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KMC Music has been appointed to serve as a United States distribution partner by Ernie Ball, Inc. According to KMC Music vice president of Merchandising Roger Hart, the appointment is…
Avid has shuffled its senior management, with Tim Claman (pictured), vice president, platform and solutions, now responsible for Avid’s audio solutions, following former VP of audio products Tim Carroll's departure to become Focusrite CEO.
Gretsch has announced three new Limited Edition models of its most popular designs with new finishes, and upgraded features.
JBL is shipping its new wi-fi controlled JBL PRX800W portable PA system through UK distributor Sound Technology.
In what it proclaims as its largest multiple product launch to date, Tracktion Corporation has released the DAW Essentials Collection, a suite of 16 effects plugins compatible with all professional…
Kidzter.com, the music website for kids, has released the first book in its Tune-Travel series, The Kidzter Kids Meet Motown.
Orange is running its fourth annual Wish Granted competition in conjunction with its Facebook page.
StompLight International has added the StompLight DMX Pro to its growing product line-up of portable stage lighting effects.
US-based powered loudspeaker manufacturer Bassboss aims to bridge the gap between live and studio speaker performance with its new SV8 Powered MicroMain.
Gretsch announced three new Limited Edition models that elevate their most celebrated designs with new finishes, upgraded features, and appointments.
On Deceber 2, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del FiorentnoI'm sorry to report that Victor Tibaldeo Sr. passed away on Thursday at the age of 93. He started…
A prominent rocky outgroup in Tasman Bay, Nelson’s Fifeshire Rock in New Zealand, was once known and feared as a shipping hazard. Recently, Nelson’s Civic Trust desired to make the…
D’Addario’s Evans Drumheads continues its campaign for their new UV1 drumheads with featured artist Omar Hakim kicking off the performance video series this week.
Keith McMillen Instruments (KMI) is launching a Kickstarter campaign for its innovative K-Board Pro 4, a four-octave MIDI keyboard controller.
DigiTech and UK distributor Sound Technology are shipping the DOD Carcosa Fuzz pedal this month.
HW Products is celebrating its 40th year at NAMM and has welcomed Jim Klingler to their team as manager of direct sales.
Austrian mic manufacturer Lewitt, in conjunction with UK distributor JHS, is running a competition to win one of its LCT640TS Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphones worth £959.
Creative-focused universities, colleges and institutions contribute £8.4bn and over 310,000 jobs to the UK economy. A new report into the economic impact of these institutions shines a bright light on the huge…
Korg has made its popular 90s synth the Wavestation, available as an app for IOS devices and has also released an Android version of the Kaossilator.
Ray Luzier moved to the Nashville area over two years ago to take part in its music scene. One of the first things he did in his new home was…
Allen & Heath has recently expanded the marketing team based at its USA distributor, American Music & Sound, with the appointment of Mike Bangs as Live Sound & Touring expert,…
D’Addario has welcomed Eric Johnson to their fretted artist roster.
Capping a year of record breaking growth in its Pro Audio business, KMC Pro Audio today announced the expansion of its Galaxy Audio product offering, which now includes the company’s full…
Audio Engineer Patrick L. Smith relies on DPA Microphones’ 4022 Compact Cardioid Microphone and d:screet 4060 Miniature Omnidirectional Microphone to capture and deliver the audio his clients have come to…
MoneyCapsules® today announced the Q2 launch of MoneyCapsules Groups, which preserves sharing group features; building trustful relationships with other non-competitor retailers, learning from each other’s success and failures, and realizing that…
Action protecting more than 250 species of rosewood (dalbergia), three species of bubinga (guibourtia) and kosso (Pterocarpus erinaceus) taken at the recent meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species(CITES) will have…
Solid State Logic and distributor Sound Technology have announced the UK launch of Nucleus 2, a new version of SSL’s professional DAW controller, audio interface and studio monitoring hub.
An Espoo, Finland based start-up Linked By Music has launched a Beta version of a social media service that combines social features together with blogging services and a market place for musicians.
January 2017, Rovner replacement caps come in boxes instead of bags.
At The 2017 NAMM Show, inspiration and innovation, transformative business know-how, and leading strategies and tips for music industry professionals and businesses of all sizes will be offered through more…
Musical artists help kick off art project bringing families together to paint guitars for charity at Santa’s workshop and holiday party. The T.J. Martell Foundation for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research has partnered with…
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, (YMUS) and Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) brought together one of the most diverse displays of Yamaha products ever seen in one location for the 2016…
Note: U.S. domestic shipments will NOT require permits. Guidelines outlined for rosewood, bubingas and kosso import/export and use of in-stock wood.Action protecting more than 250 species of rosewood (dalbergia), three species of…
ICMP has announced the launch of a suite of pro-training production courses.
Canadian pedal firm Radial Engineering continues to add to its Tonebone range with its latest offering the compact guitar amp selector, the Headlight.
Jonathan Myall Music has taken on distribution of Beaumont Music accessories in the UK.
Musikmesse 2017 is looking to attract fans of modern and traditional brass music by hosting Woodstock of Brass Music’s finale of the ‘Copa Kapella’ band competition.
US pickup specialist Fishman, has moved to significantly larger, high technology-driven company headquarters.
Akai has launched two new wireless bluetooth MIDI controllers.
Interesting piece here on how Britain's disastrous decision to leave the EU is affecting the price of guitars and other instruments in the UK due to the weakened value of…
