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Vintage sounds from Antelope's new EQ interfaces

Antelope Audio has added the FET-A76 solid-state compressor to its latest hardware interfaces, as well as a further expansion of its EQ offerings with four new vintage hardware models. 

Radial upgrades Tonebone BigShot

Radial Engineering has introduced a major redesign and upgrade for the Tonebone BigShot i/o instrument selector.

Peavey adds new ReValver amp modules

Peavey has released new ACT (Audio Cloning Technology) Combo and Rack modules for its ReValver guitar amp modeling software. 

Tracktion now giving away T5 DAW software

Recording software specialist Tracktion is giving away its T5 DAW software for free. 

Fender evolves tuning app with new launch

Fender's new Digital initiative has launched its first mobile app, Fender Tune -  a free iOS guitar and bass tuner app.

GC To Promote Japinga to CEO

Guitar Center has announced today that Darrell Webb will retire from his positions with the company, effective upon the naming of his successor as Chief Executive Officer. Guitar Center expects…

Roland buys stake in audio specialist

Roland has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in V-MODA, manufacturer of high-fidelity headphones and audio devices.

Wölfel moves up in latest Musikmesse team change

Yet more management changes at Musikmesse, with Mira Wölfel appointed as head of the new Sales and Planning department.

New Peavey FX2 mixer range launched

Barnes and Mullins has launched the new Peavey FX2 Series mixers in the UK.

New operations director for JHS

JHS has appointed Paul Smith to the newly created position of operations director.

Roland Acquires V-MODA

Roland has announced the acquisition of majority stake in V-MODA, the maker of high-fidelity headphones and audio devices.

Zildjian Appoints Filonovich Cymbals Category Manager

The Avedis Zildjian Company has announced that Victor Filonovich has been appointed category manager, Cymbals, effective immediately. 

Zildjian New Gen16 Access Tool

The Avedis Zildjian Company released a new and improved Access Tool for the Zildjian Gen16 Acoustic Electric Cymbal System. 

Mainline adds Allen and Heath desk

Manchester-based event supply company Mainline Show Productions has recently invested in an Allen & Heath dLive digital mixing system for its hire stock.

Larriveé ships Indian Laurel acoustics

Sound Technology has shipped in the Larrivee range of Indian Laurel acoustics. 

Yamaha promo targets upgrades

Yamaha has announced details of its 2016 Piano Upgrade promotion, designed to drive new customers in-store and existing owners to upgrade.

Martin Ritter Launches LØRZ

Martin Ritter has launched the new 2016 LØRZ gig bag range.

Hoyer Guitars Introduces Acoustic Range

Hoyer Guitars, established in 1874, has developed a new range of acoustic and classical guitars and a line of ukuleles to be launched in Autumn 2016.

Chauvet Sponsors “Church Production Live!”

Chauvet sponsored an educational tech session, hosted at Tabernacle of Praise in Atlanta, along with Church Production magazine. The first in what will become an ongoing series of “Church Production…

Chauvet Professional STRIKE 1

The Chauvet Professional new STRIKE 1 is single pod light that is a blinder, strobe, wash, and flood. The STRIKE 1 is a scaled-down version of the STRIKE 4 with a…

Chauvet at Moapa Madness

Chauvet Professional LED fixtures, supplied by Kilroy’s Lighting & Production, were used at Moapa Madness, a two-day Fourth of July celebration at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza, located on Moapa Paiute…

Roland Hybrid Experience Summer 2016

Roland announced The Roland Hybrid Experience Summer 2016 – an in-store experience that allows drummers to learn about, explore, and experience hybrid drumming firsthand.

Chauvet DJ at DJ Expo

Chauvet DJ will attend DJ Expo this year. In addition to lighting the DJ Times Square Main Stage, the company will be sponsoring a seminar by DJ Jeremy Brech, and introducing…

Line 6 Presents Icons of Tone Master Class

Line 6, Inc. will present Icons of Tone, a free master class that will explore iconic guitar rigs and teach how to recreate those tones.

Hidersine brand backs ESTA event

Barnes and Mullins’ Hidersine brand is at this year’s European String Teachers Association (ESTA) Summer School.

But please, no more slap bass...

If you fancy showcasing your musical chops at the next NAMM show, now is the time to apply.

Xvive adds two more to guitar tech range

Guitar effects designer Xvive has made its first foray into guitar wireless systems and acoustic guitar technology. 

Peavey Adds DJ PonFetti to Their Artist Roster

Peavey announces the addition of club and mobile DJ Michele Ponseti AKA “DJ PonFetti” to their artist roster.

Brett Eldredge Tours With Chauvet Rogue R1 FX-B

Brett Eldredge deploys Chauvet’s new Rogue R1 FX-B fixture on tour with Grammy and CMA-winner Keith Urban.

Berklee Lollapalooza Scholarships Given

An ongoing partnership between Lollapalooza and Berklee College of Music has resulted in scholarship awards for 14 musicians since 2011.

New offerings from busy Pioneer DJ

Pioneer DJ is releasing a new white edition of its DM-40 compact active monitor speakers - the DM-40-W  - as well as a new turntable and new Rekordbox features. 

TEAC Names Tassio Director of U.S. Sales

Dean Tassio has joined TEAC as the company's new director of U.S. sales. In his new position, Tassio will be responsible for overseeing sales of the TEAC USA Division of professional…

Zoom takes on Zvex pedal range

Zoom UK has been appointed as the UK and Ireland distributor for Zvex pedals.

New HQ for Source Distribution

Source Distribution has expanded into a new HQ, housing its warehousing, sales, marketing and administrative premises in Park Royal, London.

New Polish partner for Klotz

Klotz Communications has appointed Studiotech Poland as its new distributor in the Polish market. 

Former Blaze editor lands Martin role

Steve Harvey, former editor in chief of Blaze Publishing's Acoustic magazine, has joined Martin as international marketing consultant – Europe.

Ashby boosts Korg sales line-up

Korg UK has appointed Richard Ashby to the new position of National Sales Manager for all brands.

US retail - the full picture

If, as an exporter, you have ever wondered just how many US dealers there are and how they are spread out across the country, MMR's latest analysis has the answers.

Pearl River celebrates 60th anniversary

The world’s largest piano supplier looks towards the future.

NAMM show registration open now

Badge registration and hotel reservations are now open to NAMM members for the 2017 NAMM Show.