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Seymour Duncan releases Janick Gers signature Strat pickup set
Seymour Duncan expands its Iron Maiden pickup range with a Janick Gers signature Strat set and loaded pickguard, featuring collectible Eddie packaging tied to the band's 50th anniversary.
Splice releases John Legend electric piano as playable instrument
Splice has released John Legend: Electric Piano, a preset pack for Splice INSTRUMENT featuring new recordings of the vintage electric piano in Legend's Los Angeles home studio.
Boss ships Katana-25 compact combo amp at $199.99
Boss expands its Katana amplifier line with a 25-watt practice combo featuring six amp characters, 60-plus effects and Bluetooth, now available through authorized retailers.
Hk audio polar 15 Mk2: more bass power, more setup
HK Audio’s POLAR MK2 family of column speakers has grown with the launch of POLAR 15 MK2. The active column PA system combines a 15″ subwoofer in a generously sized…
Audio Acústica Y Electrónica marks 30 years with Martin Audio
Founded with a mission to bring comprehensive, high-quality sound solutions to the Mexican market, Audio Acústica y Electrónica was established in 1979 by Javier Posada Morales and Francisco Aguilar Barraza.…
Yamaha adds the CK76 Stage Keyboard to its CK Series
Yamaha has revealed a new stage keyboard, the CK76, as part of its CK Series lineup, according to Synthtopia. The company is broadening the series with this latest model, aiming…
Akai releases MPK Mini Plus II with expanded creative tools
Akai Professional has released the MPK Mini Plus II, a 37-key MIDI controller with new performance features, deeper DAW integration, and a $169.99 price point.
Ohma World ships Ohmie condenser with switchable capsule voltage
East LA manufacturer Ohma World launched the Ohmie, a $349 transformer-less cardioid condenser offering two polarisation voltage settings from standard phantom power, sold through its website and dealer network.
AC-ET named UK stocking distributor for Nexo loudspeakers
A.C. Entertainment Technologies will stock Nexo touring, installation and portable PA systems at its Leeds facility, expanding dealer and integrator access across the UK.
IAG names URE Marketing exclusive US partner for Pro audio brands
IAG has appointed URE Marketing as its exclusive US distribution, sales and marketing partner for Wharfedale Pro and QUAD Industrial, Installation reported.
Roland releases BRIDGE CAST FINAL FANTASY XIV Edition dual bus audio mixer
Roland's licensed collaboration with Square Enix brings a themed dual-bus gaming mixer to retail at $329.99 starting December 2026.
Sociatech Scholarship names Fabrica Post and Orogenic Audio as first Recipients
Pro audio consultancy Sociatech selected two startup software makers for its first scholarship award, with both products expected to reach the market in 2027.
Taylor adds Hawaiian Koa guitars
Taylor Guitars announced two limited-edition Hawaiian koa models in its Legacy Collection: the Legacy K65e LTD and the Custom Legacy K10 LTD. Marking the first time Taylor’s Koa Series has…
Visionary Adds design and support Engineer
Visionary Solutions has announced the hiring of Chris Floyd as a design and support engineer, according to Installation. Floyd’s role will focus on assisting integrators and end users with technical…
Wharfedale Pro names Sonorizamos as Colombia distributor
Wharfedale Pro has appointed Bogotá-based Sonorizamos FMT S.A.S. as its distributor for Colombia, bringing the UK manufacturer's loudspeakers, amplifiers and system solutions to the Colombian professional audio market.
MOTU ships OctaLite 16x12 USB audio interface at $849.95 MSRP
Cambridge, Massachusetts manufacturer MOTU has launched the OctaLite, a half-rack USB audio interface targeting recordists needing portable multi-input capability.
Rhodes MK8/80ae Piano named finalist for 2027 NAMM TEC Awards
The NAMM Trading Standards Certification (TEC) Awards have acknowledged the Rhodes MK8/80AE piano as a finalist, according to Music Instrument News. The annual awards program spotlights notable advancements within professional…
Rhodes MK8/80ae Piano named finalist for 2027 NAMM TEC Awards
Rhodes Music's limited-edition 80th-anniversary piano earns TEC Awards finalist status in musical instrument hardware as order books near closure.
Eastern Acoustic Works expands Professional Audio Reach via new Partnership WITH IMAGE MARKETING
Eastern Acoustic Works has named Image Marketing as its latest manufacturers' representative, broadening its footprint within the professional audio sector. This collaboration builds on Image Marketing's 35-year history in professional…
HK Audio COSMO system Joins Beats Light & sound India Inventory
Beats Light & Sound has secured a new 56-unit order of HK Audio equipment for its Indian operations. This acquisition includes the second COSMO system deployed in India, alongside products…