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Fender player fusion series reaches retail availability
Fender's Player Fusion series of electric guitars and basses, built for hard rock and metal players, is now available at retail. According to Guitar.com, the four-instrument lineup was unveiled in…
Vader Sound names grant Henderson road sales rep for northern England and Ireland
UK musical instrument distributor Vader Sound has appointed Grant Henderson as a road-based sales representative covering northern England and Ireland, according to Music Instrument News. Henderson previously worked for UK…
Universal audio releases Capitol Studios reverb plug-in for daws
Universal Audio has released Capitol Studios, a native room modeling and reverb plug-in for macOS and Windows that brings the Hollywood studio's rooms, microphones, processors, consoles and underground echo chambers…
Cookes band instruments director cites old-fashioned retailing for growth
Cookes Band Instruments director Mark Hedge attributes the store's recent growth to what he calls old-fashioned retailing, mia.org.uk reported. Hedge said he spent roughly two years reorganizing inventory, converting dead…
Eckroth Music names Brad Shaw president
Eckroth Music has named Brad Shaw president, effective Oct. 6. He will lead day-to-day operations while working with owner and CEO Jeff Eckroth and the company’s leadership team. Shaw joined…
Steinberg surprise-releases Cubase 16 with instrument stacks and new vocal tools
Steinberg has surprise-released Cubase 16, the latest version of its flagship DAW, with new instruments, effects and workflow refinements aimed at making music production faster and more intuitive, according to…
Photon software adds stem separation and audio enhancement
IZotope has introduced Photon, a standalone application and ARA2 plug-in for stem separation and audio enhancement. The software was launched Nov. 3, 2026. Photon is the first collaboration between the…
Hercules debuts Modular Clamp-On Mic Arm System with Craig Blundell
HERCULES has launched the DG177B(B) Modular Clamp-On Mic Arm System, a new product developed in collaboration with progressive drummer Craig Blundell, according to a November 1 announcement from KHS America.…
PRS Guitars releases fall 2026 accessories with first 7-string string set
PRS Guitars has released its fall 2026 accessories lineup through authorized PRS dealers and the West Street East Store, according to mia.org.uk. The collection includes apparel, cases, Private Stock 30th-anniversary…
Boss ships Katana-25 compact combo amp at $199.99
Boss has launched the Katana-25, a 25-watt combo amplifier priced at $199.99 and available now through authorized Boss retailers, according to Guitar.com.The amp joins the Katana range that Boss introduced…
Moog releases model 112 and model 210 all-purpose amplifiers
Moog has released a pair of all-purpose amplifiers for electronic instruments, the Model 112 and Model 210. MusicTech reported that both units are full-range, flat-response designs built for synths, keyboards,…
Pearl Corporation names new president
Pearl Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Glen Caruba as President of its U.S. operations, succeeding Terry West, who is retiring at the end of this year. The…