NAMM Coverage · Jun 1, 2022
Kawai Adds New Model to the 'ES' Series
Kawai America debuted a new model in their award-winning ‘ES’ series of portable digital pianos at the recent NAMM show in Anaheim.
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NAMM Coverage · Jun 1, 2022
Kawai Releases Two New Digital Pianos
Kawai America debuted two new models in their award-winning series of digital pianos at the June NAMM show in Anaheim.
NAMM Coverage · May 31, 2022
Donner to Unveil New Instruments with New Materials at NAMM 2022
Donner Music, the global music technology company focusing on developing instruments that overdeliver on tone, value and innovation, announced they will be showcasing their all-star lineup of best-selling…
NAMM Coverage · May 31, 2022
Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar Introduces Solid Cedar and Rosewood Ukulele at the 2022 NAMM Show
Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar unveils its all-new Solid Cedar and Rosewood Ukulele in standard as well as Pineapple styles at the 2022 NAMM Show.
NAMM Coverage · May 31, 2022
Martin Guitar Debuts Three New Ukuleles at NAMM
Since 1915 C.F. Martin & Co. has been building the world’s most sought-after ukuleles.
NAMM Coverage · May 25, 2022
Godin Guitars Launches the Derry Grehan Signature Tread 1 Guitar
Godin Guitars has announced the launch of the Derry Grehan Signature Tread 1 as part of its high quality guitar lineup.
NAMM Coverage · May 19, 2022
Solid State Logic to Showcase ORIGIN, SSL Live L550 Plus and Range of Hybrid Production Tools including THE BUS+ and BiG SiX
Solid State Logic [Booth 18205] looks forward to presenting its latest solutions for music and audio professionals at the 2022 NAMM Show, scheduled to take place at the…
NAMM Coverage · May 17, 2022
Blackstar introduces St. James Series: The Lightest All-tube Amp in the Market
Blackstar introduces its new St. James Amplifiers, created to meet market demand for truly lightweight and portable valve amplifiers.
NAMM Coverage · May 15, 2022
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…
NAMM Coverage · May 13, 2022
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…
NAMM Coverage · May 12, 2022
Trade Regrets: Mark Dronge
MI industry veteran Mark Dronge passed away at the age of 83 on May 11.
NAMM Coverage · May 11, 2022
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.
NAMM Coverage · May 10, 2022
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.
NAMM Coverage · May 9, 2022
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…
NAMM Coverage · May 3, 2022
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.
NAMM Coverage · Apr 28, 2022
Introducing Spark MINI – a Smart, Battery-Powered Guitar Amp & Bluetooth Speaker with Multi-Dimensional Sound
Positive Grid’s Spark MINI debuts in-person at NAMM 2022 (Booth #5825).
NAMM Coverage · Apr 27, 2022
Yamaha Returns in Person to The NAMM Show, June 3-5, 2022
Yamaha has announced their 2022 return to the world’s largest global music trade show.
NAMM Coverage · Apr 20, 2022
ADJ Expands Popular Hydro Series Of IP65-rated Moving Head Fixtures
Since their debut in 2018, ADJ Lighting’s Hydro Series of automated luminaires have developed a strong reputation as reliable, versatile and keenly-priced IP65-rated lighting solutions.
NAMM Coverage · Apr 19, 2022
Trade Regrets: Rick Turner
On April 18 we got the following sad news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Luither and friend to many, Rick Turner, passed away yesterday. He was 76 years…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 13, 2022
KMC Music Named Exclusive United States Distributor of Antigua Winds Brass and Woodwinds
KMC Music, the industry-leading distributor of Guitars, Pro Audio, Percussion, Band & Orchestra, Accessories, and more, has announced that it has been appointed the exclusive United States distributor…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 12, 2022
The NAMM Foundation’s 2022 Best Communities for Music Education
As schools across the nation regain their cadence with the return to in-person learning and the reduction in mandates, the NAMM Foundation is pleased to celebrate the list…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 12, 2022
Berklee Press Announces Multiple New Releases for NAMM 2022
Berklee Press, the publishing arm of the renowned Berklee College of Music, has announced a variety of new titles just in time for NAMM: Jazz Is Elementary by…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 12, 2022
'Pedalmania' Celebrates & Explains Everything You Need to Know about Stompboxes & Pedalboards
Hal Leonard is releasing a book sure to excite much of the crowd attending the NAMM show: Pedalmania: The Complete Guide to Stompboxes and Pedalboards.
NAMM Coverage · Apr 12, 2022
Two New Hal Leonard Methods for NAMM 2022
Hal Leonard has long been a leader in music instruction methods, starting with the bestselling Hal Leonard Guitar Method which as taught millions of guitarists over the years,…