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For 128 years, Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand has shaped sound across generations genres, and genders, and has emerged the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brand around the…
Roland announces the E-X50 Arranger Keyboard, a powerful new entertainment instrument for home or stage use. Offering a diverse range of high-quality sounds—including premium Roland pianos—plus automatic accompaniment features, a…
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) held a PlayDrums.com Open House during the NAMM Show at the Anaheim Hilton on Friday, June 3. It was the first official in-person PMC gathering…
DPA Microphones is pleased to welcome an array of new team members to the family. The additions are company-wide, with new hires in product management, research and development, sales, marketing, and…
MakeMusic, makers of SmartMusic, and Alfred Music, in conjunction with The International Suzuki Association, are proud to have come together to provide access to popular Suzuki titles to teachers and…
Situated in Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture, Saito City Hall recently upgraded its loudspeaker systems, opting for an all-Martin Audio solution, including the latest WPS optimized line array. The multipurpose Hall has…
Patrick Sollitt first got his hands on a ChamSys console in 2007. It’s been a lovefest ever since, especially when, a decade later, he began using the MagicQ MQ500 Stadium.…
A Federal Circuit decision has ruled in favor of Shure on the ‘493 Patent IPR appeal that ClearOne instituted. It was a unanimous ruling for Shure by the panel (including…
Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar debuts the Black Acacia Ukulele, delivering an authentic Hawaiian alternative to koa wood and making an aesthetically bold statement at the 2022 NAMM Show. This ukulele’s…
Cort Introduces the KX700 EverTune, representing the most daring KX Series electric guitar yet. This model’s EverTune® bridge system delivers maximum tuning stability, along with a completely redesigned body contour…
To some, the subject of this month’s dealer survey won’t be particularly “sexy” – and understandably so. Not everyone experiences increased heart-rate when contemplating mouthpieces for brass instruments. Nonetheless, it’s…
With a city history punctuated with notable figures and milestones within blues, jazz, gospel, rock, punk, hip-hop, and pop, Chicago has left an undeniable mark on the music world. Heck,…
