To Good Effect: Suppliers Report Strong FX Cymbal Sales in 2020
This month, MMR touched base with reps from four of the most prominent brands in this particular market segment to learn about some recent significant trends.
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36th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
2019 Shows Promise for the Coming Years of MI Sales, Boosted by Gibson, Tagima Guitars, and Repairs, Among Other Factors
‘Hey, Mr. DJ, Put a Record On…’ The DJ Mixer Market in 2019
In this issue’s supplier roundtable we speak with individuals representing five of the most sought-after and innovative brands in this world to learn about what’s hot, what’s on…
You’re Hired! (If You Can Find Them)
Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong placed the first human footsteps on the moon and Woodstock established the notion of the rock music festival.
Music Expo Turkey Expands Scope
Music Expo Turkey has added a new section to the show: "Live Performance Stage" Hopefully, more than 20K visitors will get in touch with your products through multiple…
Gibson’s Cesar Gueikian Sheds Light on Changes Afoot at the Iconic Company
In late October of last year, after a long period of what appeared to be dark days for Gibson Brands (culminating with the company filing for bankruptcy in…
Synergy Array Series Powers Spring Break Celebration in Austin
For its eighth year, Hotel Vegas’ massive annual Spring Break celebration, also known as the unofficial SX kick off, was powered by Yorkville Sound’s new Synergy Array Series…
SSL Hosting Listening Event for new Fusion Processor
SSL is hositng a listening party at KMR Audio on the 22nd November with producer Romesh Dodangoda (Motorhead, Bring Me The Horizon, Funeral For A Friend, Bullet For…
2017: A Look Back
2017 has certainly given us plenty to discuss and contemplate. From email hacks to Russian interference in the U.S. political process, deadly hurricanes to NFL player protests, sexual…
Yamaha Drums Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Hollywood
Yamaha Drums assembled nearly two dozen world-renowned drummers on September 30 for some live music, a celebration of the company's innovation and success over the last 50 years, and…
Dominating Dayton: Counting 80 Years of Milestones with Hauer Music
Like most good stories, the origins of Hauer Music started with some sort of a timely coincidence.
Meinl unveils 2017 cymbal range
Cymbal specialist Meinl’s new launches for 2017 include a new Pure alloy range, Artist Concept models and new magnetic cymbal tuners.
Guitar Accessories: All the Small Things
Guitar and bass accessory suppliers chime in on market trends.
Two On-Stage Endorsees Gain Valuable Exposure
On-Stage Endorsees, The Alternate Routes song “Nothing More” is now featured in a national TV commercial for TOMS Shoes and The Jason Spooner Band Wins the Live Act of the…
SPOTLIGHT: Make it personal - part two
In the first part of this article, we looked at simple personal monitor mixing systems (PMMs for short) that let musicians hear themselves better. Now, we’ll examine the plethora…
More ME! Personal Monitor Mix Systems – Part II
In Part I of this article, we looked at simple personal monitor mixing systems (PMMs for short) that let musicians hear themselves better. Now, we’ll examine the plethora…
Rosetti launches D&A stand
Rosetti has launched D&A Guitar Gear’s new six-legged Hydra stand in the UK.
Pa Rum Pum Pum Pum – Kraft Music & The E-Drum
If you asked Ben Kraft, president of Kraft Music, to write about the history of Kraft Music, he’d say that he considers the store to have had two…
On-Stage KPK6500 Keyboard Stand
The KPK6500 includes two of our On-Stage’s popular keyboard accessories: the KS7190 Single-X stand with classic bullet-nose pull knob, and the KT7800 X-Style bench.The KS7190 Single-X stand’s 5-position…
What’s in a Name – From Visual Sound to Truetone
Some companies celebrate an anniversary with a new product release and maybe a party – a few streamers, party hats, and a cake – but Bob Weil wanted…
No Plans for Additional Plant Closings from Peavey
On April 21, The Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi) confirmed Peavey Electronics is not closing additional plants in Mississippi, despite reports suggesting that the company was moving manufacturing operations overseas:The…
Floyd Rose – Still Breaking New Ground
A lifelong musician who has played with the bands C.O.R.E. and Q5 and is lately writing country songs, guitarist and technological guru Floyd D. Rose developed the locking…
Effects: DigiTech – Revamped, Re-focused, and Ready to Make History. Again.
In an issue where we turn the spotlight towards stompbox effects pedals, it made sense to check in with one of the organizations synonymous with such product, DigiTech.Recently…
CHAUVET DJ Works Magic with Penn Jillette
As the taller half of the superstar Las Vegas magic team of Penn & Teller, Penn Jillette is a master of illusion, but there was nothing chimerical about…
The New Role of Women in MI
This year, the 52-year-old National Association of Music Dealers (NASMD) will inaugurate the first woman president in the history of the organization. Rosi Johnson, CEO of Mississippi Music…
Gibson's '335' Trademark Battle
It was announced on July 24th – and reported by MMR in this issue (see page 6) – that 16 guitar brands have filed for extensions in order…
MUSIC Group Buys Sound Forums Network
The MUSIC Group has entered into a $1.1 Billion USD agreement to add the popular online discussion site Sound Forums Network (SFN) to its portfolio of brands. The announcement was made…
Guitars Get Wired
The future once looked like a high tech playground for computer engineers and quick-witted space travelers. Spock and Chekov commanded spaceships with obscure, touch-sensitive control panels and NASA…
The 2013 Holiday Buying Guide
We’ve broken down some of the year’s notable products into price categories to make it easy for you to make sure you’ve got your shelves stocked with attractive…