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Originally opened in the early 1960s as Moonglow Records, The Sound Factory name was coined by Producer David Hassinger, who purchased the studio in 1969. A little over a decade…
Hal Leonard’s MI Distribution Division is excited to announce the addition of five prestigious brands to its catalog: Royer Labs, Truetone, Decksaver, Headliner, and Magma. These partnerships, covering the USA…
Anaheim, California, will be the home of the global pro audio community when it gathers at The 2025 NAMM Show, held January 21–25. NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants),…
Approximately 86% of industry-leading professional audio manufacturers responding to a recent survey reported that their companies were moderately to majorly affected by pandemic-born supply chain disruptions and the simultaneous interruptions…
Roland Corporation announces Roland’s participation in The NAMM Show 2025, taking place from January 21-25, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Roland will bring together its renowned brands—Roland, BOSS, Drum…
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced its initial listing of events for The 2025 NAMM Show, taking place at the…
Shanghai, 20 September 2024. Music China, one of the world’s leading sourcing platforms for the musical instruments industry, is set to host its 21st edition at the Shanghai New International…
Eastman Music Company, a global leader in musical instrument manufacturing, has acquired Malletech, a renowned name in keyboard percussion instruments. This strategic move marks Eastman's entry into the percussion industry,…
Whatever you’re playing and however good the material, if you’re out of tune on stage or in the studio, nobody listening is going to be able to properly appreciate all…
Focusrite and sibling brand ADAM Audio, of Focusrite Group, have set out to educate the marketplace on the subject of immersive audio with a new highly accessible resource. Focusrite Group’s…
WHO: Guitar Center, the world’s largest musical instrument retailer, partnering with Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW), one of the world’s preeminent manufacturers of drums and drum hardware. WHAT: “DW Factory Day,” a day-long…
MMR attended the opening day of NAMM NeXT 2024, held July 17-18 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Nashville. Unlike a traditional Summer NAMM Show, this event took a unique…
