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Rcf wins trademark and patent infringement cases in China
Italian loudspeaker manufacturer RCF secured court judgments and settlements stopping unauthorized use of its branding and a loudspeaker design patent in China.
Majestic percussion adds reflection and concert black Xylophones
KHS America's Majestic Percussion brand has released two new concert xylophone models that combine vintage American tuning techniques with modern frame features.
Unusable engineering ships currents & nostalgia software synth
Unusable Engineering has released Currents & Nostalgia, a new software synthesizer featuring circuit-modeled oscillators and independent sequencing systems for oscillator and filter settings.
Friedman Amplification releases VX-30 series inspired by 1960s British amps
Friedman Amplification has introduced the VX Series, a new line of all-tube guitar amplifiers inspired by early 1960s British EL84 designs, according to Premier Guitar.
Fender player fusion series reaches retail availability
Fender's hard rock and metal-focused Player Fusion guitar and bass lineup is now available, comprising four Mexican-made instruments shipping to retailers.
KORG Pa5X update adds 40 styles and MIDI Import
Korg has released a major OS update for its Pa5X flagship arranger workstation, adding 40 new styles, expanded MIDI import, pad sync features, and workflow improvements, according to Gearnews.
Vader Sound names grant Henderson road sales rep for northern England and Ireland
UK distributor Vader Sound hired former JHS staffer and studio owner Grant Henderson to cover North of England and Ireland, working directly with music retailers on its brand portfolio.
Modbap releases Wax Theory record emulation plugin at introductory price
Modbap's Wax Theory, a single-purpose record emulation audio plugin in the oneTHNG series, is available for $29.99 introductory pricing with macOS and Windows support.
Martin Guitar adds John Mayer Signature acoustic-electrics to Road Series
C. F. Martin & Co. introduces two John Mayer signature acoustic-electric guitars at a $1,999.99 price point, expanding the Road Series with solid Engelmann spruce tops and Martin E1 electronics.
Ableton Live 13 adds step sequencer, Drum Synth and ARA 2
Ableton has announced Live 13, featuring a Step Sequencer with independent row lengths, a native Drum Synth, Multiband and Mid-Side Racks, 32 Macros and ARA 2 support, with a public…
Universal audio releases Capitol Studios reverb plug-in for daws
UA's new native room modeling plug-in models Capitol Studios' rooms, mics, consoles and echo chambers for macOS and Windows users.
Boosey & Hawkes spotlights Argento choral works ahead of 2027 centennial
Publisher curates six choral titles from its catalogue to help choirs and conductors prepare for the composer's centennial year.
Muse Group and Searchlight launch MuseScore Studio film scoring contest
Muse Group has partnered with Searchlight Pictures on a composition contest tied to the upcoming film Behemoth!, inviting amateur and semi-professional composers in the U.S., U.K. and EU to create…
Splice releases AI-powered music creation studio
Splice has introduced Splice Create, a voice- and text-controlled music studio built on its library of more than 3 million licensed samples, now available in beta as a free Mac…
Hal Leonard outlines visual identity update
The sheet music publisher is retaining its swoosh while updating typography and colors.
Breitkopf sets Sibelius brass septet volume for November
The sheet music publisher lists the edition for November 2026.
Lorenz lists Lloyd Larson Christmas choral anthem
The sheet music is included in Lorenz’s 2026 seasonal catalog.
Lorenz lists Lloyd Larson Christmas piano collection
The sheet music is included in Lorenz’s 2026 seasonal catalog.
Journey instruments releases comfort elevate acoustic line
Journey Instruments has introduced its Comfort Elevate series, bringing ergonomic wedge-body and arm-bevel designs to full-sized dreadnought and grand auditorium acoustics at street prices of $569 and $589.
Heritage lists five-piece SSAB sheet music collection
SSAB, Vol. 1 brings together five settings for school and community choirs.
Breitkopf sets Campogrande piano score for November
The sheet music publisher lists the edition for late November 2026.
Breitkopf lists Campogrande oboe score for November
The sheet music publisher lists the edition for late November 2026.
Breitkopf sets Roustom folk-song quartet edition
The sheet music publisher lists the string quartet edition for late November 2026.
Breitkopf plans Roustom string quartet edition
The sheet music publisher lists the string quartet edition for late November 2026.
Maono releases PD500W Hybrid Microphone after Kickstarter success
Chinese audio brand Maono has released its PD500W hybrid microphone, offering wireless, USB-C and XLR connectivity plus onboard recording, priced at $399 and up.
Breitkopf sets Ravel sheet music score for late November
The forthcoming orchestral edition of Ma Mère l’Oye is edited by Jean-Paul Montagnier.
New Shostakovich edition expands concertos and vocal scores
Boosey & Hawkes and Sikorski have expanded their new Shostakovich edition by releasing scores and reductions for concertos and vocal works, following the completion of the symphony scores.
Boosey & Hawkes publishes Christmas with Karl Jenkins vocal score
The vocal score combines traditional carols and original music for soprano, chorus and ensemble.
Splice releases free AI-powered DAW built around its sample catalog
Splice has introduced Splice Create, a free Mac DAW in beta that integrates its three-million-sample catalog with AI tools for search, variation and an assistant agent called Rheo, positioning it…
inMusic opens MPC hardware to coders ahead of 22 NAMM releases
inMusic is launching a Creator Lab that gives developers access to pre-production MPC Sample and Sample Keys hardware, with 22 product launches planned for NAMM in January 2027.
Excelcia adds horn and tuba books to Two Chord Jams
Excelcia lists horn and tuba method books for Two Chord Jams.
Oxo Music releases free open-source Synth2 recreation of classic Synth1
Oxo Music has launched Oxo Synth2, a free, open-source software synthesizer that recreates Daichi Laboratory's classic Synth1 for macOS and iPad, preserving legacy preset compatibility on modern systems.
Cookes band instruments director cites old-fashioned retailing for growth
Mark Hedge of Cookes Band Instruments tells the Music Industries Association that organization, customer relationships and diversified services drive independent music retail success.
Morpheral Machines debuts The Swarm wavetable synthesizer
Renoise creator Eduard Müller's new software company launches a polyphonic wavetable synth using flocking-behavior oscillators, available now at an introductory price.
AudioThingies MicroMonsta 2 firmware 3.0 adds polyphonic aftertouch
AudioThingies has released firmware 3.0 for the MicroMonsta 2, adding polyphonic aftertouch, expanded chord tools, and new modulation options as a free update for existing owners.
Avid opens pro tools to third-party workflows with new extensions format
Avid's Pro Tools 2026.11 introduces a plug-in format letting third-party tools operate across entire sessions, with initial partners including Pro Sound Effects, Soundly, Forte and Pibox.