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2021 Music Products Industry Archive

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Sweetwater Studios Announces 3-Day Songwriter Workshop with Davis Naish and Marshall Altman

Sweetwater Studios, the destination recording studio at the heart of the Sweetwater Sound campus, has announced that it will be holding a Songwriter Workshop with producer/songwriters Davis Naish and Marshall…

Audio-Technica Updates Flagship Wireless ATH-M50x Model with ATH-M50xBT2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, announces the introduction of its new ATH-M50xBT2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, the next generation of the flagship wireless iteration of…

ProMark Launches Signature Stick with Renowned Marching Arts Designer Mike McIntosh

ProMark Drumsticks recently partnered with Mike McIntosh, The Cavaliers Percussion Director and Music Coordinator, to design his new signature stick, now available for purchase.

Vintage Guitars Launches New Website for the U.S. Market

Vintage Guitars, manufacturer of classic designed electric and acoustic guitars is thrilled to announce the launch of a new website for their United States market via its distributor RBi Music.

Peavey Channels Summer Vibes with New Ukulele Models

With summer vibes still in the air, Peavey Electronics® introduces two ukuleles that are skillfully crafted for warm and welcoming tones.

ChamSys Expands Australian Distribution Network

Building on its growth in Australia working with its dealer ULA Group, ChamSys has increased its presence in that market by naming Audio Visual Engineering Pty Ltd. (AVE) as a…

Dean Guitars Releases Statement Regarding 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott and Recently Filed Lawsuit

The estate of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott has filed a lawsuit against Dean Guitars, the brand with whom the PANTERA guitarist had an endorsement deal for many years.

Surack Steps Down as Sweetwater CEO

Just weeks after Sweetwater Sound shared the news that a firm out of Providence, Rhode Island was investing in the company, founder and CEO Churck Surack has announced that he's…

Mike Sumner Joins L-Acoustics Creations as Business Manager

L-Acoustics Creations, dedicated to bringing professional sound systems and immersive sound spaces to residential, marine, and architectural environments, has appointed Mike Sumner to the position of Business Manager, based in…

The Tony Iommi SG Special from Gibson

'Adaptable Trios for Christmas' Expands Popular Flexible Series with Holiday Release

Excelcia Music Publishing announces the holiday release of Adaptable Trios for Christmas, a timely expansion of its flexible instrumentation series, Adaptable Ensemble Series.

Heritage Audio announces availability of MOTORCITY EQualizer

Heritage Audio is proud to announce availability of MOTORCITY EQualizer — executed as the world’s first reproduction of the ‘Holy Grail’ of classic EQs, faithfully fashioned by the European pro…

Fender Introduces the J Mascis Telecaster Guitar

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the global launch of the J Mascis Telecaster®, Mascis’s second Fender Artist Signature guitar, joining his Signature Squier Jazzmaster®.

Hosa Introduces New Cable Organizers 

Hosa Technology, Inc., the leading provider of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician, is pleased to introduce two new highly adaptable cable organizers fit for any setup.

'Solo Styles for Christmas' Offers Holiday Favorites in a Variety of Popular Styles

Rounding out its Solo Styles for Christmas, 15 Festive Solos in 25+ Different Styles series, Excelcia Music Publishing has expanded its wind offerings to include books for Oboe, Tenor Saxophone,…

MLA Receives Universal Thumbs up From Lollapalooza Sound Engineers

Martin Audio PA rigs dominated three of the eight stages that made up this year’s four-day annual Lollapalooza Festival at Chicago’s Grant Park.

Allen & Heath AHM-64 ‘Mothership’ Powers Finger Lakes Opera’s 'The Barber of Seville'

Based in Rochester, NY and serving the greater Monroe County area, Finger Lakes Opera (FLO) recently staged Rossini’s popular opera buffa “The Barber of Seville” with an Allen & Heath…

‘Has to be Better than Last Year’ - MI Retailers Look to Capitalize on a Return to In-Person, Classroom Schooling

The 2020 academic year was challenging in a number of respects (maybe you noticed?) and school music programs – and the MI dealers who serve them – felt the crunch.

‘What Kinda Funny-Lookin’ Saxophone is That?’ - The Robust Bass Clarinet Market in 2021 is no Joke

The bell makes a great duck-call! Almost no tuning needed!

Back in the Saddle: Summer NAMM 2021 Puts the Spotlight on a Resilient and Rebounding MI Industry

“From the moment I arrived in Nashville on Monday and attended the NASMD opening reception to the final NAMM YP session Friday afternoon that featured Andy Zildjian, Summer NAMM reminded…

50 Years of ‘Sound. Thinking’ at TASCAM

It’s frequently noted that over 60 percent of restaurants fail within the first 18 months.

Please Allow Me to (re)Introduce Myself…

Here we are, smack-dab in the middle of summer, and I’m about to ask you to think about events in December.

Gerry Dintelman Immerses With CHAUVET Professional At Revival BBQ Blues and Soul Festival

Gerry Dintelman likes creating gobo patterns. He’s quite adept at it too, working magic with swirling forms on the walls, floors and ceilings at an array of venues indoor and…

Ashdown Engineering & Meters Music appoints Yorkville Sound as Exclusive Canadian Distributor

Ashdown Engineering & Meters Music, world-class manufacturers of bass and guitar amplifiers & consumer electronics, announces the appointment of Yorkville Sound as exclusive Canadian distributor.

Gator Adds Singer Masks to Instrument Bell Cover and Face Masks Options

In its commitment to protect musicians, bands, singers, music educators, and students, Gator designed instrument and face mask solutions that follow recommendations from the NFHS' (National Federation of State High Schools) performing arts…

Guitar Center Announces New Vice President Appointments

Guitar Center announces two new key appointments to its Marketing and Data Science & Analytics teams: Mitch Lee has been hired as Vice President of Marketing, and Guitar Center veteran Manas…

Motown Legend and Hollywood Walk of Fame Recipient Martha Reeves Signs with Grover Pro Percussion

Grover Pro Percussion, world leader in high quality percussion products since 1980, is incredibly excited to announce the official signing of the legendary Motown artist, Martha Reeves, as an endorser…

Allen & Heath dLive CTi1500 Named as a Finalist for NAMM TEC Award for Outstanding Technical Achievement

Allen & Heath has been announced as a finalist for the 37th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards in the category of Outstanding Technical Achievement in Small Format…

Vidami Names Hal Leonard North American Distributor, Expands Online Educational Platform Compatibility

The Vidami, a hands-free video looper that integrates with online video platforms helping guitarists and musicians learn to play quicker, has named Hal Leonard its North American distributor for the…

TASCAM Announces Continued Windows and MAC OS Support for Current and Select Older Audio Interfaces

TASCAM announces its continued support for the latest versions of the Windows and Mac OS computing platforms by providing new drivers and firmware for the company’s current line of audio…

Reverb Sellers See Continued Success in Q2 as Consumers Keep Shopping for Music Gear Online

Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments, recently announced that it continued to see growth in gross merchandise sales for Q2…

Reverb Awards Latest Round of Musical Instrument Grants

Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments, announced that it has issued a new round of musical instrument grants through its…

Keyteq Live Events Accents Imagery of Manchester Art Exhibit With CHAUVET Professional

There is a liberation that arises when reality is turned on its head; and the familiar is cast in new forms to become something strange and uncertain.

ADJ Fixtures Chosen For Felix Jaehn DJ Mag Livestream From Bootshaus in Cologne, Germany

As a part of DJ Magazine’s Top 100 Clubs Virtual World Tour, German DJ and producer Felix Jaehn recently live-streamed a set hosted by the world-famous Bootshaus nightclub.

Hal Leonard Serves Over 5,000 Teachers with First-Ever Virtual Music Education Summit

Érik Nowosielski-Lamoureux Gets Ingenious with CHAUVET Professional On Canada Day

Resourcefulness is always more important  than resources. Érik Nowosielski-Lamoureux demonstrated the wisdom of this axiom in July when he lit a Canada Day celebration at the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic…

Cameo Expands the F Series

Cameo has reached a milestone with the introduction of the F4 PO IP – the F series is complete.

Audio-Technica Canada Adds RF Venue Wireless System Accessories to Their Lineup

Following the successful transition of their Professional business unit in November 2020, Audio-Technica Canada (ATCA) has entered into a distribution agreement with RF Venue – a global leader in antenna,…

PRS Guitars Welcomes Phil Gates as New Customer Service Manager

PRS Guitars has announced the appointment of Phil Gates as their new Customer Service Manager.

The X500 Menace from Cort

Cort Guitars introduces the X500 Menace, a reimagined flagship electric that’s now even darker and more aggressive than its predecessor.