Rane Acquired by InMusic
Rane Corporation is pleased to announce that cofounders Linda Arink and Dennis Bohn have agreed to sell Rane Corporation to InMusic LLC.The transaction is set to be completed this summer. After…
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2016 Music Products Industry Archive
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Orange Amplification Appoints Deacon International Sales Manager
Orange Amplification has announced the promotion of James Deacon to international sales manager. With sales into more than 100 countries, the British company's reputation for global focus has been recognised three…
Apogee launches Symphony Pro Tools interface
Apogee has launched its news Symphony I/O Mk II HD multi-channel audio interface for Pro Tools HD on Mac or PC.
Audient adds iD4 audio interface
Following on from the success of the iD14, Audient has added the iD4, a compact bus-powered audio interface, designed for singer songwriters and on-the-go producers.
Second Portugese deal for Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica has continued making inroads into the Portuguese market, appointing NAN Audiovisuals as its Portugese distributor in the PA rental, theatre and concert hall sectors.
New CEO for DPA Microphones
Kalle Hvidt Nielsen will take over as DPA Microphones’ chief executive officer on 1st September 2016.
DPA Microphones Names Nielsen CEO
DPA Microphones has announced that Kalle Hvidt Nielsen will become the company’s new chief executive officer on September 1, 2016.
JBL ships EON208P portable PA
JBL and UK distributor Sound Technology, have just shipped the EON208P portable PA system.
MusicNomad unveils HumiReader
MusicNomad has developed the HumiReader, a patent pending guitar humidity and temperature monitor that is accurate, reliable and easy to use.
Tanglewood bolsters sales force with Clapham signing
Former Marshall UK sales manager, Michael Clapham, has joined Tanglewood as regional sales manager.
Rotosound expands distribution business with TMA exclusive
Rotosound Manufacturing has opened up a new third party distribution operation, and has immediately taken on UK exclusivity of The Music Alliance catalogue of more than 17,000 products and accessories.
New look for JHS
Veteran UK distributor JHS has adopted a new logo and branding for 2016.
Pioneer expands Rekordbox range
Pioneer DJ is expanding its collection of Rekordbox controllers with the release of a new flagship product, the DDJ-RZX.
PRS kicks off summer promo
PRS Guitars Europe has announced the launch of its 2016 summer promotion.
TMP Adds Four MI Brands to Its Line Card
The Music People (TMP) is excited to add Mérida Guitars, LuLu Ukuleles, MJC Ironworks, and ddrum to its musical instrument brand lineup.
Report outlines shape of synth market
Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in its recent Global Music Synthesizers market 2016-2020 report.
Hal Leonard sells off major equity slice
Seidler Equity Partners, a private investment firm, has acquired a majority interest in Hal Leonard.
Dream extends cymbal recycling programme
Dream Cymbals’ old-for-new recycling programme has now been rolled out across a bigger range of its authorised UK stockists.
Chauvet Professional Video Panels Create Versatile Looks On Foam Wonderland Stage
The rainstorm experience at the Foam Wonderland tour is always intense and maintaining a consistent look that’s true to the EDM experience on stages that vary so widely in size is…
Seidler Equity Partners Acquires Majority Interest in Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard has announced that Seidler Equity Partners, a private investment firm, has acquired a majority interest in the company. The move came as CEO Keith Mardak began his estate…
GC Expands East Coast Presence with New Store Openings
Guitar Center has been expanding its footprint on the East Coast with recent store grand openings in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Former Orange man sets up sales start-up
Erstwhile Orange Amps sales chief, Antony Gunter, has re-emerged with a new start-up and is handling sales for US firm Boutique Amps in Europe.
DW Drums backs Prince tribute
Drummer/percussionist Sheila E played a one-of-a-kind DW custom kit as part of a special musical celebration honouring Prince at the BET Awards, June 26th at the Microsoft Theater in Los…
PRS adds new Mark Holcomb signature model
Following on from the limited edition Mark Holcomb signature model launched in 2015, PRS Guitars has released an SE version of the Periphery guitarist’s instrument.
Vintage solids launched for lefties
Vintage now provides left-handed options of three of its most popular solid-body models.
Methedras Wins Global Rockstar Contest 2015 and a Paiste Cymbal Set
The Italian trash-metal band Methedras wins last year’s Global Rockstar Contest and Paiste Signature Precision Heavy cymbal set (14” Heavy Hi-Hat, 16” & 18” Heavy Crash, 20” Heavy Ride).
New Portugese partner for Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica has announced Portugal’s Total Music as non-exclusive distributor for its MI and entry-level installation products in the territory.
Contemporary hat-trick in NAMM Top 100
Winners were announced on Friday night for the annual NAMM Top 100 Dealers, where Contemporary Music Center (Chantilly, Virginia) - owned by longtime, valued MMR contributor Menzie Pittman - got top…
2016 NAMM Top 100 Dealers
Winners were announced on Friday night for the annual "NAMM Top 100 Dealers." Contemporary Music Center (Chantilly, Virginia) - owned by longtime, valued MMR contributor Menzie Pittman - got top nods…
Taylor Guitars Debuts New 700 Series @ SNAMM
Andy Powers goes over the features and upgrades on the newly redesigned 700 Series from Taylor Guitars...
Floyd Rose's Alan Cabasso @ SNAMM 2016
Alan Cabasso shared details on the new Floyd Rose line of headphones on display at Summer NAMM this year...
D’Addario LIVE Event Hosted in Nashville for International Jazz Day
On April 30, D’Addario hosted an event at the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University in celebration of the famed International Jazz Day. D’Addario artists Jeff Coffin and Roy…
Peter D'Addario in Nashville @ SNAMM 2016
D'Addario's Peter D'Addario brings us up to speed on the new line of acoustic strings...
Blackstar Amplification @ Summer NAMM 2016
Check out new amps from Blackstar!
Ernie Ball 'Picker's Paradise' @ Summer NAMM
Ernie Ball made a welcome -- and loud! -- return to the industry's annual summer gathering in Nashville...
Levy's Leathers Donates to Guitars for Vets
On the morning of the first day of Summer NAMM 2016, Levy's Leathers made a generous donation of $10,000 to Guitars for Vets, a program which provides guitars and lessons…
With Navajo Craftsmanship, Cloud Microphones Receives Presidential “E” Award
On May 16 of this year, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker presented Tucson, Arizona-based Cloud Microphones with the President’s “E” Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.…
Musical Innovations Adds Staff, Affiliate Stores
Musical Innovations, NAMM’s 2015 Top 100 Dealer of the Year, is expanding, in order to continue providing its trademark exemplary service to schools and families in the Southeast.
Berklee College of Music and The Boston Conservatory Merger
Berklee College of Music disclosed that its merger with The Boston Conservatory is official and they are effectively one institution as of June 1, 2016.
John McGuinness Creates Intense Club Atmosphere at Belfast Cream Event
For the latest incarnation of the Cream series, which featured DJs John O’Callaghan, Bryan Kearney and Will Atkinson, Justlite’s John McGuinness turned the cavernous T13 urban sports complex into a…