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Pro Audio Industry News October 16, 2026

Gibson guitar sells for $781,250 at Heritage Auctions

One of the most coveted electric guitars ever made has established a new auction benchmark at Heritage Auctions. An exceptionally preserved 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard Sunburst sold for $781,250…

MMR Staff
Oct 16, 2026
Pro Audio Industry News October 15, 2026

Music China 2026 highlights cross-border trade and technology

News +++ Music ChinaShanghai, 28 – 31 October 2026 Music China 2026 strikes a chord with cross-border commerce and music technology advancement Shanghai, 16 October 2026. With less than one…

MMR Staff
Oct 15, 2026
Pro Audio Industry News October 15, 2026

SSL adds Bus Comp Classic

Introducing Bus Comp Classic The SSL Stereo Bus Compressor has shaped countless records for decades. Now, Bus Comp Classic reconnects with that legacy in a dedicated 1U format, delivering the…

MMR Staff
Oct 15, 2026
Pro Audio Industry News October 15, 2026

Twisted-Electrons sets FLEXfm hybrid groovebox

At a glance, FLEXfm certainly sounds like the hybrid groovebox that Twisted-Electrons Founder Alex Smith dreamed of — think eight-voice sound engine featuring four operators and four flexible LFOs (Low…

MMR Staff
Oct 15, 2026
Pro Audio Industry News October 15, 2026

IK Multimedia ships ARC Studio+ room correction processor

IK Multimedia has introduced ARC Studio+, a hardware room correction processor that adds computer-free calibration, automatic subwoofer integration, and digital audio connectivity to its monitoring platform, according to audioXpress. The…

MMR Staff
Oct 15, 2026
Pro Audio Industry News October 15, 2026

ART Pro Audio adds Vinyl Mix phono preamp and switcher

ART Pro Audio, a division of Yorkville Sound, has introduced the Vinyl Mix phono preamp and switcher. The unit was designed by the Yorkville engineering team in Canada. The Vinyl…

MMR Staff
Oct 15, 2026
Pro Audio Industry News October 14, 2026

Errol Antzis releases playable art guitar book

A guitar can be a musical instrument and a work of art at the same time. That idea is at the heart of Errol Antzis’s newly released Playable Art: A…

MMR Staff
Oct 14, 2026
Pro Audio Industry News October 14, 2026

Monterey Jazz Festival uses d&b audiotechnik systems

The Monterey Jazz Festival, celebrating its 69th year, enhanced the auditory experience across the historic Monterey County Fairgrounds with d&b audiotechnik KSL and CCL loudspeaker systems. Production partner Live Box…

MMR Staff
Oct 14, 2026
Pro Audio Industry News October 14, 2026

Spector builds bass for breast cancer research auction

Spector is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a one-of-one Custom Shop bass created to benefit breast cancer research. Built by the Spector Custom Shop, this unique instrument brings together…

MMR Staff
Oct 14, 2026