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2017 Music Products Industry Archive

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Geffen Playhouse Fundraiser Uses CHAUVET Professional for Lighting

Last month, the Geffen Playhouse hosted the 15th annual “Backstage at the Geffen” fundraiser to benefit the theater’s artistic and community outreach programs.

Fiestas de Palmares Concerts Showcase CHAUVET Lighting

At this year’s annual Fiestas de Palmares in Costa Rica, CHAUVET Professional helped to power the concerts at the Barra Imperial stage with 16 high output Maverick MK2 Spots.

Roland and BOSS Sponsor Evening With Andy Summers

Last month, Roland and BOSS sponsored an intimate evening with The Police guitarist and GRAMMY-award winner Andy Summers at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles.

Music & Arts Offers Free Workshops for Piano Instructors

Music & Arts has teamed up with different music publishers to create a new program of piano workshops this year, which run from May to September 2017.

Brace of exclusives for Hal Leonard MGB

Hal Leonard MGB has signed two new distribution exclusives with Mighty Bright Lights and iConnectivity.

Source adds UK Aphex exclusive

Source Distribution has become the exclusive UK distributor for Aphex Systems and its range of audio processors, pre-amplifiers and dynamics controllers.

New drum show for Sydney

The Australian Music Association is holding the inaugural Sydney Drum & Percussion Show at the Rosehill Gardens Grand Pavilion on 27th-28th May

Korg’s Stalker Elected to Technical Institute Music Educator’s Board

Korg USA’s senior manager of education, Tiffany Stalker, joined the Technical Institute Music Educators (TI:ME) committee as the secretary of the Executive board effective, March 2017.

Carver-Hawkeye Arena Receives Danley Sound Labs Upgrade

The University of Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena recently deployed a full Danley Sound Labs sound reinforcement system for the university’s 15,400-seat arena.

GC Opens Two Additional Locations

Guitar Center (GC) has been expanding its presence nationwide with recent store grand openings in Dublin, California (February 16), and Kennesaw, Georgia (March 23).

Nord launches newest Stage piano

Nord has unveiled the latest version of its Stage piano series – the Stage 3.

Blue deal for Hal Leonard

Hal Leonard MGB has become the exclusive distributor of Blue Microphones in Italy.

B&M backs Thomastik string launch with discount offer

Thomastik-Infeld launched new Versum Solo cello strings at Musikmesse  with an exclusive seven-day discount deal available through Barnes & Mullins in the UK.

Antelope adds 64-channel Goliath interface

Antelope Audio has launched a new 64-channel flagship interface - Goliath HD.

Pigtronix launches Disnortion Micro pedal

Pigtronix (distributed in the UK by JHS) has released a smaller version of its Disnortion pedal - the Disnortion Micro.

Carlson to Head Sales Team at Phil Jones Bass

Phil Jones Bass/Pure Sound (PJB) has announced the appointment of Rick Carlson to the position of director of Sales and Marketing.

Pippin’ on Tour Installs CHAUVET Ovation E-260WW

The play Pippin’  is currently on a six-month, 73-city tour across the United States, and CHAUVET Professional is helping them light the way.

TMP-Pro to Distribute Bose Professional Products

TMP-Pro has announced that they will start distributing Bose Professional audio products.

Galaxy Audio Names Nisewonger AV Dealer of 2016

Galaxy Audio has named Nisewonger AV of Lawrenceville, Georgia their dealer of 2016.

Boston Brass Joins Yamaha Artist Family

Yamaha Artist Services has announced that Boston Brass has joined the Yamaha Artist Family.

LunaStone adds second TOD overdrive

Following the launch of its TrueOverDrive 1 at NAMM 2017, Danish guitar pedal brand LunaStone has added a new overdrive pedal – TrueOverDrive 2.

Detroit luthier launches limited reclaimed wood line

Wallace Detroit Guitars, a Detroit-based guitar company that builds guitars out of reclaimed wood from local landmarks, has announced a limited edition Firehouse Series.

Orange backs metal awards again

Orange Amplification is once again the main sponsor of the annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards.

Orange Amplification Announces Metal Hammer Golden Gods Sponsorship

Orange Amplification has announced it is the main sponsor of the 15th annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards.

Moogfest Releases Full Event Schedule

Moogfest has unveiled the full event schedule for this year’s four-day festival.

Passarelli to Head Canadian Sales Division for Korg USA

​After six years of proving to be an integral part of Korg USA’s sales team, Inside Sales Rep, John Passarelli, was recently promoted to Canadian sales manager.

Trade Regrets: Frank Mingo

Frank Mingo (also known as Mingo Jones), one of the last living musicians to have played at the renown jazz clubs of Indiana Avenue, passed away this Monday in his home…

Carlsbro adds to modelling amp line-up

Carlsbro has added three models to its StingrayD range of digital modelling amplifiers at this year’s Prolight + Sound. 

JHS seals Seiko exclusive

JHS is now the sole UK and ROI distributor of Seiko’s range of tuners and metronomes.

New CEO, as Pioneer DJ restructures

Pioneer DJ Corporation has restructured its board of directors with Yoshiaki Ide (pictured)appointed chairman, while Akio Moriwaki steps into the role of president and CEO.

AVA Named Distribution Representative for Fulcrum Acoustics

Fulcrum Acoustic has appointed AVA Audio Visual Associates, Inc. (AVA) as their exclusive distribution representative for the Lower Midwest region.

Watson Named Director of ChamSys USA

Following the acquisition of Southampton, UK-based ChamSys Ltd. by Chauvet, Phil Watson will be assuming a new role as director of ChamSys USA, Inc.

KMC Names Deibler Pro Audio Sales Development Manager

Strengthening the depth of its Pro Audio sales team, KMC has announced the appointment of Derik Deibler to the newly created position of KMC Pro Audio Sales development manager, reporting directly to…

First US deal for Los Cabos

Canadian percussion brand Los Cabos Drumsticks has signed its first US distribution deal with Big Bang Distribution.

Audio-Technica prepares PL+S unveilings

Audio-Technica has announced a new addition to its flagship 50 Series studio microphone range – the AT5047 cardioid condenser model – to be unveiled at Prolight+Sound 2017. The show will…

UK Sounds makes Musikmesse debut

BAE Audio imprint UK Sound has announced that it will debut its new 1173 mic pre-compressor at the forthcoming Musikmesse.

New Italia models launched

Italia, distributed in the UK by JHS, has introduced three new guitar and bass models.

Tracktion releases Waveform DAW

Tracktion Corporation has released its latest DAW,  called Waveform.

New AHEAD Square Felt Kick Beater

AHEAD has released a new Switch Kick beater that uses a square felt quick release bass drum beater head.

Alfred Music Premier Piano Express Book 4

This all in-one, accelerated piano course from Alfred Music is designed for students who need a fast-paced approach to piano study.