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2018 Music Products Industry Archive

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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.

Yamaha Delivers New Piano To Hurricane Harvey Victims

Yamaha has given a new piano to Aric Harding of Houston, Texas, after Harding's own piano was ruined in Hurricane Harvey.

Bucara Percussion Brand Has a Makeover

Bucara Percussion, the African percussion specialist supplied to UK schools and colleges for over 10 years, has rebranded itself with a new logo and new product packs.

Video Highlights Framus and Warwick Landmarks

Warwick CEO Hans-Peter Wilfer has produced a special video marking the 70th anniversary of guitar brand, Framus and also 35 years of bass guitar brand, Warwick.

Dispute Sees Sudden Exit for Manuel Rodriguez III

A dispute with the Sostenible Group, which owns part of Spanish classical guitar specialist Manuel Rodriguez, has lead to its eponymous boss departing the company, leaving behind the brand name, which…

Music for All Announces Ensembles Invited to Participate in National Festival

Hailing from 20 different states, 71 concert bands, orchestras, choirs, percussion ensembles, and chamber ensembles have been selected to perform at the 27th annual Music for All National Festival, presented…

Green Love Festival Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

At the Green Love festival in Novi Sad, Serbia, AVL Projekt supplied Chameleon Rental with 16 CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK1 Spot and 16 Maverick MK2 Wash luminaires for the festival’s…

Pepperdine University Uses dBTechnologies Loudspeakers at Incoming Class Event

Pepperdine University recently welcomed its 2017 incoming class using six dBTechnologies Ingenia IG4T loudspeakers pole-mounted on DVA S1518N subwoofers.

St. Louis Music Announces Promotional Postcard Giveaway

St. Louis Music (SLM) has announced that it will be sending Winter NAMM 2018 promotional post cards to over 3,000 dealers in the United States.

United Palace Installs New L-Acoustics Sound System

Loew's 175th Street Theatre, today known as United Palace, has installed a new L-Acoustics sound system.