NAMM Coverage · Feb 11, 2021
Trade Regrets: Frank Hackinson
On February 10, we recevied the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Pioneering music publisher Frank Hackinson passed away on Saturday. He was 93 years old.
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NAMM Coverage · Feb 9, 2021
SD9 24” Handpan Drum from Amahi – Winter NAMM 2021
With the overwhelming success of the steel tongue drum line, Amahi introduces a new handpan drum to their percussion line.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 4, 2021
Overloud Unveils Fluid Convolution - Next Generation IR Processing Technology
Leading audio effects manufacturer Overloud announces Fluid Convolution, offering substantial improvements to conventional IR processing.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 3, 2021
I Didn’t Get My In-N-Out, But Otherwise No Complaints
Well, that was quite a week. The world’s largest musical instrument and equipment show went virtual and it all panned out… pretty darn well, honestly. A strictly online…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 3, 2021
NAMM’s Believe in Music Week Spotlights a Resilient Industry
“Believe in Music Week was conceived last August when it became clear that the physical NAMM Show would not be possible,” explains NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond.…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 1, 2021
Manus Receives NAMM’s 2021 Believe in Music Award
Alfred Music has announced that Ron Manus was a recipient of NAMM’s annual Believe in Music Award.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 1, 2021
Trust: The Holy Grail of Sales
In an Instant, Trust is Won or Lost More fickle than a Gemini, trust is the unknown, illusive component that can create a customer for you for life…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 29, 2021
Trade Regrets: Lloyd McCausland
On January 29 we received the following sad news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Lloyd McCausland, Former Vice President of Remo, passed away yesterday from COVID-19. He was…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 28, 2021
Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing Collaborates with AES on 'Organizing Chaos' Online Panel for Believe in Music Week 2021
The music industry came out in full force for Believe in Music Week, which took place online Jan. 18–22 in lieu of an in-person NAMM convention this year.…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 26, 2021
Allen & Heath Celebrates Multiple NAMM Believe in Music Wins
Allen & Heath stepped up and went big for the 2021 NAMM Believe in Music Week virtual trade event, hosting engaging interactive events, sponsoring key sessions and extending…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 25, 2021
Trade Regrets: William Dollarhide
NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news on January 25: Longtime music retailer and industry leader William Dollarhide passed away last week. He was 74 years old.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 25, 2021
Trade Regrets: Fred Tinker
On January 25, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following message: Co-Founder of Rodgers Instrument Company, Fred Tinker passed away last month. He was 93 years old.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 21, 2021
NAMM Celebrates and Congratulates The Top 100 Dealers, Honors Stories of Resilience
On Thursday January 21 at Believe in Music week, the industry virtually gathered to celebrate the spirit of the independent music retailer and to applaud their accomplishments, resilience, and commitment…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 21, 2021
Roland Presents Sixth-Annual Lifetime Achievement Award to Rhodes
During NAMM’s 2021 virtual “Believe in Music Week,” Roland presented its sixth-annual Lifetime Achievement Award to the founding member and keyboardist of Duran Duran, Nick Rhodes, who has…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 20, 2021
Share Your 'Believe in Music Week' Experiences with MMR!
You're invited to share your own thoughts and experiences on this year's "Virtual NAMM Show" with MMR for possible inclusion in our Show Report, appearing in our February…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 20, 2021
AES to Host 'Believe in Music Week' Event Sessions, January 21 and 22
In conjunction with this year’s NAMM “Believe in Music Week” events, the Audio Engineering Society will be hosting three independent sessions of relevance to audio professionals and enthusiasts.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 20, 2021
Eventide Receives NAMM’s Milestone Award for 50 Years of Innovation
Eventide Audio is proud to announce that in recognition of its 50thanniversary (1971-2021) as a pioneering professional audio manufacturer, the NAMM organization is presenting Eventide with NAMM’s prestigious…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 19, 2021
BOSS Presents Sixth-Annual Lifetime Achievement Award
During NAMM Believe in Music Week 2021, BOSS presented its Sixth-Annual BOSS Lifetime Achievement Award to world-renowned musical icon, Johnny Marr.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 18, 2021
Yamaha to Preview Powerful New Documentary, ‘The Sound of Us’ During NAMM Believe in Music Week
As the world grapples with a devastating global pandemic, crippling unemployment, political division, civil unrest, social justice movements and countless individual struggles, the profound truth remains that, through…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 18, 2021
Trawick Named Co-Host of Believe TV at Believe in Music Week
Record industry luminary, TEC Hall of Fame inductee, and one-half of Pensado’s Place, Herb Trawick will join Believe TV as co-host for Thursday, January 21 and Friday, January…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 15, 2021
PRS Guitars Announces 2021 Models with Live Virtual Launch Event
In a special, live virtual launch event, PRS Guitars announced a host of new products for 2021, just ahead of Believe in Music Week, this year’s virtual NAMM show.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 14, 2021
Audinate Offers Seminar on Adapting Music Education for COVID with Dante During NAMM 2021
Audinate is offering a free seminar during NAMM 2021 on the topic of “Getting Back to Music Education and Professional Live Performances.”
NAMM Coverage · Jan 14, 2021
The 2021 NAMM Foundation Grand Rally for Music Education Welcomes Renée Fleming, Gustavo Dudamel, Dr. Nina Kraus and Liliana Morales in Conversations about Music Education
On Friday, January 22 at 12:00 p.m. PT on Believe TVas part of NAMM's Believe in Music week, The NAMM Foundation's Grand Rally for Music Education will welcome world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming, in…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 14, 2021
Taylor Guitars Rallies 50-Plus Taylor Artists To Produce ‘I Know What Love Is’
Taylor Guitars and 50-plus Taylor artists, including Zac Brown, KT Tunstall, Jason Mraz and Keith Goodwin, have come together to release an original song, “I Know What Love Is.”