New Products, MMR, July 2021
MMR’s July 2021 New Products section included a variety of accessory items, pro audio items, fretted instruments, drums & percussion items, print & digital products and cases & stands. To…
Orchestrating Your Own Disney Ending
My wife enjoys watching movies with fast action scenes where people inevitably get hurt. As the decibel level in the movie’s soundtrack increases, so does my heart rate. I, on…
Vision & Purpose!
Jimi Hendrix’s debut album release rocked the world in 1967 Jimi Asked the Right Question: ‘Are You Experienced?’ Before we delve into Jimi Hendrix, let’s start with our own question.…
Lamond to Step Down as President and CEO of NAMM
Joe Lamond (Photo: NAMM) On June 28, at the annual NAMM Board of Directors meeting, Joe Lamond, NAMM president and CEO, shared his intention to step down as the leader…
Ashly Audio Adds ‘Plus’ Model to AW Series On-Wall Speaker Line
Ashly Audio, manufacturer of pro sound solutions, is enhancing its AW Series On-Wall speaker line with a Plus model that includes a higher power transformer to make the solution more flexible for…
artistpro, LLC Acquires Timeless Communications MI/Education Trade Magazines
Industry Publishing Veteran Mike Lawson’s artistpro, LLC acquires Musical Merchandise Review (MMR), School Band & Orchestra (SBO), Choral Director, and JAZZed Magazines. MMR Editor of Two Decades Christian Wissmuller Continues as…
Sweetwater Announces Grand Opening of Mega Music Store on Fort Wayne Campus
Sweetwater has announced the grand opening of its new megastore. The captivating retail space, which boasts over 44,000 square feet, offers the ultimate experience for music fans and artists alike. Featuring…
Hal Leonard Releases Super Hot Olivia Rodrigo Sour Songbook
Less than a month after the release of Olivia Rodrigo’s much-anticipated debut album Sour, Hal Leonard has published its matching songbook. The album was released on May 21 and immediately…
Pigtronix Announces New Infinity 3 Deluxe Looper and Universal Remote
Pigtronix is welcoming in the summer with two new products: Infinity 3 and Universal Remote. Infinity 3 is the world’s most musical looping pedal. Simple to operate, yet tremendously powerful…
Alfred Music Announces Release of Finale v27
Alfred Music, the leading publisher in music education since 1922, in partnership with MakeMusic, Inc., announces the release of Finale v27 and Finale v27 Academic. These newly released versions, available…
Peavey Introduces LN1263 Column Array
Acoustic guitarists, live performers, and DJs searching for a powerful, compact, and highly portable speaker systems will find their ideal solution in the new LN1263 Column Array from Peavey®. Offering…
C.F. Martin & Co. Appoints Ripsam as New CEO
Thomas Ripsam C.F. Martin & Co. has announced that Thomas Ripsam has been appointed the company’s new chief executive officer. Effective June 14, 2021, Mr. Ripsam succeeds longtime chairman and…