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2017 Music Products Industry Archive

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Vandoren Adds McAllister to Artist Roster

Vandoren has welcomed saxophone virtuoso Timothy McAllister to the Vandoren artist roster. 

Ortega Sea Devil Pedal Tuner and Lights

Ortega’s Sea Devil is a pedal tuner featuring connectable LED lights for dark stages. Running on 9V DC Sea Devil is a fully chromatic pedal tuner with calibration options from…

QRS Wireless Integration PNOmation3

QRS Music Technologies, Inc. wireless integration PNOmation3 enables Bluetooth MIDI capabilities, allowing communication between the piano and third party MIDI players, editors, and recorders.

Whirlwind Cyclone Case Series

Whirlwind’s CycloneTM Case Series is built using the finest Colson® casters, flush mounted MOLTM latches and built around their Marine grade HDPE panels resulting in a road worthy, incredibly sturdy…

Manhasset Stands Noteworthy Music Stand Collection

Manhas­set Stands announced the new Noteworthy Music Stands Collection for 2017. Noteworthy Music Stands are known for creating “Elegant Images for the Artist” combining great style and function.

Dakota Saxophones SDA­XR 42 Alto and SDT­XR 52 Tenor

Dakota Saxophones SDA­XR 42 Alto and SDT­XR 52 Tenor are two new models designed to combine all the features of Dakota Saxophones XR and XG series.

Roland RD­2000 Stage Piano

Roland RD­2000 is the latest generation of the long-­running RD stage piano series. Equipped with dual sound engines, exceptional feel, and advanced controller features, the RD­ 2000 offers top-­level live…

GHS brings nickel back for mandolin line

GHS Strings has launched a new range of Pure Nickel Mandolin strings.

INTERVIEW: Gil Soucy, VP and general manager, Hamer Guitars

‘The Original Boutique Electric Guitar Custom Shop’ is back!

Musikmesse unveils Music4Kids

Musikmesse 2017 hosts a new kind of area for children and young adults this year with the “Discover Music” area, which will replace the trade fair’s previous “Music4Kids” project. 

Gagliano Joins Cordoba as Director Of Brand Management

​Cordoba Music Group has announced that Rick Gagliano has been named director of Brand Management.

FMIC’s Justin Norvell

Fender’s Maverick Spirit Endures with the Launch of the American Professional Series

The Un­Usual Suspects

Custom­Shop Guitars Continue to Offer Dealers and Consumers Unique Opportunities

Got Wood? Then Get Some Paper – You’ll Need It

Charles Foster Kane, the protagonist of the single best American film ever made, “Citizen Kane,” left us with one cryptic word that, if parsed correctly, would completely explain him: “Rosebud.”…

Embracing the Pain of Growth and Entering ‘the Gap’

Four Observations on How to Adapt to Change

Tracy Hoeft Of Michael Kelly Guitars

A guitar manufacturer finds success targeting a niche market.

Special FX: Guitar & Bass Stompboxes Take Center­Stage

While the overall tally wasn’t as clear­cut as some recent MMR dealer surveys have been when it comes to shedding light on the overall “health” of a particular market segment,…

Hamer Guitars Returns

‘The Original Boutique Electric Guitar Custom Shop’ is Back!

Don’t Fret, but Do Pay Attention

While even the most strident supporters of funding for music education would likely agree that the subject takes a back­ seat to far more immediately pressing national and international concerns,…

CPD and Chauvet Professional Team Up for CRUSH Dallas Stage

Last month, Creative Production & Design (CPD) created a lighting and video show for CRUSH Dallas 2017 at the South Side Ballroom, featuring PVP X6IP LED video panels from CHAUVET…

Musikmesse Unveils New ‘Discover Music’ Area

Musikmesse 2017 hosts a new kind of area for children and young adults this year with the “Discover Music” area, which will replace the trade fair’s previous “Music4Kids” project. 

Russian show returning for sixth outing

​NAMM Musikmesse Russia, the international fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and music business connections, and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia, the international fair of technologies and services for entertainment, integrated systems and creation,…

Drum brands back Mexico workshop event

More than two dozen of the top drummers in Mexico will be on hand for Art Xpo in Mexico City on 23rd-24th April 2017. 

Shure Axient Wireless Management Network Powers the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Singapore has overhauled its microphone system to adopt the Shure Axient™ Wireless Management Network.  

Percussion Plus rescue completed

Distributor, Frederick Hyde, has completed its purchase of the troubled Percussion Plus business.

Yamaha ‘Mad T Party’ Guitar Auction Raises $9,000 for Music Education

Yamaha guitars used in the live “Mad T Party” show at Disney California Adventure were auctioned off earlier this month to raise money for the music education programs in the…

DJ Oliver Heldens Named Brand Ambassador and Product Consultant at Denon DJ

Denon DJ has announced that DJ Oliver Heldens is the newest brand ambassador and product consultant for the company’s new Prime Series SC5000 media player and X1800 club mixer. 

Chauvet Celebrates New Facility In Mexico

​Chauvet Mexico had a lot to be happy about when it celebrated the grand premiere of its new office, warehouse, service center and showroom facility recently.

Radial lines up Musikmesse launches

Radial Engineering will be showcasing five brand new products at this year’s Musikmesse.

Powersoft offers PL+S training sessions

Italian audio specialist Powersoft is providing training for users of its amplification technology with a series of three daily sessions at this year’s Prolight+Sound Show in Frankfurt, that will focus on the latest…

Trade Regrets: Lorraine Ashelin

On March 21, our friends at Hal Leonard sent us the following sad news:Hal Leonard lost one of its most legendary employees last week. Lorraine Ashelin began at Hal Leonard…

D’Addario Sponsors Recycle and Restring Events to Celebrate International Guitar Month and Earth Day

D’Addario has announced that it will sponsor up to 50 free Recycle and Restring events across the United States in celebration of International Guitar Month and Earth Day.

Music & Arts Announces 'Upgrade Your Sound' U.S. Tour Dates

 Music & Arts has announced the Spring 2017 schedule for its free “Upgrade Your Sound” tour.

NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia Return in September

NAMM Musikmesse Russia, the international fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and music business connections, and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia, the international fair of technologies and services for…

Chauvet buys Southampton firm, Chamsys.

​Chauvet & Sons LLC has announced that it completed the acquisition of ChamSys Ltd., the Southampton, UK-based designer and manufacturer of lighting controllers.

Tom and Will owner attempts Percussion Plus rescue

 Tom and Will owner Frederick Hyde Ltd is attempting to put together a rescue deal for troubled distributor Percussion Plus, which fell into administration earlier this month. 

Stetsbar adds to DIY vibrato line-up

Stetsbar has added five new models to its range of self-fit guitar vibrato systems. 

Chauvet Acquires ChamSys

Chauvet & Sons, LLC has announced that it completed the acquisition of ChamSys Ltd., the Southampton, UK-based designer and manufacturer of lighting controllers.

Eastman Music Company Announces Exclusive Partnership with D'Addario

D'Addario & Company, Inc. has announced a partnership with Eastman Music Company that will see the prominent instrument manufacturer exclusively use D'Addario's strings on their entire range of fretted instruments,…

LsL Instruments Chooses D’Addario NYXL Strings for Entire Range of Solid Body Electric Guitars

D'Addario & Company, Inc., has announced a partnership with LsL Instruments that will see the California-based instrument manufacturer exclusively use D'Addario's NYXL strings on their full line of solid body…