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Bourgeois Guitars Releases the Touchstone Series Vintage/TS

Bourgeois Guitars has announced the release of the first model in their highly anticipated Touchstone Series, the Vintage/TS, available in Dreadnought and OM body styles.

Roland Acquires Drum Workshop

Roland Corporation and Drum Workshop, Inc. have announced a definitive agreement for Roland to acquire all outstanding shares of Drum Workshop.

Alain Corthout and ChamSys Flow with Black Eyed Peas

After two decades, six Grammy Awards, 80 million record sales, and over 300 live concerts, the Black Eyed Peas haven’t lost a step, either in their exuberant hip-hop infused sound,…

Electro-Harmonix Introduces the Big Muff Pi Hardware Plugin

The Big Muff Pi® Hardware Plugin® from Electro-Harmonix is a new type of product which transcends the limitations of traditional DAW plugins to bring the desirable qualities of analog sound to…

Maestro Original Collection Shapes Artist Sounds Around the World

From London’s The Rolling Stones to The Black Keys in the U.S., artists from around the world have been relying on Maestro's trailblazing sound since its inception in 1962.

New Premium Privia Digital Pianos from Casio

Casio America, Inc. recently added three premium-level models — the PX-S7000, PX-S6000, and PX-S5000 — to its award-winning Privia PX-S family of digital pianos.

Russell Reynolds Releases Position Specifications for The Next President and CEO of NAMM

In anticipation of the retirement of NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond and to offer the global industry association continued stability, the NAMM Executive Committee and executive search firm Russell…

TASCAM and the Linda Lindas Partner to Promote the Women’s Audio Mission (WAM)

TASCAM and the youthful, riot grrrl-influenced punk quartet the Linda Lindas, announce a promotion to increase awareness of the Women’s Audio Mission (WAM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement…

Genelec Helps Stockholm’s Historic Atlantis Studios Upgrade to Atmos

With its large collection of vintage equipment, original echo chambers and high-quality musical instruments, Stockholm’s Atlantis Studios has been attracting some of the biggest names in music for decades.

Cort Introduces Flow-OC, Launching New Series of Acoustic Guitars

Cort Guitars rides a wave of innovation with the introduction of the new acoustic Flow Series and the Flow-OC model.

Donner Revolutionizes Guitar Playing with new HUSH-I Silent Guitar

Donner has released its new HUSH-I Silent Guitar, an ideal instrument for both beginners and gigging players alike.

Fender Releases Joe Strummer Telecaster

As part of its Artist Signature Series, Fender has announced the Joe Strummer Telecaster in celebration of the legendary British singer, guitarist, lyricist and co-founder of The Clash.

Fishman Collaborates Thomas McRocklin on New Fluence Custom Series Pickup Set

Fishman has released the new Fluence Thomas McRocklin Custom Series pickup set, available in Open Core black and an exciting retro vibe Open Core purple finish.

Music China to Relocate to Nanjing During New November 2022 Timeslot

As an interim arrangement in response to the ongoing pandemic control measures in Shanghai, Music China is moving to Nanjing for its landmark 20th edition.

Martin Audio and Henley Festival Celebrate the Essence of an English Summer

If there is a single festival that defines the English summer, it has to be Henley, which this year celebrated its 40th anniversary with an eclectic mix of music, comedy,…

The Guitar Center Music Foundation Continues its Support of Education and Outreach in the First Half of 2022

The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF), a nonprofit organization focused on granting instruments to music education and music therapy organizations, has had a busy Q1 and Q2 of 2022, expanding…

Recording King’s Best-Selling Single 0 in a Classic Design Straight From the 1930s

For players looking for a go-anywhere guitar with classic vintage vibe, Recording King offers the "Cowboy Boot" D30s Single 0, with traditional cowboy guitar art.

UpFront Q&A: Willis Music Company’s Kevin Cranley

In a deal that was finalized on June 20 of this year, The Willis Music Company acquired Buddy Roger’s Music.

Plugging Along: Guitar and Instrument Cables

Big Sales Come in Small Packages - The Ukulele Market Stays Strong in 2022

Yamaha Announces the Latest Synthesizer Model MODX+:

Yamaha introduces the MODX+ synthesizer.

‘Quality Instruments for the World to Create With’ - John Cruz Custom Guitars

“I used to take apart all my own guitars just to see what was going on underneath,” says renowned luthier John Cruz of John Cruz Custom Guitars. “

Ashdown Engineering Appoint Gold Music as Exclusive Italian Distributor

Ashdown Engineering announces the appointment of Gold Music as exclusive Italian distributor for all its products including Meters Music, a consumer division of Ashdown Engineering. 

IK Multimedia Announces iLoud Precision Studio Monitors

IK Multimedia is proud to announce the iLoud Precision series, representing another breakthrough in nearfield monitoring from the company that revolutionized compact monitors with iLoud Micro Monitor and iLoud MTM.

EVH Announces Reimagined 5150 Series

EVH® announces a limited run of newly designed 5150™ series guitars.

Audio-Technica Releases Limited-Edition ATH-M50x Wired and Wireless Headphones in Deep Sea Blue

Audio-Technica  unveils the ATH-M50xDS Professional Monitor Headphones, a limited-edition “Deep Sea Blue” version of A-T’s popular ATH-M50x.

TASCAM Announces the Version 1.30 Firmware Update for the Portacapture X8 Multi-track Handheld Recorder

TASCAM has announced the V1.30 firmware update for the Portacapture X8 High Resolution Adaptive Multi-Recorder.

Gretsch Nigel Hendroff Signature Penquin

Gretsch guitars and guitarist, songwriter, and producer Nigel Hendroff has released the G6134TFM-NH Nigel Hendroff Signature Penguin.

Motionless In White Arena Tour Relies on Allen & Heath's dLive

Front of house engineer and tour manager Logan Beaver was hesitant to switch to a compact console for his major touring gigs.

2022 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards Nominations - Deadline Approaches!

The nomination process for the 2022 Dealers' Choice Awards (DCAs) will be coming to a close on the evening of Tuesday, September 6.

Mojotone Announces Addition of 'Anthem Series' to Their World-Class Line of Loudspeakers

Mojotone is proud to welcome the all new 'Anthem Series' into their famed line of Mojotone branded loudspeakers.

Gibson and Epiphone Partner with Noel Gallagher to Re-create His Gibson 1960 ES-355 and Epiphone Rivera

Hal Leonard Offers World’s Largest Interactive Performance Assessment Library with SoundCheck Performance Assessment

Hal Leonard has released a massive expansion of their SoundCheck™ library, now offering over 82,000 interactive titles for performance assessment and composition.

David Kalt, Serial Entrepreneur, Receives Highest Honor from VanderCook College of Music

Chicago-based entrepreneur David Kalt was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music on July 23, 2022.

'Stranger Things' Folio from Hal Leonard

Hal Leonard recently released Stranger Things, featuring music from the award-winning original Netflix series of the same name.

Music & Arts Launches 'Music and You' Brand Campaign

Music & Arts has launched its “Music and You” brand campaign, featuring print and video content appealing to the parents of young aspiring musicians.

Neumann Miniature Clip Mic Systems Brings Detail and Smooth, Open Sound to the Award-winning 'Six the Musical'

Described as the show that “…brought magic, energy, modernity, and fun to the stage with a cast of queens that we all should hail” [mdtheatreguide.com], Six the Musical was first…

Coming Soon: New Suzuki Cello Volume One Recordings from Alfred Music

Alfred Music and The International Suzuki Cello Committee are pleased to present new recordings of Suzuki Cello School Volume One by Yumi Kendall in collaboration with pianist Natalie Zhu.

WON Leadership Summit to Welcome 17 Emerging Female Leaders in the Music and Audio Products Industry

Women of NAMM (WoN) is pleased to announce that 18 emerging female leaders will participate in the WoN Summit, October 17-19, 2022, at NAMM Headquarters in Carlsbad, California.

PMC's 'Lesson with a Master' Helps Students and Gives Back to Music Retailers

This year, Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) celebrated International Drum Month in May 2022 with the annual “Lesson with a Master” promotion through PlayDrums.com.