Audio Source, Inc. adds Madlener to Sales Force
Audio Source, Inc. has announced the appointment of Mike Madlener to the role of territory manager, effective August 1, 2015.
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Florence guitarist joins Vox amp roster
Vox Amplification has added Rob Ackroyd, guitarist with Florence and the Machine to its artist roster.
Pigtronix adds new Echolution 2 pedals
US effects pedal brand Pigtronix has released two new versions of its Echolution 2 delay pedals.
Lumsden joins InMusic
InMusic, has appointed Jeremy Lumsden as international channel manager for global markets.
Korg takes on Spanish strap range in US
Korg USA has become the exclusive US distributor of Spanish firm RightOn's range of guitar and bass straps, which were previously unavailable in the US.
Rogues Ride High At Hyde
With a population bigger than New York’s and a colorful street scene that never quits, Mexico’s capital lives up to its reputation as North America’s “Maximum City.”
Bourns Pro Audio Gets Sean Silas Celebrity Endorsement
Bourns, Inc. announced the endorsement of its Pro Audio products by Sean Silas, guitarist for the band Hour Eleven (HR 11).
Korg USA Inc. Brings RightOn! Straps Stateside
Korg USA Inc. will be the exclusive U.S. distributor of RightOn! Straps, Europe’s premier designers of superior quality guitar and bass straps previously unavailable in the USA.
Gibson predicts 'best year ever' for new range
Gibson is confidently boasting that it will launch its best line-up of guitars ever next year and has added two new ranges - Traditional (T) and High Performance (HP).
Gibson launches Widget mic range
Gibson Brands, has launched a new range of Widget microphones by Neat Microphones.
Orange unveils Micro Dark Christmas video
Orange Amplification has teamed up with Brent Hinds from Mastodon and Killers be Killed’s Juan Montoya for a Christmas promotional video.
New compact amps from Mesa Boogie
Mesa/Boogie has announced a new compact 35 watt head and combo.
New trio from Odyssey
Brass and woodwind brand Odyssey, has added three new models introduced to the Symphonique range.
Visitor numbers up for Music China
Official figures show that his year’s Music China saw visitors numbers increase by 12 per cent year on year.
Allen & Heath adds to range with new mini-mixers
Allen & Heath has launched three new mini mixers from its ZED analogue console range, including the first ZEDi hybrid mixer/interface.
Folkestone dealer wins Tanglewood window competition
The recent Tanglewood autumn window display competition saw more than 100 dealers dressing their main showroom windows to enter.
ROUNDTABLE: Electronic drum market
MMR got together with some of the leading manufacturers and distributors in the electronic drum market to discuss coming trends and current conditions in the sector...
NAMM backs Music China conference
NAMM gave its backing to the first China Conference on Music Education with the Chinese Society for Music Education (CSME) during October’s Music China.
Shure and Grand Ole Opry Celebrate 90 Years
The Grand Ole Opry is often referred to as the “home of American music” and is known around the world for creating one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences.
New Training School for Guitar Techs and Luthiers
“We're proud to announce the launch of Guitar Services Workshop,” says Nashville luthier John LeVan.
Weber Welcomes Luke Bryan Utility Player Kevin Arrowsmith to the Family
Kevin Arrowsmith has a long history of playing instruments – starting with the violin at age five.
D’Addario Promark DC17 Light and DC27 Scooter
Promark has announced two new stick models in their System Blue marching line, the DC17 Light and the DC27 Scooter (both are available now).
Lucero LFB250SCE, LFN200SCE, and LC200S
Lucero's new Flamenco series guitars feature slim, shallow neck profiles, cutaway design for easier access to upper frets, and built-in Fishman™ Classica III preamps with 3-band EQ, phase switch, and…
Apollo Drums AP522
The Apollo AP522 5 Piece Drum Kit features Poplar 6-ply construction, 10” and 12” mounted toms, a 16” floor tom, 22” bass drum with foldable spurs, and a matching 5…
NAMM Supports China Conference on Music Education
NAMM stepped up to support the first China Conference on Music Education with the Chinese Society for Music Education (CSME) during October’s Music China.
ADJ Ricochet
The Ricochet is a brand new 20W hybrid LED scanner/beam effect that utilizes precision stepper motors, dual mirrors and an array of color/pattern options to let users create pure lighting…
Harman JBL EON618S Powered Subwoofer
HARMAN’s JBL Professional introduced the JBL EON618S, an 18-inch, 1000W powered subwoofer that is durable, supports true low-frequency extension, and can be controlled wirelessly.
Perri’s Nirvana, KISS, Soundgarden & The Doors Guitar Straps & Picks
The new ranges continue the expansion of their licensed collections, which includes accessories featuring The Beatles, AC/DC and Pink Floyd amongst many others.
EHX Key9 Electric Piano Machine
The KEY9’s layout is straightforward and intuitive.
Grover Perfect Guitar Nut and Ukulele Humidifier
Grover Musical Products has reintroduced the “Perfect Guitar Nut” for slide steel playing.
AIM Holiday Gifts
Stuff those holiday stockings and your store’s cash register selling AIM Gifts music design candy mint tins.
Korg Sledgehammer Pro
With advanced new design, operation, and functionality the Sledgehammer Pro provides ultra-precise tuning with an accuracy of ±0.1 cents, making it one of the most reliable clip-on tuners ever produced.
Zildjian Appoints Czerkawski as CFO
The Avedis Zildjian Company has named Charles “Chuck” Czerkawski to the position of chief financial officer, with responsibility over finance and accounting, human resources, and information technology.
Rosetti confirms BC Rich distribution
After BC Rich announced a new licensing deal with Praxis, UK distributor Rosetti has moved to confirm that it will continue to work with the brand in the UK.
US SECTOR FOCUS: Drums and Percussion
Based on this month’s survey – sent out to over 450 MI retailers, globally – electronic drums & percussion represent a fairly static market segment in 2015.
St Louis buys Hamilton Stands
Saint Louis Music (SLM) has completed the acquisition of Hamilton Stands.
Orange Musicboard2 hits US market
Orange Music Education (OME) launched its Musicboard2 at the annual Conference of NAfME, the National Association for Music Educators, in Nashville Tennessee recently.
New Seagull mandolin launches
Canadian guitar brand Seagull, has launched a new domestically manufactured mandolin, available in the UK through 440 Distribution.
The Beat Goes On: Major Players in Electronic Drums & Percussion Discuss Trends in the Market Segment
Interest in electronic percussion had sort of “ebbed and flowed” from the ‘70s through the early 2000s, but in recent years it seems like those types of instruments have solidly…
Electronic Drums & Percussion: Electronic Drums Continue to Appeal to a Niche Market, While Hybrid Kits are Here to Stay
Based on this month’s survey – sent out to over 450 MI retailers, globally – electronic drums & percussion represent a fairly static market segment in 2015.