The NAMM TECnology Hall of Fame Announces Seven New Inductees
TECnology Hall of Fame founder George Petersen and the NAMM TEC Committee have announced seven defining audio products and innovations as the newest entrants to the prestigious TECnology Hall of…
Trade Regrets: Mary Lou Hoogenboom
On Saturday, November 11 we received this news from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: Mary Lou, known as Lulu, passed away yesterday at the age of 88. Lulu was a factory…
The 2020 NAMM Show Announces Professional Development Sessions
The 2020 NAMM Show has announced more than 300 professional development sessions for emerging and established professionals from all sectors of music products, pro audio and entertainment technology. Held at…
Shen Named as President of Remo, Inc.
Robert Shen, Ami Belli, and Brock Kaericher Remo, Inc. has announced that Brock Kaericher is stepping down as its president and Robert Shen will become president of Remo, Inc, in…
Trade Regrets: Bob Birmingham
On Monday, November 4 we received the following from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino: Sadly, Bob Birmingham passed away unexpectedly yesterday. He was 74 years old. Bob teamed with his brother to…
Armisen to Host the 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
The TEC Awards have announced actor, comedian, and musician Fred Armisen as host of the 35th Annual Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 18, 2020 in…
Make Music Winter Returns December 21
Make Music Winter, a free, outdoor music-making celebration on the winter solstice, returns this year on Saturday, December 21 with joyful and dynamic participatory musical parades, performances and events in…
‘We Must Be Doing Something Right!’Dale Krevens of Tech 21 Discusses the Company’s First 30 Years
From its signature product, the SansAmp, to subsequent effects pedals, DI boxes, rackmount units, and amplifiers, Tech 21 has been breaking new ground and setting industry standards. Vice president Dale…
18th Annual Music China Largest Yet
The 2019 Music China gathering was the biggest event of its kind yet. 2,414 MI vendors occupied 13 exhibition halls on the fairground in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre,…
A Show of Hands: Hand Percussion Sales in 2019
Hand percussion instruments: they’re relatively compact (usually), entry-level models are some of the most accessible instruments out there, the learning curve and gentle and forgiving, and whenever Santana has a…
Hate Meetings? Try Facilitating
Photo by mentatdgt from Pexels Hypothetical: Repair believes that Sales is making promises to customers that are impossible to keep – like the time it takes to repair an instrument.…
Looking Forward Through the Rearview Mirror: Ken Burns and ‘Abbey Road’
Photo by Mike from Pexels The buzz on the streets right now is about the Ken Burns documentary “Country Music.” Also, any interest or excitement around the release of the…