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2018 Music Products Industry Archive

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Demitri Martin to Return as Host of 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards

The Technical Excellence and Creativity (TEC) Awards has announced that stand-up comedian and entertainer extraordinaire Demetri Martin will return as the host of the 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards on Saturday, January 26, 2019, in Anaheim,…

CE Manufacturing Can Capacitor Production Video

Check out a behind-the-scenes look at the process behind producting can capacitors fro CE Manufacturing in this cool video clip - part 1 of an ongoing series.

Peaksware Holdings Announces Launch of Ventures Division

Peaksware empowers skill development in endurance sports, music education and sports performance through our platform solutions TrainingPeaks, SmartMusic, Alfred Music,TrainHeroic and complementary products Finale, Garritan Sounds, BestBikeSplit and WKO.

Jam Industries Partners with DCC

Jam Industries has announced its partnership with the technology division of DCC plc, a £14.3 billion revenue, London Stock Exchange (LSE) listed international sales, marketing, and support services group. 

New ADG Signing Launches New V3 Chorus Pedal

US pedal company Old Blood Noise Endeavors has introduced a new pedal -  the Reflector V3 Chorus.

Antelope Audio Unveils New Modelling Mics

Following the success of the Edge and Verge modelling microphones, Antelope Audio has unveiled the next generation of its mic modelling technology.

Takamine Backing UK Guitar Show Award

The UK Guitar Show takes place at Olympia this weekend (29th-30th September) and Takamine is sponsoring the Acoustic Guitarist of the Year Award. 

Aguilar Adds Smith to Roster

Aguilar Amplification has announced the addition of bassist Rhonda Smith to its family of endorsing artists.

High-End Audio Served at High-End Restaurants Courtesy of Ashly Audio

When Ocean Prime restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona upgraded its sound system this past summer, it ensured the audio performance in its dining spaces set a top-of-the-line tone with solutions powered…

Belgrade Foam Fest Enlists CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

The annual Belgrade Foam Fest in Serbia included an all-female lineup and was supported by a Predrag Djordjevic lightshow that used a collection of 40 CHAUVET Professional Maverick fixtures.

Audio-Technica Rolls Out New POS Units

Audio-Technica recently began installing more than 60 new point-of-sale display units destined for leading EMEA MI retailers, with the first being unveiled at Andertons Music in Guildford.

Ian Moss Concert Relies on CHAUVET Professional Fixtures for Lighting

Ian Moss recently performed at the Griffith Regional Theatre using a lighting design that featured a collection of CHAUVET Professional Rogue fixtures.

Aguilar Amplification Adds Smith as Endorsing Artist

Aguilar Amplification has announced the addition of bassist Rhonda Smith to their family of endorsing artists.

E.K Blessing Adds Woolverton to Artist Family

E.K Blessing has added touring musician and composer Doug Woolverton to its family of artists. Woolverton regularly plays an E.K. Blessing BFH-1541RT Flugelhorn.

Loudspeaker Sourcing Show Returns Next Month

The Loudspeaker Sourcing Show — an annual expo for loudspeaker brand buyers, engineers, and their decision-makers to meet directly with qualified loudspeaker factories will return to the Nansha Grand Hotel…

HTD adds Fuzzrocious Octave Module

Fuzzrocious has announced a new ‘drop in module’ for its pedal range.

Teenage Engineering Down with OP-Z

Teenage Engineering has launched the OP–Z, which it claims is the first stand-alone 16-track sequencer to synchronise live composition of music, visuals and lights.

Barnes and Mullins Launches Latest Catalogue

Barnes and Mullins has launched its latest trade catalogue for 2018/19.

Podcaster Julian Placino Uses Focusrite Audio Interfaces

Julian Placino, the host of the long-running Pathways to Success podcast, has been using Focusrite audio interfaces – namely, the Scarlett range’s 18i8and 2i2 –from the start.  

Made In America Festival Enlists CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

This past Labor Day Weekend, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway hosted the Jay-Z curated “Made In America” EDM festival, which used a lighting rig that included CHAUVET Professional Maverick and Rogue…

Alcatraz Installs Danley Loudspeakers

Recently, local AV integrator San Francisco Audio designed and installed a sound system for the nine most important docent locations on Alcatraz using fully-weatherized Danley GO2 8CX loudspeakers.

Ashly Audio Offers $200 Cash for Old Analog Mixers with Upgrade to digiMIX18 Digital Mixer

Ashly Audio™ is making it easier than ever to upgrade to a digital mixer.

Music & Arts Opens in 14 New Communities During 2018 Summer Season

Music & Arts brought its recipe for musical instrument lessons, retail, and repairs services to 14 new communities across the country during the 2018 summer season, with several acquisitions and…

KHS Announces Several New Appointments and Promotions

KHS America continues its growth and expansion in the MI market by announcing several new appointments and promotions that span across their enterprise.

Long Appointed SE Business Development Manager of Chauvet Professional

Lewis Long has been named Southeast Business Development Manager of CHAUVET Professional.

Genzler and Connolly Music Company Announce U.S. Distribution Partnership

Genzler Amplification and Connolly Music Company are pleased to announce a distribution partnership for the U.S. M.I. market, featuring the entire Genzler Amplification product line of lightweight, compact bass amplifiers…

Old Blood Provides New Blood for ADG

Audio Distribution Group has added Old Blood Noise Endeavors effect pedals to its brand portfolio in Europe.

Cairo Knife Fight Use Bose Loudspeaker System During Residency

Acclaimed rock duo Cairo Knife Fight have been using the F1 Model 812 Flexible Array loudspeaker system from Bose at their ongoing residency at R Bar LA,

Warwick Shares New Video with Maksimov and Spangler

In Warwick’s newest video, Warwick artist Leonid Maksimov (Bassists Alliance) talks with Warwick’s head of research & development Marcus Spangler on the question of the value and quality of RockBass…

D’Addario Launches Season Two of 'Raw Talent: The Improv Song Series'

'Raw Talent: The Improv Song Series' by D’Addario is returning for a second season on September 20, 2018.

Klang moves to United

KLANG, the German-based manufacturer of immersive 3D in-ear mixing technologies, has appointed United Brands of Düsseldorf as its exclusive distributor to the German market.

Jason Aldean Tour Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures for Lightshow

Jason Aldean’s current 34-city tour features a Chris Lisle-designed lightshow with 64 Rogue RH1 Hybrids from CHAUVET Professional.

Alvarez Welcomes Richard Fortus of Guns N’ Roses

Alvarez Guitars has added Guns N’ Roses member Richard Fortus to its roster of artist endorsees.

Parrish Music Expands with Second Location

Wisconsin's Parrish Music has opened a second location. The new store is named The Harmony Shop, and features gifts, fair trade items, and home goods.

ADJ Lighting Hires Resendiz as Product Specialist

ADJ Lighting has hired Southern California native, Raul Resendiz, as a Product Specialist.

Hal Leonard Acquires Groove3

Hal Leonard has acquired Groove3, a leading website specializing in music technology tutorial videos.

Pigtronix Offers up the Real Deal

Pigtronix has launched a new acoustic pre-amp pedal called Bob Weir’s Real Deal.

Latest Hughes and Kettner amp Offers 200-Watts

Hughes & Kettner has launched the Black Spirit 200 – a 200 Watt guitar amp, with a range of tones and functions, including the ability to be a bit quieter.

New Canadian Distributor for Cordoba

Córdoba Music Group is partnering with Audio Distributors International to grow the presence of its Cordoba and Guild brands in Canada.

Roland Opens New London Artist Centre

Roland has opened a new Roland Artist Centre London, located within Metropolis Studios in West London.