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Music Products Industry News November 2, 2022

Donner's Arena2000 Digital Multi-Effects Processor

Donner, leading manufacturer of innovative and feature-rich musical instruments, has introduced the new Arena2000 amp modeling and guitar multi-effects processor. Helping musicians take their sound to new heights, the Arena2000…

Christian Wissmuller
Nov 2, 2022
Music Products Industry News November 1, 2022

Bang Your Head! - Drum Head Sales Soar in 2022

With nearly 100 percent (94.1%) of participants in this month’s dealer survey reporting either upwards or level sales trends when it comes to drum heads, compared to 2021, it seems…

Christian Wissmuller
Nov 1, 2022
Music Products Industry News November 1, 2022

Pearl River’s Leng Tshua: ‘Everybody Can Afford to Buy a Good Piano’

China’s largest piano manufacturer since 2000 and the world’s best-selling piano, period – you might think such achievements would be enough for Pearl River Piano Group (Pearl River, Ritmüller, and Kayserburg)…

Christian Wissmuller
Nov 1, 2022
Music Products Industry News November 1, 2022

Going On The Record with Drum Kits: Studio Drum Kit Sales in 2022

What precisely defines a “studio drum set,” you ask? For one, engineers tend to prefer a “drier” kit sound without overtones and room tone. Fair enough, but really what that…

Christian Wissmuller
Nov 1, 2022
Music Products Industry News November 1, 2022

Hal Leonard to Distribute SlapKlatz Drum Dampeners in U.S.

One of the world’s top drum dampener gel brands, SlapKlatz, will now be distributed to music stores across the United States by Hal Leonard. SlapKlatz was developed beginning in 2009…

Christian Wissmuller
Nov 1, 2022
Music Products Industry News November 1, 2022

MonoNeon Artist Signature Jazz Bass V from Fender

Fender has officially launched the all-new MonoNeon Jazz Bass® V to honor the inventive bassist’s singular vision and empower players everywhere to approach the instrument with the same curious spirit that has…

Christian Wissmuller
Nov 1, 2022
Music Products Industry News November 1, 2022

Vintage Launches Limited Edition VMX Series Electric Guitars

As a tribute to their highly successful Metal Axxe™ Series introduced in 2003 which ran in the company catalogue for over 10 years, Vintage® has launched the new Limited Edition…

Christian Wissmuller
Nov 1, 2022
Music Products Industry News November 1, 2022

BOSS Announces SL-2 Slicer

BOSS announces the SL-2 Slicer, the latest addition to the company’s legendary compact pedal lineup. This original BOSS effect chops sound into unique percussive patterns—including many processed with internal filters…

Christian Wissmuller
Nov 1, 2022
Music Products Industry News November 1, 2022

Genelec Deepens Global AV Commitment with Key Appointments

Genelec has deepened its commitment to the AV market by appointing Kati Pajukallio as AV Business Manager and Sami Mäkinen as AV Sales Manager for Finland. These new appointments will bring…

Christian Wissmuller
Nov 1, 2022
Music Products Industry News November 1, 2022

The 2022 Dealers' Choice Awards - Vote Now!

We invite all current MMR subscribers to make their selections for the 30th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards. Only individuals with active subscriptions to Musical Merchandise Review are eligible to participate in the voting process. Share your…

Christian Wissmuller
Nov 1, 2022