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2015 Music Products Industry Archive

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Audio-Technica launching new low-end wireless mic solution

Audio-Technica has announced the launch of a new user-friendly affordable UHF Wireless System, the AT-One. 

New insight into musicians' brains

There's an interesting piece in the New Scientist that gives an insight into how musicians' brains react when they hear music.

London Drum Show launch for British Drum Co.

Drum manufacturing start-up The British Drum Company, will be launching its new venture at next month's London Drum Show.

New jazzer backs Vandoren reed brand

Jazz saxophonist Dave O’Higgins is lending his name to Barnes & Mullins’ Vandoren reed range, becoming an official artist.

Trent Reznor and the Last Days of An Iconic Synthesizer

After 13 years & 14,000 instruments, production of the Minimoog Voyager is coming to an end.

SLM Appoints Dumstorff as Vice President of SLM Marketplace

St. Louis Music (SLM) has announced that Rich Dumstorff has been appointed to the newly created position of vice Ppresident of the SLM Marketplace, St Louis Music's extensive catalog of…

Willcox Guitars Adds Anthony Terrezza to Team of Advisory Artists

Willcox Guitars is pleased to announce the addition of acclaimed instrumentalist Anthony Terrezza to its team of Advisory Artists.

Fred W. Gretsch Celebrates 50 Years in MI with Chicago In-Store


WHAT: Fred W. Gretsch invites the public to celebrate his 50th anniversary in the music business with a free in-store event at Chicago Music Exchange.

Prolight + Sound Shanghai 2015

With Prolight + Sound Shanghai just around the corner, 500 brands and companies from 17 countries and regions are set to reveal their most signature and latest pro audio and…

D'Addario launches new Promark grip technology in UK

D'addario is launching new Promark sticks in the UK, with new heat sensitive grip technology and backed by acclaimed drummer from Wilco, Glenn Kotche.

Porter & Davies expands US backline business

Porter & Davies has expanded the use of its BC drum monitor range to leading US backline companies and retailers.

TC launches TonePrint noise gate

TC Electronic has added another to its TonePrint line up, in the form of the Sentry Noise Gate.

Paiste adds Apocalyptica drummer

 Paiste has added a number of artists to its roster, including Apocalyptica's Mikko Siren.

Tanglewood reshuffles Benelux distribution

Tanglewood has appointed BMI Groothandel BV as its exclusive distribution partner for the Benelux territory.

Scottish mini-chain expands with new store

Scottish indie, Kenny's Music is adding a fourth store to its mini-chain, opening in Aberdeen this week. 

Grimsby shop moves on up

Gallaghers Music in Grimsby has moved to the town’s regenerated Freeman Street area, taking advantage of bigger premises, lower rent and greater footfall.

Air Canada now officially loves musicians

Air Canada has announced several improvements to its carry-on baggage policy for musical instruments.

CAD Audio Ships High Performance GXL2600USB Microphone

CAD Audio is shipping the GXL2600USB as part of its expanded line of USB microphones.

Batten Wraps Successful Ash Clinic Tour With TriplePlay

It’s been a busy summer for guitarist Jennifer Batten. Best known for her work with Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck, Jennifer has just wrapped up a 26-city Sam Ash clinic…

Broad-range of Activities at Music China Converging Business, Music, and Culture

From October 14 – 17, Music China will be jam-packed with more than a thousand of concurrent forums, conferences, indoor and outdoor shows and live performances to jazz up the…

Korg USA Welcomes Fall after Successful Summer Wellness Initiative

Korg USA Inc. promoted wellness in the workplace this summer through a strategic wellness initiative aimed at improving the health of all employees.

Roland Launches Online Lifestyle Merchandise Store

Roland Corporation U.S. has launched the Roland Merchandise Store:merch.rolandus.com, its first official online store for apparel and accessories.

Yamaha Adds Sax Sensation Grace Kelly to Artist Roster

Yamaha announced that saxophonist Grace Kelly has joined the Yamaha Artist roster. She currently plays a YAS-82ZII model and plans to present Yamaha-sponsored clinics and workshops.

TOP TEN: Lessons the German car industry can learn from MI

Seems our friends in the German car industry have run into a spot of schwierigkeiten (that's trouble to you and me) with that pesky emissions malarky. Maybe they could do with…

Music China reveals show programme

Music China has revealed more about the various elements of its upcoming show in Shanghai in October.

We Are the Ocean bolsters Faith artist roster

Liam Cromby, guitarist, vocalist and frontman of British rock band, We Are the Ocean has picked Faith Guitars as his acoustic guitar of choice.

Another UK music shop closes down

Another UK music shop has closed down, with the Purple Ukulele in Tiverton, Devon shutting its doors, after the owner decided to call it a day just three years since opening up. 

TC Electronic adds to TonePrint range

TC Electronic has added the HyperGravity Compressor to its TonePrint pedals line-up.

23rd Annual MMR Dealers' Choice Awards now open

Every December for more than two decades, the readers of MMR have selected the top instruments and MI products across an array of categories. The Dealers’ Choice Awards honour those…

BPM attendance nears 10K, changes planned

This year’s BPM DJ and PRO audio show at the NEC attracted more than 9,500 visitors, and the organiser says the event will be further improved next year with new…

Sweetwater Plans To Expand

Sweetwater announced plans to expand, creating approximately 285 new jobs by 2018.

Fender adds to acoustic amp line-up

Fender has added to its acoustic amp line with the Acoustic Pro and the Acoustic SFX. 

RETAIL THERAPY: Selling the high-end

In the second part of his exclusive feature for MMR Global, in-store marketing expert and retail consultant Corin Birchall, one of the UK industry's foremost and experienced thought leaders on using the…

Allen & Heath shuffles Italian distribution

Allen & Heath has overhauled its distribution strategy in Italy, recruiting Exhibo to manage the brand’s installation, touring, rental and broadcast sales portfolio, while existing partner, EKO Music will focus on the MI…

SOCIAL MEDIA 101: Ten tools you can use

You can't get great social media results using just Twitter and Facebook, you will need some help to organise, analyse and create good content. It's not necessary to use all…

Supro Amps gaining ground

The relaunched and revamped Supro amp brand is continuing to gain traction with artists adopting the brand for live tours.

NAMM/Musikmesse Russia continues growth

This year’s NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound event saw a 12 per cent increase in attendance.

Largest NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia Yet

Russia’s only international music-trade exhibition featured more than 160 extensive business and public events programs that were highly received at NAMM Musikmesse Russia 2015 and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia…

JamHub Explores Opportunities for JamHub Studio and Tracker MT16 Product Lines

JamHub Corp. announced its decision to examine strategic options for its globally recognized JamHub® “silent rehearsal”™ studio and the Tracker MT16™ Wi-Fi enabled multi-track recorder product lines.

Meinl festival moves on to Poland

Meinl has announced that next year’s Meinl Drum Festival will be held in Warsaw, Poland.