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Audio-Technica Introduces Its 60th Anniversary AT-LP2022 High-Performance Turntable

Audio-Technica has announced the introduction of its 60th Anniversary AT-LP2022 Manual Belt-Drive Turntable, a limited-edition record player that celebrates A-T’s 60 years of excellence in high-performance analog audio.

The 2022 Dealers' Choice Awards - Vote Now!

We invite all current MMR subscribers to make their selections for the 30th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards. 

'Pilton Party' Follows in the Footsteps of Glastonbury for Martin Audio WPL

With a frequent presence at the Glastonbury Festival site at Worthy Farm, where they service a number of stages, SWG Events also provide technical support for Pilton Party.

Dr. Marie McCarthy of University of Michigan Presented NAfME Senior Researcher Award

The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is pleased to present Marie McCarthy, Professor of Music Education at University of Michigan, as the eighteenth recipient of the NAfME Senior Researcher…

The Search for the Next NAMM President and CEO Advances

The NAMM Executive Committee and executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates have released the position specifications for the association’s next Chief Executive Officer.

American Music and Sound Appoints Samia Scoda to Key BASSBOSS Sales Management Role

American Music and Sound, an Exertis | JAM business, continues to expand its portfolio with the addition of Pro Audio Division National Sales Manager for BASSBOSS, Samia Scoda.

DPA Microphones Creates Powerful Audio for Lorde's 'Solar Power' Tour

Since her first GRAMMY®Awards performance, pop superstar Lorde has entrusted FOH Mixing Engineer Philip J. Harvey for her live audio needs.

Fender Launches Acoustasonic Player Jazzmaster

Fender is introducing the Acoustasonic® Player Jazzmaster®. Created in the company's newly-established dedicated Acoustasonic space within the Ensenada, MX factory and priced at $1,199.99 USD, the Acoustasonic Player Jazzmaster is…

Audio-Technica Holds 60th Anniversary Analog Listening Event in New York City

On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, Audio-Technica gathered together with several of its closest friends and associates at Turntable LP Bar in Midtown Manhattan for “Art of Analog,” an exclusive event…

TEC Finalists Announced, Celebration Awaits at The 2023 NAMM Show

NAMM is proud to announce the finalists of the 38th Annual TEC Awards.

The Guitar Center Music Foundation Replaces Instruments for Marrero Middle School Band in New Orleans

The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF), a nonprofit organization focused on granting instruments to music education and music therapy organizations, was a key figure in a recent program to get…

Gretsch Adds New Finishes to its Roots Collection

Gretsch guitars adds new finishes to its Jim Dandy acoustic guitars, now wrapped in a remarkable limited edition Nocturne Blue finish or the classic Frontier Stain finish.

Schmitt Music to Host Grand Opening of Flagship Store and HQ in Bloomington

Schmitt Music Company has announced the Nov. 1 public grand opening of its new flagship retail showroom and office at 7800 Picture Drive in Bloomington, the former home of Lifetouch.

Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP from Gibson

Gibson Custom Shop is proud to unveil the latest addition to the Dave Mustaine Collection, the Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V™ EXP Limited Edition in Red Amber Burst and Ebony…

JBL Professional Introduces PRX900 Series Professional Portable PA Systems

HARMAN Professional Solutions has introduced the JBL PRX900 Series of loudspeakers and subwoofers, which feature advanced acoustics, comprehensive DSP, unrivaled power performance and complete BLE control via the JBL Pro Connect…

Lafayette Christian Academy’s Audio Upgrade Powered by Allen & Heath AHM

Lafayette Christian Academy recently invested in a major audio system upgrade, which was a joint effort by Paul Mancuso of Vital Integrators and the team at Highway Marketing.

Martin Audio WPL Keeps Pace with Fast-moving CarFest South

Now 11 years old, Chris Evans’ popular CarFests show no signs of running out of gas, as some 50,000 people again took to Laverstoke Park Farm near Overton, Hampshire—owned by…

Aguilar Musical Instruments Introduces Storm King Distortion/fuzz Pedal

Aguilar Musical Instruments, a Long Island-based manufacturer of bass amplification products, announces the introduction of the Storm King distortion/fuzz pedal.

Vintage Introduces New Coaster Series

The new Vintage® Coaster Series™ of guitars and basses are offered in 6 classic single and twin cutaway body styles in a host of exciting colours and left-handed options, and feature Vintage's…

On-Stage’s Reusable DG600 Drum Gels Help Drummers Achieve Desired

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 launched On-Stage’s new…

National Association for Music Education Launches Fiscal Year—and School Year—with Renewed Advocacy Efforts and Coalition-Building

This fall, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) welcomed several new members to the Music Education Policy Roundtable (hereafter, the Roundtable), a public policy coalition consisting of more than…

AES New York 2022 Convention Exceeds In-Person Expectations, Continues Online October 26 - 27

The AES made a triumphant return to in-person international-scale events in New York from October 18-21.

Rupp’s Drums Set to Expand with Denver Real Estate Purchase

Alex Simpson, owner of independent drum retailer Rupp’s Drums, successfully closed on the purchase of 2045 S Holly St. on Thursday, October 20th.

JodyJazz Introduces the World’s First Hand-Hammered Saxophone Mouthpiece

JodyJazz, Inc. has announced the introduction of the world’s first hand-hammered saxophone mouthpiece, the new JodyJazz HH Tenor model.

Guitar Center Celebrates Grand Opening of New Store in New Braunfels, Texas

Guitar Center celebrates the opening of its latest retail location – a 9,289-square-foot facility in New Braunfels, Texas (239 Creekside Crossing, New Braunfels, TX 78130).

Shure Launches the Next-Generation of Frequency Coordination for Audio Professionals: the AD600 Axient Digital Spectrum Manager

Shure has unveiled the successor to its highly respected AXT600 Axient® Spectrum Manager, the new AD600 Axient Digital Spectrum Manager.

TASCAM is at the Heart of Nicki Sun’s Creative Efforts

As an on-camera personality/influencer, producer, director, cinematographer, content strategist, and educator, Nicki Sun is passionate about amplifying marginalized voices in front of and behind the camera.

The NAMM Foundation Gala Featuring Jason Mraz Raises Over $150,000 to Advance Music-Making

On Sunday, October 16, generous arts, civic, and music patrons gathered to enjoy an evening of musical performance by GRAMMY® award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz.

Martin Audio Appoints Winther Sound Solutions as Swedish Distributor

Martin Audio has announced the appointment of Winther Sound Solutions (WSS) as its new distributor for Sweden.

Roland Introduces 50th Anniversary Concept Model Piano and Project D-Flux Drum Kit

Roland Corporation  announces the launch of their 50th anniversary concept model piano and project D-Flux electronic drums.

Dean Guitars Unveils Exile X Floyd Satin White

Dean Guitars introduces the Exile X Floyd Satin White, delivering intense shredability at an affordable price.

Introducing OMNYSS from Positive Grid

Donner's New DMK-25 Pro Portable MIDI Keyboard

Donner has launched the DMK-25 PRO, an innovative portable MIDI keyboard ideal for music creators of all genres.

Hal Leonard Releases First-Ever Lin-Manuel Miranda Collection

A Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, and actor, Lin- Manuel is the creator and original star of Broadway's Hamilton and In the Heights, and is the…

Fender Supports New Players with Limited Offer: Free Acoustic Guitar Bundle with Annual Fender Play Subscription

In the last few years, 16 million new players picked up the guitar. Fender is announcing a limited offer of guitars perfect for beginners to continue supporting this influx of…

Applications for NAMM Foundation's President’s Innovation Award are Now Open

The application period for The NAMM Foundation’s President’s Innovation Award is now open.

JHS Appointed as Distributors for the LAVA Smart Guitar

JHS has been appointed as UK & ROI distributors for the revolutionary range of LAVA Music hi-tech smart electro-acoustic guitars.

Music Shop 360 Launches the First All-in-One Point-of-Sale Solution for Music Retailers

Music Shop 360 recently announced the first all-in-one, cloud-based retail POS software created exclusively to meet the needs of modern music retailers.

Women of NAMM Presents A Deep Dive on Mindsets and Mantras with Dr. Jen Hall

On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 12:00p.m. PT, Women of NAMM (WON) will host a virtual, Deep Dive webinar featuring Dr. Jen Hall. Dr. Hall will address the topic of…

Gretsch Adds New Finishes to Streamliner Center Block Guitars

Gretsch guitars has launched new finishes to its Streamliner Collection.