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South Coast Christian Church in San Juan Capistrano, California, recently received an upgrade to their sound system, courtesy of local AV integration firm Tech Arts. The firm designed and installed…
Supporting the diverse mix of productions at the popular facility is a versatile lighting rig that features a collection of CHAUVET Professional projectors supplied and installed by Avant-Scènes.
Vox Media has been using Focusrite interfaces ever since relocating to its new headquarters in Manhattan’s Financial District, subsequently adding more units from the RedNet range of Dante-networked audio converters and interfaces as the…
Yorkville Sound received an upbeat visit from Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Pickering MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy at their 150,000 Sq Ft manufacturing plant in Pickering, Ontario on July 28.
On Thursday, July 30, the NAMM Public Affairs and Government Relations department will offer a webinar to review pending federal COVID relief for all facets of the industry.
After 80 years of serving East-Central Indiana, Muncie Music Center will unite with another venerable family-owned school music specialist, Quinlan and Fabish Music Company on August 1, 2020.
The S.L.P. Sonic Stainless Steel snare drum features a 6.5”x14”, 1.2mm, stainless steel shell which delivers brightness, projection, and a huge supply of cutting tone.
Rogers Drums’ Covington Series 3-Piece shell packs (rack/floor/kick) are available in Red Ripple or Black Lacquer finishes, in either 12"/14"/20" or 12"/16"/22" configurations.
Kendor Music, Inc. has released Volume 40 Jazz Ensemble and String Orchestra Music. The Volume 40 String Orchestra music features 18 new pieces at the grade 1-4 level, many of…
Hal Leonard has also expanded its Music Activity Book Series with a new edition featuring the songs and artwork from Disney’s “Frozen” and “Frozen 2” movies.
Reverend Guitars has released the Reverend Jetstream 390, dedicated to punk icon Ron Asheton, who played a Jetstream 390 during The Stooges reunion juggernaut.
Kawai America’s new DG30 digital grand piano combines Kawai's highly authentic Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) keyboard action with the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano sound, delivering an authentic grand…
IK Multimedia’s compact iRig Keys 2 Mini features 25 mini keys for backpack portability or use in a small studio workplace, and is designed to inspire on-the-go creativity.
Gator Frameworks’ desk-mounted broadcast and podcast microphone boom stand allows you to capture vocal recordings quickly and easily.
Manhasset Stands’ #2019 Clear Shields offers a barrier for schools, orchestras, and choirs. The large 24” x 24” polycarbonate clear shield provides a protective barrier, and features the Manhasset Symphony…
The Aston Element microphone features new “Ridyon” capsule technology for superior performance, as well as a high-quality chassis design, a magnetic pop filter and a backlit-LED logo 48V phantom power…
The new JBL Conceal Series loudspeakers combine patented invisible loudspeaker innovations with JBL acoustic design. JBL Conceal Series are paintable and installed in-wall or in-ceiling to be seamless with drywall,…
Fishman Transducers, Inc. has launched a new and improved software bundle for both TriplePlay Wireless and TriplePlay Connect.
JodyJazz’s new DV BEATBoX Tenor Saxophone mouthpiece is a new addition to their range designed with “Beatbox Sax” virtuoso Derek Brown.
IK Multimedia's AXE I/O SOLO is the latest addition to its range of AXE I/O guitar interfaces with advanced tone-shaping features.
Godlyke’s Maxon APEX808 Overdrive pedal was designed by TubeScreamer creator and former Maxon head engineer Susumu Tamura.
Electro-Harmonix introduces the compact Cntl Knob, which lets a player set two preset values that represent two positions of a traditional expression pedal and toggle between them with its footswitch.
The Orange Box, part of the Whirlwind’s Rochester Series Pedal line, is the phase shifter that can be heard on more hit records than any pedal in production today.
Key Leaves’ new Spit Sponge pad dryers remove moisture left behind on pads and tone holes that swabs miss, extending pad life and keeping instruments clean.
The Zoom V3 vocal processor packs professional vocal effects into a compact, rugged, and easy-to-use unit that’s perfect for vocalists’ virtual and live performances.
No segment of MI hasn’t been hit – and hit hard – by the current and ongoing economic and health hardships and the saxophone market is no different. However, in…
“My start came through the repair end,” explains Flute Center of New York’s (FCNY) president and owner/master repair technician Phil Unger. “Never in a million years did I expect to…
“Back to School” has traditionally been one of the strongest sales seasons of the year for many MI retailers and rentals of band and orchestra instruments typically ramp up in…
When the COVID-19 pandemic began to wreak havoc on the entertainment industry in America, many companies found themselves scrambling to adapt to new, more isolated ways of music-making, all in…
I have written on student retention before, but what better time to revisit that topic then when everything in our industry is being reconsidered and revamped? I believe tomorrow’s rules…
The Lennon & McCartney song, “When I’m 64” is apropos to the current COVID environment. We are all trying to determine if our customers still need us, and will still…
On January 28 of this year, Reverb – the largest online marketplace for purchasing and selling musical instruments and related gear – welcomed David Mandelbrot as the company’s new CEO.…
For many of us, each and every day for the past many months is altogether too similar to the days that preceded it – a gloomy, goth re-boot of “Groundhog…
I am a musician. I wear many hats, from editor to journalist, book publisher to performer, non-profit music technology executive director, songwriter to column writer. Everything is completely connected to…
Situated in the Dundela district of Belfast, St. Mark’s Church recently underwent a complete overhaul of its sound system, with Martin Audio partners, Rea Sound (under the project management of…
CHAUVET Professional has added a new feature to its LED Maverick, Rogue and Ovation fixtures: the peace of mind of an extended warranty. The new warranty is for three years…
The event, which was streamed on Facebook and YouTube, featured a light show created by Aaron Kovelman, Showtime LLC’s director of Design & Production. Helping Kovelman were 13 Maverick MK3…
While the entire music products industry has faced changes associated with the global coronavirus pandemic, the Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) doesn’t view these challenges as obstacles.
After several years of absence from the market, Walden Guitars were re-introduced at the 2020 NAMM show this past January, and will be distributed in the United States by KHS…
On July 23 NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news: Our dear Phyllis Fender passed away yesterday in her home in Fullerton, California, not far from the factory where…
