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Noel Gallagher gear set for sale through Reverb

Former Oasis guitarist and songwriter, Noel Gallagher, is selling a lot of his former live and studio gear through online store Reverb and equipment broker MJQ.

New amp launches from Darkglass Electronics

Darkglass Electronics, distributed in the UK by Audio Distribution Group, is launching three new additions to its range of bass amplification products.

Waves Audio Celebrates 25th Anniversary

As Waves Audio celebrates its 25th anniversary, the company is now shipping "revamped and reskinned" versions of three of its classic plugins: the Q10 Equalizer, the AudioTrack channel strip plugin, and…

Music & Arts Opens New Location in Brandon, Florida

Music & Arts has debuted their newest musical instrument store and lessons facility in Brandon, Florida, as a part of their 65th anniversary celebration in 2017.

Sweetwater Announces National Sponsorship of Little Kids Rock

Sweetwater founder and president Chuck Surack has announced that Sweetwater is the national sponsor for Little Kids Rock, a nation-wide nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives by expanding and innovating music…

Expansive Fringe Events at Music China Nurture Business Strategies and Support Music Culture

Dedicated to providing the musical instrument industry with invaluable opportunities for business networking, music education, and appreciation, Music China 2017 will take place from October 11 - 14.

PLASA on the up in 40th year

This year's 40th anniversary PLASA Show saw an increase in visitor numbers, a sold-out show floor and a 25% increase in the number of audio companies exhibiting, according to the organiser.

Shergold signs Sherlocks

Shergold Guitars has signed singer Kiaran Crook and Josh Davidson of British indie band The Sherlocks to their official artist roster.

D'Addario Donates Product to Sam Ash Houston Hurricane Harvey Musician's Relief

D'Addario is incredibly thankful to have their Promark drumstick factory back up and running after enduring the might of Hurricane Harvey.

Pioneer goes for gold with Serato DJ edition

Continuing its recent raft of limited edition launches, Pioneer DJ is launching a new version of its popular Serato DJ controller in a gold finish.

UniTune bolsters TC Electronic tuner range

TC Electronic has added to its growing range of tuners and gadgets with the UniTune Clip.

New John Varvatos Location Installs Ashly Audio Devices

Fashion designer John Varvatos has debuted a fifth New York City location of his clothing store in the Westfield World Trade Center mall, hiring Essential Communications of East Hanover, New Jersey to install devices from Ashly Audio…

New distributor for Gon Bops Down Under

Gon Bops has linked up with Electric Factory as its exclusive distribution partner in Australia.

Neumann marks U87 anniversary with limited edition

Neumann is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its U87 studio mic with the U 87 Rhodium Edition – a special rhodium-plated version of the classic original.

Aguilar adds to artist roster

US bass amp specialist Aguilar Amplification has added pro bass player Paul Geary to its artist roster in the UK.

New Masquerader from resurgent Shergold

Shergold Guitars has announced the release of its new SM04SD Masquerader electric guitar.

Pioneer DJ launching limited edition white CDJs

Pioneer DJ is launching new versions of its flagship multiplayer and DJ mixer in a brilliant white finish.

System of a Down Uses KLANG:technologies Devices on Tour

System of a Down recently used KLANG:technologies' 3D monitor mixing system during their 2017 European summer tour.

American Country Music Honors Uses Shure Fixtures

At this year's American Country Music Honors on September 15, the live show used 20 channels of Shure Axient Digital wireless as the default microphone system. 

Korg USA Promotes Phillips to Executive Sales Position

​Korg USA, Inc. has announced an upgrade to its sales management leadership group. Matt Phillips, a veteran employee of eight years at Korg USA, Inc. has been promoted to the…

New endorsees for Porter & Davies

Tactile instrument monitor specialist Porter and Davies has added more new musicians to its roster.

Rode adds to wireless range

RODE Microphones is launching the Performer Kit, adding to its fastest growing category range - RODELink Wireless,.

Dropkick Murphys and Rancid Use CHAUVET Fixtures on Joint Tour

On the Dropkick Murphys' current tour with Rancid, both bands have been using CHAUVET Professional Maverick and Rogue devices, all fixtures supplied by JDI Productions.

Zoom Corporation partners with Sennheiser

Zoom Corporation has announced a new collaboration with Sennheiser.

Zoom Corporation Partners with Sennheiser

Zoom Corporation has announced a new collaboration with Sennheiser.

Trade Regrets: Ed Murphy

On September 14th, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino:Music publishing pioneer Ed Murphy passed away on September 1.  

Roland announces new pianos and keyboards

Roland’s recent spate of product launches included the launch of no less than four new digital pianos -  the FP-60, HP601, HP603A and RP102.

D'Angelico Guitars Hosts Giveaway to Raise Funds for Hurricane Relief Efforts

In an effort to help raise awareness and funds for Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma relief efforts, D'Angelico Guitars is hosting a giveaway for customers who donate to the Red…

Area Sam Ash Stores Rebounding from Recent Storms

On September 15th, Sammy Ash of Sam Ash Music Corp. updated MMR with the information that six of the seven Sam Ash stores affected by the recent hurricanes had opened at…

Chauvet Reopens Florida Facility Following Hurricane Irma

As of Tuesday, September 12, Chauvet has reopened its Florida facility, resuming operations in its warehouse as well as its support, sales, service and product development departments following Hurricane Irma. 

G&L adds surf jangle with Doheny launch

Ambitious US guitar brand G&L has introduced the Doheny: The Evolution of the Offset Inspired by the classic surf sound born in Southern California.

Pioneer upgrades to XDJ-RX2

Pioneer DJ has upgraded its all-in-one DJ system, the XDJ-RX, to create the XDJ-RX2.

Avid doubles customer connections

Avid says its Avid Customer Association (ACA) has doubled  its membership to more than 20,000 media and entertainment professionals worldwide since last year’s launch.

Genelec Hosts ‘The Ones’ Demo in North Hollywood

Genelec recently hosted a special event on August 24 at Westlake Pro in North Hollywood, featuring a talk from GRAMMY Award-winning producer and engineer Josh Wilbur.

Buffet Crampon Resumes Normal Operations Post-Irma

On Wednesday, September 13th, MMR received the following message from François Kloc of Buffet Crampon USA:All of us at Buffet Crampon USA would like to thank everyone for their concern and support during hurricane…

Walrus Audio Assigns U.S. & Canadian Distribution to Hal Leonard

Walrus Audio, an electronics company based in Oklahoma City, announced that as of September 1, Hal Leonard is distributing their line of guitar pedals and accessories to U.S. and Canadian music stores.

Start-up launching new portable guitar gadget

A new portable and connected guitar invention is aiming to crowdfund its way to market this autumn. 

ROLI ships new Blocks interface

ROLI and UK distributor Sound Technology have shipped the Seaboard Block, touch-responsive keyboard interface.

Fuzzrocious pedals join HTD line-up

High Tech Distribution (HTD UK) has added the Fuzzrocious Pedals range to its portfolio of MI products.

Solar Eclipse Festival Uses CHAUVET DJ Fixtures

On August 21, residents of South Carolina came out to Yonder Field for the Solar Eclipse Festival to both take in the eclipse and see Uncle Kracker perform with his new lightshow, which featured Intimidator and SlimPAR fixtures from…