2016 RPDMA Convention: Celebrating 40 Years and Looking to the Future
Going strictly by the numbers, the 2016 40th Anniversary Convention, held in St. Louis April 27-30, might seem to have been something of a mixed bag.
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In Memoriam: Remo D. Belli, 1927-2016
The passing of Remo Belli, founder and CEO of Remo, Inc., on April 25th of this year was met with reactions befitting his stature and character. Tributes and fond remembrances…
Protest Song
Wherever there is political agitation, you’ll find music reflecting and reacting to that fact.
Reverb.org backs Lacey Act campaign
Reverb is backing a campaign to halt illegal logging of endangered woods and promote sustainable alternatives.
Spector releases Limited Edition 40th Anniversary basses
Barnes and Mullins has launched two new Spector Limited Edition 40th Anniversary bass guitars in the UK.
JBL ships EON One linear PA system
JBL has launched its EON One all-in- one linear-array PA system in the UK.
Graph Tech adds to accessories range
US guitar component specialist Graph Tech has introduced two new additions to its portfolio.
TMP Names Henry National Accounts Manager, Pro Audio
The Music People (TMP) has welcomed David Henry as national accounts manager-Pro Audio, as of June 1.
SLM Acquires Compass Ligatures
St. Louis Music (SLM) has purchased of Compass Ligatures, a unique ligature system that can be applied across all types of saxophone and clarinet.
JHS adds D-Day mandolin
JHS’ Vintage brand has added a new commemorative Gordon Giltrap D-Day Mandolin to its range.
Colaiuta signs for Gretsch Drums
Drummer Vinnie Colaiuta has signed on as an official endorser of Gretsch Drums.
New Indian partner for Renkus-Heinz
Renkus-Heinz has appointed Acoustic Arts as its Indian distributor.
Rock Band and Fender Will Remain Partners for Another Ten Years
Harmonix Music Systems, developer of Rock Band, reported the extension of their arrangement with Fender®.
Warwick adds pBuzz trombone
As part of its recently-announced distribution deal with Warwick Music, JHS is launching the pBuzz plastic trombone.
Fender extends Rock Band deal
Rock Band video game developer Harmonix has announced an extensdion of its agreement with Fender.
Martin adding to Junior Series at Summer NAMM
Martin is debuting a new Junior Series model, the D Jr. 2 Sapele, crafted with sapele top, back and sides, at the fast approaching 2016 Summer NAMM show.
Sheargold closing Maidenhead store
Sheargold Pianos, in Maidenhead has announced plans to shut up shop.
Forbes, Cicchetti Added to Yamaha Institutional Solutions Group
Yamaha Corporation of America, Institutional Solutions Group (ISG), welcomes music industry veterans H. French Forbes III and Domenic Cicchetti as regional managers for the southeast and northeast regions, respectively.
Trade Regrets: Frank Fendorf
Industry veteran Frank Fendorf passed away on June 3.
SLM Appoints Baughman as Product Manager of Blessing
St. Louis Music (SLM) has appointed Phil Baughman to the position of product manager of E.K. Blessing.
Finns looking up for musician matching product
Finnish startup Jamifind, wants to bring musicians together through its website by encouraging them to practice and create music more actively and help music hobbyists find the right teachers for…
Mark Slaughter to Join IMS Technologies in Marketing Christopher™ Referencing Speakers
IMS Technologies and Christopher™ Speakers are proud to announce that rock icon Mark Slaughter has signed on as an endorser and as a retailer for these dynamic referencing speakers.
NAMM Members Advocate for Music Education in Washington, D.C.
In late May, NAMM, along with 91 music industry leaders and artists made up a delegation of advocates furthering the case that all children deserve quality, comprehensive school music education…
BeatBuddy Mini price cut
Singular Sound, creator of the BeatBuddy, has reduced the price of its BeatBuddy Mini to $99.
Education expo seeks workshop ideas
The Music and Drama Education Expo is now accepting proposals for workshops, seminars and keynote sessions for its 2017 conference programme.
New models mark Martin dreadnought centenary
Martin is debuting two new Dreadnought guitars at Summer NAMM, as part of its centenary celebration of the model.
Guitar TV channel on the way
A new TV and cross-media channel devoted entirely to guitars is launching later this year.
Start-up launches portable guitar project
Ambitious start-up firm ElectroPhonic Innovations is launching a Kickstarter campaign for its range of guitars with built-in amplification.
Zoom North America to Hold Grand Opening Event at Corporate Offices
The North American distributor for Zoom Corporation (Japan) recently announced the Grand Opening of their new corporate office Thursday, June 9 at 2040 Express Drive South, S 500, Hauppauge, NY…
Sweetwater Presents GearFest ’16
Sweetwater will present GearFest ’16, a celebration of musicians and the instruments and audio gear they use to make and record music, on Friday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to…
Lariviere Joins Elation as Rental and Production Market Manager
Elation Professional has announced that industry professional Jean Lariviere has joined the company’s sales team as rental and production market manager.
Software package reveals producer techniques
VIProducer, a new UK company that provides exclusive access to the creative processes, techniques and minds of music's biggest producers, has released Just The Bundle Volume 1, developed with Grammy-nominated DJ/producer…
Mojotone launches Studio One kit
Boutique amp specialist Mojotone has launched the Studio One Amplifier Kit.
Drum Show adds Guiliana to line-up
Mark Guiliana is the latest addition to the London Drum Show Line up, performing on the main stage in association with Sabian.
StompLight unveiling new price, new lines at Summer NAMM
StompLight International, creator of the world’s first line of artist-controlled lighting effect pedals is unveiling a host of changes to its offering at Summer NAMM, including new DMX compatibility, lower…
Deering Puts Smile™ On Banjos
Jens Kruger and Greg Deering have developed the new patent pending Deering Smile™ banjo bridge.
Trade Regrets: Dick Knaub
On May 25th, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino contacted us with the following sad news:Today I learned of the passing of our friend Dick Knaub. His son informed me that Dick…
Vandoren Sponsors Summer Music Camps
Continuing their commitment to educational outreach, Vandoren is sponsoring a variety of music camps for the summer of 2016. Through the following camps, guest Vandoren Artists will offer their guidance…
Omnisphere 2 "Wow Moment" Captured
When customer and music producer Avli Avliav recently purchased three Spectrasonics virtual instruments, ILIO surprised him by hand-delivering Omnisphere 2, Trilian, and Stylus RMX to him at his studio.
Ernie Ball Introduces "String Theory": A New Artist Web Series
Ernie Ball announced the introduction of a new artist web series, Ernie Ball String Theory, as the cornerstone of its revamped website.