Dean Guitars Introduces Z Select Fluence Black Satin with Bolder Sonic Statement
Dean Guitars introduces the Z Select Fluence Black Satin electric, adding an even bolder sonic statement to an already audacious design.
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Trade Regrets: Emerson DeFord
NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino recently shared the following sad news: Emerson DeFord passed away on Monday, May 9th. He was 93 years old and one of our industry’s leading designers of…
Carol Kaye and Peter Asher to be Honored at 37th Annual TEC Awards
The NAMM TEC Committee is pleased to announce pioneer and bassist extraordinaire Carol Kaye as the recipient of this year’s Les Paul Innovation Award alongside top hitmaker, producer, and performer, Peter Asher, who…
Trade Regrets: Mark Dronge
MI industry veteran Mark Dronge passed away at the age of 83 on May 11.
Luna Guitars Introduces Vista Deer Cajon
Luna Guitars unveils the Vista Deer Cajon featuring a beautiful scene and high-level craftsmanship.
Firefly AV Crafts Smashing Looks for the Allam British Open Squash Tournament with CHAUVET Professional
During a game of racket ball in the 1830s, a group of London schoolboys noticed that a punctured ball, which "squashed" on impact with the wall, offered more variety and…
Jazz Ensemble New Releases from Excelcia Music Publishing
Excelcia Music Publishing released its third Jazz Ensemble music catalog with new charts from well-known composers and talented new voices.
G7th Expands Nashville Capo range for Ukuleles
G7th, The Capo Company is pleased to introduce the Nashville Ukulele capo to their range of Nashville spring capos.
b3 Guitars Introduces New Telstar
Adding to the company’s well-established line of custom instruments, b3 Guitars has unveiled the addition of the new Telstar to their model lineup.
Music & Arts Comes to Cuyahoga Falls, OH, with Acquisition of Central Instrument Company
Music & Arts announces that it has acquired the company previously known as Central Instrument Company (CIC), a longtime musical instrument repair, retail and rental destination in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Fender Adds Two New Master Builders to the Custom Shop
Fender Custom Shop is pleased to announce two new Master Builders that will be joining the team: Andy Hicks and David Brown.
Audio-Technica Launches 3000 Series Wireless In-Ear Monitor System
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for 60 years, announces the launch of its new 3000 Series Wireless In-Ear Monitor System, designed to bring professional sound quality and features…
TASCAM DR-10 Micro Recorders are Ideal for Sports Physical Therapist Dr. Aaron Horschig
When it comes to physical conditioning, those people looking to improve their technique, decrease pain, and increase their strength can benefit dramatically from Dr. Aaron Horschig’s Squat University (https://squatuniversity.com/).
Winners Announced of 12th Annual Hal Leonard Vocal Competition
The results of the 2022 Hal Leonard Vocal Competition have been announced. Established in 2011, it was one of the first legitimate music competitions held entirely on YouTube. Eligible singers…
Excelcia Music Publishing Releases Bold New Concert Band Music
A striking release of 50 new works, Excelcia Music Publishing’s 2022-23 Concert Band music catalog is replete with pieces from many popular, favorite composers as well as talented new voices.
Allen & Heath Announces New Semester of Award-Winning Mini Masterclass Series
Fresh off their SCN (Systems Contractor News) Platinum Award for Best Online Training, Allen & Heath USA is announcing the seventh semester of their weekly Mini Masterclass series.
Roland Introduces New AIRA Compact Lineup: T-8 Beat Machine, J-6 Chord Synthesizer, and E-4 Voice Tweaker
Roland announces AIRA Compact, an all-new series of ultra-portable instruments with free-flowing features for creative exploration and authentic Roland sounds.
Renkus-Heinz Redefines Column Loudspeaker Category With PCX Series
To bring The Sound Solution to more partners, across more installations, in more locations, loudspeaker manufacturer Renkus-Heinz now incorporates its UniBeam steerable technology in passive columns with the launch of…
Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar Unveils Spalted Maple Ukulele at 2022 NAMM Show
Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar introduces the Spalted Maple Ukulele as the newest addition to their collection of fine instruments.
Neumann Expands its Headphone Portfolio with Open-Back NDH 30
The German studio specialist Neumann.Berlin presents the NDH 30 open-back headphone.
United Studio Technologies Unleashes UT Twin87
United Studio Technologies is proud to unleash UT Twin87 to capably capture the essence of both the original classic and modern incarnations of the ‘87-style’ microphone design — duly creating…
Vintage Guitars To The Rescue
When JHS heard the unsavoury news item detailing the theft of a street buskers guitar on April 17th whilst he slept outside Fragrance House, a perfume shop in Malvern Link,…
Pearl River To Showcase New Kayserburg Pianos, Hand-Rubbed Finishes, POP Display at NAMM 2022
Pearl River Piano Group, the world’s largest piano manufacturer and best-selling piano brand globally, will introduce several premium piano models, hand-rubbed finishes, and new POP display materials to inspire dealers…
Peavey Electronics Announces Doremusic as Distributor for Instruments and Commercial Audio in Turkey
Peavey Electronics® announces Do-re Dis Ticaret Ltd. Sti., dba doremusic, as the new distributor of Peavey musical instruments and Peavey Commercial Audio® in Turkey.
JH Audio Debuts Flagship In-Ear Monitor with Exceptional Treble by Knowles’ New Balanced Armature Supertweeter
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN), a market leader and global provider of advanced micro-acoustic microphones and speakers, audio solutions, and high-performance capacitors and RF products, is proud to partner with JH…
Apex Electronics Launches New Website
Apex Electronics has launched a new website. The revamped apexelectronics.com has a sleek new look and allows for easy navigation through the Apex current catalogue of microphones, headphones, and accessories.
Yorkville Sound Introduces YSM Series II Studio Monitors with YSM5-2
Yorkville Sound has unveiled the YSM Series II Studio Monitors. The first of the series is the YSM5-2, 50 w, 5-inch powered studio monitor.
CHAUVET Professional Welcomed Enthusiastic Crowds at Prolight + Sound 2022
The size of the crowd might not have been as large as it was in previous years, but the enthusiasm at Prolight + Sound 2022 was as high as ever.
Reverb Sellers Kickstart 2022 with Best Quarter Ever
On May 5, Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments, announced that Reverb sellers had their best quarter ever.
Amp Guru Shane Nicholas Retires from Fender
Shane Nicholas, one of the industry’s most well-regarded and beloved amplifier experts, has retired from Fender after 25 years with the company.
IK Multimedia Releases iRig Pro Quattro I/O
IK Multimedia releases iRig Pro Quattro I/O, a professional-quality 4-in / 2-out field recording audio and MIDI interface.
Focusrite Announces Clarett+ OctoPre
Focusrite is expanding the Clarett+ range of premium-quality USB audio interfaces for PC and Mac with the introduction of the Clarett+ OctoPre, which builds on the strengths of the popular…
Hal Leonard Expands Digital Licensing with Creation of New Role
Hal Leonard has announced that it has promoted Shari Molstad to a newly-created position of Digital Licensing Manager.
AES Europe Spring 2022 In-Person Convention Set to Inform, Educate and Inspire in The Hague, May 7 - 8
The AES Europe Spring 2022 Convention begins this week with the Audio Engineering Society’s return to in-person events, May 7 – 8 in The Hague, Netherlands.
JodyJazz Introduces New POWER RING with Cap Packs
JodyJazz® has announced that their popular POWER RING® Ligatures will now come packaged with a matching cap.
JodyJazz Completes Popular HR* CUSTOM DARK Series with New Baritone Model
JodyJazz® has announced the completion of its extremely popular HR* CUSTOM DARK Series with the introduction of the new HR* CUSTOM DARK Baritone Model.
Marbo Trade Runs Lighting at New VPX Studios Romania with ChamSys MagicQ MQ500
They say that “necessity is the mother of invention.” The team at Marbo Trade provides convincing proof of that!
DPA Brings Audio to Life for Multimedia Experiences From 'Music is the Weapon'
Capturing sound for innovative, creative projects is one of the most rewarding activities, especially for a live performance exhibit designed to enrich the minds of audiences across the globe.
The Growling Sax Debuts The Roar Limited Edition Professional Saxophones
Victory Musical Instruments’ (NAMM booth 9528) brand The Growling Sax has released The Roar Limited Edition Professional Saxophones in Soprano (LE-TRCS), Alto (LE-TRCA) and Tenor (LE-TRCT) sizes.
Martin Audio CDD / Blackline PA Installed at New Albanian Embassy of Peace
A high-quality Martin Audio CDD / BlacklineX combination has been designated for sound reinforcement in the multipurpose auditorium at the new Ambasada e Paqes per Ballkanin (Embassy of Peace for…