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Cympad Adds Pink To Its Chromatics Series Of Foam Cymbal Washers

Cympad has expanded its Chromatics line of colorful, cellular foam cymbal washers with a new pink color option.

Hal Leonard Announces Grand Prize Winner of NAMM Ultimate, Best-Ever Big Give-Away

In honor of Hal Leonard’s 75th anniversary, the company wanted to acknowledge the retailers who have played a critical role in its long-term success.

From Basics to Bass, Hal Leonard Fills Out their Ukulele Method Offerings

Hal Leonard has a catalog of dozens of popular ukulele instructional titles and songbooks, but its two newest methods address specific types of players.

Guild’s 12-String Legacy Expands Into the Starfire I Series

Guild Guitars is excited to announce the launch of the Starfire I-12 electric guitar, adding to its iconic Starfire I family.

Fender Introduces Limited Edition Pro Junior IV SE Amplifier

Fender releases the Limited Edition Pro Junior IV SE ($549.99 USD), the newest addition to the Fender amplifier lineup.

CMA Foundation and NAfME Announce Three 2022 State Advocacy Award Grant Winners

In collaboration with the CMA Foundation, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announces the 2022 recipients of the State Music Education Association Advocacy Grant Awards.

Audio-Technica Canada Participates in 2022 JUNO Awards as 'Official Pro Audio Partner'

Audio-Technica Canada is proud to have been a key participant in the recent 2022 JUNO Awards, celebrating the best in Canadian music.

The NAMM Foundation Recognizes and Thanks Generous Donors at The 2022 NAMM Show

The generosity of NAMM Members was on full display at The 2022 NAMM Show’s global reception, where members were recognized for their donations to The NAMM Foundation.

'Pizzicato Performance Collection' for Beginning Orchestra Released by Wingert-Jones Publications

Wingert-Jones Publications’ newest release, Pizzicato Performance Collection, Fifteen Pizzicato Works for the Beginning String Orchestra, is a collection of original pizzicato works by popular composer, Doug Spata.  

Excelcia Music Publishing Discovers New Depths with 'Adaptable Sea Shanties' Release

Excelcia Music Publishing announces the release of Adaptable Sea Shanties, the latest trios in its flexible Adaptable Ensemble Series for string or wind and percussion instruments.

Audio-Technica Honors Signal Marketing with Samurai Award

Audio-Technica has recognized Salt Lake City-based firm Signal Marketing with its Samurai Award for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, for representing Audio-Technica in the U.S. Rocky Mountain States territory.  

George Gorton Creates Organic Rig for Dallas Smith Tour with CHAUVET Professional

The lighting rig that George Gorton designed for Dallas Smith’s “Somethings Never Change Tour” took on a life of its own over the course of the early summer, seeming to…

Steve Hendee Shifts Focus to Export Sales at Yorkville Sound

After three decades within the Yorkville Sound family, including 10 years as Director of US Sales, Steve Hendee will be shifting his focus to overseeing Yorkville’s Export Sales division. 

MMR Dealer Survey: Back to School 2022

We invite you to share your thoughts on the upcoming "Back to School" season with your fellow MMR readers by clicking here! 

Amphion Loudspeakers Unveils New Headquarters

Amphion Loudspeakers has announced the opening of their new headquarters in Kuopio, Finland.

QSC Announces Pro Audio Leadership Team

QSC has announced the appointment of Perry Celia to VP Global Sales and Service, David Fuller to VP Product Development, Ray van Straten to VP Brand, Marketing & Training, and…

Excelcia Music Publishing Inks Deal to Be Exclusive Distributor of Pinkzebra’s Sheet Music

Excelcia Music Publishing has announced the signing of an exclusive deal to distribute the sheet music of top-selling choral music composer, Pinkzebra.

NAMM Music Education Advocacy Hill Day Announced for September

After a two-year hiatus, NAMM Members and arts education advocates are invited to join their association to carry a message of support for music education to Members of Congress and/or…

Cort Turns Up Power with New KX307 Multi Scale Electric Guitar

Cort turns up the power on its KX Series of electric guitars with the introduction of the KX307 Multi Scale.

Fender Expands CA Coast Ukes Series, Updates Existing Models

In 2018, Fender introduced a new line of ukuleles that tapped into their Southern California roots featuring five new models with the beloved Fender look and feel.

RBI Music Names Eric Sands as National Sales Manager

Rhythm Band Instruments, LLC, has announced that Eric Sands has been named National Sales Manager for RBI Music.

Compact dLive CTi1500 handles FOH and Monitors for Bryan and Katie Torwalt

FOH engineer Rob Drayton was first introduced to Allen & Heath’s dLive series at a tradeshow a few years ago, and he was immediately grabbed by its power and simple…

TASCAM Announces the CD-RW900SX CD Recorder/Player

TASCAM is pleased to announce the debut of the CD-RW900SX CD Recorder/Player, the latest version in the company’s long line of robust CD recorders/players.

First of Its Kind Nylon String Electric Guitar With Revolutionary Pickup System from Córdoba

Córdoba Guitars is proud to introduce its first nylon string electric guitar, the Córdoba Stage.

Roland Expands Home Piano Lineup with Two New Entry-Level Models and Next-Generation App

Roland expands its award-winning home piano lineup with two new entry-level instruments and a refreshed companion piano app for select models in the series.

Solotech fields massive 23 hangs of MLA/Wavefront Precision for Stereophonics

When Capital Sound, part of the Solotech UK Group, conceived the original design for Stereophonics’ homecoming concert at the Principality Stadium, for what would have been their ‘We’ll Keep A…

dB One Heads & Cymbals from Evans Drumheads

EVANS Drumheads is introducing a revolutionary new suite of products, dB reduced volume drumheads and cymbals.

TASCAM Announces the Version 1.30 Firmware Update for the Mixcast 4 Podcast Station

TASCAM is pleased to announce the Version 1.30 firmware update for the Mixcast 4 Podcast Station with built-in Recorder / USB Audio Interface.

12 Students Awarded D’Addario Foundation College Scholarship

The D’Addario Foundation is pleased to announce 12 outstanding students in the 2022 class of D’Addario Foundation College Scholarship Recipients.

Let’s Share a NAMM Laugh… at My Expense

How enjoyable was it for the music products industry to reunite at NAMM? From where I stand it seemed a “homecoming” of sorts.

Taking a Stand (or Rack): Sales of Keyboard Rack & Stands in 2022

Pandemic-related lockdowns also led to soaring keyboard sales in the past two-and-some-change years, so stands and racks for those newly acquired instruments must also be doing well these days, right?

Many Happy Returns: The 2022 NAMM Show

“It was incredible to see our members and industry partners come together for our first Anaheim gathering in two and a half years,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond.

A Case Study: Sales of Cases & Bags Rise as Live Performance Returns

The past couple of years have been challenging in a myriad of ways, but if you’re the type who absolutely lives for attending – or performing at – concerts the…

Genelec Brings RAW Immersion to Berlin’s Hagius

Hagius, located in Berlin, is staffed by young professionals that offer classes for various disciplines such as yoga and boxing with the intention of strengthening and conditioning both body and…

Córdoba Adds a Colorful Twist to Their Popular Ukulele

Córdoba is excited to announce the expansion of their best-selling 15CM with a colorful new addition, the 15CM Matiz. The Matiz aesthetic was first introduced with Córdoba’s popular Protégé C1…

Prince Mural Revealed with Martin Audio in Minneapolis

A major mural unveiling took place in downtown Minneapolis recently—heralded by a weekend of celebratory events—when a new 100ft high artwork of Prince, featuring three shots of the Minneapolis musician,…

The Iron Cage Guitar Mounting System from Maalouf Guitar Stands

Maalouf Guitar Stands is excited to announce the launch of the Iron Cage, a groundbreaking guitar mounting system that allows you to experience a new and improved way to display,…

Gator Cases' New Parlor Style Hard-shell Guitar Case

Gator Cases adds the Parlor Style Hard-shell Guitar Case to their popular GC Series of ABS molded instrument cases that give ultra-durable protection while storing or traveling with your guitar. 

Buffet Crampon USA Announces New Staff and Position Changes 

 Buffet Crampon USA, North American distributor of Buffet Crampon Group student, intermediate and professional woodwind and brass instruments, is pleased to announce the following changes and additions in staffing. 

Flock Audio Announces Bigger Boat Distribution and MasteringWorks as Distributors for UK and EU Respectively

Flock Audio has announced a distribution agreement with Bigger Boat Distribution and MasteringWorks for distribution of their products in the United Kingdom and European Union respectively.