Music Products Industry Archive

DiGiCo Names Freshwater Managing Director

Austin Freshwater has been appointed as the next Managing Director of digital audio mixing console specialist, DiGiCo, effective immediately.

Sandeep Gupta Joins Universal Audio as Chief Operating Officer

Universal Audio (UA), a worldwide leader in audio and music production products, today announced the hiring of Sandeep Gupta as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Gupta will oversee all…

Guitar Center Implements Its 'Round Up Your Change' Charity Program Matching on 'GivingTuesday' to Help Support Music Programs in Need

Guitar Center is once again undertaking its “Round Up Your Change” fundraising initiative via retail store and online operations from November 21 through December 26, 2021.

Solotech Invests in L-Acoustics K3 for North American and European Projects

With offices in 19 locations across Canada, USA, UK and China, including its European operation via Solotech Group member SSE Audio, Solotech is a global leader in audiovisual and entertainment…

NAMM Oral History Spotlight: Mike Lawson

Mike Lawson, publisher and owner of MMR and sister titles School Band & Orchestra, JAZZed, and Choral Director was recently interviewed for NAMM's Oral History program.

Audio-Technica Honors Mavric Incorporated with Its Samurai Award

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, has recognized Mavric Incorporated with its Samurai Award for the 2020/2021 fiscal year, for representing Audio-Technica in the U.S.…

MLA and CDD-LIVE 8 dominate The Glasshouse

Offering breath-taking 360° views over the Hudson River and Manhattan Skyline, The Glasshouse is a new multi-function, interconnectable event space in New York City.

Austrian Audio’s Hi-X60 Professional Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphone for Recording, FOH, Mixing and Mastering

Austrian Audio has extended its highly-successful Hi-X6 headphone range with the new Hi-X60 model: professional closed-back reference headphones for recording, front-of-house, mixing and mastering.

DPA Shines a Spotlight on Next-Gen Broadcast Mics

DPA Microphones is highlighting its latest microphone solutions, designed to meet the growing live production needs of the broadcast and AV markets.

Trade Regrets: Joy Collins

NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following message on November 28: Longtime piano and organ saleswomen Joy Collins passed away. She was 86 years old.

Trade Regrets: Joe D. McBrayer

On November 28, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino posted the following: Texas piano retailer Joe D McBrayer passed away. He was 91 years old.

Martin Audio LE100 Assists in Reproducing Eight-Horn Ensemble

A classic concert took place recently at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theater Concert Hall, featuring Nobuaki Fukukawa.

Hundreds Of ADJ Fixtures Illuminate ‘Nights of the Jack’ For Fourth Consecutive Year

Following a necessary pivot to a drive-thru attraction in 2020, this year’s Nights of the Jack Halloween experience returned to its original walkthrough format.

Trade Regrets: Ida Eleck

On November 23, we received the following sad news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: I am sad to note the passing of music retailer Ida Eleck, who passed away on November…

Hal Leonard Releases Hot New Personality Songbooks in Time for the Holidays

Just in time for the holidays, Hal Leonard is printing new songbooks that will undoubtedly be on the Christmas lists of many musicians!

IK Multimedia Releases Syntronik 2, the Next-generation Legendary Synth Powerhouse

IK Multimedia releases Syntronik 2, raising the bar for virtual synthesizers.

Music China Postponed to October 2022

In light of the current pandemic situation in China, Music China, originally scheduled to take place in January 2022, has been postponed to 26 – 29 October 2022 at the…

Hal Leonard Releases 'First 50 Solos You Should Play on Snare Drum'

Hal Leonard has released The First 50 Solos You Should Play on Snare Drum.

D’Addario Announces Nexxus 360 Rechargeable Headstock Tuner

D’Addario is proud to announce the launch of the newest tuner offering, Nexxus 360, a rechargeable headstock tuner, now available for purchase.

PYTCH Adds More Martin Audio DD6 / SX118 to Fulfil Massive Contract

Bristol based experiential company PYTCH has added to its vast quantity of Martin Audio loudspeakers, used in both their rental stock and virtual studio.

Daking Introduces the Mic Pre 4T

TransAudio Group, U.S. distributor of the finest professional recording equipment in the universe, is pleased to announce the new Daking Mic Pre 4T.

ADJ Expands Product Portfolio With New LED-Powered Moving Head Profile, Color Fresnel + More!

Looking towards a bright future for the entertainment technology industry in 2022, ADJ is pleased to announce a series of innovative product releases.

JBL Bags' EON700 Transport & Storage Solutions

JBL Bags is excited to announce the new JBL EON700 series covers and bags, following the much-anticipated release of the EON700 series Nov.16.  

Jeff Croiter Creates Connectivity For Freestyle Love Supreme On Broadway With CHAUVET Professional

At times, theatre has a unique way of firing the imagination by blurring boundaries.

IK Multimedia Releases Firmware for iLoud MTM in Atmos Systems

IK Multimedia releases firmware 1.2.0 for iLoud MTM studio monitors, which adds a selectable 80 Hz low-frequency cutoff for use in Atmos® and other immersive audio setups.

RF Venue Launching Free Training Webinar Series on Getting the Best Possible Performance from Wireless Microphones

RF Venue, Inc., a global leader in antenna and RF wireless communication products, is launching its RF Expert Training video series, a free weekly 12-part webinar series led by RF…

ADJ Team Prepares To Hit The Road For Second Phase Of 'Reunited Thru Light' Tour

Musikmesse 2022: Best of Both Worlds - –A Restart Featuring New Approaches

After an enforced absence due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Musikmesse team is raring to go again: the traditional sector get-together is scheduled to take place between 29 April and 1 May…

TASCAM Announces the Portacapture X8 High Resolution Adaptive Multi-Recorder

TASCAM is pleased to announce the debut of the Portacapture X8 High Resolution Adaptive Multi-Recorder.

Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior from Epiphone

Epiphone is proud to present the new Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior, an outstanding guitar choice for beginners and pros alike.

Fender Introduces the New Hybrid: Acoustasonic Player Telecaster

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) recetly continued its expansion of the Acoustasonic® series with the launch of the Acoustasonic® Player Telecaster® guitar.

Mapex Celebrates the Late Ralph Peterson with the Release of the Black Panther 'Onyx' Snare Drum

On March 1, 2021, the Jazz community lost the fearless Ralph Peterson Jr. following a six-year battle with cancer.

Ashdown Welcomes Glenn Huges to the Family

Ashdown Engineering, world-class manufacturers of bass guitars, bass and guitar amplifiers, welcome Glenn Hughes to our ever-growing family of artists. 

Luna Guitars Adds Bamboo Parlor Acoustic Electric Guitar to Exotic Woodland Series

Luna Guitars is pleased to announce the addition of the Bamboo Parlor A/E to the exotic Woodland Series.

Peavey Electronics Amps Up Versatility with New VYPYR X Series

Peavey Electronics® once again redefines the modeling amplifier category with the introduction of the VYPYR X Series.

L-Acoustics Names Timothy Zhou CEO of Asia Pacific Region, Opens New Office in Singapore

Demand for high performance in audio is driving healthy growth for L-Acoustics technology across Asia Pacific, with the region rapidly contributing to a third of the world’s economic progress.

Painting With Light Reflects Mood of Clouseau In Tweesprong With CHAUVET Professional

“This time, I wanted texts that stuck to the ribs,” Koen Wauters told an interviewer when discussing “Tweesprong,” the 13th Dutch- language LP recorded by Clouseau, the award-winning band that…

Martin Audio Formally Presented With Queen’s Award for Innovation

Back in April this year, Martin Audio was honored with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation for its Wavefront Precision optimized line arrays.

MONO Introduces the M80 Vertigo Ultra Electric Guitar Case

MONO has introduced the M80 Vertigo Ultra Electric Guitar Case – the ultimate protective case upgraded for players on the move.

KHS America Donates $100,000 in Instruments to Waverly, Tenn. School Bands Following Devastating Flooding

As recovery efforts in Humphreys County approach the three-month mark following devastating flooding that killed 20 and destroyed hundreds of homes, 22-time GRAMMY Award winner Vince Gill and singer/songwriter Alex Hall were on hand…