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2018 Music Products Industry Archive
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Peavey Launches Rewards Program
Peavey Electronics has announced the launch of its Peavey Rewards Program, designed to improve brand loyalty and establish a direct relationship with both new and returning customers.
Shure Announces 'Off the Beaten Track' Contest
Shure has announced a new global mobile recording contest called “Off the Beaten Track” in partnership with U.S. singer-songwriter Tori Kelly.
CEO and President of Ultimate Support Acquires Radial Engineering Ltd.
Mike Belitz, president and CEO of Ultimate Support Systems, has acquired Radial Engineering Ltd.
Peavey Returns to Direct to Dealers in Canada
Peavey Electronics® has announced that they will now sell direct to Canadian dealers.
YCA Names Scott Corporate VP of Finance and Administration
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced this week that Jeff Scott has been appointed as the company's corporate vice president of Finance and Administration.
Vai Receives BOSS Lifetime Achievement Award
Guitarist extraordinaire Steve Vai accepts the BOSS Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday, January 24th at a pre-NAMM Show event.
‘Open Sunday’ Event Dazzles Worshippers With CHAUVET Professional Fixtures
On January 14, the Rainbow Towers Hotel and Conference Center hosted the Jabula New Life Covenant Church’s “Open Sunday” using a light show with CHAUVET Professional Rogue and COLORado fixtures,…
D.A.S. Audio Expands the Event Series of Line Arrays
D.A.S. Audio (#18616) has expanded the successful Event series with two new powered models: the Event-212A line array and the Event-121A subwoofer, aimed at providing users with the tools needed to…
Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge Amp Frees Up Superior Acoustic Sound
The new Fishman Loudbox™ Mini Charge battery-powered acoustic instrument amplifier reproduces the sound of acoustic instruments with absolute fidelity and sonic impact –wherever it takes you and your music.
New Product Releases from BG Franck Bichon
BG Franck Bichon is pleased to announce new products for 2018. First and foremost is a brand new Coated Metal Snap Hook for straps.
Jupiter Sax Gig Strap JCM-SXNS01
KHS America announces the release of the new Jupiter Sax Gig Strap JCM-SXNS01.
VOX Adds Two New Models to MV50 Series
VOX Amplification has announced the MV50 High Gain and MV50 Boutique, two additions to the amp series.
The ARP ODYSSEY FS Returns with a New Korg Addition
Korg has announced a resurgence of the popular ARP ODYSSEY FS, this time as a limited-edition bundle that includes a Korg SQ-1.
OMG Music Selected by U.S. Army to Offer Officially Licensed Products in the Music Industry
OMG Music will now distribute officially licensed U.S. Army products to the music industry via their Henry Heller brand.
Gon Bops Introduces Roberto Quintero Signature Congas
Gon Bops has just announced new Roberto Quintero signature Fiberglass Congas and Bongo.
StompLight Announces 'It's Your Time to Shine' Contest
StompLight has announced the It's Your Time to Shine contest for working musicians, performers, bands, singer-songwriters, Mobile DJs, and performance artists.
FireGrain Drumsticks from Promark by D’Addario
Promark by D’Addario has released the new FireGrain line of drumsticks, a series of drumsticks that uses a heat-tempering process that transforms ordinary hickory drumsticks into durable precision tools.
The Foundations Bass Strings from S.I.T. Strings
The Foundations line of electric bass strings are built with a newer, stronger core material to create a string that very bright and flexible.
4Wall Entertainment Adds CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK Pyxis and MK3 Wash To Inventory
4Wall Entertainment has added the new Maverick MK Pyxis from CHAUVET Professional, a moving wash/beam, to the company’s rental inventory.
Relish Guitars Raises Over $3 Million For Global Expansion
Relish Brothers AG has recently raised over $3 million to continue developing its aluminium-based, modular guitar products.
Relish Guitars Switzerland Raises Over $3 Million For Global Expansion
Relish Brothers AG announced it has recently raised over $3 million to continue revolutionizing the electric guitar market.
Martin Audio Names Giansante Product Support Specialist
Martin Audio North America has named Paul Giansante as product support specialist.
Davitt & Hanser Appointed Exclusive Distributor of Ashdown
JAM US Music Group subsidiary Davitt & Hanser has announced that it has been appointed to serve as the exclusive United States distributor of Ashdown Engineering.
JHS Signs Exclusive Lizard Spit Deal
JHS has become the exclusive distributor for Lizard Spit cleaning products.
JHS to Distribute Lizard Spit
JHS has announced that with immediate effect they will be exclusive distributors for Lizard Spit cleaning products.
New Gear from Zildjian
The new Zildjian K Sweet Collection has been crafted to meet the versatile demands of today’s popular music with a new direction of tonal colors that are dark, sweet and…
New Releases from Alfred Music – Winter 2018
The Doors: 50th Anniversary Songbook from Alfred Music is a comprehensive guitar TAB hardcover edition featuring the complete studio recordings from 1967–1971.
Dorseyville Middle School Installs Ashly Audio Fixtures in Instruction Rooms
Dorseyville Middle School of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, recently hired Tower Engineering and Intertech Ci to install twin presentation systems in two large-group instruction rooms, each of which now includes an Ashly Audio…
Bob’s Biker Bash Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures for Charity Concert
At Bob’s Biker Bash on November 4, lighting and video production manager John Garberson used CHAUVET Professional fixtures for the special Phoenix Children’s Hospital fundraising concert, which was headlined by…
New Drumsticks from Techra
Techra has introduced new low-noise E-Rhythm drumsticks for acoustic and electronic drums sets.
The Fathom Reverb from Walrus Audio
The Fathom is a feature-rich reverb with 4 different customized reverb algorithms to choose from.
New Releases from Mojotone
Mojotone's new Pre-wired HSS Quiet Coil Pickguard assembly was designed for Strat Style players who require tonal versatility out of their guitar without any hum.
The Matrix Scarab 3D Tuner
The Matrix Scarab 3D tuner takes the traditional clip-on tuner to the next level, putting a new modern twist on the traditional “needle” style pitch display with an all-new 3D…
New Products from Sound Synergies
Sound Synergies has introduced maintenance product lines focusing on music electronics, sound stage and video, cine and broadcast, percussion, winds, stringed instruments and their component parts.
The UV1 series Drumheads from D'Addario Percussion
The UV1 series is the number one solution for drummers who are tired of flaked, chipped, and worn out coatings.
New Accessories from On-Stage
The new WCB100 Cajon Brushes feature extended length, 8.5” solid maple wooden handles for superior handling and feel, while rubber rings adjust spacing along the 6” premium nylon bristles for…
New Accessories from D’Addario – Winter 2018
The DIY Pedalboard Power Cable Kit from D’Addario Accessories offers the ultimate solution for custom wiring the DC cables of your pedalboard.
New Guitar Straps from Levy’s Leathers
Levy’s Leathers has introduced the Paige guitar strap (model MS317PAI), available in black, rust (RST), purple, and indigo, all inspired by the beautiful and intricate art of East Indian Henna…
Drumdots Mini from Drumdots
Drumdots mini are made of the same material as the original drumdots, at ½ the size to offer limitless versatility.