Why Trade Shows Matter
In the summer of 2013 the Music Industries Association of Canada (MIAC) canceled its scheduled September trade show and closed its doors. A forty-one year old fraternity of musical instrument…
The Case for the Airline Case
What does the Federal Aviation Administration have to do with the MI business? More than you might think. Most times when I’m getting on a plane going to or coming…
Yamaha Forms Professional Audio Division
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that it is forming the Professional Audio division to provide a stronger, more unified presence in the live sound, recording, and sound installation…
Airturn PED
The AirTurn PED is the perfect controller for Bluetooth SMART READYequipped Mac, PC, iPad or Android Tablet. Music reading, scrolling lyrics or guitar tabs, teleprompting, slide presentations, instrument effects or…
Audio-Technica AT5045 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The hand-built AT5045 is a “stick-design,” large-diaphragm electret side-address condenser instrument microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. The AT5045 features a large diaphragm, fast transient response, low noise, the ability to…
Roland Announces New Personnel Appointments
Roland Corporation U.S. has announces three new personnel appointments that align with the company’s current strategic business plan. The announcement was made by Jay Wanamaker, president and CEO of Roland…
Ohana Acoustic Compact Bass
Introducing the all-new Ohana Acoustic Bass – an acoustic bass that marries compact ukulele size with full bass sound and sustain. Play it just like a bass guitar, but in uke…
Ashdown Woodsman Range of Acoustic Amplifiers
Designed for the new wave of acoustic performers, Ashdown announces the Woodsman family of amplifiers, combining traditional, wooden-cabinets with powerful modern features for live performance and recording. With inputs for…
LM Products Viking Line Guitar Straps
LM Products introduces their VIKING line of guitar straps. Each strap in the series features thick belt-weight leather, metal hardware, and strength from simplicity. The series of four straps are…
Levy’s Leathers M17GRD, M17CXD and M17SRD
These straps are available in dark brown only. The distressing treatment on this leather has the look of a dry cracked riverbed. The strap is lined soft suede and features…
ESP LTD BB-1004QM and BB-1005FL
ESP’s LTD Signature Series has expanded with two special new bass offerings. Widely acclaimed jazz fusion bassist and new ESP endorsee Bunny Brunel has helped design the 4-string BB-1004QM and…
Bass Guitar Suppliers Discuss The Market
As March is one of MMR’s two annual “fretted” issues, we figured we’d turn our attention towards a segment of the overall market that we haven’t explored in depth for…