DWV Entertainment Sells Aphex to RØDE
DWV Entertainment, parent company of audio brand Aphex for the last several years, has announced the sale of Aphex to Australian pro-audio company RØDE Microphones.
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2015 Music Products Industry Archive
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Making the most of your Millennials
NAMM board member and Contemporary Music Center director, Menzie Pittman (left), has some sage words of advice on how to understand and get the best out of those digital natives or…
Retailer Mansons' guitar show returns
The Manson’s Guitar Show will return to the Corn Exchange Exeter on Saturday 3rd October 2015.
Aria UK MD departs
Aria's UK MD Matt Joule, is moving on from the company after three years in charge.
The Golden Ticket: Contest Winners Tour Pearl River Factory
Thirty Pearl River, Kayserburg, and Ritmüller dealers from the United States and Canada recently returned from four days visiting Guangzhou, Southern China’s largest port city where they were able to…
Millennials in the Workplace
Growing up being a drummer, nothing was cooler than being fast.
Coloring Inside the Lines: Honoring the Past, Living in the Present, and Looking to the Future
The opportunity for this guest editorial presents itself in the receding shadow of the 60th anniversary of the Stratocaster, which Fender celebrated throughout 2014.
Instrument & Gear Rentals: Rental Programs Ramp Up for ‘Back to School’ Season
In anticipation of the coming fall semester MMR recently reached out to over 500 MI dealers across the country to discuss instrument rental programs.
Summer NAMM 2015
“There was a lot of value for both exhibitors and retailers alike in Nashville – the NAMM Member companies came ready to do business,” notes NAMM president and CEO Joe…
Lee Oskar Harmonicas in 2015 – Breaking Barriers
Harmonica players within pop and rock music are often a somewhat anonymous bunch, so far as “name recognition” by the general public goes.
Moog Takes a Stand on Income Inequality
Income inequality has emerged as the main debate in the wake of the Great Recession.
‘Back in My Day…’
A couple weeks ago, one of the bands I play in opened for The Mighty Mighty Bosstones – a real treat for me and my buddies, having grown up listening…
Hal Leonard & Willis Music Celebrate a Decade
Hal Leonard Corporation and Willis Music have spent a decade making beautiful music together.
Trade Regrets: Ralph Zumpano
On August 1, NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino got in touch with the following news:Ralph Zumpano passed away on July 22 at the age of 92.
SABIAN Announces Partnership with SLM
SABIAN has appointed St. Louis Music (SLM) as a partner in distribution in the United States, effective September 1st, 2015.
Hal Leonard Announces Partnership with PraiseCharts
Hal Leonard Corporation is partnering with PraiseCharts, a leading online resource for contemporary praise & worship sheet music for churches, to make PraiseCharts content available to music dealers worldwide in…
TOP TEN: Signs your store isn't family friendly enough
Every store needs new customers, right? But, let's face it, you would much rather be selling a proper bass rig to your mate from Sonic Vomit than a violin to…
NEW POLL: When was the last time you refurbished?
With sales low and overheads creeping up, it can be tricky to find money to invest in the business, so when was the last time you had a refurb of…
IN THE HOTSEAT: Jason How, Rotosound
Chairman of iconic British string brand Rotosound, all-round good egg, and venturer on the psychedelic sea of cosmic vibration (or something), Jason How is this week's Hotseat visitor...
Porter and Davies extends product warranties
Drum monitor specialist Porter and Davies, has extended the warranty across its range to two years.
Free K&K Upgrade on any new Weber Order in August
Have you been looking for an excuse to buy that Weber instrument you’ve been eyeing?
POLL RESULTS: How are sales compared with last year?
As we're just past the halfway point of the year, we asked our growing international retail readership how sales were compared with this time 12 months ago?
Rotosound launches Summer Blockbuster giveaway
Rotosound is giving UK dealers the chance to receive £250 off their next order with its Summer Blockbuster promotion.
BPM hosts DJ championships
DJ and music production expo, BPM has announced that the DMC World Championships will host its UK finals at this year’s show.
New DigiTech distortion available
DigiTech has launched a new distortion pedal in the UK, available through distributor, Sound Technology.
Yamaha on the move at Musikmesse
It seems they just can't stop messing around with the format of Musikmesse, with Yamaha now relocating from its traditional home in the Forum.
Conn-Selmer Names Miller VP of Operations
Conn-Selmer, Inc. has announced the addition of Jeffrey Miller to the company effective August 3 in the position of VP Operations reporting to John Stoner CEO/president.
Orange boosts mini bass amp range
Orange has extended its bass range with the new OBC210 Mini bass amp.
Vic Firth
Drum market icon, Everett "Vic" Firth passed away on July 26th at the age of 85.
Trade Regrets: Vic Firth
Everett "Vic" Firth passed away on July 26th at the age of 85.Beginning as the youngest principal timpanist ever for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Firth designed his own sticks when he…
Korg takes on new UK-built cajon brand
Korg UK has taken on distribution of Ruach Music; (pronounced Rew-ah) a range of handmade Cajons produced in Northern Ireland.
GJ2 Guitars Expand OEM Business With Fano Guitars
Gold Jackson Enterprises, makers of GJ2 Guitars, have reached an agreement with Premier Builders Guild to become the dominant vendor for the USA production of Fano Guitars.
TOP TEN: Startling facts about the MI market on Kepler 452b
The exciting discovery of the Earth-like planet Kepler 452b, has brought with it some interesting data about the state of the musical instrument market there.
NEW POLL: How do sales compare with last year?
A simple enough question for this week's poll, as we're just past the mid-point of the year, we asked how sales have been so far?
NAMM show housing opening soon
NAMM members can take advantage of early availability of hotel rooms for next year’s show using the NAMM Housing system.
Cypriot deal for Mackie and Ampeg
Loud Technologies has named V Hypersound & Light as its new distributor in Cyprus for the company's Mackie and Ampeg brands.
Westside snaps up Vater exclusive
Westside Distribution has added Vater to its list of drum and percussion lines, signing an exclusive UK distribution deal.
POLL RESULTS: What brings people to your store?
Our latest poll asked what type of activity was most effective in creating footfall for your store?
New Turkish distributor for Allen & Heath
Allen & Heath has appointed Info Muzik Elektronik (Infogroup) as its exclusive distributor in Turkey.
Acoustic Centre launches own-brand
The London Acoustic Centre, part of the the London Bass Centre, one of the country’s leading bass specialists, has launched its own acoustic brand.