ADJ’s Updated Vizi Beam RX2 Takes Best-Selling Fixture to the Next Level
Building on the success of ADJ’s extremely popular Vizi Beam RXONE, the new Vizi Beam RX2 features the same high output and small form factor but combined with an enhanced…
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On-Stage ASMS3000 Isolation Shield Improves the Sound of Recordings
On-Stage, a leading supplier of music instruments and accessories, and brand of The Music People, has released the ASMS3000 Isolation Shield, which surrounds the back and sides of a microphone…
Dean Guitars Claims Win in Its Appeal Against Gibson; Gibson Offers its Own Take on the Situation
On June 9, Dean Guitars issued a press release claiming a "Sweeping Win" in its appeal against Gibson Brands. Later that same day, Gibson posted its own release with a…
'The Plain & Simple Guide to Music Publishing - 5th Edition' from Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard has released the fifth edition of veteran music publisher and industry expert Randall Wixen's widely praised book The Plain & Simple Guide to Music Publishing.
CHAUVET Professional Lights Glastonbury Pyramid Stage For Headliners Coldplay and Dua Lipa
The CHAUVET Professional Color STRIKE M got to make over 100,000 pairs of eyeballs dance at Glastonbury this year. Playing a role in what Rolling Stone called “a stunning lightshow”…
Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. Promotes Bill Ludwig to Sales Strategist – Strategic Accounts / TAMA Drums & B&O Manager
Hoshino U.S.A. Inc., brand holder of Ibanez Guitars and TAMA drums, has announced the promotion of Bill Ludwig to Sales Strategist – Strategic Accounts / TAMA Drums & B&O Manager.
Pearl River Names Ed Bazel as Kayserburg Worldwide Brand Ambassador
Ed Bazel, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning pianist, composer, and founder of The River of Calm—Music to Soothe Your Soul online radio station, has been appointed the Worldwide Brand Ambassador for…
Guitar Center Appoints Adolfo Rodriguez as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology & Information Officer
Guitar Center, the world’s largest omni-channel musical instrument retailer, announces the appointment of Adolfo Rodriguez as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology & Information Officer, effective immediately.
Player II Series from Fender
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the arrival of the Player II Series – an update to Fender’s long-standing best-selling electric series, the Player Series - designed for musicians ready…
NS Design Introduces the WAV4 Viola to the Popular WAV Bowed Electric Series
The WAV Series of instruments offer the combination of inspired design, performance excellence, and affordability, for best-in-class value.
Yamaha Announces its First-Ever Back to School Music Sweepstakes
Yamaha, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instruments and audio solutions, has announced its first-ever Back to School Music Sweepstakes, encouraging families to kick-start their budding musicians' musical journey and…
U.S. Brand HILS America Launches with a Mission: High-Quality Guitars at Accessible Prices
HILS America, a new U.S. guitar brand, has debuted with a bold mission: to bring premium-quality instruments to players without the premium price tag.
SABIAN Re-Introduces the 22” HHX Tempest & AAX 18” Rocktagon
SABIAN is proud to announce the re-release of the 22” HHX Tempest Ride and the AAX 18” Rocktagon cymbals.
BASSBOSS Loudspeakers Now Available in AFMG's EASE Software
BASSBOSS has announced support in AFMG's industry-standard EASE software suite for its product line.
BASSBOSS to Showcase Cutting-Edge Audio Technology at DJX Show 2024
BASSBOSS is set to make waves at the upcoming DJX Show 2024, from August 5-8 in Atlantic City.
Cort Introduces the New Artisan C4/C5 Deluxe Bass Guitars
Cort Guitars creates instruments that musicians love to play. The Artisan Series is for the bass player who knows the value of playing a tone-rich, affordable bass guitar that can…
Fulcrum Acoustic Appoints Avientek as Exclusive Distributor for the Middle East and Africa
Fulcrum Acoustic, a U.S. based professional loudspeaker manufacturer, continues its strong expansion into the EMEA region with the appointment of Avientek as exclusive distribution partner for the Middle East and…
The NAMM Foundation Welcomes Ron Manus to the Board of Directors
The NAMM Foundation is honored to welcome Ron Manus to the organization’s board of directors in the role of Secretary-Treasurer.
'The New Musician: The Art of Entrepreneurship in Today’s Music Business' Now Available
In today’s rapidly changing music landscape, entrepreneurship is an art that is just as vital as creativity—one that all musicians must master for a successful and sustainable career.
ESP Guitars Announces Six Guitars in New LTD 200DX Series
ESP Guitars, the respected high-performance instrument manufacturer founded in 1975, has announced the introduction of six guitars in a new LTD range called the DX Series.
Lac R’ Shot! Cold Checking Gun Like Lacquer Spray
GluBoost releases another unique innovation: Lac R’ shot! Cold Checking Gun Like Lacquer Spray.
All Star Music Students Cover Iron Maiden and ACDC With help from Peavey
Summer is here and that means band camps, music classes, recitals, and concerts.
Ampeg Debuts the Venture VB-88 Enclosure
Ampeg has introduced the Venture® VB-88 bass speaker cabinet, the latest addition to the Venture Bass family of products that also includes three amplifier heads and five additional cabinets.
Sam Ash Selects Mexican Merchant Gonher as Buyer for Assets
In late June Sam Ash Music announced that the winning bidder in its bankruptcy auction is Mexican corporation Gonher.
Teufel and Fender Partner to Debut ROCKSTER Speaker Series
Teufel, the German speaker manufacturer known for designing and engineering premium audio products since 1979, and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC), the world's leading guitar manufacturer, have announced the launch of…
Focusrite plc Purchase Innovate Audio to Support Immersive Sound Strategy
Focusrite plc has announced the acquisition of UK-based Innovate Audio, the company behind the popular panLab spatial audio solutions.
Music Industry Unites to Protect the Rights of Musicians amid the Growth of Generative AI Technology
More than fifty prominent music companies, associations, and institutions globally have added their support to the "Principles for Music Creation with AI."
Women's Audio Mission Thrives with TASCAM
Women’s Audio Mission (WAM) is a San Francisco-based nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of women/gender-expansive people in music production and the recording arts—fields in which they are chronically underrepresented.
Over 500 Guests Celebrate Light, Learning, and Good Times at LTT Workshop
The numbers speak for themselves. Over 5,700 kilometers traveled, 14 cities visited, 500 visitors participating, and 222 very large mouthwatering pizzas ordered.
MESA/Boogie Celebrates 40-Year Partnership with John Petrucci with JP-2C 1x12 Combo Amplifier
MESA/Boogie is the original boutique Home of Tone, hand-crafting amplifiers of uncompromising quality from the world’s finest materials in California, USA.
Donner Adds New Guitars to its Seeker Series Electrics
Donner has introduced two new additions to its DST Seeker Series electric guitar lineup: the DST-600 and DST-700.
Altus Flutes Adds Pittsburgh Symphony Flutist Jennifer Steele to Artist Roster
Accomplished educator and performer, Jennifer Steele, is joining the Altus Flutes artist roster.
Fender Returns to NAMM Show in 2025
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announced on June 25 that the company will be exhibiting at the NAMM Show in Anaheim this coming January -- the first return to the…
Reverb Launches the Reverb Outlet
Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling musical instruments, has launched The Reverb Outlet.
Hidersine, in Collaboration with ESTA UK, Launch Violin Technique Video Resources
Hidersine, in collaboration with ESTA UK, is proud to launch a new suite of violin technique video resources for students and teachers.
Hal Leonard M.I. Distribution Adds Three New Lines
Hal Leonard MI Products Distribution Division is pleased to announce the addition of three manufacturers to its catalog.
Vater Welcomes Brad Wilk to Artist Roster
Brad started using the Vater 1A with Vater Grip Tape as Rage Against The Machine went into rehearsals for their Public Service Announcement Tour, which wrapped up with a blistering…
Pinnacle Audio Taps Allen & Heath for Award-Winning Theatrical Productions
Pinnacle Audio, a Wisconsin-based provider of live event audio services, often needs to meet the complex audio demands of theatrical productions.
American Music & Sound Shines at InfoComm 2024
American Music & Sound (AM&S), a premier distributor of professional audio equipment, expanded their presence at InfoComm 2024.
Yamaha Launches FS9 Acoustic Guitars
amaha has announced its latest breakthrough product that delivers a unique combination of clear top end and strong projection - the new Yamaha FS9 Acoustic Guitars.