‘More than Just a Music Store’ – Five Star Guitars at 25
2023 represents the quarter-century mark for celebrated Beaverton, Oregon MI retailer, Five Star Guitars.
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NAMM Delegation Advocates for Equity and Access to Music and Arts Education
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, and 85 music business leaders and professionals from 41 states will arrive on Capitol Hill November…
CEntrance Ships 'The English Channel' Portable Channel Strip
CEntrance is now shipping The English Channel™, a portable, analog channel strip for recording on the road that features a mic pre with dynamics, a parametric EQ, and an audio interface with…
KRK Introduces New CLASSIC 5 Monitor Pack
With proven performance built on decades of successful studio monitoring, the KRK CLASSIC 5 Studio Monitors have become an industry staple for budding producers and seasoned mix engineers.
KMA Machines Launches MANDRAKE - Octo-Shrieker
“The humanesque abomination, begat of the evils that once fertilised his empire of dirt, now senses the bleak emptiness of the air that surrounds him. In recognition of his harvest…
Fender Teams Up with Bruno Mars to Launch Classic-Inspired Signature Stratocaster Guitar
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of the Bruno Mars Stratocaster®, a limited-edition celebration of the chart-topping artist, multi-instrumentalist, performer, songwriter and producer Bruno Mars.
Roland Corporation Announces New Global Headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan
Roland Corporation is thrilled to announce its latest expansion in the heart of Hamamatsu, Japan – the start of construction (in August 2024) for its cutting-edge headquarters, slated for completion…
Trade Regrets: Rudi DeGaspari
MI veteran Rudi DeGaspari, longtime Hohner employee and later pivotal to the launch of Kala Brand Music Company, passed away on October 10.
L-Acoustics Launches LC16D Multichannel Network Audio Converter
L-Acoustics announces the release of the LC16D network audio converter, designed to simplify the process of interfacing legacy digital formats with the Milan AVB time-sensitive network.
D'Addario Releases New Products to Commemorate the 55th Anniversary of The Beatles Yellow Submarine
D’Addario is proud to be honoring the legacy of the Beatles with a 55th anniversary collection of Yellow Submarine.
EarthQuaker Devices launches Zoar - Dynamic Audio Grinder
Zoar from EarthQuaker Devices is a highly interactive medium-high gain discrete distortion (using only transistors; no opamps or diodes in here!) that has that highly sought after touch sensitive amp-like…
Hal Leonard Releases Three Rush Play-Along Packs for Guitar, Bass, and Drums
Hal Leonard has announced the release of the latest addition to its acclaimed Play-Along series – Rush Play-Along Packs for Drum, Guitar, and Bass.
PreSonus Launches Metro, Revolutionizing Remote Mixing For Audio Professionals
PreSonus announces Metro, a new feature for StudioLive Series III Digital Mixers that will revolutionize the way audio professionals mix remotely.
VME Become Martin Audio’s Largest Rental Partner of MLA
Martin Audio rental partners VME have announced a major commitment to the company.
Guitar Center Announces Changes to Leadership, Including Appointment of Gabriel Dalporto as Chief Executive Officer
Guitar Center Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “Guitar Center”), the world’s largest omnichannel musical instrument retailer, announced on October 31 that Gabriel Dalporto has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective…
Aguilar Amplification Unveils Limited-edition Amplifiers and Custom-color SL Cabinets
Aguilar Amplification, a premier manufacturer of bass amplifiers, speaker cabinets and accessories, is thrilled to announce the release of limited-edition amplifiers and custom-color SL cabinets.
Taylor Guitars Brings Back Holiday Gifting Opportunity During Its Get One, Gift One Promotion
Taylor® Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, announces its Get One, Gift One promotion ahead of the holidays.
Proel North America Announces Piano Nation as Arizona Dealership for Dexibell Digital Pianos
Proel North America is pleased to announce Piano Nation of Arizona as the premier Arizona dealership for Dexibell digital pianos.
Kirk Hammett of Metallica and Epiphone Unveil the 1979 Flying V
For 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design.
Black Lion Audio Augments High-end, Portable Recording Interface Line-up with Revolution EX
Following hot on the heels of the recently-introduced Revolution 6x6, Black Lion Audio is proud to augment its truly high-end, portable recording interface line-up with the 192 kHz sample rate-supporting…
OD Embraces Their Darker Side with the Chthonic Fuzz
DigiTech®/DOD® invites guitarists to embrace their darker side with the release of the Chthonic Fuzz, a deceptively minimalist, vintage-inspired pedal with impressive versatility and a distinctive voice.
Mosty Stays Competitive with Amphion
Colombia-based mixer, producer and songwriter Alejandro Patiño, better known to Latin music fans as Mosty, was so busy during the pandemic period that he has a hard time remembering which…
Ashly Audio Taps Excellence Marketing In Expansion Of Minnesota Region
Ashly Audio™, a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality, high-performance signal processing equipment and power amplification for use in the commercial sound contracting and professional Inaudio markets,…
Roland Corporation Introduces Roland AR – Augmented Reality for Pianos
Roland Corporation announces Roland AR, an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) experience that empowers customers to visualize and engage with pianos within the comfort of their own homes.
Roland Corporation Introduces Roland AR – Augmented Reality for Pianos
Roland Corporation, a global leader in innovative electronic musical instruments and multimedia products, announces Roland AR, an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) experience that empowers customers to visualize and engage with…
The New Steinway X Disney Limited Edition
For 100 years, Disney has pioneered the art of music and storytelling, and now the company is collaborating with a brand known for its own rich history, Steinway & Sons.
Trade Regrets: Larry G. Volland
Longtime MI industry vet, Larry G. Volland passed away on September 11, 2023. He was 81.
GAMMA Presents the ATLAS Boosted Overdrive Effects Pedal
The GAMMA Series ATLAS Boosted Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal from the Acoustic Control Corporation allows the player to add nuanced, tube amp-style overdrive to their guitar sound.
On-Stage’s New WPM200 Felt-Tip Mallets Produce Resonant Tone on Timpani, Bass Drum
On-Stage, a leading supplier of music instruments and accessories, and brand of The Music People, has released its new WPM200 Felt-Tip Mallets, which help players produce a deep, resonant tone…
On-Stage’s New MWSD1 Drumsticks Excel in Wide Range of Music Styles
On-Stage, a leading supplier of music instruments and accessories and brand of The Music People, has released its new MWSD1 Drumsticks, which deliver the versatility to play instruments ranging from…
Nick Ho Lights Imagination for Trolls at Universal Studios Singapore with CHAUVET Professional
The world of imagination is indeed “boundless,” as the philosopher Rousseau observed. It is also a very happy place to be.
BOSS Introduces Waza Craft BP - 1W Booster/Preamp
BOSS introduces the BP-1W Booster/Preamp, the latest model in the acclaimed Waza Craft series of compact effect pedals.
Eventide Omnipressor Takes Long Nap, Wakes Up Refreshed
In 1973, Eventide Clockworks introduced the Omnipressor®, the first studio product to encourage the use of dynamics for special effects. It joined the Instant Phaser® in studios worldwide, with the…
Trade Regrets: Mark Nelson
On October 24, Roland Corporation U.S. posted the following: It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mark Nelson, our former Vice President of Product Management…
The Crow Hill Company Proudly Pens Love Letter to Music Makers
Proudly penning what it collectively calls “a love letter to music makers,” The Crow Hill Company is all set to scale sampling heights by launching as a new eco-verse of…
Solid State Logic Launch PURE DRIVE QUAD And PURE DRIVE OCTO Microphone Preamplifiers
Solid State Logic (SSL) is proud to announce the launch of two new 2U rack-based studio tools: the PURE DRIVE QUAD and PURE DRIVE OCTO microphone preamplifiers.
Martin Audio Turns the Clock Back 50 Years as TAPFS Recreates 'Dark Side Of The Moon'
Following a successful stint in North America, the Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS) tribute band has returned to the UK for its #DarkSide50 Tour 2023.