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Vochlea has introduced a new software application, DubBox, intended to transform vocal percussion into drum loop patterns. According to Sound on Sound, the tool is geared toward music producers and…
Yamaha Corporation of America will host meet-and-greets with drummers Aaron Gillespie of Underoath and Chris Hesse of Hoobastank during the Long Beach stop of the Vans Warped Tour on July…
ChamSys lighting consoles and related equipment played a significant role in the production of the Download Festival, which attracted over 100,000 attendees this year. According to ChamSys, their systems were…
Music-products suppliers moved on several fronts this week, combining new instruments and hardware with production systems designed for increasingly flexible workflows. Furch Guitars marked its 45th anniversary with updated and…
A unified approach to representing piano performance data across various instruments is now available, according to a joint announcement from the MIDI Association and the American Musical Equipment International (AMEI).…
Branson, Missouri, July 24, 2026 — About a year into the global Covid-19 pandemic, mix engineer Josh West moved into his van, parking it outside Mansion Studios in Missouri’s Ozark…
Floyd Rose today announced the release of a limited-edition USA Series Original Tremolo featuring a precision laser-etched paisley pattern. The new tremolo, limited to 50 pieces, combines the renowned performance…
Lighting designer Gregory “Gru” Dutein has been providing lighting design and programming for the musical act Ultra Vomit since 2017. According to ChamSys, Dutein’s work supports the band's performances, which…
Koch Sound, based in Kenai, Alaska, is building its business around the Allen & Heath ecosystem. Owner Alex Koch chose the brand for its versatility, supporting productions ranging from intimate…
Mojave Audio is the official microphone partner of Mack Keane’s Wide Eyed Tour. The partnership sees Mack Keane, a rising Spotify artist, utilizing Mojave Audio’s MA-Dmicrophone on the road for…
Furch Guitars is marking its 45th anniversary in 2026 with updates across its acoustic-guitar portfolio and limited-edition commemorative instruments. The company’s updated Vintage Series introduces refined specifications, an expanded model…
Having effectively established itself as a high-end keyboard synthesizer manufacturing force to be reckoned with, working well beyond its roots as a manufacturer of Eurorack modules and accessories alongside professional audio compressors…
