Independent News Publication of artistpro Media Daily Global Reporting for the Music Products Industry Since 1879 Publisher of Musical Merchandise Review
MMR Industry Record
Search and browse MMR’s music products industry reporting timeline, connecting companies, people, products, NAMM coverage and market developments across the digital archive.
1,180 matching published stories
Helping the Helm Projects team create immersive palettes at their warehouse studio is a collection of CHAUVET DJ Slim PAR and COLORrail IRC fixtures. “We have 80 Slim PAR Q12s…
Billy Martinez, Fender’s VP Category Management, Acoustics & Squier, recently discussed Fender’s newly introduced Fullerton line, which draws upon the brand’s many iconic and widely recognizable body shapes, with MMR.
There’s a reason why San Diego was once labeled “America’s Finest City.” Often hailed as the birthplace of California, the SoCal city is one of the most populous in the…
MMR recently connected with reps from six major guitar amp suppliers to get their take on the current state of the market, as well as thoughts on what the future…
What could be worse for any business to experience than the pandemic? Lately, when you visit the websites of most music stores, you will see a pinned notice that pertains…
In 2021, Memphis Tennessee’s Amro Music will be celebrating its centennial. It is rare for a company to survive ten decades. Less than 50 percent of U.S. firms are over…
“Sales of Instruments and Music Gear Are Soaring. Will Quarantine Spark a Renaissance?” reads the headline of a late April article in Rolling Stone. As many MI retail operations have…
The COVID-19 virus is going to be around for a while, varying only in its intensity. That means there are some new realities that have to be integrated into our…
Flexcel is a flexible Concert Band and Orchestra series with high-quality pieces from well-known composers like Sean O’Loughlin and Carol Brittin Chambers. Pieces in the Flexcel series are designed to…
“Flying Fingers” from Hal Leonard covers an expansive variety of styles and techniques – including recent innovations like percussive gestures, right-hand string-stopping, two hands on the fingerboard, and partial capos…
The CA49 and CA59 are the latest high-performance additions to the popular Concert Artist series of premium digital pianos from Kawai. The CA49 and CA59 incorporate technologies developed in collaboration…
Dean Guitars’ new MD 24 Select models are built with satin necks, easy-access heel joints, and exclusive direct-mount Seymour Duncan pickups.
The Loog Pro VI Acoustic is Loog’s first full-sized six-string guitar marketed to kids and adults 12 years old and up. The Loog Pro VI Acoustic also comes bundled with…
These face masks from Henry Heller are re-usable and designed fir daily wear. The masks feature a bendable nose adjustment and 3-inch pocket opening to add filter material if desired.…
KHS America’s Wind Instrument Try-Out Kit is a durable, compact, and affordable trial pack that is an ideal tool for introducing school band instrument mouthpieces to prospective incoming band students.
The RockBoard MOD 4 - All-in-One Wireless System Receiver + Patchbay for Pedalboards offers an easy-to-use wireless connection between your instrument and your pedalboard, featuring digital wireless technology that delivers…
The Black Mountain Thumb Pick offers an innovative design that combines the feel and familiarity of a traditional flatpick with a patented, spring-loaded thumb ring, providing an easy, comfortable fit…
Fender’s MTG Tube Tremelo brings the hypnotic sound typically found in vintage amps and places it in a stompbox based on a genuine U.S.-made NOS 6205 preamp tube. The pedal…
JodyJazz has shared packaging for several of its mouthpiece series. The new packaging is designed to boost in-store product appeal with a more elegant and contemporary design.
The Whirlwind pcDI, a dual channel stereo direct box, is perfect for interfacing the outputs of CD players, computer sound cards, iPods/MP3 players, tape decks, and the like with professional,…
The Tri All Multiple Purpose Trial/Training Tool from RS Berkeley is for beginning band students and was designed in the USA for individual use. This one device works for flute,…
Black Diamond Strings’ Core-Bond VT "Virtual Tone" Series strings feature a new string design that has wonderful clarity, sustain and volume, which will also hold its tune in perfect pitch…
Aston has announced the Black Spirit Bundle, a limited-edition release of only 1500 individually numbered pieces. The box set is centred on the multi-pattern, high performance Spirit mic, and the…
Castrén & Snellman, a Helsinki-based law firm, recently carried out an extensive renovation of its client areas and staff workspaces. Castrén & Snellman turned to renowned Finnish AV integrator 4Business Oy,…
Braunton, England-born guitarist and musical director Dan Richards serves as musical director for such rising stars as Anna Clendening, Loren Gray, and Emma Zander, and very recently acquired what he…
On Thursday, July 9, the NAMM U Virtual Summit will welcome Herb Trawick and Dave Pensado of the hit web series, Pensado's Place.
Gibson and MyMusicRx - the Children’s Cancer Association (CCA)’s flagship program - are bringing the healing power of music to kids and teens facing cancer and other serious illnesses.
Landmark buildings glowed red throughout Germany Monday night, June 22, for Night of Light, a massive expression of support for the events industry. Initiated by Essen-based marketing agency LK-AG, the…
Audio-Technica has again expanded the content on its blog with a new interview – this time with multi-instrumentalist John McFee, best known as a longtime member of The Doobie Brothers.
s the integration division of Winston-Salem-based touring sound provider Special Event Services, which reinforces road treks for top artists like Luke Combs with its flagship L-Acoustics K1/K2 arrays, SES Integration…
Austrian Audio has shared a new song and video called “We Are” to spread positivity in 2020. The song’s lyrics speak of unity, peace, love and togetherness – a message Austrian…
ESP Guitars has made a charitable donation of $30,000 to the Recording Academy’s MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund.
On June 25, the organizers of The Midwest Clinic sent out the following message: Dear Midwest Clinic Supporters, We hope you are safe and healthy. After thoroughly considering all potential…
In a deal announced in late June, KRUTZ, Inc., the manufacturer of violins, violas, cellos, and basses in Kansas City, is now an official distributor of the dbl Bass Buggie™…
ChamSys has added a whole new dimension to building lighting designs on its MagicQ series of consoles and software. The company’s just-introduced XYZ positioning feature makes it simple for designers…
Gator has officially launched its Case Finder Tool, a web-based finder tool that helps every consumer answer the common question of "which case do is best for my instrument?
Gig Gear LLC — manufacturer of accessories designed for musicians, roadies, AV techs, and live event and entertainment production professionals — has partnered with Indiesigns, a New York-based firm offering…
Sennheiser has announced that its TeamConnect Ceiling 2 microphone is now compatible with Zoom Video Communications, Inc.’s Zoom Meetings – as is the Bose ES1 Ceiling Audio Solution, an in-ceiling…
Winners of the Journal of the Audio Engineering Society Best Paper Award for 2019 and the AES Virtual Vienna Convention Best Student Paper Award were announced on Tuesday, June 2,…
AV integration firm RTW Media recently designed and installed a big-impact, small-footprint sound reinforcement system for Great Bridge Baptist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia. This system is centered on Danley Sound…
