Chord electronics confirms autumn launch for ultima 7 stereo power amp
Chord electronics revealed the upcoming ultima 7 stereo power amplifier, featuring class g topology and specific power ratings for high-end systems.
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2026 Music Products Industry Archive
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Alfatron Adds Compact SDI to HDMI Converter
Alfatron Electronics has released the ALF-3GSDI-HD, a newly developed device that converts SDI signals to HDMI. According to Tiaan Hoogstad, marketing director at Alfatron Electronics, the converter provides a flexible…
NETGEAR Enterprise Debuts Align Controller in Europe at IBC2026
NETGEAR Enterprise is launching its first dedicated AV platform, Align Controller, at IBC2026 in Amsterdam. The device consolidates network management and precision timing into a single unit, supporting AES67, PTPv2,…
Minnesota Bandmaker Lutefish Shows Remote Jam Tool
Lutefish, a Minnesota-founded company led by musicians, has released Open Jam, a new feature enabling spontaneous online musical collaboration. Musicians can now reserve spots or join waitlists when sessions fill…
Cameo CONNECT Releases Digital Setup and Support Solution for Cameo Users
Cameo has unveiled a new digital workflow platform aimed at streamlining operations across the lighting industry. This system guides users through fixture preparation, configuration, and maintenance throughout their equipment lifecycle.…
Gretsch launches limited-edition Penguin with string-thru Bigsby
Gretsch has introduced a new Limited Edition G6134T-58 Penguin guitar featuring a unique string-through Bigsby tailpiece and Light Blue Pearl finish, targeting international retailers and collectors.
Harrison Audio Releases New Flex-10 Interface
Harrison Audio has introduced a new audio interface called the Flex-10, designed for both studio and mobile recording applications. According to Mixonline, the device provides a combination of USB and…
Taylor Guitars Shows Updated 512Ce and 712Ce Models
Taylor Guitars has announced the arrival of updated versions of its 512ce and 712ce acoustic guitars. According to Premier Guitar, both instruments incorporate design enhancements aimed at improving performance and…
LEA Professional Selects Syntegra as Bulgaria Distributor
LEA Professional has entered into an agreement with Syntegra, a company located in Sofia, Bulgaria, to serve as its distributor within the country. The arrangement will facilitate the availability of…
Fender Updates the Bends and the Pelt Pedals with Bass-Friendly V2 Models
Fender has refreshed its classic The Bends and The Pelt effect pedals, introducing versions specifically designed to enhance bass tones. The Bends V2 combines compression and a boost for versatile…
NUGEN Audio Shows Post & Producer Subscription Plans for IBC 2026
NUGEN Audio is set to revolutionize audio post-production and mixing with the launch of its new subscription plans at IBC 2026. The company has crafted these packages to offer short-term…
D’Addario Releases New Voltage Booster Pedal
D’Addario has announced the arrival of its XPND Voltage Booster, a new addition to its line of effects pedals. According to Premier Guitar, the device is intended to provide a…
Minimal Audio Releases Lucid Granular Audio Effect
Minimal Audio has introduced Lucid, a new granular audio effect designed to reshape sound into evolving textures. According to Synthtopia, the plugin provides users with a pathway to create processed…
earth, wind & fire documentary highlights genre-defying legacy
music connection magazine reported on a new questlove-produced documentary celebrating earth, wind & fire, whose 57-year career and 100 million album sales continue to drive sampling trends and inspire contemporary…
AtlasIED Appoints Pieter Claes as EMEA Sales Director
Pieter Claes has been appointed director of sales for the EMEA region at AtlasIED, a move that adds significant industry experience to the company's leadership team. Claes brings more than…
Shure Provides Extensive Audio Support for Montreux Jazz Festival
Shure provided a substantial array of audio equipment for the 2026 Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, according to Installation International. The company’s involvement encompassed over 2,000 components distributed across ten…
Gretsch releases limited Pale Blue Pearl Penguin with Ful-Fidelity pickups
Gretsch introduces a limited-edition Professional Series Penguin featuring a Pale Blue Pearl finish and TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity Filter'Tron pickups, priced at $3,799.
Fender expands 75th anniversary collection with new Telecaster and P-Bass models
Fender adds four new instruments to its 75th Anniversary Collection, including a Nocaster tribute and updated Player II series guitars and basses, offering retailers fresh inventory for the milestone celebration.
Vanco expands Beale Street Audio range with new speakers
Vanco International has added two new surface-mount speakers to its Beale Street Audio line, targeting commercial and residential markets. The models are designed for weatherproof installations and offer versatile mounting…
South African Church Implements Distributed audio system
Father’s House Church in Gqeberha, South Africa, recently received a new sound system designed to overcome acoustic challenges inherent in its building. The church’s leadership sought assistance from Stage Audio…
D’Addario Launches Xpnd Voltage Booster
The compact unit converts a single 9‑volt source to 12‑, 18‑ or 24‑volt outputs
Stage audio Works enhances sound at Father’s House Church
Located in Gqeberha, South Africa, Father’s House Church recently received an audio system upgrade from Stage Audio Works (SAW), as reported by Pro Sound Web. SAW addressed the sanctuary’s unique…
Genelec Monitors Enhance audio education at Glasgow School of Art
Genelec monitoring systems have been incorporated throughout the Glasgow School of Art’s relocated facilities, according to Installation International. The institution moved its operations from Pacific Quay to a new location,…
Milkshake Festival Uses Alcons audio for Focused sound in Amsterdam
The 15th annual Milkshake Festival recently occurred in Amsterdam's Westerpark, showcasing a diverse lineup across eight outdoor stages and a single indoor space. JUR provided sound reinforcement using Alcons Audio…
Celestion releases new compact High-Frequency Driver
Celestion has announced the availability of the CDX1-1413, a new high-frequency compression driver designed for a variety of professional audio applications. According to reporting by Pro Sound Web, the device…
Serum 2 software beta now available for Linux users
Xfer Records has unveiled a public beta of Serum 2, extending the popular wavetable synthesizer's reach to Linux operating systems. According to Gearnews.com, this marks a significant development for musicians…
Diversified expands Service Offerings with new global Managed Services Practice
Diversified is introducing a new Global Managed Services Practice, signaling an expansion beyond standard maintenance and support services. The initiative aims to deliver a more comprehensive suite of solutions to…
Fender adds new Models to 75th Anniversary instrument Line
Fender has broadened its commemorative series of instruments to mark its 75th year, according to Australian Musician Magazine. The expanded selection incorporates three distinct models: the Nocaster, the Baritone Telecaster,…
Midway Production Services adopts RF Venue kit for cable-free audio deployments
Midway Production Services deployed RF Venue's RF PA Extension Kit at Radford University events, eliminating cable hazards and improving accessibility, leading to expanded adoption across its production workflow.
Analysis Shows Significant Portion of Recent music releases Involved Automated tools
A recent study indicates that a substantial percentage of music released recently incorporated automated processes, according to data from SubmitHub. The online music submission platform examined a large collection of…
KV2 audio to demonstrate point source technology at plasa 2026
KV2 Audio will be showcasing its expertise in point technology at PLASA 2026. The company's demonstration room on the Gallery Level will feature a range of products designed to meet…
Harrison audio releases new Flex-10 USB/ADAT Interface
Harrison Audio has announced the availability of the Flex-10, a new audio interface designed for a range of recording applications. According to Pro Sound Web, the device combines USB and…
ChamSys console powers K-Pop Forever tour lighting design
Designer Steve McCracken used ChamSys MagicQ MQ250M hardware for the international K-Pop Forever tour, highlighting efficiency in color mixing and portability for travel dates.
Polar welcomes Ryan McElvaney as business development manager
Polar has announced the addition of Ryan McElvaney to its team as business development manager. McElvaney's background includes experience in both distribution and manufacturing, and his responsibilities will center on…
HK audio Systems Provide sound for Six-Week German Festival
Loudspeakers from HK Audio facilitated a six-week community celebration in Germany, according to Installation. The festival, named Summer in the City 2026, unfolded at Schlossplatz in St. Wendel, and featured…
Buffet Crampon USA Names Mark Ford Director of Education
Buffet Crampon USA has appointed percussion educator Mark Ford to lead its newly formed Division of Education.