Korg EDU Creates License Plate Grant Program with Texas Music Office
Korg Education has teamed up with the Texas Office of Music to help celebrate some of the best communities for music education in Texas.
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2018 Music Products Industry Archive
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Aguilar Launching New Limited Edition Bass Cabs
Aguilar Amplification is launching a 2018 Limited Edition cabinet colour - Dorian Gray - with only 250 units of the special SL 112 cabinets and 100 each of the SL 410x and…
Tanglewood Tightens Elixir Strings Deal
After many years of collaboration on premium ranges of Tanglewood instruments, the partnership between Elixir Strings has been extended across to the more high volume selling models in the catalogue.
Danelectro Adds Gloss to Pedal Range
Danelectro has added to its pedal range with new Billionaire die-cast models in high gloss, classic car finishes.
New Aussie Distributor for QSC
QSC has appointed Jands as its Australia distribution partner for the company’s Pro division.
Powersoft Making NAMM Return With New Focus
Powersoft will be back at NAMM this year for the first time since its debut appearance 13 years ago.
MXL Adds Colour with NAMM Mic Launches
MXL Microphones is releasing three new products for the NAMM 2018 Show, that it says reflect a new direction for the company for 2018.
Mlynczak Promoted to Managing Director of Noteflight
Noteflight, a Hal Leonard company, has announced that John Mlynczak has been promoted to managing director.
Heil Sound Names Levitt Head of Research and Business Development
Heil Sound has announced the appointment of Ash Levitt to the position of head of research and business development.
The Audio Engineering Society Debuts Monthly Online Publication
The AES has announced a new monthly online publication, The AES Inside Track, featuring expert industry curators highlighting an AES topic of choice, with editorial insight as well as links to…
Musiukmesse to Cooperate with European Music-Export Initiatives
For the first time, Musikmesse will present showcases in cooperation with international music-promotion initiatives.
The Jackson and Charvel Custom Shop Promotes Williams to Master Builder
Jackson® and Charvel® announce that Joe Williams has been promoted from an apprentice to Custom Shop master builder.
Gretsch Custom Shop Elevates Madrigal to Master Builder
Gretsch® has announced that luthier Gonzalo Madrigal, an integral part of the Gretsch Custom Shop for the last 12 years, has now been elevated to master builder.
Dawn Birr of Sennheiser To Receive She Rocks Award
Sennheiser has announced that Dawn Birr, channel manager for the Americas, Sennheiser Business Solutions, will be an award recipient at the 2018 She Rocks Awards.
GHS Strings Welcomes Calise as Assistant of Social Media, Marketing and A&R
GHS Strings has named entertainment industry veteran, Alexx Calise as their new assistant of social media, marketing and A&R.
Neutrik USA Announces 30th Anniversary Activities for Winter NAMM
As part of Neutrik USA's 30th anniversary activities, the company will be celebrating with its customers at Winter NAMM in the new North Hall.
CHAUVET Professional Brings Pac-Man-Themed Event To Life
Eric Hertsch of John Farr Lighting Design recently used CHAUVET Professional Ovation E-910FC ellipsoidal fixtures to bring a Pac-Man themed event at Park Hyatt to life.
Sweetwater Partners with Purdue School of Music
Purdue University Fort Wayne and Sweetwater officials have announced a partnership that will locate a majority of the university’s music technology program on the Sweetwater campus.
Music for All Adds Music Production to 2018 Summer Symposium National Music Camp
Music for All has added the Music Production Boot Camp to the Music for All Summer Symposium, starting this year. The Music for All Summer Symposium, presented by Yamaha, is…
Sweetwater Announces Record Year in Sales Growth
Sweetwater has announced another record year in total sales and job creation.
Zildjian to Acquire Mike Balter Mallets
The Avedis Zildjian Company has entered into an agreement to acquire the Mike Balter Mallet Company, the world's largest percussion mallet manufacturer.
ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium Used in New Year’s Fireworks Display
Jack Morton Worldwide, the global brand experience agency, created London New Year’s firework experience this year with the help of a ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium console.
NAMM 2018: Guitar Heroes Making Orange Amps Stand Appearance
Orange Amps ambassadors Glenn Hughes (Black Country Communion, Deep Purple), Brent Hinds (Mastodon) and Stephen Carpenter (Deftones) will be appearing on its booth at this year’s NAMM Show.
SVM Brings Back 'Free Carriage' Offer
Following on from the success of last year’s ‘Free Carriage January’, percussion specialist Soar Valley Music is repeating the offer to UK dealers.
Muisk Produktiv Sells Controlling Stake to PartnerFonds
PartnerFonds has made further investment in German retailer and distributor Musik Produktiv, taking a majority 60 per cent stake in the company.
HK Audio Launches New Mobile DJ PA Set-Up
HK Audio has unveiled LUCAS 2K, a new compact PA optimised for mobile DJs.
NAMM 2018: Bass Legends Help Rotosound Mark 60th
British string manufacturer Rotosound, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and has reached the landmark while undergoing a significant period of expansion to its distribution business.
NAMM 2018: New Los Cabos Stick Lines
Los Cabos Drumsticks is launching two new artist stick models at this year's NAMM Show.
Podium Victorie Installs New CHAUVET Professional Lighting Rig
As part of their recent move to expand Podium Victorie’s audience capacity, the owners of the cult Dutch club recently decided to move to an all-new inner-city location and have installed a…
Yamaha To Sponsor Six String Theory Competition
For the sixth consecutive time, Yamaha is sponsoring the Six String Theory Competition, hosted by Grammy-winning guitarist and producer, Lee Ritenour.
AES@NAMM Pro Sound Symposium Slots Still Available
The inaugural AES@NAMM Pro Sound Symposium: Live & Studio kicks off in a couple of weeks with a rich and varied educational program of training sessions.
Coffin Expands & Joins Ace Products Group
Coffin®, the original creator of coffin guitar cases officially announces their new partnership with Ace Products Group®, along with expansion plans for the Coffin brand.
Korg USA Welcomes Spadafora to Marketing Department
Korg USA has hired Nick Spadafora, another talented force added to the marketing department as the company's new videographer and content producer.
Propellerhead Software Partners With Positive Grid for Limited-Time Offer
Propellerhead Software has announced that it is partnering with Positive Grid to offer Propellerhead account owners the Bias FX LE plugin for free as a special limited-time offer.
Sam Ash Execs Visit D’Addario HQ
On December 14th, several executives from Sam Ash Music visited the D’Addario headquarters and factories in Farmingdale, New York.
Hit Like A Girl Female Drumming Contest Announces Schedule and Updates for 2018
Now entering its seventh year, the 2018 edition of the Hit Like A Girl international drum contest promises to build on the success and growing popularity of the program to…
OMG Music Selected By U.S. Army to Offer Officially Licensed Products
OMG Music will now distribute officially licensed U.S. Army products to the music industry via their Henry Heller brand.
Sonny's Place Installs Ashly Audio Fixtures
Sonny's Place in Somers, Connecticut recently completed its third expansion, this time adding Ashly Audio processing and Ashly's custom iPad interface to the family fun center.
Paiste Appoints U.S. Distribution to Hal Leonard
Paiste announced that as of January 1, 2018, Hal Leonard will serve as the premier distribution and marketing partner for Paiste instruments and related accessories in the United States.
OK Go and Andy Grammer Scheduled to Perform at The NAMM Show
The Bands@NAMM performers and schedule has been announced, featuring OK Go and Andy Grammer.