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New UDH wireless systems from VocoPro

VocoPro (NAMM SHOW BOOTH 6010) has added to its UDH line of wireless systems with the UDH-4-ULTRA and UDH-8-ULTRA, which come with 4 or 8 handheld, lapel and headset mics,…

Support Music Education at the 2017 NAMM Show

There is no better time to connect with fellow advocates, resources, and opportunities than at The 2017 NAMM Show. Each day of the show will present a multitude…

50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast

Nationwide survey of MI retailers suggests generally ‘mixed’ outlook, although many remain concerned about effects of the recent election (Note: some of the stores contacted responded just prior…

StompLight adds DMX compatible pedal

StompLight International has added the StompLight DMX Pro to its growing product line-up of portable stage lighting effects. 

Trade Regrets: Victor Tibaldeo Sr.

On Deceber 2, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del FiorentnoI'm sorry to report that Victor Tibaldeo Sr. passed away on Thursday at the age of 93.…

MoneyCapsules Launches Sharing Groups for Music Retailers

MoneyCapsules® today announced the Q2 launch of MoneyCapsules Groups, which preserves sharing group features; building trustful relationships with other non-competitor retailers, learning from each other’s success and failures, and…

The 2017 NAMM Show Professional Development Sessions

At The 2017 NAMM Show, inspiration and innovation, transformative business know-how, and leading strategies and tips for music industry professionals and businesses of all sizes will be offered…

Trade Regrets: Milt Okun

Milt Okun, founder of Cherry Lane Music Publishing, passed away on November 15th, at the age of 92.

NAMM Show underlines educational offering

The 2017 NAMM Show will be offering over 120 free sessions including business know-how strategies and tips to technical training presentations. 

GC’s 28th Annual Drum-Off Nears the Grand Finals

Excitement has been building around Guitar Center’s 28th Annual Drum-Off, the retailer’s annual search for the top undiscovered drummer. Drummers across the country began competing over three months…

Bittree Names Baron GM

Bittree has appointed longtime industry veteran Ari Baron as general manager (GM). The news was announced by Glenn Garrard, CEO.