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Founded in 1879—22 years before NAMM was formed—MMR has documented the companies, products, retailers, leaders and ideas that shape the global music products industry. This is MMR's living digital NAMM archive.
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The Rydeen kit (Japanese for “God of Thunder”) replaces its predecessor, the GigMaker, with a new kit featuring upgraded Yamaha hardware, including a two-hole vertical pipe clamp for…
Rhythm Tech Pro Series Tambourine features an over-molded GLS playing edge, a comfort handle, and more efficient jingle placement designed to provide more sound while reducing fatigue and…
American Recorder Technologies mounts and accessories for their Smart Bracket line of tablet and phone mounts include a new pole mount clamp, articulating arm, and an adapter for…
SKB’s largest iSeries keyboard case, the 3i-5616-KBD, is a waterproof 88-note keyboard case designed to provide a lightweight, military-rated, and affordable solution for musicians who want a custom…
TKL expands its line of patented Vectra® molded hard cases with a new series of Vectra-shaped soft cases. The Vectra soft case shares the hard case shape in…
The Helicore Octave Violin set is designed to be played one octave below traditional violin tuning for a new world of tonal and stylistic possibilities.
KHS America announced the XO 1602S-LTR lightweight Bb Trumpet.
E.K. Blessing BFH-1541 is an ideal choice for a student up to professional player in need of a seamless transition between trumpet and flugelhorn during performance.
Yamaha Xeno Artist Model New York C trumpet is a collaboration with the Boston Symphony Orchestra trumpet section.
Hollywoodwinds released a new Bravo Baritone Saxophone reed. Bravo Reeds are non-toxic synthetic reeds made to EU stringent standards.
Danish guitar pedal company LunaStone is launching a new overdrive pedal at NAMM 2017.
Analogue gear manufacturer BAE Audio, has created a new subsidiary, UK Sound.
Yamaha new Custom SEVR Bb and A clarinets are a product for the progressing clarinetist desinged to provide the player with more expressive freedom.
Roland SYSTEM-8 PLUG-OUT Synthesizer features the latest generation of Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology.
Yamaha introduces the Bösendorfer 214VC. With the introduction of the 214VC, musicians can now enjoy the distinctive Bösendorfer Vienna Concert sound in a smaller instrument.
Yamaha AvantGrand N3X is a follow up to the company’s N3, the AvantGrand N3X has been updated to include captured samples of the Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial…
Alfred Music The Women of Western Music: Hildegard to Ella is a classroom resource focusing on the lives of 18 female composers, musicians, and teachers.
Alfred Music Mindfulness: The Piano Collection contains 20 beautiful piano pieces, each one carefully chosen to help you relax and unwind.
Alfred Music Sound Innovations for Concert Band: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band is a complete curriculum for beginning band students to help them grow as ensemble musicians.
Hal Leonard Jake Shimabukuro Teaches Ukulele Lessons features Jake introducing notes, chords, songs, and playing techniques.
The Luke Audio Y56 is a large diaphragm, tube condenser, "bottle" microphone with three distinctly voiced, interchangeable, hand-built capsules.
Empirical Labs (ELI) introduced their Arousor Plug-in last year with a soft release. The company has announced the official 1.0 releases. (MSRP $349).
Hal Leonard Super Easy songbook series features accessible arrangements for piano, with simple right-hand melody, letter names inside each note, and basic left-hand chord diagrams. Books also include…
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Cubase Pro, Artist, and Elements editions are each crafted to suit the different needs and levels of expertise in music recording and production.
