‘New Concept’ for Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound in 2016
Messe Frankfurt recently sent out the following press release. While it’s admirable that the organization is seeking new ways to keep the annual gathering afloat, what the news amounts to…
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Fender Launches Accelerator Tour
Fender unveiled the Fender Accelerator Tour, a new initiative that provides emerging musicians the support and resources they need to grow their fan base and promote their music.Extending through June,…
Sennheiser Delivers At Juno Awards
Sennheiser lit up the Juno Awards of 2015, held at the FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton last month. The Juno Awards, which represent the pinnacle of Canadian recognition for technical and…
CHAUVET DJ Geysers Used at British Artistic Gymnastics Championships
The Geyser RGB water-based fogger was utilized recently at the 2015 Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Championship, which was held in Liverpool’s Echo arena. Lighting designer Stephen Jolly positioned six Geysers…
Rock House Complete Ukulele Course
Rock House announced the release of a new Ukulele course by John McCarthy. This new book course includes the following:72 Page BookDesigned by John McCarthy, this complete ukulele course has…
Carley Wolf is Latest Silvertone Guitars Artist
Samick Music Corporation, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of Carley Wolf to the Silvertone family of artists.“It's an honor to welcome Carley Wolf of The Ghost Wolves to the…
Weber Fine Instruments Bitterroot Aesthetic Package
Weber Fine Acoustic Instruments introduces the 2015 Bitterroot Aesthetic Package, available for all body styles of Weber’s handcrafted mandolins, sopranolins, mandolas, octave mandolins, and mandocellos. The Bitterroot Series embodies tradition,…
SpiderCapo XXL
The SpiderCapo XXL model can capo fingerboards as wide as 2 &11/16 inches, and up to eight strings simultaneously. It is fully adjustable to fit any E Bass or guitar,…
ZON Guitars Sonus BG4 Billy Gould Signature Bass
Designed in collaboration with Bill Gould, bassist for the band Faith No More, this bass features a tulip wood body, ZON’s proprietary bolt-on, composite neck, and two custom-wound Bartolini pickups.One…
Fishman ToneDEQ
The new ToneDEQ Acoustic Preamp with effects from Fishman is the complete performance solution for acoustic musicians. ToneDEQ combines a high quality preamp, 4-band EQ, dual effects section, tone controls,…
eMedia MagicScore Notation Software
MagicScore is a music notation software. Compose, print, arrange, and convert notation to audio with MagicScore. Use it to write sheet music, guitar tabs and chord charts. MagicScore is the…
CHAUVET DJ’s SlimBEAM Quad IRC
Consisting of three tilting RGBA LED modules on a compact base, the new SlimBEAM Quad IRC can be used not only as a color accent for uplighting walls and room…
Radial Engineering Trim-Two
Radial Engineering Ltd.’s Trim-Two is a passive stereo isolator designed to simplify the use of laptop computers for keyboard players, DJs, and audio-visual presenters by providing a ready access volume…
2015 NASMD Convention – STEAM, not STEM
It's great to see so many familiar faces each year,” says outgoing NASMD president George Quinlan, Jr. “Almost like a family reunion for many of us! We also saw many…
MI Retailers Give Environmentally Sound Business Practices the (Green) Thumbs Up
Retailers responded in great number and with enthusiasm to this month’s survey on the topic of “going green” and its impact within the world of MI.As environmental issues are inexorably…
Chauvet Lights It Up Blue for World Autism Awareness Day
Chauvet “went blue” to help fight a disorder that affects 1 in 68 babies born in the U.S. every year, and the company, along with PLSN editor and noted LD…
ESP Guitars at 40
In the 1970s, Japan had the world’s third-largest gross national product. The country was experiencing an economic boom, driven by an increase in exports. Right around this time, Hisatake Shibuya…
New GC in Columbia, S.C.
Guitar Center recently announced the grand opening of its newest retail location, a state-of-the-art musical instrument and technology center covering 12,000 square feet in Columbia, South Carolina. The grand opening…
Gibson Brands Acquires HarmonyCentral.com
Gibson Brands has acquired HarmonyCentral.com. According to Gibson CEO and chairman Henry Juszkiewicz, “The industry needs a neutral, entertaining, informative site where musicians can exchange opinions and knowledge, ask questions,…
Trade Regrets: Denver Spence
On April 12, MMR received the following from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Denver Spence joined the music industry in 1968 after having been involved with his school marching bands and school…
Is the Price Right?
Do music instrument manufacturers sacrifice quality and profits by going green? This is a two-pronged question that is becoming imperative as more and more companies seek to become environmentally friendly…
Drum Workshop’s Chris Lombardi
One of the more significant events in the world of MI in 2015 was the announcement in early January that Fender’s subsidiary, KMC Music, had sold its drum and percussion…
OMG Turns 25
On OMG Music’s homepage, the following is emblazoned in big, white, bold lettering: “Delivering the most respected names in music retail accessories, all at manufacturer direct pricing, since 1990.” It…
Bronen’s Music: A Centennial Celebration
It all began in 1915 with a Polish immigrant named Benjamin Bronen, his wife Rose Bronen, and their three sons – Murray, and twins Jack and Sidney. Benjamin Bronen opened…
Why Trade Shows Matter
In the summer of 2013 the Music Industries Association of Canada (MIAC) canceled its scheduled September trade show and closed its doors. A forty-one year old fraternity of musical instrument…
Five Things You Must Know About Instagram
Instagram has exploded in popularity in recent years and can represent an amazing opportunity for your business. But before you jump on the bandwagon, there are some things you must…
The Case for the Airline Case
What does the Federal Aviation Administration have to do with the MI business? More than you might think. Most times when I’m getting on a plane going to or coming…
Music Sales swoops for Carisch
The Music Sales Group has bought Italian printed music business Carisch from the Monzino Group.
If it Matters to Them, Shouldn't it Matter to You?
It became pretty clear, fairly early on in the process of compiling information for this year’s “Green Issue,” that the subjects of “environmentally sound business practices,” “going green,” “reducing one’s…
Roland Supports National Autism Awareness Day
As part of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on April 2, 2015, Roland U.S. joined thousands of landmarks, religious institutions, businesses, and communities in more than 130 countries, as Autism Speaks,…
DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics, and Sound Devices to Host Second Sound Summit Event
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Ballroom on the west side of downtown Chicago, DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics, and Sound Devices will host the Sound Summit,…
Full Compass Names Livezey Vice President
Full Compass Systems has announced that Cristin Livezey has expanded her role to vice president of Finance and Procurement. In addition to managing the company’s financial accounting, Cristin will now…
Line 6 Names Ryle President
Line 6, Inc. has announced Marcus Ryle has assumed the role of president, effective April 1, 2015. His appointment completes some planned organizational changes following the purchase last year by…
Yamaha Forms Professional Audio Division
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that it is forming the Professional Audio division to provide a stronger, more unified presence in the live sound, recording, and sound installation…
Orange Amplification Sponsors Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2015
For the fourth consecutive year, Orange Amplification will be the headline sponsors of The Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2015, in association with World Of Warships. The awards will take place at…
TMP Pro Adds DUBS Acoustic Filters to Pro Audio Lineup
TMP Pro Distribution announced an agreement with Doppler Labs, an NYC-based tech startup, to be the exclusive pro audio distributor for their DUBS Acoustic Filters, across the United States.DUBS Acoustic…
Warwick Handling European Distribution for Aquila
As of March 1st, renowned ukulele strings producer Aquila Strings has entered into an exclusive European distribution product through Warwick/D-Distribution.