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Nate Morton Shares Drum-Cam Footage from The Voice

Thanks to Pearl Artist, Nate Morton and his recently released drum-cam footage, you can now experience the thrill of banging away to the millions of viewers that tune into the NBC show, The Voice. The footage shows Nate performing the Sting classic, “If I Ever Lose My Faith in You” during Monday’s Top 12 Elimination Round, backing show competitor Brian Johnson. 

Fender Launches Accelerator Tour

Fender unveiled the Fender Accelerator Tour, a new initiative that provides emerging musicians the support and resources they need to grow their fan base and promote their music.

Extending through June, the Fender Accelerator Tour is made up from a diverse collection of musicians on tours throughout the U.S. and Canada including: Night Terrors of 1927; Priory; Matthew Curry; Marmozets, Deap Vally and Waters, with several others to be announced. Each band is receiving tour support including a customized 15-passenger touring van, promotional and marketing support, and Fender gear, including electric and acoustic guitars, basses, amps, and accessories. Fender is also covering all fuel and vehicle maintenance needs.

Sennheiser Delivers At Juno Awards

Sennheiser lit up the Juno Awards of 2015, held at the FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton last month. The Juno Awards, which represent the pinnacle of Canadian recognition for technical and artistic achievement in music, were broadcast on CTV Television Network and hosted by Jacob Hoggard, lead singer of pop-rock group Hedley. Hedley are regular users of Sennheiser products, and were honored with three nominations including ‘Album of the Year’ for Wild Life.

CHAUVET DJ Geysers Used at British Artistic Gymnastics Championships

The Geyser RGB water-based fogger was utilized recently at the 2015 Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Championship, which was held in Liverpool’s Echo arena. Lighting designer Stephen Jolly positioned six Geysers at strategic points in the facility for the event. Jolly arranged four of the Geysers around the performance platform in the center of the arena and positioned the remaining two out of sight under grills at the venue’s entrance.

Carley Wolf is Latest Silvertone Guitars Artist

Samick Music Corporation, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of Carley Wolf to the Silvertone family of artists.

“It's an honor to welcome Carley Wolf of The Ghost Wolves to the Silvertone family,” said Tony De La Rosa, artist relations/marketing manager, Samick Music Corporation. “The first time I heard Carley play, I knew there was something special about her. She has an unassuming musical prowess coupled with the looks of a fashion model, and a guitar tone that will rip your face off!”

Chauvet Lights It Up Blue for World Autism Awareness Day

Chauvet “went blue” to help fight a disorder that affects 1 in 68 babies born in the U.S. every year, and the company, along with PLSN editor and noted LD Nook Schoenfeld, is hoping that other lighting industry members  join in this effort. On March 30, the company lighted its headquarters in Florida, as well as its facilities in the United Kingdom and Belgium, a bright royal blue to kick off the week leading up to World Autism Awareness Day on April 2.

A longtime advocate of autism research and care, Schoenfeld was instrumental in getting the upper floors of the Empire State Building illuminated blue a few years ago as part of the “Light It Up Blue” campaign to draw attention to the disorder on Autism Awareness Day.  “The organization Autisms Speaks came up with the idea of lighting landmark buildings blue on Autism Awareness Day to raise awareness of the disorder,” he said. “I’ve been a big supporter throughout.”

Roland Supports National Autism Awareness Day

As part of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on April 2, 2015, Roland U.S. joined thousands of landmarks, religious institutions, businesses, and communities in more than 130 countries, as Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, celebrated its sixth annual Light It Up Blue campaign — an ongoing initiative to raise the global awareness of autism. Autism currently affects 1 in 68 children in the United States and millions more worldwide.

In solidarity with those afflicted with autism worldwide, Roland U.S. lit up their social media sites in blue, provided the URL for donations, and encouraged participation from their fans. Roland U.S. employees also wore blue t-shirts and apparel to work on Thursday.

DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics, and Sound Devices to Host Second Sound Summit Event

On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Ballroom on the west side of downtown Chicago, DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics, and Sound Devices will host the Sound Summit, Chicago, the second of many being planned throughout the U.S. as an informal mixing and discussion event for the audio community. 

The event will be held from 3 pm to 8 pm, with short informational presentations from each of the manufacturers from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, followed by food, refreshments, and social time. Presentations by location sound practitioners will take place from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Representatives from all three companies will be available throughout the event to discuss the best practices for utilizing all three brands during a production.

ISP Chosen as Proud to Manufacture in Michigan’s “Featured Manufacturer”

Orange Amplification Sponsors Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2015

For the fourth consecutive year, Orange Amplification will be the headline sponsors of The Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2015, in association with World Of Warships. 

The awards will take place at The Indigo at The O2, London on Monday, June 15, 2015 and will also see HMS Hammer sailing down the Thames for a pre-show boat party with a metal stage to entertain the guests.

TMP Pro Adds DUBS Acoustic Filters to Pro Audio Lineup

TMP Pro Distribution announced an agreement with Doppler Labs, an NYC-based tech startup, to be the exclusive pro audio distributor for their DUBS Acoustic Filters, across the United States.

DUBS Acoustic Filters provide effectively transparent SPL attenuation. Instead of muffling sound by merely blocking the ear canal, DUBS reduce sound level in a tailored curve, protecting hearing while maintaining tone and balance.

Warwick Handling European Distribution for Aquila

As of March 1^st,  renowned ukulele strings producer Aquila Strings has entered into an exclusive European distribution product through Warwick/D-Distribution.