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2019 Music Products Industry Archive

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Rokbox Deploys Newly-Purchased Martin Audio WPM at Student Conference

Rokbox Entertainment recently purchased a Martin Audio Wavefront Precision Mini (WPM) system and SX118 subs for a variety of high school dance events, assemblies and conferences.

AG Lum Reflects Spirit of La Nuit des Musées at Château de Pau with CHAUVET Professional

This year, the experience of visitors on was enlivened by song and dance from local youth groups. Also lending a magical aura to this special night was some evocative lighting…

Yamaha Entertainment Group Nominated for Eight Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards

Yamaha Entertainment Group of America (YEG) recently was nominated for eight Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards for its short film, “World Without Music.”

LA’s Echo Park Rising with Allen & Heath

This year the event’s main Liberty Stage relied upon control provided by Allen & Heath dLive S5000 and C1500 control surfaces supported respectively by the processing and networking power of…

Yamaha to Take the Grand Plaza Stage for Three Major Concert Events at 2020 NAMM Show

Yamaha will be presenting three major concert events on the NAMM Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage at the 2020 NAMM Show, to be held January 16-19, 2020 in Anaheim, California.

The NAMM Foundation Recognizes 103 College Students with The President’s Innovation Award

The NAMM Foundation has recognized 103 college music students with the organization’s President’s Innovation Award.

The SWIM Fund Announces The 2020 NAMM Show Awardees

The Smart Women in Music fund (SWIM) is pleased to announce six recipients of the fund's 2020 NAMM Show awards program.

ChamSys MagicQ Software Now Supports Import of GDTF Personality Files

ChamSys has become the first major lighting console manufacturer to release software capable of importing GDTF personality files directly. 

S.E. Shires Company Announces New Partnership with Alessi

The S.E. Shires Company, a division of Eastman Music Company, has announced that they have formed a new partnership with  Joseph Alessi, world-class soloist, pedagogue, and principal trombone of the…

Gibson Gives Joins Generation Next Nashville At FlyteVu

Gibson has partnered with Give A Note Foundation to bring the power of music to K-12 public schools in the heart of Music City USA.

jj Babbitt Company Names Rorie New President

Steven L. Rorie has joined the jj Babbitt Company as president, effective December 2, 2019.

Chirac Design Tours France With ChamSys

Parodic metal band Ultra Vomit and EDM solo act are both supported by high-energy light and video shows created by Chirac Design and run with ChamSys consoles.

Shure Powers NFL's Debut in Mexico City

To help overcome those issues, Hall used Shure Axient Digital with Quadversity.

CHAUVET Professional Wins 2019 LDI Large Booth Design Award

CHAUVET Professional was honored with the 2019 LDI Large Booth Design Award at the recent trade show in Las Vegas.

Weigl and Avolites Collaborate on Dollywood’s Wildwood Grove Installation

Avolites and Weigl recently partnered on The Wildwood Tree, a unique installation located within Wildwood Grove at Dollywood.

Knilling Expands U.S. Workshop

In the latest investment in one of its legacy brands, St. Louis Music has expanded, re-organized, and renovated their U.S. Knilling workshop, enabling accelerating production to meet rising demand while…

Yamaha Sponsors 2019 BOA Grand National Championships in Support of Music Education

The 2019 Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Championships concluded on Saturday, November 16, with Yamaha leading the way as National Presenting Sponsor of the event, a relationship the company…

The D'Addario Foundation Celebrates Giving Tuesday December 3

On December 3, the D’Addario Foundation will be joining millions around the world in celebrating Giving Tuesday, the International Day of Giving, by showcasing some of the inspiring individuals involved in…

DW Acquires Slingerland from Gibson

Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) recently announced the acquisition of the Slingerland drum brand from the Nashville-headquartered Gibson.

Creative Rental Solutions Provides Visual Mystique for Fantasia with CHAUVET Professional

Providing dramatic visuals to accentuate the mystique of the stage was an impressive lighting design by Creative Rental Solutions (CRS) that included a collection of CHAUVET Professional Rogue R2 Wash,…

Martin Audio MLA Makes Waves in China’s Latest One Third Club

The third in the chain (including one in Beijing) the 2,500-capacity dance venue has been equipped with Martin Audio’s award-winning MLA Multicellular Loudspeaker Array.

324 Channels Of Shure Axient Digital Powers Fête Des Vignerons

To ensure a flawless performance, the audio team selected the Shure Axient Digital wireless system and PSM 1000 in-ear monitoring system to power the 20,000-seat venue. A total of 324 channels of…

Waves Audio Appoints Vera as Spanish Latin America Sales Manager

Waves Audio has appointed Aquiles Vera as Spanish Latin America Sales Manager, further developing Waves’ live sound distribution channel. 

Major Update Enhances Studiologic’s Numa Compact 2X

A major OS update recently unveiled for Studiologic's Numa Compact 2X hosts a "Manager App" and new Sound Library.

DANSR Names Swartz VP and Controller

DANSR, inc. is proud to announce the promotion of Seth Swartz to Vice President and Controller.

Peavey Electronics Shows Support for U.S. Champ DJ Throdown

Earlier this month at Temple Denver, DJ Throdown made history by becoming just the second DJ in the competition’s 34-year history to win consecutive U.S. titles.

The NAMM TECnology Hall of Fame Announces Seven New Inductees

TECnology Hall of Fame founder George Petersen and the NAMM TEC Committee have announced seven defining audio products and innovations as the newest entrants to the prestigious TECnology Hall of…

Allen & Heath Energizes One of Denver's Prominent Concert Locations

The Soiled Dove Underground in Denver recently upgraded its sound with the addition of a dLive C3500 digital mixing system from Allen & Heath.

On-Stage Creates Custom Stand Setup for Succar's Latin Grammy Performance

Peruvian-American percussionist and two-time 2019 Latin Grammy winner Tony Succar selected customized mic stands by On-Stage for his performance in the group opening number of the 2019 Latin Grammy Awards…

High Frequency Pumps Up Excitement For Bronco With CHAUVET DJ

Helping him in this endeavor was a rig anchored by CHAUVET DJ fixtures supplied and installed by High Frequency Productions.

Tobi Born and DANI Perform at the Framus & Warwick Headquarters

In the new studio at the Framus & Warwick headquarters in Markneukirchen, DARI and Tobi Born recently performed the song “Legenden dieser Nacht.”

Sennheiser Digital 6000 Delivers Ultra-Stable Wireless Performance During 53rd Annual CMA Awards

The 53rd Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena, saw the biggest names in country music come together once again for a special evening of live…

Guitar Center Celebrates Store Grand Opening in Augusta, Georgia

Guitar Center recently celebrated the opening of its latest retail location – a 10,000-square-foot facility in Augusta, Georgia (808 Cabela Drive).

Yamaha Honors Music Educators with Prestigious Legacy in Education Award

Yamaha bestowed the company’s prestigious Legacy in Education Award on Marc Dicciani and Tom Aungst at the annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), held November 13-16 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

RPMDA 2020 – It’s A Different Kind of Convention

The Board of Directors of RPMDA is working hard, planning the 2020 Convention, to be held April 30th – May 3rd at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Danley Jericho Serves Impressive Intelligibility at Roland-Garros

For the 2019 tournament, two Danley J3-94 Jericho Horn supported by four Danley THmini15 subwoofers covered Court Philippe-Chatrier’s seating cleanly and with unprecedented intelligibility.

Italy’s CLS Upgrades To Martin Audio Wavefront Precision Mini

Italian rental company CLS has upgraded its Martin Audio inventory by investing in a new Wavefront Precision Mini (WPM) PA rig.

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Interface Helps Howes on His ‘School of Greatness’ Podcast

Lewis Howes has hosted a wide range of authors, business leaders, actors, musicians, and entrepreneurs on his podcast School of Greatness, all with the help of the Scarlett 2i2 interface…

Yamaha Showcases Top Artist Performances, Clinics and Industry-Focused Seminars at PASIC

This year at PASIC, Yamaha will represent the show with impressive clinics and demos from a diverse roster of artists.

Steinberg Announces the Availability of Cubase 10.5

Steinberg today announced the immediate availability of Cubase 10.5, providing new features and enhancements to its Pro and Artist editions. Cubase Elements 10.5 will follow soon after.