Big Bang Distribution Acquires Danmar Percussion
For over 25 years, Big Bang Distribution has fostered a strong working relationship with Danmar Percussion founder Frank DeVito and Danmar Percussion as their primary distributor.
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2021 Music Products Industry Archive
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PRS Guitars Announces 2021 Models with Live Virtual Launch Event
In a special, live virtual launch event, PRS Guitars announced a host of new products for 2021, just ahead of Believe in Music Week, this year’s virtual NAMM show.
Audinate Offers Seminar on Adapting Music Education for COVID with Dante During NAMM 2021
Audinate is offering a free seminar during NAMM 2021 on the topic of “Getting Back to Music Education and Professional Live Performances.”
The 2021 NAMM Foundation Grand Rally for Music Education Welcomes Renée Fleming, Gustavo Dudamel, Dr. Nina Kraus and Liliana Morales in Conversations about Music Education
On Friday, January 22 at 12:00 p.m. PT on Believe TVas part of NAMM's Believe in Music week, The NAMM Foundation's Grand Rally for Music Education will welcome world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming, in conversation with…
Allen & Heath dLive Makes Its Mark In Madrid's Juan March Foundation Auditorium
The auditorium recently renewed its digital audio mixing system (supplied and installed by integrator Area Suena), replacing it with a state-of-the-art solution from Allen & Heath.
'Superior Sessions' Videos Featuring Ritmüller Pianos Reach Record Viewz
In September of 2020, Thornton Pianos in Dublin launched a series of live streaming performance videos to showcase the exceptional sound of Ritmüller pianos and to provide a virtual performance…
Shure TwinPlex Headset Bring Voice To Celebrity Panels For The Premiere of Fox's 'The Masked Dancer'
Paula Abdul, Ashley Tisdale, Brian Austin Greene, and Ken Jeong are sporting Shure’s TwinPlex TH53 Subminiature Headset Microphones in their role as celebrity panelists on the new Fox TV series “The…
Taylor Guitars Rallies 50-Plus Taylor Artists To Produce ‘I Know What Love Is’
Taylor Guitars and 50-plus Taylor artists, including Zac Brown, KT Tunstall, Jason Mraz and Keith Goodwin, have come together to release an original song, “I Know What Love Is.”
The Music People’s Sharon Hennessey to Receive 2021 She Rocks Award
The Music People, a division of Jam Industries USA, LLC, a leading supplier of musical accessories and pro-audio equipment and parent company of On-Stage and TMP-Pro, is excited to announce…
Hal Leonard Hosts Artist Virtual Sessions at Believe in Music Week
Mel Brooks, Steve Vai, Eric Whitacre, Randall Faber, Jake Shimabukuro, Elise Ecklund, Chris Johnson, Greg Koch and others will be featured in special sessions hosted by Hal Leonard from January 18 to…
Solid State Logic to Host Music Production Sessions During Believe in Music Week
Solid State Logic (SSL) has announced it will be offering several music tool and application sessions at this year’s Believe in Music Week. The sessions — which run between Tuesday, January…
Italy’s North-East Covo Nightclub Selects Martin Audio
Martin Audio’s CDD loudspeaker series has found another high-profile home, this time on the Italian Riviera in Santa Margherita Ligure at the famous Il Covo Di Nord-Est nightclub.
Morris Solves Chronic String-Breakage with SonoTone Premium Strings
While Morris may have come to prefer the unique sound of the custom alloy used to make SonoTone Fusion series strings, he’s experimented with all the different series as the…
GapCap Wins ‘2020 Product of the Year’ from 'The Saxophonist' Magazine
This honor also marks the second “Product of The Year” award from the magazine for a Key Leaves care product.
AES Audio Production Education Institute Automotive Audio Webinar to Take Place January 19
The Audio Product Education Institute (APEI), an initiative of the Audio Engineering Society, will host the first of a series of webinars on Automotive Audio on Tuesday, January 19 (12:00pm…
L-Acoustics Kiva II Shines at Westminster Christian School’s Lighthouse
Westminster Christian School, a private campus in Miami’s Palmetto Bay suburb, recently installed an L-Acoustics Kiva II sound system in the Lighthouse, the school’s newly-constructed auditorium and worship center.
Yamaha Drums Welcomes Sturino to Artist Roster
Yamaha Drums has announced the signing of New York-based drummer, arranger, composer, and educator John Sturino to the roster of Yamaha Artists.
ProMark Drumsticks Donates Product To 43 Music Education Programs
ProMark Drumsticks has donated over 6,900 pairs of drumsticks and stick bags to 43 music education programs in need across the United States and Canada.
Ashly Audio Partners with Electro-Acoustics Systems for Southeast Asia Distribution
Ashly Audio has announced its partnership with Electro-Acoustics Systems (EAS) to expand product availability in the Southeast Asia region.
TASCAM Announces ‘TASCAM & Bootsy’ Giveaway
Now through January 31, legal residents of the United States (age 21 or above) have the opportunity to win a recording package from TASCAM.
Martin Audio ‘ADORNs’ Heimathafen Events Space in Germany
Martin Audio loudspeakers were used exclusively for the entire project in Sundern, Germany.
Taylor Guitars Transitions Ownership to its Employees
Taylor Guitars is pleased to announce its transition to 100% employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).
Yorkville Sound Enlists Image Marketing to Rep California and Southern Nevada
Yorkville Sound will now be represented in California and Southern Nevada by Image Marketing.
PRS Guitars 2021 Virtual Launch Party: Artists Added, Full Event Schedule Posted
In December, PRS Guitars announced their “2021 Launch Party” that will air on the company’s YouTube channel on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM EST.
L-Acoustics Supports NAMM’s Believe in Music Week
L-Acoustics announces that it is fully supporting NAMM this month by sponsoring a virtual Marketplace booth, where it will be hosting a comprehensive lineup of eight unique video sessions on…
CHAUVET DJ Honored With 8th Straight 'Lighting Line Of The Year' Award
CHAUVET DJ has won its 8th consecutive Annual Dealer’s Choice Award as “Lighting Line of the Year.”
Allen & Heath Goes Big for NAMM Believe in Music Week
Allen & Heath will be participating in multiple aspects of Believe in Music Week, with roughly two dozen planned sessions, in addition to hosting their virtual exhibit space.
Richardson Employs Focusrite RedNet Interfaces at Farm Studios
Music producer and engineer Garth “GGGarth” Richardson recently installed a large collection of components from Focusrite’s RedNet range of Dante-networked audio converters and interfaces at his Farm Studios in British Columbia.
Sweetwater and Music Tribe Enter ‘Super Partner Relationship’
Chuck Surack, CEO of Sweetwater, and Music Tribe’s CEO, Uli Behringer, today announced the entering of an industry-first strategic relationship.
Gator Celebrates 2021 with the Re-brand of Gator Frameworks
To kick off 2021, Gator launched a new look and feel of its popular stand, studio and accessories brand, Gator Frameworks.
D'Addario Acquires Super-Sensitive
D'Addario has announced the acquisition of Super-Sensitive Musical String Company, whose inception dates back to the 1930s.
Lectrosonics Sponsors 'Sound is Essential' Contest
Alongside the campaign, Lectrosonics is sponsoring the Sound is Essential creativity contest, where users can upload videos to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and tag them with #lectrosonics and #soundisessential.
Orange Amplification to Raise Funds For Habitat For Humanity
To help raise funds for the charity, Orange ambassador Marcus King signed one of the company’s “amp in a pedal,” a Terror Stamp, which is now up on eBay for auction.
Martin Audio Celebrates 50th Anniversary With New Book
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Martin Audio is intent on turning 2021 into a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary.
Les Paul Foundation Donates 50 Vidami Video Looper Pedals to Little Kids Rock
Dedicated to awarding grants to music programs serving children across America, The Les Paul Foundation donated 50 Vidami Loopers to Little Kids Rock to help teachers streamline their online and…
Korg USA Announces Acquisition of Aguilar Amplification Company
Korg USA announces the acquisition of Aguilar Amplification LLC, a New York City-based manufacturer of bass amplification products.
Audio Industry Connects Through AES Events and Activities in 2020, Looks Ahead to Expanded Events and Resources in 2021
The Audio Engineering Society brings the audio industry together to “Listen, Learn and Connect” with peers and pros around the world – a vital role through the past year’s industry…
OMG Music Acquires Exclusive Distribution of Twisted Wood Ukuleles
The popular Canadian company’s ukuleles are sold alongside Martin Guitars up north and have finally make their way to the U.S.
Gibson Announces Acquisition of Mesa/Boogie
Gibson has announced the acquisition of Mesa/Boogie, one of the most respected and prestigious brands in sound and guitar amplification.
L-Acoustics Names Dedicated Sales and Application Team to Build Presence in Middle East and India Regions
L-Acoustics is pleased to announce the appointment of two regional industry experts to support existing partners and grow the company’s presence in key vertical markets, as well as with consultants,…