Developing Trends Post-COVID: Follow the Money and Look for Green Shoots
Following trends is akin to catching a falling knife; at best, it’s a tricky proposition. Looking back in early 2020 on yearly trend projections, at least 90 percent…
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The Year It Wasn’t Worth It
As I write this, it has been 270 days since my band last performed in Nashville, Tennessee at ACME Feed and Seed. Prior to that last show, we…
Martin Audio CDD for Highways England’s New VR Theater
Martin Audio partner Old Barn Audio (OBA) has completed its second major VR installation, in which an immersive environment is created with stereoscopic 3D headsets coupled with a…
Antari USA Becomes Sole U.S. Distributor for All Antari Brands
Antari Lighting and Effects USA, the distribution channel of Antari Lighting and Effects, has recently become the sole exclusive distributor of the entire Antari Brand lineup in the…
Make Music Winter Announces Complete Schedule for December 21
Make Music Winter, a free celebration with exuberant and participatory musical processions, performances and virtual events in twenty U.S. cities on Monday December 21, has announced its complete schedule…
Korg USA Hires Minetti and Echizen as Product Specialists
Korg USA Inc. announces the hiring of two Product Specialists, Luciano Minetti and Kenny Echizen.
Korg USA Promotes Walker to Director of Marketing Communications
Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Morgan Walker to Director of Marketing Communications.
Pearl River Unveils World's First 3D Printed Piano
Music China, the most comprehensive music industry event in Asia, was the scene for a dramatic first, the introduction of Pearl River Piano Group’s 3D printed grand piano.
Kawai Pianos Sponsors RootsTech Song Contest
Kawai Pianos is pleased to announce its participation as sponsor of the RootsTech Song Contest, an international song-writing competition celebrating connections and belonging.
ADJ Fixtures Used Exclusively To Light Both Stages At Birds of a Feather Festival 2020
The festival featured an eclectic line-up of bands playing across two adjacent stages, which both featured identical lighting rigs comprised exclusively of ADJ fixtures.
Lewis Williams Create Light Aura for Seeds With CHAUVET Professional
Lewis Williams wove the bandstand into the lighting design for Seeds by drawing on the output and color rendering quality of the CHAUVET Professional Rogue R1 Spot fixtures…
Soundworks Feel Full Force of Diminutive WPS With Richmond Symphony Orchestra
When Richmond, Virginia-based Soundworks took delivery of their Martin Audio WPS and WPC line array systems in February this year, they little knew that the world was within…
Korg USA Promotes Piccolo to Director of Brand Management
Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Brian Piccolo to Director of Brand Management for all of Korg USA’s brands.
Shure Announces Holiday Promotions
From now through December 31, 2020, content creators, remote professionals, performers, and music lovers can access deals on Shure’s products, like the MV88+ Video Kit and several BLX…
New Multi-zone Lytham House Equips with Martin Audio CDD and ADORN
While their Events subsidiary also purchased a Martin Audio WPC scalable line array pre-lockdown, their installation division has been busy installing a combination of CDD and ADORN series…
Kanile'a 'Ukulele Opens New 2,000 Square-foot Showroom
Kanile'a 'Ukulele opened its flagship retail store in Windward Mall on October 17, 2020.
Korg USA Hires Kowalik as Social Media Specialist and Shreiner as Spector’s Marketing Manager
Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Jeff Shreiner to Marketing Manager for Spector Musical Instruments (SMI), and the hiring of Carine Kowalik as Social Media Specialist for…
Proel North America Expands its Selection of 'Made in Italy' Gear to the USA and Canada
PROEL NORTH AMERICA announces the release of TAMBURO drums, EIKON mics and monitors, DIEHARD pro stage gear (bags, cables, and stands) and AXIOM Pro Audio Sound Systems in…
Whirlwind Director+ Direct Box Transformer
Whirlwind engineers set out to create a premium quality Direct Box transformer that would rival the performance of DIs costing many times more.
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.
Still Going Global: Sennheiser’s 75th Anniversary
When Sennheiser began in a farmhouse situated in Germany (named “Laboratorium Wennebostel,” or “Lab W,” at the time), Dr. Fritz Sennheiser had no idea that his small pro…
Rocco and Eddie – Two True Pioneers
During a Berklee Bass Department Zoom tribute honoring Rocco Prestia (Tower of Power’s legendary bassist), Chuck Rainey of Steely Dan Aja-era fame, shared a story about The Crusaders,…
Guitar Hero
Well, here we are at the penultimate installment of MMR for this calendar year and, once again, I find myself compelled to eulogize a player of undeniable –…
Gibson and Tool Guitarist Jones Announce Multi-Year Partnership
Gibson and Adam Jones of Tool have announced the kickoff of their partnership and collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom guitar.
ADORN Speakers Populate Phoenicia's New Luxury Resort Hotels
Two luxury hotels from an eventual complex of three have just been opened by Romanian-based Phoenicia Hotels Group in the popular coastal resort of Olimp / Mangalia.
Make Music Winter Returns on December 21
Make Music Winter, a free, outdoor celebration with exuberant and participatory musical parades, performances and events in dozens of U.S. cities on Monday, December 21, has announced a return…
NAMM Hosts Presidential Campaign Forums to Address Policy and Positions Impacting Industry
On Tuesday, October 20, NAMM will host representatives from President Trump’s and Vice President Biden’s Presidential Campaigns in two separate discussion forums.