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Group One Ltd Resumes Live Avolites Training Sessions

Avolites’ U.S. distributor, Farmingdale, New York-based Group One Ltd, announces that it has renewed its commitment to delivering exemplary customer service by providing “in person” Titan software training sessions that…

Korg USA Promotes Walker to Director of Marketing Communications

Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Morgan Walker to Director of Marketing Communications.

Fulcrum Acoustic Appoints XLR as Authorized Distributor for Benelux

Fulcrum Acoustic, creator of innovative loudspeaker technologies, has appointed XLR sprl/bvba as their exclusive distributor for Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

Shure Announces Tech Talk Series for Houses of Worship

With attendance capacity limited at many houses of worship due to the pandemic, many have turned to livestreaming services so people can watch from home.

Shure Acquires Stem Audio

Two key players in the conferencing audio ecosystem market have joined forces to provide a wider variety of networked audio choices for customers. Shure, a global leader in audio technology,…

PlugInGuru’s Unify Version 1.2 Now Available

PlugInGuru has released Unify Version 1.2 that adds new FX, Wavesequencing, Vocoding and more to its flagship virtual instrument.

Brisbane’s Luxurious Le Bain Equipped with Martin Audio CDD

The developers engaged AV integrators, Ampd to create a customized, reliable and robust audio visual system; they turned to Martin Audio’s popular and aesthetically designed CDD series for the audio…

‘Jimmy Bowen & Friends’ Relies on Heil Sound Microphones

A slew of Heil Sound microphones, including PR35s on vocals, PR31s on guitar cabinets, and a mix of PR30, PR40, and PR22s on drums provided by Tony Cottrill and his…

Pearl River Unveils World's First 3D Printed Piano

Music China, the most comprehensive music industry event in Asia, was the scene for a dramatic first, the introduction of Pearl River Piano Group’s 3D printed grand piano.

Kawai Pianos Sponsors RootsTech Song Contest

Kawai Pianos is pleased to announce its participation as sponsor of the RootsTech Song Contest, an international song-writing competition celebrating connections and belonging.

ADJ Fixtures Used Exclusively To Light Both Stages At Birds of a Feather Festival 2020

The festival featured an eclectic line-up of bands playing across two adjacent stages, which both featured identical lighting rigs comprised exclusively of ADJ fixtures.

Celestion Introduces the HornWizard App

Celestion has announced the premiere of HornWizard, a new desktop and mobile application which is a portal to the company’s powerful horn design software.

Kawai Pianos Appoints Aoki to Lead North America

Kawai America Corporation (KAC) and Kawai Canada Music (KCM), the North American subsidiaries of global piano manufacturer Kawai Musical Instruments, announced the appointment of Takanori Aoki as President effective November…

Events Evolution Creates Harmony of Light With CHAUVET Professional

Blessing Bero balanced the video displays at the recording event with the bold, colorful output from 22 CHAUVET Professional fixtures.

QSC Proves a Perfect Fit for Automated Modern Multi-Band Rehearsal Spaces at Taylor Sound

Facilities manager T. Perry Bowers chose QSC TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 touchscreen digital mixers for the upgrade, as well as the full range of QSC K.2 Series active loudspeakers.

Martin Audio WPM for Falls Area Performing Arts Center

Located at the Oconto Falls High School in Wisconsin, an aging sound system in the Falls Area Performing Arts Center (PAC) has been replaced with Martin Audio’s new scalable resolution…

Teatro Galia Becomes Chile’s First All-LED Theatre With CHAUVET Professional

A national historic monument, the Teatro Galia was intended to reflect the pride and character of the Los Ríos region when it was built over a two-year period in the…

Hal Leonard Announces Changes Within European Senior Management Team

Hal Leonard Europe has announced that it has reshaped parts of its European senior management team to accelerate global strategic initiatives as well as to strengthen leadership within its key…

FMIC and Brixton Release Headware Collection, Tap Black Pumas for Campaign

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has teamed up with Brixton, the premium lifestyle brand, to launch a limited edition unisex collection of timeless headwear pieces, Brixton x Fender, inspired by iconic…

Guitar Center Announces Comprehensive Agreement to Reduce Debt and Provide Significant Financing to Support Business Plan

Guitar Center, Inc., (the “Company”) has announced that it has entered into a comprehensive Restructuring Support Agreement (the “RSA”) with its key stakeholders, including its equity sponsor, a fund managed by…

NAMM Congratulates the 2020 Top 100 Awards Dealers

Tulsa Church Uses Renkus-Heinz to Bring Immersive Sound to Worshipers

To repair the local sound – and, in turn, vastly improve the sound quality of the streaming video content – the church turned to Renkus-Heinz.

 Lewis Williams Create Light Aura for Seeds With CHAUVET Professional

Lewis Williams wove the bandstand into the lighting design for Seeds by drawing on the output and color rendering quality of the CHAUVET Professional Rogue R1 Spot fixtures to create…

Soundworks Feel Full Force of Diminutive WPS With Richmond Symphony Orchestra

When Richmond, Virginia-based Soundworks took delivery of their Martin Audio WPS and WPC line array systems in February this year, they little knew that the world was within one month…

Godin and Metallica Hold Auction for AWMH Benefit Concert

The band will put on a special acoustic performance and will auction a one-of-kind, custom-built Godin A5 Ultra Trans Green Bass, donated and specially made by Godin Guitars for the event.

Gibson Gives and Guitars For Vets Host ‘Rock To Remember’

Gibson Gives and Guitars For Vets have announced the inaugural “Rock To Remember” virtual concert, featuring all-original content on Wednesday, November 11.

Yamaha Names Hibser as District Manager, School Service Dealer Sales

Yamaha Corporation of America has announced that Rachel Hibser has joined the company as the Midwest District Manager for School Service Sales, effective October 5.

Event Net Creates Floating Display for Community-Focused Hospital With CHAUVET Professional

After evaluating the hospital's project, the design team ultimately decided that the board could be made even more engaging by framing it with EPIX Flex 20 strips from CHAUVET Professional.

LVT Audio Deploys MLA Compact for Eight-Day Festival

In April last year, Porto-based rental company LVT Audio purchased a large Martin Audio MLA Compact and Mini array—the latest endorsement of the British manufacturer. 

QSC’s Shah Appointed to 2021 AVIXA Board of Directors

QSC is proud to announce that Jatan Shah, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating and Technology Officer for QSC, has been elected to the 2021 AVIXA Board of Directors.

JAM Industries Accelerates Growth Through Acquisition by Adding TMP to its Portfolio of Companies

Backed by the commitment and resources of parent company DCC Technology, JAM Industries is accelerating its growth through acquisition initiatives with the purchase of Berlin, Connecticut-based The Music People (TMP),…

Korg USA Promotes Piccolo to Director of Brand Management

Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Brian Piccolo to Director of Brand Management for all of Korg USA’s brands.

JHS Announces Kustom Amplification Distribution for Benelux

Further to JHS announcing its appointment as exclusive distributor for Kustom amplification for the UK, Ireland, France, and Germany last month, the firm can now confirm it will also be…

New North American Site Launches for Ritmüller Pianos

Pearl River Piano Group, has announced the launch of a newly updated and redesigned website, ritmullerusa.com, for its Ritmüller piano brand. 

Shure Announces Holiday Promotions

From now through December 31, 2020, content creators, remote professionals, performers, and music lovers can access deals on Shure’s products, like the MV88+ Video Kit and several BLX Wireless Systems.

Club Guy & Roni Dives Deep Into ‘Swan Lake’ With CHAUVET Professional

Dutch designers Guy Weizman and Roni Haver, who own Dutch venue Club Guy & Roni, have created simultaneous live and online productions of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake with help from 18…

Farrell Launches Marketing & PR Agency

AES Show Fall 2020 Convention Builds on Traditions Through New Experiences and Offerings

From the opening of Audio Engineering Month to the final week of livestream Technical Program and featured events, the AES Show Fall 2020 Convention garnered overwhelming support from attendees, presenters…

Sweetwater and Gibson Report Theft of Limited-Edition Guitars

A pallet of new Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom Silverburst guitars was stolen from a truck at the Flying J Travel Center in Whiteland, Indiana on October 30,…

New Multi-zone Lytham House Equips with Martin Audio CDD and ADORN

While their Events subsidiary also purchased a Martin Audio WPC scalable line array pre-lockdown, their installation division has been busy installing a combination of CDD and ADORN series speakers, BlacklineX…