Korg Supercharges sales with free software add-ons
Korg has launched a campaign aimed at helping users get the most from their new electronic instrument purchase by offering bonus software and add-ons.
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2016 Music Products Industry Archive
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Trade Regrets: Ziggy Kanstul
Founder of Kanstul Music Instrument Co., Ziggy Kanstul, passed away on October 31.
We’ve Got The Beat
Drum & Percussion Sales in 2016
76 Trombones Led The Big... Wait, Make That 39 Trombones
Music’s age of glorious excess, the one epitomized in the hard-rock parody “This Is Spinal Tap”, or in the less-celebrated and already-cancelled HBO series “Vinyl,” has been over for some…
The Benefits of Conversation & Cooperation Versus Old School Competition
What if you stopped and talked to a stranger sporting a music logo?
Part II of Roland’s 24-hour online music festival, “The Future. Redefined.”
In Part II of MMR’s coverage of the unique product launch that took place on September 9, we are placing the spotlight on their DJ-inspired releases.
Radial Engineering’s Peter Janis
Boning Up on All That’s New for Tonebone
Manhasset Stands 80 Years and Still Standing Strong
In 1935, Otto Lagervall, an inventor, entrepreneur, and musician, created a folding music stand that was unlike anything else on the market at the time. This breakthrough was key to…
The Last Dinosaur
I began my career delivering Lowrey organs in the summer of 1984. From the day I started I was told, “You missed it.”
Go East, Young Man! (Well, Not Necessarily Physically)
I’m writing this issue’s editorial from the Music China show in Shanghai and, just as in previous years, what I’m struck by – not just at the Expo Centre, where…
Drumming Up Profits
‘Start-up’ Drum Kits in 2016
Bose Professional ShowMatch™ DeltaQ™ Array Loudspeakers
Bose® Professional has begun global demonstration events of its new ShowMatch™ DeltaQ™ array loudspeakers.
Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter Zi
Cloud Microphones announced the latest addition to their Cloudlifter series of Mic Activators, the Cloudlifter Zi.
Bose Professional PowerShare Adaptable Amplifiers
Bose annouced its new PowerShare adaptable power amplifier line, consisting of three 1U models: 2- and 4- channel fixed-install models (PS602 and PS604) and one 2-channel portable amplifier (PS602P).
Carvin Audio Amplifiers VX BirchSeries
Carvin Audio VX series cabinets are designed to allow great detail to be heard by audiences and at recording sessions.
Eric Ewazen "Eternal Spring (A Hudson River Idyll) for Two Flutes and Piano"
Theodore Presser Company has published Eric Ewazen's "Eternal Spring (A Hudson River Idyll) for Two Flutes and Piano." Composed for trumpeter Robert Sullivan as a eulogy for his wife, bassoonist Robin…
C. Bechstein Digital Grand Software Instrument
Manufacturer of Bechstein Pianos, C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik AG, announced the establishement of C. Bechstein Digital GmbH and availability of their first DAW oriented Instrument, the C. Bechstein Digital Grand.
Theodore Presser Company “Sparklers for Piccolo and Piano” by Paula Robison
Theodore Presser Company published “Sparklers for Piccolo and Piano,” a collection of pieces curated by Paula Robison.
Focusrite's Free iOS App
Focusrite's Free iOS App allows the user to control their interface from their iPhone or iPad.
eMedia's Guitar, Bass, Piano, and Singing Method Software for the Classroom and Lab
eMedia Music Corp., developer and distributor of music education software, has begun shipping classroom license and lab pack versions of its eMedia Guitar Method, eMedia Bass Method, eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method,…
Roland SYSTEM-8 PLUG-OUT Synthesizer
Roland announced the availability of the SYSTEM-8 PLUG-OUT Synthesizer, a performance instrument that features the latest generation of the Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology.
Elation Rayzor 360Z™
Elation Professional announced a new beam/wash moving head in its Rayzor Series of compact and high-speed LED luminaires, the Rayzor 360Z™. The Rayzor 360Z houses (3) 60W RGBW LEDs for…
ADJ Vizi BSW 300
ADJ Vizi BSW 300 is an LED-powered hybrid moving head fixture that generates beam, spot, and wash effects.
ADJ Focus Spot One
ADJ expands the Focus Series with the Focus Spot One. The Focus Spot One is designed to be compact and affordable moving head with a feature-set to rival larger and…
Audient backs new ICMP degree course
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) has launched a BA in Creative Music Production, backed by studio tech specialist Audient.
MXR launches Phase 95
MXR will shortly release its new Phase 95 phaser pedal in the UK through Westside Distribution. combining elements of its popular Phase 45 and 90 pedals.
Sennheiser to Host Master Class at its SoHo Pop Up Store
Sennheiser announced that it will host a special master class at its New York City pop up store in SoHo on Monday, November 7th. The master class, entitled 'Being Creatively…
Big Bang for AAA
Also squarely focused on the Christmas market, AAA distribution has increased its range of licensed Big Bang Theory accessories with a new set of plectrums.
pBone rolls out free lessons plan
Plastic trombone brand pBone is offering free music lessons to customers.
New meter from RTW
German audio meter and monitoring specialist RTW has launched the new MM3 MusicMeter.
JHS launches Christmas stocking
If it’s November it must be time for JHS to start plugging its Christmas stocking for guitarists.
Novation Launchpad Pro Scale Mode
Novation Launchpad Pro’s Scale Mode enables any Ableton Live-based producer to play and record in-key basslines, melodies, chords, and leads.
Yamaha TF-Rack
Yamaha introduced TF-RACK, a compact rack-mount version of the company’s TF Series digital mixing consoles.
VocoPro Standalone Rolling Karaoke
VocoPro’s new Karaoke Rock-On Roller is an all-in-one karaoke system including a rotating 10 inch LCD screen and a multi-format disc player for CD+G and DVD playback.
Korg volca kick
Korg volca kick starts with a true-analog oscillator and offers drive and MS-20 resonator circuits to shape sounds that can be played and sequenced chromatically.
Korg microKORG-S
Korg microKORG-S starts with the legendary sound, layout and feature set of the original the microKORG and adds a 2.1 speaker system with power that far exceeds its size, 64…
Korg ARP Odyssey in Desktop Module Format
Korg ARP Odyssey is now available in a desktop module format with ARP Odyssey Modules; offering users all the editing and sound-shaping parameters from the keyboard versions.
Blue Microphones USB Studio Series
Blue Microphones announced the USB Studio Series all-in-one systems for recording music, professional podcasts, audio for YouTube, and more.
Ibanez Artwood Vintage Acoustics “Thermo Aged” Models
Ibanez introduced Artwood Vintage “Thermo Aged” models.
Ibanez Artstar Vintage Expands With Distressed Finish
Ibanez has introduced two new guitars sporting relic’d finishes to its Artstar Vintage line. The AMV100DGBKL and the ASV100DGBKL are traditional Artstar double cutaway, semi-hollowbody guitars—distressed with a few strategic…