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Hosa Technology Launches New Range of Systems Integration Products

Hosa Technology, the leading supplier of analog and digital connectivity solutions and accessory products to the musical instrument and pro audio industries, is pleased to announce their new range of…

JHS Names Carla Gracia Calvo as Business Development Manager

From the 1st February 2024, Carla Gracia Calvo, will join JHS as Business Development Manager responsible for international export territories and distributor business.

KHS America Brings Harmony and Hope to Fire Victims in Hawaii

After the Lahaina fire that threatened lives and homes in August 2023, the Lahainaluna High School music program faced adversity with a resilient spirit.

NAMM Show 2024 Creates Global Platform to Accelerate the Future of the Music Industry

From January 25-28, NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, gathered the music industry at The 2024 NAMM Show for an exhilarating week that…

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Reference Studio Headphones

Sennheiser has launched its brand-new open-back HD 490 PRO reference studio headphones, purpose-built for producing, mixing and mastering.

VocoPro Announces Three New Digital Wireless Packages for Performing Singers/Songwriters

For performing singers/songwriters ready to ditch all of the cables in their rigs, audio leader VocoPro has announced three new, affordable packages featuring the company’s rugged, reliable “mic on chip”…

Three New AFX Mini pedals offered by Fishman

Introduced last year, the AFX Mini pedal family quickly grew a following for their tiny size, acoustic-centric design, and robust features. 

Circus Knie Creates Magic with CHAUVET Professional

A circus is magic. How else to explain how, in a single afternoon, it can turn even the most serious adult into a child, eyes wide open with wonder, marveling…

2024 NASMD Legal Update Webinar with Jim Goldberg February 6 @ 10 AM Central

2024 NASMD Legal Update Members-Only Webinar with Jim Goldberg Tuesday, February 6 at 10 AM, register now!

Gretsch Celebrates boygenius, Announces LE Signature Broadkaster

January 31, 2024 marked the unveiling of the latest addition to Gretsch®'s storied catalog, the Gretsch Limited Edition boygenius Broadkaster® Jr. – a signature instrument paying homage to rock’s holy…

L-Acoustics to Preview New AI-powered Mixhalo Translate Capabilities at ISE Demos

L-Acoustics will showcase new capabilities for the L-ISA platform with AI-powered Mixhalo Translate in Audio Demo Room #B4, Hall 8.0 in Barcelona.

Riyadh Zoo Upgrades with Immersive Wavefront Precision Solution

With bases in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon, specialist AVL integration company, Proline, recently won a competitive tender to equip a new outdoor zone at Riyadh Zoo—part of a new look…

Focusrite Group CEO Tim Carroll Named President of MIDI Association

The MIDI Association, a 501(c)6 nonprofit trade organization dedicated to expanding, promoting and protecting MIDI technology for the benefit of artists and musicians around the world, has named Tim Carroll, Focusrite…

Dealers' Choice Award-Winner Allen & Heath at the 2024 NAMM Show

Allen & Heath collects two Dealers' Choice Award (DCA) trophies - Product of the Year and Sound Reinforcment Line of the Year - at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California.

Eventide Omnipressor 2830*Au 50th Anniversary Reissue Now Widely Available

Eventide Audio has announced that the Eventide Omnipressor 2830*Au 50th anniversary reissue is now widely available both direct from Eventide and through dealers.

Alfred Music Collects 'Print Music Publisher of the Year' MMR Dealers' Choice Award at the NAMM Show

The Alfred Music team is presented with the 2023 "Print Music Publisher of the Year" Dealers' Choice Award trophy by MMR publisher Mike Lawson.

Radial Introduces New Nuance Select Premium Studio Monitor Controller

Radial introduces the Nuance Select, a premium studio monitor controller with ultra-low noise and a pristine signal path for seamless switching between two audio sources and two sets of powered…

Chedeville Introduces New 'Cinema' Clarinet Mouthpiece in Collaboration with James Kanter

Chedeville® has introduced the new “Cinema” Bb Clarinet mouthpiece model designed with legendary Hollywood studio musician and famed mouthpiece maker James Kanter.

On-Stage Accepts MMR Dealers' Choice Award at the NAMM Show

The On-Stage team with the 2023 MMR Dealers' Choice Award for "Accessory Line of the Year."

Dealers' Choice Award-winner Kawai at the NAMM Show

Cory Callies and Kentaro Kawai receive Kawai America's 2023 Dealers' Choice Award trophy for "Acoustic Piano Line of the Year" from MMR's Mike Lawson.

Kala Brand Music Co. Receives MMR Dealers' Choice Award at 2024 NAMM Show

Kala founder and owner Mike Upton - holding the trophy for "Ukulele of the Year" (Kala's "The Revelator") - and MMR's Matt King.

Pearl River Guitars Debuts Mike Lawson Signature Model

Pearl River's Leng Tshua and MMR publisher Mike Lawson with the newly introduced Mike Lawson Signature Acoustic from Pearl River Guitars.

Industry Veteran Chris Tso to Retire

Chris Tso, a seasoned professional with an illustrious career spanning over 37 years in the Pro Audio and Musical Instrument (MI) industry, has announced his retirement.

NAMM Announces Eight New Board Members

The annual meeting of members convened on the first day of The NAMM Show, the largest global gathering of the music industry, and officially NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants)…

EVH Announces the Launch of New SA-126 Available in May

EVH® announces Wolfgang Van Halen’s signature guitar, the SA-126, the result of a 3-year collaborative development process between Wolfgang, Matt Bruck, and EVH's Masterbuilder Chip Ellis..

MMR Dealers' Choice Award Winner Buffet Crampon at the NAMM Show

MMR publisher Mike Lawson and Buffet Crampon's Francois Kloc, Jérôme Perrod, and Al Maniscalco with the Dealers' Choice Award trophy for "Band & Orchestra Line of the Year."

Casio Presented with MMR Dealers' Choice Award at the 2024 NAMM Show

MMR publisher Mike Lawson (second from left) presents the 2023 Dealers' Choice Award trophy for "Home Digital Keyboard of the Year" to Casio's Shigenori Itoh, Mike Martin, and Stephen Schmidt.

Introducing the Bad Cat Jet Black

Bad Cat Amplifiers, a trusted name in the guitar amplifier industry, is pleased to announce the release of the Bad Cat Jet Black Amplifier.

W. E. Hill & Sons Historic Light & Dark Rosin – Rebranded

Barnes & Mullins are pleased to announce the rebranding of W. E. Hill & Sons' historic Light and Dark Rosins.

Takamine Guitars Shows G Series GD37CE and GD37CE-12 at NAMM 2024

Takamine Guitars (NAMM Booth 208A/B) is showing a pair of recent additions to their popular G Series guitars with the GD37CE and GD37CE-12. The two dreadnought acoustic-electric guitars, respectively 6-string…

Shure Names Sean Bowman To Lead North American Sales

Shure is positioning itself for global growth and enhanced customer support with a new sales structure.

Focusrite offers the 4th-Gen Scarlett Solo, 2i2 and 4i4

Building on the global success of the Scarlett range – the world’s best-selling audio interfaces – Focusrite (booth 11110) recently launched the Scarlett 4th Gen.

Guild Introduces New Polara Platform

On the heels of Guild’s signature model collaboration with Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil, Guild Guitars is proud to introduce a brand-new line of Polara electric guitars, in a variety of…

The Neumann MT 48 Becomes an Immersive Audio Interface

At NAMM 2024, the legendary studio equipment specialist Neumann Berlin is presenting a feature upgrade for the MT 48 audio interface introduced last year.

Córdoba Guitars Launches the Stage Traditional CD

Córdoba’s Stage guitar delivers a comfortable and beautiful sounding nylon string playing experience in a modern and sleek electric guitar build.

NAMM Show 'Industry Insights' Sets the Stage for the Future of the World's Largest Global Gathering of the Music Industry

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, officially opened The NAMM Show on Thursday, January 25 with an “Industry Insights” address from NAMM president and…

Third Man Hardware and Donner Release the Triple Threat

Third Man Hardware has partnered with Donner to create the Triple Threat, a 3-in-1 analog multi-effects pedal.

Yamaha to Showcase Never-Before-Seen Products at NAMM 2024

Yamaha, the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instruments, returns to The NAMM Show with an exciting lineup of innovative and never-before-seen products that will be displayed at the global trade…

Takamine Guitars Debuts New Additions to Popular G Series with the GD34CE and GD38CE at the 2024 NAMM Show

At the 2024 NAMM Show, Takamine Guitars (NAMM Booth 208A/ B) launched two more new models to its popular and affordable G Series with the debut of the GD34CE and…

beyerdynamic Celebrates a Century of Excellence with New DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition Headphones