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Music Products Industry News June 14, 2016

Radial launches Direct-Drive box

Radial Engineering has just shipped the JDX Direct-Drive. The JDX Direct-Drive simulates the sound of a guitar amplifier while doubling up as a direct to PA box. In other words,…

MMR Staff
Jun 14, 2016
Music Products Industry News June 14, 2016

DW confirms Fleetwood Rumours snare

The latest Drum Workshop Collector’s Series Icon Snare is a tribute to Fleetwood Mac drummer, Mick Fleetwood and his namesake band’s 1977 smash release, Rumours.  Paying homage to the album’s…

MMR Staff
Jun 14, 2016
Music Products Industry News June 14, 2016

Universal and Zildjian resolve dispute

Universal Percussion, distributor of Wuhan cymbals, has voluntarily dismissed the trademark infringement action it filed against Avedis Zildjian last month relating to Avedis Zildjian's allegedly unauthorised use of Universal Percussion's…

MMR Staff
Jun 14, 2016
Music Products Industry News June 14, 2016

Future closing Drummer mag

Future Publishing is closing its recently-acquired Drummer magazine, purchased as part of the Blaze Publishing acquisition, with the August issue set to be the final edition. Last month, Future bought…

MMR Staff
Jun 14, 2016
Music Products Industry News June 13, 2016

Curbishley, CEO of PRG Music Group, Announces Resignation

CEO of the PRG Music Group, Mickey Curbishley has announced that he will be leaving Production Resource Group as of June 30, 2016. As CEO of PRG’s Music Group, Curbishley…

MMR Staff
Jun 13, 2016
Music Products Industry News June 13, 2016

Universal Percussion Dismisses Suit Against Zildjian

Universal Percussion, distributor of Wuhan cymbals,has voluntarily dismissed the trademark infringement action it filed against Avedis Zildjian last month relating to Avedis Zildjian's allegedly unauthorized use of Universal Percussion's S…

MMR Staff
Jun 13, 2016
Music Products Industry News June 10, 2016

Holy Grail show confirms line-up

The exhibitor list for the 2016 Holy Grail Guitar Show has been confirmed, with 135 different luthiers showcased at the Berlin event. Now in its third year, the invitation-only show…

MMR Staff
Jun 10, 2016
Music Products Industry News June 10, 2016

New Thomas Blug pedals from Xvive

The range of compact effects pedals from Xvive continues to grow with two new signature pedals from German guitar virtuoso Thomas Blug. The Sweet Leo (X02 £59.99) allows you to…

MMR Staff
Jun 10, 2016
Music Products Industry News June 10, 2016

Rocktron reduces noise reduction unit

Guitar noise reduction firm Rocktron, has launched the MicroHUSH, a version of its HUSH noise reduction pedal in a micro chassis. It is designed to wipe out hiss, unwanted feedback…

MMR Staff
Jun 10, 2016
Music Products Industry News June 10, 2016

Barnes & Mullins holding DR string swap shops

DR String’s distributor Barnes & Mullins has announced the launch of a one day promotional event in participation with eight selected UK retailers. The event - taking place on Saturday 25th June…

MMR Staff
Jun 10, 2016
Music Products Industry News June 9, 2016

HAMMOND ORGAN’s Sound Soul Summit V to Rock Nashville

HAMMOND ORGAN USA announces the lineup for the fifth Sound Soul Summit, to be held during the Summer NAMM Show on June 23, 2016. The Summit is co-sponsored by Keyboard…

MMR Staff
Jun 9, 2016
Music Products Industry News June 9, 2016

Blizzard Lighting Stiletto Glo19

The Stiletto Glo19 is Blizzard Lighting’s unique 11° to 58° zoomable wash moving head with under-the-lens “Glo” effects.  This moving head fixture boasts 19x 15-Watt OSRAM 4-in-1 RGBW LEDs with…

MMR Staff
Jun 9, 2016