How Do You Measure Success in the Arts?
Let me begin by identifying the definition of “success” from four traditional sources. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines success as the favorable or desired outcome of an attempt, or the attainment of…
All-ADJ Rig Creates Impact For Inaugural Desert Moon Festival in Reno, NV
The first-ever Desert Moon Festival made a striking visual statement with an all-ADJ lighting rig that delivered power, scale, and reliability for its debut edition. Supplied by Starsound Audio Inc,…
d&b audiotechnik introduces the 42S loudspeaker
At ISE 2026, d&b audiotechnik will unveil the 42S, an ultra-compact, multipurpose point source loudspeaker excelling in all applications where both size and acoustic performance are paramount. As the newest…
Sontronics Launches ZETA: The New Standard in Condenser Microphones
British microphone manufacturer Sontronics is pleased to announce the launch of ZETA, a brand-new high-performance JFET condenser microphone designed to deliver exceptional detail, musical character and ultra-low noise across a…
Native Instruments in Preliminary Insolvency
The announcement of preliminary insolvency proceedings involving Native Instruments GmbH has drawn significant attention across the music technology and musical instrument sectors. According to filings from Berlin, proceedings have been…
NAMM Announces Eight New Board Members Joining in 2026
NAMM announced at the 2026 NAMM Show during its annual meeting of members, that eight newly elected board members will be joining its Board of Directors. These new members will…
Roland Completes New Global HQ Designed to Ignite the Next Wave of Music Innovation
Roland Corporation, (NAMM, Room 202, Level 2), creator of some of the world’s most iconic instruments, celebrates the completion of its new global headquarters in Japan: a 213,000-square-foot adaptive-reuse project…
NAMM Show Buyer’s Guide: Part II
New and notable introductions that will be on-hand in Anaheim in January – either as part of the NAMM Show, or at nearby events Fretted Gibson Partners with…
A New Year, A New Mix: Why 2026 Is Shaping Up to Be a Defining Moment
There’s something about the turn of the calendar that invites both reflection and recalibration. In our industry, January doesn’t just mean a new year—it means NAMM. And as we look…
Roland, BOSS, DW, and LP Celebrate 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees at NAMM
Roland and its family of brands will recognize four influential artists during NAMM, artists whose innovation and impact have profoundly shaped music and culture. All awards will be presented in…
Classic Colors Burst Across Levy’s’ New Chroma Series Gig Bags
Levy’s Music has introduced the Chroma Series, a new collection of leather gig bags that applies bold, guitar-inspired colorways to classic soft-case construction. The series brings a visual update to…
The OC-B6 by Austrian Audio
At this year’s NAMM Show, Austrian Audio proudly introduces their first large-diaphragm condenser bass drum microphone. Austrian Audio has achieved what was long considered impossible—integrating a large-diaphragm capsule into a…