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Upfront May 9, 2018

Tracktion Launches Waverazor 2.0 Editor

Tracktion is launching an updated version of MOK’s Waverazor 2.0 Editor version. The update includes a Contextual Editing system that gives users the ability to manage thousands of sound sculpting parameters. In addition, MOK’s oscillator design allows…

Ronnie Dungan
May 9, 2018
Upfront January 29, 2018

UpFront Q&A Messe Frankfurt’s Michael Biwer

For some long-time attendees, Musikmesse Frankfurt has appeared to be “in decline” in recent years. A handful of big-name exhibitors have opted not to participate, attendance was seen to be…

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 29, 2018
Upfront August 2, 2016

Former Blaze editor lands Martin role

Steve Harvey, former editor in chief of Blaze Publishing's Acoustic magazine, has joined Martin as international marketing consultant – Europe. In the newly-created consultancy role for the brand, Harvey will assume…

Ronnie Dungan
Aug 2, 2016
Upfront April 21, 2016

Sennheiser previews MK4 mic at NAB

Sennheiser is previewing a new digital version of its MK4 recording mics at this year’s NAB show in Las Vegas. With Apogee A/D conversion and mic preamp technology, the MK4…

Ronnie Dungan
Apr 21, 2016
Upfront March 30, 2016

VIDEO: The Edge previews signature model

U2's permanently be-hatted lead guitarist The Edge has been enthusing about his new signature guitar, made in collaboration with Fender. Click below to watch the video.

Ronnie Dungan
Mar 30, 2016
Upfront January 21, 2016

NYC Preview of Yamaha Instruments to Debut at 2016 NAMM

On Tuesday, January 12th, Yamaha hosted a special gathering at Yamaha Artist Services on 5th Avenue in NYC to preview four innovative instrument lines. The company's YEV electronic violin, Disklavier ENSPIRE,…

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 21, 2016
Upfront January 19, 2016

NAMM 2016: Sennheiser previews audio and recording launches

Sennheiser and Neumann will showcase live audio and recording solutions at the show, with performances from Nina Storey, Magnolia Memoir, Nu-Blu and others. Visitors are invited to try out Sennheiser…

Ronnie Dungan
Jan 19, 2016
Upfront August 26, 2015

New editor for Acoustic mag

Blaze Publishing's Acoustic magazine has appointed Steve Harvey as editor – one of the original founders of the title.  Harvey is well-known in the industry, running Blaze Publishing’s successful music shows,…

Ronnie Dungan
Aug 26, 2015
Upfront January 29, 2015

Editorial: Following Mary’s Lead

“Can anything elevate a middle school kid more than the experience of high quality music education?” asks the 2015 recipient of the Don Johnson Industry Service Award, Mary Luehrsen, in…

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 29, 2015
Upfront June 29, 2014

Hal Leonard Names Nix New Shawnee Church Choral Consulting Editor

Hal Leonard Corporation and Shawnee Press have announced that Brad Nix will become the consulting editor for Shawnee church choral publications. He will facilitate the editorial process for new sacred…

Christian Wissmuller
Jun 29, 2014