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Music Products Industry News December 21, 2017

Paiste Adds Florian Alexandru-Zorn to Artist Family

Paiste has officially welcomed Florian Alexandru-Zorn to their artist family. Alexandru-Zorn has written The Complete Guide to Playing Brushes, The Brush Secret, and The Brush Revolution. Alexandru-Zorn has been invited to numerous renowned…

MMR Staff
Dec 21, 2017
Music Products Industry News December 21, 2017

Audio-Technica Sponsors Latin Grammy Week Kickoff Event

Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., was the sponsor for the fifth annual “En La Mezcla” reception kicking off Latin GRAMMY Week. Held on Tuesday, November 14 at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas,…

MMR Staff
Dec 21, 2017
Music Products Industry News December 21, 2017

Shure Opening Austrian Office

Shure is changing to direct distribution in Austria in the New Year, opening a new office in Schwaz, near Innsbruck. It will be responsible for all sales within the Systems…

MMR Staff
Dec 21, 2017
Music Products Industry News December 20, 2017

Roland Announces First Apprenticeship Program

Roland Corporation U.S. has announced the launch of its first apprenticeship program in affiliation with The Los Angeles Film School (LAFS). The paid, merit-based, multi-phase apprenticeship at Roland’s U.S. headquarters…

MMR Staff
Dec 20, 2017
Music Products Industry News December 20, 2017

Yamaha Names Armstrong House of Worship Resource Manager

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has appointed Brett Armstrong to the position of House of Worship resource manager. He will report directly to Roger Eaton, chief marketing director, YCA.Armstrong serves…

MMR Staff
Dec 20, 2017
Music Products Industry News December 20, 2017

SSL Joins Audiotonix Group

Audiotonix has announced the acquisition of Solid State Logic (SSL) as part of its expanding Group that already includes leading audio brands DiGiCo, DiGiGrid, Calrec and Allen & Heath.  The…

MMR Staff
Dec 20, 2017
Music Products Industry News December 20, 2017

SSL Joins Audiotonix Group

Audiotonix has announced the acquisition of Solid State Logic (SSL) as part of its expanding Group that already includes leading audio brands DiGiCo, DiGiGrid, Calrec and Allen & Heath.  The…

MMR Staff
Dec 20, 2017
Music Products Industry News December 20, 2017

Jackson Browne to be Honored with Les Paul Innovation Award at the NAMM TEC Awards

The NAMM Foundation has announced that singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 33rd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), on Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Anaheim, California.…

MMR Staff
Dec 20, 2017
Music Products Industry News December 20, 2017

Musikmesse Drum Camp Shapes Up

Musikmesse's annual Drum Camp performance sessions are taking shape, with a number of key artists now confirmed.  The drummers will perform daily in the Blood, Sweat & Tears Box in Hall…

MMR Staff
Dec 20, 2017
Music Products Industry News December 20, 2017

ILIO Launches Fundraiser to Benefit Victims of Ventura County Fire

ILIO has launched a fundraiser to benefit those affected by the widespread Ventura County fire. During this fundraising campaign, 100 percent of donated funds will be passed through to fire…

MMR Staff
Dec 20, 2017
Music Products Industry News December 19, 2017

Avid Customer Association Announces Second Annual Vote

Avid, along with Avid Customer Association (ACA) leadership, today announced the opening of the second annual ACA Vote to help prioritise Avid’s product and innovation roadmap for 2018 and beyond, as well…

MMR Staff
Dec 19, 2017
Music Products Industry News December 19, 2017

Avid Customer Association Announces Second Annual Vote

Avid, along with Avid Customer Association (ACA) leadership, today announced the opening of the second annual ACA Vote to help prioritize Avid’s product and innovation roadmap for 2018 and beyond, as well…

MMR Staff
Dec 19, 2017