Changing of the Guard
In my first year working for MMR, the big buzz at my inaugural NAMM Show trip was still about “the new guy,” Joe Lamond, who had stepped into the role…
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10 More Students Awarded the D’Addario Foundation College Scholarship
The D’Addario Foundation is proud to announce that in 2023, ten more students will be receiving a college scholarship through The D’Addario Foundation College Scholarship Program.
Paul Lamarre Joins Martin Audio U.S. as Brad Stephens Moves Up to Wider Role
Ahead of InfoComm, Martin Audio is delighted to welcome the highly experienced Paul Lamarre to its sales team.
’NAMM’s Job is to Serve the Industry’ - NAMM CEO and President John Mlynczak
In February of 2023, after a year-long search, NAMM’s Executive Committee and CEO Search Committee announced music education advocate and MI vet John Mlynczak as the new president and CEO…
School of Thought - Don’t Underestimate the Purchasing Power of the Educator
Well, as of a few short weeks ago, another NAMM Show is in the books! Although I was not able to attend, everything I saw from social media posts and…
Introducing the new Epiphone Emily Wolfe 'White Wolfe' Sheraton
For 150 years, Epiphone has been at the forefront of musical instrument design.
KRK GoAux Trusted for Concert Series at Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall was once again the site for the annual concert series benefiting the Teenage Cancer Trust, an organization providing unique care and support for young people living with…
Dealer Survey: Keyboard Cases
Whether lugging the instrument to practice, a gig, or the recording studio all keyboard players need cases to provide reliable, portable protection for their gear.
Roundtable: Home Digital Keyboards
What used to be mere "practice tools" with limited functionality, hone digital keyboards have evolved over the years to exist in the present-day as extremely sophisticated, powerful musical instruments that…
Stringjoy: Great Tone Starts with Great Strings
Since 2014, Stringjoy has been engineering and producing instrument strings of the highest quality and available in enough configurations that every player can have access to a "custom set" ideally…
YXL10SP - Yorkville's Most Affordable 10-inch Subwoofer
Canadian pro audio manufacturer, Yorkville Sound, has created the YXL10SP powered subwoofer for the working DJ & Musician.
Audio-Technica ATND1061DAN Ceiling Array Microphone Integrates With AVer PTZ Cameras For Advanced Video Conferencing
Syncing audio and video is at the core of creating an impactful and engaging video conference experience.
L.A.’s Pricetone Studios Expands Arsenal of Genelec Monitors
Since first entering the recording and pro audio space several years ago, Sean Price has built ever-more sophisticated iterations of Pricetone Studios, from a (literal) home base in the Bay…
FlexPoint and TORUS Series Spearhead Martin Audio’s InfoComm Product Showcase
Martin Audio will arrive at InfoComm 23 (June 13-16, Orlando, FL)at the strongest point in its 50-year-plus history.
Wingert-Jones Publications Releases New Concert Band Music for 2023-24
With a diverse range of levels and styles, the 2023-2024 Concert Band Music release from Wingert-Jones Publications contains new music for a variety of levels and concert programs.
Martin Audio Strengthens South American Distribution by Appointing Avcom Colombia
Continuing to strengthen its market position in Central and South America, Martin Audio has announced the appointment of Avcom Colombia as its new distributor for that territory.
Kramer Unveils First-Ever Dave Mustaine Vanguard
Kramer, the original Made To Rock Hard guitar brand has been setting trends with premium, performance-focused instruments since 1976.
Hoshino (U.S.A.) Inc. Welcomes Paul Holdgate as Vice President of Sales
Hoshino (U.S.A.) Inc. (“Hoshino”) is delighted to announce the hire of Paul Holdgate to the newly-created role of Vice President of Sales.
Custom Painted MA301fet Microphone to Raise Funds for Turkish Recovery Fund
Mojave Audio, a leading manufacturer of high-quality microphones for the recording industry, has partnered with the Help In Harmony movement in a fundraising event aimed at supporting Turkish earthquake survivor…
AES Europe 2023 Delivers Immersive Experience to Sold-Out Audience in Finland
The Audio Engineering Society, celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023, maxed out the capacity of the venue for the recent 154th AES International Convention, held at Aalto University, Espoo, Helsinki,…
Volume.com Streams BeachLife Festival with Avantis
The BeachLife festival in Redondo Beach, CA celebrates California beach culture with multiple days of music performances across four stages.
ChamSys Helps Yannik Klimas Flow with Versengold’s Nacht der Balladen
“Through music we may wander where we will in time and find friends in every century,” wrote American Helen Thomson Woolley.
Donner Launches New PC-02 Podcasting Workstation
Donner is thrilled to announce the launch of the latest invention in the podcasting range, Donner PC-02 Podcast Workstation.
Paramore Takes This Is Why Worldwide With L-Acoustics K2
Following the February release of their sixth studio album, This Is Why, Paramore traveled to South America in March and the United Kingdom in April for brief tours supporting the…
DOD/DigiTech Band Back Together with Team of Longtime Innovators
Following its acquisition of the DOD® and DigiTech® brands, Cor-Tek has rebuilt the brand’s Salt Lake City-based research and development team with an impressive staff of key, original members with…
Gibson Gives and Save The Music Announce 2023 Scholarship Winners
Gibson is thrilled to announce its annual music scholarship program the Gibson Gives Scholarship--in partnership with the Save The Music Foundation--has chosen nine young students for 2023.
Martin Audio APAC Distributors Sample New Generation AV Experience Centre
Generation AV, who provide sales and technical support for Martin Audio across the APAC territories, recently hosted their first Martin Audio APAC distributor meeting in Singapore, with over 30 business…
TASCAM Announces the Version 1.10 Firmware Update for the Portacapture X6 32-bit Float Portable Audio Recorder
AM is pleased to announce the V1.10 firmware update for the Portacapture X6 32-bit Float Portable Audio Recorder.
Jackson Announces MJ Series Rhoads
Continuing upon the metal legacy pioneered by the immortal Randy Rhoads, the Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RRT features a resonant basswood body and a through-body three-piece maple neck with graphite-reinforcement…
HIT KIT
“Portable drum kit” is no longer an oxymoron. The world’s first genuine suitcase drum kit is the HIT KIT from HIT KIT Drum Co. in Los Osos, CA.
Genelec helps Jacy’z bring Las Vegas glamor to Gothenburg, Sweden
The latest addition to the skyline in Gothenburg, Sweden, is “Kineum,” a stunning 28-story beacon of glass and steel that can be seen from miles around.
ILIO Hosts Giveaway to Celebrate International Synthesizer Day: “Win Omnisphere from Spectrasonics and a Juno-106!”
Leading distributor of virtual instruments and audio processing software ILIO and the world's largest outfit dedicated to vintage synthesizers Rosen Sound are hosting an opportunity to win a dream synth…
ntroducing the New Epiphone Casino, Broadway, and Sheraton
For 150 years, Epiphone has been at the forefront of musical instrument design.
Moog Celebrates 70th Anniversary & Return of Iconic Minimoog Model D with Virtual Experience Exploring Generations of Electronic Music
A new digital experience from Moog Music celebrates the historic synthesizer manufacturer’s 70th anniversary, re-release of its most legendary analog synthesizer, and electronic music pioneer Bob Moog’s birthday (May 23rd).
A Strong Concert Band Music Showing On Display In Excelcia Music Publishing’s 2023 Release
With over 40 additions to the library of wind band literature, Excelcia Music Publishing’s 2023-24 Concert Band catalog features pieces in a range of grade levels in a variety of…
Gibson Certified Vintage Debuts 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard, “Sunny”; Beloved Guitar Previously Owned by Kirk Hammett
Gibson has a legacy of making world-class instruments since 1894 when Orville Gibson was crafting archtop mandolins.