US deal for Danish pedal brand
Danish guitar pedal brand LunaStone is being introduced in the US by distributor Dedicated Musical Imports (DMI).
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Peavey adds to speaker series
Peavey UK is launching a new line of RBN Series speaker enclosures in the UK.
Elation Lights World Humanitarian Day Concert at United Nations
Christien Methot served as lighting designer for the World Humanitarian Day Concert at the United Nations in August and used a number of Elation Professional and ADJ dynamic lighting fixtures…
Shure Announces Holiday Promotions for Popular Products
To kick off the holiday shopping season, Shure Incorporated has announced limited-time offers on a variety of products. The promotions will be effective on select products November 1 - December…
SLM Dealer Center: Black Friday Deals for Major Brands
St Louis Music announced Black Friday & Small Business Saturday deals during November. Promotions include some of SLM’s best sellers like Dixon, Knilling, Sigma and much more.
Heil Sound Provides Microphones for Star-Studded Volunteer Jam
The Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam returns to Nashville on November 30th for a star-studded show and Heil Sound microphones will once again be along for the ride. This year’s show…
Kyser To Donate All Profits From Sales Of New “G4V Kyser® Quick-Change® Capo” To Guitars For Vets® (G4V)
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Kyser Musical Products, Inc. announced the newest member of the Quick-Change family: The G4V Kyser Quick-Change Capo. This uniquely American-styled Quick-Change capo features a white…
Rogues Deployed Inside Robot at Illusive Festival
Chauvet Rogue R1 FX-B fixtures were deployed at Illusive Festival which took place outside the Northamptonshire town of Corby in September. The main stage design by Simon Wallwork featured a towering…
Roland reshuffles
Roland Europe has shuffled its deck with moves for CEO Gordon Raison and former MD Tim Walter.
Apogee launches new audio interfaces
Apogee Electronics and distributor Sound Technology have launched the new Apogee Element 46 and 88 Thunderbolt audio interfaces in the UK.
Black Keys thumbs up for Unity compressor
The Black Keys have backed Unity Audio’s Lisson Grove AR-1 Tube Compressors, using them as part of their studio set-up.
ICMP launches songwriting degree course
Fresh from the launch of its BA in music production, the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) has developed a new Songwriting MA in direct response to recent BASCA research…
NEXI The Solution Guitar Pedalboard
NEXI Industries released The Solution a unique plug-‘n-play system that connects up to eight effects pedals in one pedalboard. The Solution, a 2-channel switch and 3-step booster (7dB, 12dB and…
Iron Mountain Entertainment Services Supports L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs
Iron Mountain Incorporated® Entertainment Services has renewed its continued support of L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs (Literacy, Arts, Culture, Education, and Recreation). For over twenty years, the award-winning L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs have…
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 ago at…
Chauvet Ovation E-260WW LED Ellipsoidal Wins Worship Technology Award
Chauvet Ovation E-260WW LED was presented a 2016 new product award by Worship Facilities, the official magazine of WFX. The warm white LED ellipsoidal, which has an output that exceeds…
KMC to Distribute Ashly Audio, Audix, and Ultimate Acoustics
KMC Music has been appointed by Ashly Audio, Audix, and Ultimate Acoustics to serve as their United States distribution partner.According to KMC Music vice president of Merchandising Roger Hart, all…
JHS adds AC/DC bluetooth speaker
JHS has launched an AC/DC-branded iDance Rechargeable Bluetooth Speaker, aimed squarely at the Christmas market.
Musikmesse reveals camp line-up
Musikmesse has announced the first line-up of artists for its Drum Camp and Guitar Camp sections at the Frankfurt expo.
Yamaha half-time results show music income rise
Yamaha has released its second quarter results for the period ending March 31st 2017, showing the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on sales.
SLM Names Baskin Director of Purchasing
St Louis Music (SLM) has announced that Julie Baskin has joined the SLM management team as director of purchasing.
Chauvet Rogues Utilized at Robot-Heart on Halloween Weekend
Dougie Lazer utlized Chauvet Rogues in a lightshow for Robot-Heart, a two-day celebration in the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx, this past Halloween weekend.
Bittree Redesigned Website
Bittree announced the launch of a newly redesigned website.
BandLab Launches Free Mastering and Expands Leadership Team
BandLab, the social music platform where users can create, collaborate and share their music, launched a free online integrated mastering tool to help musicians create polished, radio-ready tracks. BandLab also…
Yamaha Partners with DonorsChoose.org to Supply Music Essentials for Classrooms
Yamaha Band and Orchestral division announced it will be partnering with DonorsChoose.org, an online nonprofit platform where teachers seek the resources their music students need most, to fund music education projects for…
Focusrite Red 8Pre Interface
Focusrite launched Red 8Pre. With 64 inputs and 64 outputs (including a total of 16 analogue inputs and 18 analogue outputs) and eight of Focusrite’s specially-developed digitally-controlled mic preamps, the Red…
SKB’s 3i2222-12QSC iSeries QSC Mixer Case
Featuring form-cut PE foam designed specifically to house the QSC TouchMix-30 Pro Digital mixer, the SKB's 3i2222-12QSC iSeries QSC Mixer Case interior also includes a pocket for a standard iPad…
Dream Cymbals Bliss Paper Thin Series
Dream Cymbals announced the arrival of their Paper Thin series. The flagship Bliss series is designed to attract players with a sensitive ear and demanding touch. Since 2008 the Bliss…
Ortega Guitars Earth Series
Ortega Guitars new Earth Series Ukulele’s are designed to combine quality with a low price point.
Carvin Audio Amplifiers VX BirchSeries
Carvin Audio VX series cabinets are designed to allow great detail to be heard by audiences and at recording sessions.
On-Stage Foam Speaker Platforms
On-Stage Foam Speaker Platforms are designed to create separation between speakers and the work surface. Included are two wedges (per base platform), which allow you to customize the angle of…
MusicNomad Premium Workstation
The MusicNomad Premium Workstation is a combination pack that includes everything a player needs to outfit a repair bench whether it be for a retail establishment or home.
PROcussionCare WearBarrier and CymbalCare
PROcussionCare WearBarrier and CymbalCare are new products from SoundSynergies that are formulated to work together to prevent the formation of black oxidation on drums, sticks, and cymbals.
EHX Bass Clone Chorus Pedal
Electro-Harmonix released the Bass Clone, a chorus pedal with core circuitry that is nearly identical to the legendary Small Clone chorus, but with added features especially for bass.
J. Rockett Audio Designs .45 Caliber Overdrive Pedal
J. Rockett Audio Designs has announced the fourth product release of the Tour Series line. The “Tour Series” is comprised of all new products designed with the influence of a…
Bittree Names Baron GM
Bittree has appointed longtime industry veteran Ari Baron as general manager (GM). The news was announced by Glenn Garrard, CEO.
Music & Arts Announces Semi-finalists for 2016 ‘Music Educator of the Year’
Earlier this year, leading school music retailer, Music & Arts, opened nominations for its annual Music Educator of the Year award. Applications poured in from across the country, but after…
First Artists Confirmed for Musikmesse 2017 Drum Camp, Guitar Camp
Visitors to Musikmesse 2017 can look forward to getting closer to music stars than at any concert. The Drum Camp and the Guitar Camp present exclusive performances by world-famous artists…
Peavey adds Piranha cab to Micro Head
Peavey UK has launched the new 6505 Piranha 1x8 cabinet in the UK to accompany its recently launched Micro Head.
Disturbed guitarists back GHS and Rocktron brands
Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan and bassist John Moyer are currently using the Rocktron Banshee 2 and GHS Strings on their latest tour.