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Music Products Industry News January 3, 2019

Vater Adds Hirano to Artist Family

Vater has added Taku Hirano to the Vater Family of Artists. Vater will be releasing Taku Hirano's unique signature multi-purpose stick design, "Katana," at NAMM 2019. "I'm so excited to…

MMR Staff
Jan 3, 2019
Music Products Industry News January 3, 2019

YCA Welcomes Clark as B&O District Manager for Great Lakes Region

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Dave Clark has been appointed Great Lakes district manager for the company’s Band & Orchestral division, overseeing sales in parts of Michigan,…

MMR Staff
Jan 3, 2019
Music Products Industry News January 2, 2019

D&A Guitar Gear Appointed Exclusive US Distributor for Waggi Pedalboards

D&A Guitar Gear, manufacturer of high-quality, innovative instrument stands, and accessories has announced an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Colombian guitar pedalboards brand, Waggi, known for its innovative design and…

MMR Staff
Jan 2, 2019
Music Products Industry News January 2, 2019

KORG USA, Inc. to Distribute Darkglass Electronics

Setting the stage for its most exciting NAMM show to date, KORG USA Inc. (KUSA) has been named as the U.S. distribution partner for Darkglass Electronics. KUSA will handle all…

MMR Staff
Jan 2, 2019
Music Products Industry News January 2, 2019

Remo Taps Hal Leonard for U.S. Distribution

Remo announced that as of January 1, 2019, Hal Leonard will serve as a principal distribution and marketing partner for Remo in the United States, with shipments to dealers starting…

MMR Staff
Jan 2, 2019
Music Products Industry News January 2, 2019

Kyser Offers Handcrafted Capos at Winter NAMM

The Kyser Winter NAMM booth will be transformed into a mini capo factory where NAMM attendees can assemble their very own Kyser Quick-Change Capo. The capos will be handcrafted on…

MMR Staff
Jan 2, 2019
Music Products Industry News January 2, 2019

Welsh veteran Cranes closing its doors

Veteran Welsh music shop Cranes is to become the latest UK MI store to close after more than 30 years in the business. The shop, based in Swansea's St David's…

MMR Staff
Jan 2, 2019
Music Products Industry News January 2, 2019

JHS adds another to audio line-up

JHS has added CAD Audio to its growing line-up of pro-audio brands. As of January 2019 JHS will exclusively distribute CAD Audio microphones and pro-audio accessories throughout the UK and Republic…

MMR Staff
Jan 2, 2019
Music Products Industry News January 2, 2019

DiGiCo swoops for Klang

DiGiCo has acquired Klang:technologies, adding it to an Audiotonix line-up that already includes leading audio brands Allen & Heath, Calrec, DiGiGrid, Solid State Logic, and DiGiCo. James Gordon CEO of Audiotonix commented:…

MMR Staff
Jan 2, 2019
Music Products Industry News January 2, 2019

KORG Teams up with Greg Mackie and Peter Watts

KORG has announced a strategic alliance with noted pro audio product designers, Greg Mackie and Peter Watts. Their company, M&W, has been instrumental in the behind-the-scenes development of products for…

MMR Staff
Jan 2, 2019
Music Products Industry News December 30, 2018

DiGiCo Acquires KLANG:technologies

DiGiCo is pleased to announce the acquisition of KLANG:technologies as a key new addition to the Audiotonix family that already includes leading audio brands Allen & Heath, Calrec, DiGiGrid, Solid…

MMR Staff
Dec 30, 2018