Frankfurt Shows Continue to Merge Closer Together
The recent Prolight and Sound and Musikmesse attracted more than 90,000 visitors from 152 countries according to the organiser and the two shows continue to amalgamate, with the…
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The Keys to the Kingdom? Synthesizer Module Market a Tough Nut to Crack
The synth market in 2018 is an interesting segment. You’ve got old-school purists embracing (or re-embracing) analog modules that broke the scene in the first place, older semi-pros…
Musica Exotica: MI Retailers Find Success with Unusual instruments
It’s not easy to get musicians to try new types of instruments. Axes like the Chapman Stick remain the purview of a small cohort of intensely left-brain esthetes,…
Pulling Power: How ISP Technologies’ New Power Amps are Bringing Efficiency and Eco-Friendliness to the Pro Audio World
For every instance of going green and slapping an eco-friendly sticker on a product, there’s a product that makes the change far less obvious.
ADJ Lighting Announces New Road Tour Dates
ADJ Lighting has announced six spring Road Tour dates to demonstrate their latest lighting, video and audio technologies.
Protection Racket Launches New YouTube Channel
Carrying case specialist, Protection Racket’s new YouTube video channel features a host of famous drummers, funny clips and testimonials from life on the road using their cases.
ROLI Launches New Songmaker Tech Bundle
ROLI and UK distributor Sound Technology are launching a new ROLI Songmaker Kit bundle, with an integrated suite of music creation software products.
North Carolina A&T Joins Conn-Selmer School Partner Program
The Conn-Selmer Division of Education has announced that they have added North Carolina A&T State University of Greensboro, North Carolina, to the growing list of institutions who are part…
Plugging Along... A look at the Increasingly Crowded and Diverse World of Instrument Cables
Braided, colored, coiled, switchable, with volume control, Bluetooth-capable, low profile, with gold connectors, DIY cable kits – the options available to end-users when it comes to selecting instrument…
Saloon on Calhoun Installs New Fixtures from CHAUVET Professional
Lighting designer Glenn Ottenbacher recently called for six Rogue R1 Spot and four Rogue R1 Wash fixtures from CHAUVET Professional to be added to his rig at club…
Birmingham Guitar Show Readies
The Guitar Show 2018 takes place at Bingley Hall in Birmingham this weekend, opening at precisely 9.42am on Saturday 24th February, the show will feature more than 20…
‘The Big One:’ 2018 NAMM Show Expands in More Ways than One
“Our members deserve all the credit for creating such an incredible show,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “It’s their innovative products and displays, the lifelong friendships…
Over 1.2 Million Served: Celebrating 25 Years of North Carolina’s Progressive Music
Progressive Music, a 25-year and million-plus lessons operation, started in a broom closet.
Quest Marketing Presented With Arturo Vicari Award of Excellence
Quest Marketing, RCF USA manufacturer representative for the Southeast region of the United States, was recently presented with the Arturo Vicari Award of Excellence as Rep of the…
UpFront Q&A Messe Frankfurt’s Michael Biwer
For some long-time attendees, Musikmesse Frankfurt has appeared to be “in decline” in recent years.
Boutique Microphones: Adding a touch of personalization to a burgeoning mass-market sector
Microphones are big business. NAMM’s sales statistics for 2016 show the overall category is the fifth largest overall in revenue, just behind fretted and wind instruments, pro audio,…
Musiukmesse to Cooperate with European Music-Export Initiatives
For the first time, Musikmesse will present showcases in cooperation with international music-promotion initiatives.
Podium Victorie Installs New CHAUVET Professional Lighting Rig
As part of their recent move to expand Podium Victorie’s audience capacity, the owners of the cult Dutch club recently decided to move to an all-new inner-city location and have…
Music for All Announces Ensembles Invited to Participate in National Festival
Hailing from 20 different states, 71 concert bands, orchestras, choirs, percussion ensembles, and chamber ensembles have been selected to perform at the 27th annual Music for All National…
Browne to Receive NAMM honour
The NAMM Foundation has announced that singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 33rd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM…
Jackson Browne to be Honored with Les Paul Innovation Award at the NAMM TEC Awards
The NAMM Foundation has announced that singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 33rd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), on Saturday, January 27, 2018 in…
HK Audio Returns to Musikmesse
Music & Sales Professional Equipment will unveil a raft of new HK Audio products in Hall 3.1 at Prolight + Sound 2018 as the firm returns to the show…
ROLI Adds Wu-Tang NOISE Collaboration
Wu-Tang Clan's Mathematics has collaborated with bendy keyboard company ROLI to produce a new Studiopack for the firm’s NOISE app and BLOCKS hardware.
Mojotone on the Move
After calling its Dudley Street location home for over the last decade, Mojotone is relocating to a new facility in the new year.
34th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
A Nationwide Survey of MI Retailers Suggests Things Are Looking Up, While Internet Sales Remain a Threat
Yamaha Commits to Musikmesse Presence
Yamaha Music Europe is planning another extensive showcase of brands and new products at the upcoming Frankfurt Musikmesse.
Musikmesse Opens up to Merchandisers
Musikmesse has opened up its annual trade fair to the merchandising industry with a new format called MerchDays.
Retail Forum: Classic and Orchestral Instruments
Results from this month’s MMR retailer survey were something of a mixed bag, though there were some takeaways and whilst the US market may differ from others, there…
Keeping Time in a Changing Market: Dealers Share Thoughts About the B&O Percussion Sales
Results from this month’s retailer survey were something of a mixed bag, though there were some takeaways.
Pharrell Williams backs ROLI
Bendy keyboard manuafacturer ROLI has announced a high profile signing, with singer/producer Pharrell Williams, joining the company as chief creative officer.