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2023 Music Products Industry Archive

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Churches From Coast to Coast Receive Clarity and Consistency With DPA Microphones

DPA Microphones has long been entrusted by houses of worship across the country to project the worship band performances and motivational sermons that captivate parishes.

On-Stage’s New KS1365 Z Keyboard Stand Provides Ergonomic, Efficient Setup

On-Stage, leading supplier of music instruments and accessories and brand of The Music People, has released the On-Stage KS1365 Z Keyboard Stand with a second tier, which holds two keyboards,…

Genelec USA Expands Team

Genelec, Inc. (aka Genelec USA), the U.S. distribution arm of Finland-based active monitor manufacturer Genelec, announces a wave of appointments, promotions and new hires in 2023, as the company continues…

Peavey Commercial Audio Selects Innovative Audio Solutions to Distribute in Saudi Arabia

Peavey Commercial Audio® and Innovative Audio Solutions announce a new exclusive distribution partnership for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Ashly Audio To Boost Midwest Sales Growth With Robert Louis Associates

Ashly Audio™ announces a new partnership with Robert Louis Associates.

Roland Announces SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition

Roland announces the SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition, an exclusive version of the world’s favorite portable sampler. Co-curated with Stones Throw Records, this unique SP model collaboration is more than…

JBL Professional Introduces IRX ONE All-in-One Column PA

HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control technologies, has announced JBL Professional’s introduction of the JBL IRX ONE All-in-One Column PA.

Focusrite to Demonstrate Complete Range of Audio Interfaces at AES New York

At the AES Show in New York, taking place October 25-27 at the Javits Center, Focusrite (booth 926) will be showcasing its range of cutting-edge audio solutions for professional audio…

Yorkville Sound Launches EXM Mobile Tower Battery-Powered P.A. System

Canadian pro audio manufacturer, Yorkville Sound, is proud to announce the EXM Mobile Tower portable, battery-powered P.A.

UA Introduces Hemisphere Mic Modeling Plug-in and SC-1 Standard Condenser Microphone

Buffet Crampon Introduces Prodige Pocket Clarinet

Buffet Crampon USA, North American distributor for Buffet Crampon Group Wind Instruments, announces the launch of the Buffet Crampon Prodige pocket clarinet to the United States and Canada markets.

Gretsch Expands The Professional Collection With Two Limited Edition Models

Gretsch is expanding the Professional Collection with two Limited Edition models.

Tandem Drums Partners with B4 for EU Distribution

Tandem Drums has officially announced it has awarded B4 Distribution as its exclusive distributor for the EU market.

Genelec Immersive Solutions Help Montreal’s PHI Centre Bring Artists and Audiences Closer Together

Founded in 2012, the PHI Centre in Montreal, Quebec, is dedicated to innovation at the frontiers of creative production and fosters the design, development, production, and presentation of a wide…

WAVIT Partners with AM&S to Launch a Music Industry Internship Program

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the AV and IT industries, and American Music and Sound (AM&S), a leading distributor of…

PreSonus Studio One 6.5 Introduces DAWproject a New Open-Source File Format Compatible with Bitwig Studio

PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. announces the most recent iteration of the brand’s award-winning music production software,  Studio One 6.5, complete with groundbreaking  Dolby Atmos® immersive audio.

SWG Events Move into Cardiff Castle with Wavefront Precision

After their memorable double header weekend—when they supplied premium Martin Audio PA rigs to both stages at Glastonbury and in support of Queens of the Stone Age at Cardiff Castle—rental…

Allen & Heath to Show Off New Products and Offer Training at 2023 AES Show

Leading audio console manufacturer Allen & Heath is preparing for a large presence at the 2023 AES show in New York City, with an expanded booth and daily training sessions.

Guitar Center Partners with Drum Workshop for “DW Factory Day” on October 21

Guitar Center is partnering with Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW), one of the world’s preeminent manufacturers of drums and drum hardware.   

For Journeyman Singer, Songwriter and Podcaster Joe Pug, the Audix PDX720 is the Next Step Up

Joe Pug is the quintessence of the American singer-songwriter

Trace Rorie Appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer at J.J. Babbitt Co., Inc.

Steve Rorie, Chairman and CEO of J.J. Babbitt Company, Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of high-quality saxophone and clarinet mouthpieces, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Trace…

MMR Dealer Survey: Headphones

A must-have for home recording enthusiasts, DJs, podcasters, and music fans who enjoy intimate listening experiences, Headphones are essential gear for nearly anyone involved in the creation and appreciation of…

'Here Lies Love' Envelops Audiences with Broadway’s First L-ISA Immersive Design

Ten years after its debut at The Public Theater’s LuEsther Hall off-Broadway in New York City, Here Lies Love has returned to the Big Apple with numerous “firsts.”

XCHANGE Celebrates Over 2 Million Transactions, 2 Million Less Packaging Boxes

XCHANGE Market Corp. has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing 2 million transactions in music software digital distribution.

Shure Improving Global Facilities With Sustainable Upgrades

In recognition of World Energy Efficiency Day, Shure is sharing its latest updates on how the Company has improved its own energy efficiency in some of its global facilities.

Allen & Heath Earns 2023 Commercial Integration Award for Cornerstone Tavern Project

Allen & Heath is the proud recipient of a 2023 Commercial Integration award for Best Bars and Restaurants Project.

DPA Microphones Launches New 2017 Shotgun Microphone

DPA Microphones has launched its new 2017 Shotgun Microphone.

Gibson Showcases New Guitars, Products, and Artists at Music China 2023 in Shanghai Oct 11-14

Gibson will return to showcase an array of new guitars, products and events at Music China 2023 - Asia’s largest trade show of musical instruments - October 11-14, 2023 at…

For The Foo Fighters’ Monitor Engineer and RF Technician, Lectrosonics Takes the Fight out of In-Ear Monitoring

The Foo Fighters are unquestionably the biggest band in modern rock, making them the biggest gig in modern rock for engineers and technicians.

Genelec UNIO and 8381A to Make U.S. Debuts at AES New York 2023

Genelec, the leader in active monitoring technology for 45 years, will be introducing its new UNIO audio monitoring platform and 8381A point source main monitor to the U.S. market at…

'Get Swept Away' with New Eventide Riptide Pedal

Eventide Audio has introduced its new Riptide pedal, the result of extensive research into the iconic Shin-ei Uni-Vibe® and legendary overdrives.

Cloud Licenses Cloudlifter Technology to Shure for New SM7dB

Cloud Microphones has grown to prominence over the last decade with the rise of the original Cloudlifter Mic Activator, a high quality, no compromise audio tool that turns phantom power…

Suraj Vadher promoted to EMEA sales team at Martin Audio

Martin Audio has announced the promotion of sales administrator Suraj Vadher to the role of EMEA Sales Executive.

Peavey Commercial Audio Taps EM Nordic as Distributor for Northern Europe

Peavey Commercial Audio® announces EM Nordic has been appointed distributor of Peavey Commercial Audio products in the Nordic region, covering Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland.

PMC Announces NAMM Foundation Support for 2023-2024 Programming

The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) is gearing up to encourage even more people to play and learn drums with support from the NAMM Foundation.

Gibson Unveils 1923 F-5 Master Model Reissue and F-5G Mandolins

Gibson Custom Shop has announced the launch of the 1923 F-5 Master Model Reissue–a meticulous clone of the most legendary mandolin model of all time–alongside the F-5G, a reimagined version…

Fender Launches All-New Acoustic “Highway Series”

PRS Guitars Announces Three New Models as Part of 2024 SE Series Lineup

PRS Guitars has announced its 2024 SE Series Lineup, including new color options and three very distinct new models.

Akai Professional Debuts Vibrant New APC64 Pad Controller for Ableton

Akai Professional, a leading musical equipment and computer software manufacturer for performers and producers, is proud to unveil APC64.

Meris unveils MercuryX - Modular Reverb System

The Meris MercuryX takes the heart and soul of Mercury7 and expands it far beyond sci-fi into the highest quality and most flexible studio reverb ever created in a pedal…