NAMM 2016: Three new PreSonus lines launched
PreSonus is making three new product announcements at NAMM 2016 including new active speakers. ULT-Series ULT12, ULT15, ULT18 Loudspeakers & Subwoofer – ULT-series active loudspeakers, combine the widest horizontal dispersion…
Traynor Ultra-Compact Acoustic Amplifier
The all new Acoustic Master Series AM Mini delivers maximum tone and clarity from its deceptively small footprint. Designed for multiple applications, the AM Mini is not only an ideal…
5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Happy NAMM Show!
As the headline indicates, we’ve been counting down the days until The 2016 NAMM Show. Hopefully, you’ve already made plans to attend (I’m talking to NAMM members, music educators, college…
EMG Turns 40 – ‘You Can’t Sit Still in This Business’
2016 marks four decades of EMG, Inc., innovative designers and producers of pickups, EQ accessories – and more! (read on) – that have been embraced by players across a number…
NAMM 2016: Nord reveals new Virtual Hammer Technology
The new Nord 3 stage piano features new Virtual Hammer Action technology, which mimics the feel of a grand piano. The Triple Sensor keybed allows key movements to be determined…
NAMM 2016: Sennheiser previews audio and recording launches
Sennheiser and Neumann will showcase live audio and recording solutions at the show, with performances from Nina Storey, Magnolia Memoir, Nu-Blu and others. Visitors are invited to try out Sennheiser…
NAMM 2016: JHS adds new Fret-King signature
JHS is adding a new signature guitar to its Fret-King range at NAMM. The new Fret-King Black Label ‘JJ’ John Jorgenson Artist guitar was designed in conjunction with Trev Wilkinson.…
NAMM 2016: JHS reveals line-up
John Hornby Skewes (JHS) has a number of announcements lined up for this week’s NAMM show, including new lines from its Fret-King and Vintage brands. Having secured distribution in North…
Sometimes Big Government is a Good Thing
Congress left the music education world a last-minute Christmas present when on December 9 it ratified the Every Student Succeeds Act. Known by its shorthand acronym ESSA, the act replaces…
Steve West – Fighting the Good Fight
We all know the saying, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” and you’d be hard pressed to find a more applicable example than Steve West. His father, Pearl…
All About That Bass, ‘Bout That (Spector) Bass
It looks as if 2016 will be the year of the Spector Bass. The company ended 2015 with a bang by way of their win-win marketing distribution partnership with Korg,…
Four Ideas to Help You “Get on the Good Foot” in 2016
Yes, it’s that time of year, and we trust any suggestion from James Brown! So, here come the resolutions and pledges to improve over last year’s successes or shortcomings. This…