS) brand at the 2023 NAMM Show…

DPA Microphones Unveils New Drum Miking Kit at the 2023 NAMM Show

PA Microphones (NAMM Show Booth 14504) launches the DDK4000, the company’s first ever Drum Microphone Kit, to help deliver a clear and natural reproduction of the low-frequency, high SPL instrument.

Audio-Technica ATND1061DAN Ceiling Array Combined with Q-SYS System Earns Zoom Rooms Certification

Audio-Technica announces the Audio-Technica ATND1061DAN Ceiling Array has been certified for use with Zoom Rooms, as part of a Q-SYS system that includes the Q-SYS Core 110f processor, AD-C4T ceiling-mount loudspeaker,…

On-Stage’s Debuts New DFP2800 Drum Practice Pad

The Music People, a division of Jam Industries USA, LLC, a leading supplier of musical accessories and pro-audio equipment, and parent company of On-Stage and TMP-Pro, has released On-Stage’s new…

On-Stage Debuts New LVCP5000 Low-Volume Cymbals

The Music People, a division of Jam Industries USA, LLC, a leading supplier of musical accessories and pro-audio equipment, and parent company of On-Stage and TMP-Pro, has announced its new…

Roland Amplifies #404Day with International Performances, Ras G Tribute, 404 Day Beat Maker Sample Pack, V-MODA Shields, and More

Roland announces its plans to celebrate 404 Day 2023.

Klawitter Design Unveils All New Elite Series and Nitros, The Latest Speaker Lines For Audiophiles and Music Professionals

Klawitter Design (KD), a leading audio equipment manufacturer, is proud to unveil its new speaker lines, the redesigned Elite Series and all-new Nitros.

Martin Guitar to Launch CEO 10, the First Model Designed by CEO Thomas Ripsam

C. F. Martin &Co. (Martin Guitar) is introducing exciting limited-edition and one-of-a-kind guitars at NAMM.

'Piano Music by Women Composers' from Hal Leonard

beyerdynamic Announces New CEO, Andreas Rapp

Andreas Rapp has assumed the position of chief executive officer and managing director of beyerdynamic, effective April 1, 2023.

D’Addario Woodwinds Transitions to Certified Organic

D'Addario Woodwinds is proud to announce the world’s first and only 100% Certified Organic reeds for clarinet and saxophone.

Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) and Shure Incorporated Offer 3rd Annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship

The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA), in partnership with Shure Incorporated, is accepting applications for the 3rd annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship, offered to students worldwide who are pursuing…

Neumann Unveils the MT 48 Audio Interface

Neumann is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever audio interface, the MT 48.

The Changing Face of the Bay Area - Northern California MI Businesses Reflect on Benefits and Challenges to Operating in the Region

The San Francisco Bay Area – which, for the purposes of this feature, we are defining as essentially most of Northern California – is one of many areas struggling with…

Ray Williams of Music Marketing, Inc. - The Selling Power of the XCHANGE Market Platform

‘There’s Integrity Along With The Business’ - Lee Oskar Harmonicas at 40

When you’re a harmonica brand, it certainly doesn’t hurt to be able to leverage the well-known name of one of the instrument’s most skilled practitioners.

Finding Space for the Arts

In New York City: Trash Bar, Public Assembly/Black Bear Bar, The Continental, Hank’s Saloon; In Boston: TT The Bear’s Place, The Abbey Lounge, Thunder Road, Radio, Great Scott, Beachcomber, Sally…

JHS to Distribute Samsystems INTEGRAL Close-cab Miking Systems Worldwide

Designed specifically for live applications or studio use, available in a 10in or 12in format, both the INTEGRAL IM10 and IM12 offer an alternative concept for close-cab miking guitar or…

Guitar Center Celebrates Grand Opening of New Location in Grand Junction, Colorado

Guitar Center celebrates the opening of its latest retail location, an 11,000+-square-foot facility in Grand Junction, Colorado (2434 US Hwy 6 & 50, Suite 76D, Grand Junction, CO 81505 at…

DAS Audio Selects S. K. Macdonald for Representation

DAS Audio of America, the North American subsidiary of Valencia, Spain-based DAS Audio, a leading manufacturer of loudspeaker systems, power amplification, and related products, is pleased to announce the appointment…

L-Acoustics Partners with Soundforms to Offer State-of-the-Art Outdoor Venue Technology

L-Acoustics has forged a partnership with Soundforms to offer innovative, immersive audio technology to open-air performance spaces worldwide.

Lord Finesse to Open the TEC Experience at The 2023 NAMM Show

Lord Finesse, legendary artist, producer extraordinaire, and member of the iconic hip-hop crew Diggin' In The Crates (D.I.T.C.), will open The TEC Experience at The 2023 NAMM Show, April 13,…

Hal Leonard and Fred Bock Celebrate 25 Years of Partnership

For 25 years now, Hal Leonard has been distributing the Fred Bock Publishing Group companies.

Jackson Releases Revamped Scott Ian Signature Guitar

Best known as the rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the thrash metal band Anthrax, Scott Ian is Jackson guitar royalty.

Live Nations Venue Anita’s Theatre Expands Horizons with CHAUVET Professional

Anita’s Theatre is no stranger to change. On Saturday December18, 1965, when the curtain went down on a double billing featuring Stephen Boyd in "Genghis Khan" and Carl Gonzales in…

KRK ROKITs Provide Versatility and Consistency for Jim Lawton’s Home Studio

From sync work and music production to songwriting for various genres, British Musician, Producer, and Songwriter Jim Lawton is making his mark across the music industry.

Secret Hand Studios Chooses Focusrite Technology to Streamline Its Workflow

Jeff Friedl has been around. The in-demand studio and touring drummer is a co-founder of The Beta Machine and has recorded, performed, and toured with artists such as A Perfect…

A Statement from Waves Audio

Dear Waves community, My name is Meir Shashoua, and I’m the CTO and Co-Founder of Waves Audio.

TASCAM’s DR-40X Brings the Conversation Front and Center for Podcaster Gilbert 'Catfish' Mares

For Gilbert “Catfish” Mares, Host, Producer, and Promoter of The Catbluz Radio Hour (https://www.klbp.org/listen/catbluz/), the process of capturing interviews is central to everything that takes place on the radio show.

Fender Announces 2023 Fender Next Class

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the fifth annual class of artists joining Fender NextTM, an artist development program designed to elevate rising musicians that are pushing guitar forward in…

Celestion Introduces the Celestion G12M-65 & G12H-75 Creamback Two notes Dynamic IR (DynIR) Collection

Celestion, the world’s premier designer and manufacturer of guitar loudspeakers, well-known as the “Voice of Rock & Roll” behind many of the world’s most memorable guitar performances, is pleased to…

Gibson Partners with Metallica Guitarist To Recreate 'Greeny'

For 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world.