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2026 Music Products Industry Archive
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BAREFOOT SOUND monitors master CIANI/ORKEST DOLBY ATMOS album
Barefoot Sound's immersive demo studio at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood hosted the Dolby Atmos mastering of CIANI/ORKEST, the live album from Suzanne Ciani and the Metropole Orkest,…
Adam Audio expands its subwoofer line with the Sub8 PRO and Sub10 PRO
ADAM Control expands networked calibration and system management for the company’s studio-monitor ecosystem
Violet Audio adds dMix 128 Firmware V2
Update adds Mixer Split, personal monitor mixing, expanded routing and new system-management tools
Shure updates Axient Digital firmware to simplify large-scale Wireless management
Shure's v1.6 firmware for Axient Digital adds Channel Linking and Preferred Access Point features for complex production environments.
Starr’s Guitars celebrates 25 years
David Starr reflects on 25 years of Starr’s Guitars, independent music retail, customer relationships and the store’s Cedaredge community.
EAW AC6 columns improve coverage at ST. JUDE's
Eastern Acoustic Works' AC6 ADAPTive column loudspeakers anchor a new installation at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Southern California, eliminating a center cluster, improving coverage uniformity and offering modular redundancy,…
TW AUDiO names SKENE exclusive Distributor for poland
German loudspeaker manufacturer TW AUDiO has appointed SKENE as its exclusive distributor for Poland, expanding the brand's reach into theater, rental, broadcast and installed sound markets.
Ernie Ball Music Man shows new Albert Lee guitar Models
Music Man has introduced a series of new guitar models inspired by the playing style of Albert Lee. The instruments feature a familiar control layout, incorporating Level, Tone, Compression, and…
Boris FX Samplitude Gets Spatial Panner and Three new plugins
Boris FX has released an update to Samplitude that introduces a Spatial Panner tool for stereo, surround, and immersive mixing workflows. This Spatial Panner is built to cut down on…
IK Multimedia shows new Sinphonica Maestosa Strings Library
IK Multimedia has officially introduced its Sinphonica Maestosa Strings, the first release within its newly announced Sinphonica family of Italian symphonic instruments. The seven-year recording project took place at Officine…
Fender ships Joe Bonamassa signature Tone Master '59 Twin Amp
Fender's first artist-endorsed Tone Master digital modeling amp recreates Bonamassa's late-'50s tweed Twin circuit at $1,999.99.
The 2027 NAMM Show: a conversation with John Mlynczak
NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak discusses the 2027 NAMM Show, industry connections, attendee experiences and international participation.
Lake People offers Rackmount Option for Its MC100 monitor controller
Lake People has announced a new rackmount solution designed specifically for its MC100 monitor controller, according to Pro Sound Web. The accessory allows users to integrate the controller into standard…
Optimal Audio releases Venue Wizard online system recommendation tool
The free web-based tool guides venue owners and integrators through six questions to recommend multi-zone control, amplification and loudspeakers from the Optimal Audio ecosystem.
Roland marks Aerophone decade with Limited Gold Pro model
Roland is releasing a limited-edition Aerophone Pro Gold to commemorate 10 years of its digital wind instrument platform, with only 3,000 units available from November at $1,799.99.
Melbourne Instruments releases Melbourne Exchange for ROTO-CONTROL with open APIs
The motorized MIDI controller gains a free community library with 60-plus user setups and full API documentation for developers.
PRS Guitars adds Black Paisley Limited-edition Archon amps and cabinets
PRS Guitars has made available extremely limited black paisley editions of its Archon and Archon Classic amplifiers and cabinets, with worldwide quantities ranging from 75 to 200 units depending on…
BOSS Marks a Decade of KATANA Amplifiers with new releases
BOSS is commemorating ten years of the Katana amplifier series with the introduction of three limited-edition products, according to Australian Musician Magazine. The Katana line initially appeared in 2026 during…
Native Instruments rolls out Maschine+ updates with new sequencing and Kontakt 8 support
Native Instruments has released multiple Maschine+ firmware and software updates adding per-note probability, Euclidean rhythm generation, Kontakt 8 integration and improved hardware connectivity for the standalone beat machine.
Cherry Audio Recreates Rare synthesizer as Software instrument
Cherry Audio has introduced Pentaphonic, a software synthesizer designed for both Mac and Windows systems. This virtual instrument draws inspiration from the Gleeman Pentaphonic, a distinctive hybrid synthesizer from the…
Arturia AstroLab 2.0 adds sound editing and 60 new sounds
Arturia has released a free AstroLab 2.0 firmware update for its 37, 61 and 88 stage keyboards, adding a new Sound Edit view, more than 60 new sounds and performance…
ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN releases ALBERT LEE HSS AND LIMITED BALL FAMILY Reserve model
Ernie Ball Music Man adds two Albert Lee variants: an HSS pickup configuration model and a Ball Family Reserve edition limited to 75 units worldwide.
Playhouse Post opens in London’s Soho after Acquiring Halo Assets
Playhouse Studios, the post-production arm of Ireland’s Playhouse Studios, has officially launched its new facility in London’s Soho district. The company acquired the assets of Halo Post in July following…
Meyer Sound upgrades National Sawdust with Nadia platform and Galaxy 816
Brooklyn venue moves from D-Mitri to Nadia processing, adds Galileo Galaxy 816 and Spacemap Go under a five-year partnership with the loudspeaker manufacturer.
Rhodes MK8/80ae Piano named finalist for 2027 NAMM TEC Awards
The NAMM Trading Standards Certification (TEC) Awards have acknowledged the Rhodes MK8/80AE piano as a finalist, according to Music Instrument News. The annual awards program spotlights notable advancements within professional…
Rhodes MK8/80ae Piano named finalist for 2027 NAMM TEC Awards
Rhodes Music's limited-edition 80th-anniversary piano earns TEC Awards finalist status in musical instrument hardware as order books near closure.
Fender’s Christina Stejskal
Fender chief communications officer Christina Stejskal discusses her return, brand storytelling and reaching the next generation of players.
Kardinal Guitars shows new Bass and Amplifier Platform
Kardinal Guitars has announced the release of its Kardinal Bass and a new amplifier platform developed in collaboration with Ampete Engineering. According to Premier Guitar, the new system integrates a…
D'Addario releases XS Nickel Bronze Acoustic strings
D'Addario expands its coated acoustic string lineup with XS Nickel Bronze, combining the alloy's transparent tone with extended lifespan and tuning stability, available now at authorized retailers starting at $19.99.
Audiotool names winners of music software hackathon
Audiotool has announced the winners of its Let’s Build! hackathon. Participants created music applications using NEXUS, the company’s open-source software development kit. THE LET’SBUILD! WINNERS Music Games & Interactive Experiences:…
Tonal Matter releases Säve River instrument for Kontakt 8
Tonal Matter has introduced Säve River, a new instrument designed for composers creating music for film, television, and video games, according to a company announcement. The release is the initial…
Sound Particles releases Updated Panning plugins
Sound Particles has introduced revised versions of its Energy Panner 2 and Brightness Panner 2 plugins, according to the company. These tools offer distinctive methods for spatial audio manipulation, with…
In good hands: Dealers talk hand drum sales
MMR’s dealer survey examines hand drum sales, leading brands and drum types, customer priorities and the outlook for percussion retailers.