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Wallace Detroit Guitars the boutique guitar manufacturer that makes instruments out of reclaimed, old growth wood from Detroit landmarks, is presenting a custom-model electric guitar to car-maker Chevrolet during the 51st Annual Country Music…
A multipurpose testing device for troubleshooting digital AES-3, S/PDIF, and analog audio signals, the Qbox-aes comes loaded with a variety of useful features and testing operations.
The new Armourguard Wood Series of lightweight cases from ProRockGear and AP International offer the weight of a gigbag and the durability of a hardshell case.
The Venova from Yamaha is an innovative casual wind instrument that’s compact and lightweight.
All Reverend Kingbolts now feature a dark roasted maple neck for both the increased resonance and superb look and feel. The Blackwood Tek fingerboards are an environmentally-aware choice based on…
String Instruments: Purchasing, Maintenance, Troubleshooting and More by Sandy Goldie covers important topics that every musician needs to know.
The Naughty Saucer is the newest addition to Dream Cymbals' Re-FX Series.
DrumLite's triggered lighting kits are designed specifically for the everyday drummer, allowing the device to react when the drum is struck.
The Kross2 is a pro-level performance keyboard equipped that features upgrades such as more PCM, more sounds (1075 programs), more polyphony (120), user sampling, audio recording, audio and MIDI over…
One of ReedGeek’s newest “Universal” woodwind reed tools and saxophone sound stabilizers is the G4 “Black Diamond,” a tool for reed adjustment & maintenance on both natural and synthetic reeds, designed to help all woodwind easily players achieve better reed performance.
Designed to emulate the stability and playing characteristics of a B♭ clarinet reed, D’Addario Woodwinds now offers a solution for E♭ clarinet players without the need to cut or modify…
The new, smooth operating Volume Pedal features two impedance options for maximum compatibility and housed in a rugged, lightweight chassis.
The Tap-A-Delay Deluxe pedal from Cusack Music adds a third “float” footswitch to the original Cusack TAD delay pedal, which can be used to control a momentary hold function on the feedback…
How would you characterize the current cymbal market?
Results from this month’s MMR retailer survey were something of a mixed bag, though there were some takeaways and whilst the US market may differ from others, there are still…
Results from this month’s retailer survey were something of a mixed bag, though there were some takeaways.
The Yamaha Venova, a casual wind instrument, received the grand prize at this year’s Good Design Awards, one of the most prestigious product recognition programs of its kind.
Shure has announced limited-time offers on a variety of products for the holiday season, effective from November 1 through December 31, 2017 and available at time of purchase at select…
Dean Zelinsky Guitars has announced the new line of Baritone guitars with the giveaway of a custom Baritone Dellatera.
Alteros president and CTO Jackie Green has been recognized with one of TV Technology’s inaugural Industry Innovator Awards.
Creating a performance venue in your music store is a great way to connect with the community and increase customer traffic.
My wife and I enjoy cruising. During meals, we are usually seated with new acquaintances. As so often is the case, the “What do you do?” question will eventually surface.
In 1964, Ludwig Drums and Ringo Starr changed the drum industry forever when Starr appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” performing with his Ludwig Black Oyster Pearl drum set. Over…
As Mauro Di Gioia picks up the phone to chat with MMR this past October, he’s fresh off the plane for a trip to China, and awake a short seven…
James Rea has been holding intimate one-in-one interview events, known as “The Producer’s Chair,” with Nashville’s leading music Producer’s for 11 years, almost all of them from the stage of…
We have a choice to make every day. Are you an optimist, pessimist, or realist about the changes that affect your businesses?
Since the music industry is still recovering from the recession, Wells Fargo Distribution Finance (CDF) understands the unique challenges facing music retailers.
For the past… well, certainly since I came on board at MMR in early 2002, nearly every issue has featured articles, surveys, or editorials that have, in some way, touched…
BASSBOSS has announced a refresh of its 2-way, self-powered, bi-amplified AT212 Powered Top.
American DJ is bolstering its UK and European operations with a reshuffle of its management team, promoting purchasing manager Sebastian Mobers and European sales manager, Kris Dawber.
Korg EDU has launched a unique bundle for aspiring ukulele players as an initiative to keep music education a top priority.
John Castelino has been appointed Vice President of Global Marketing at Chauvet.
JHS has appointed Jack Irish as pro-audio area sales manager for the Southern UK and Ireland.
Audio-Technica has unveiled a limited edition of its M50x studio monitor headphone, the first special release of the M Series model.
The Adam Hall Group has signed a partnership with Music Academy rock and jazz schools, and is now the official stand supplier for the private musical education provider.
BAE Audio president Mark Loughman will participate in a panel at the 9th annual Welcome to 1979 Recording Summit in Nashville, Tennessee.
BAE Audio has announced that its president Mark Loughman will participate in a panel at the 9th annual Welcome to 1979 Recording Summit in Nashville, Tennessee.
CHAUVET Professional will be showcasing a wide array of solutions for lighting professionals at this year’s LDI show.
The NAMM Foundation is presenting 94 exceptional college music students with the President's Innovation Award.
Genelec will be presenting at the upcoming meeting of the Nashville Section of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) on Thursday, November 9, 2017.
