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.
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Turning Crisis Into Creativity: Guitar Sales Soar During the 2020 Pandemic
“In mid-March, I would never have thought I’d be able to say that Fender is going to have the biggest sales year in its history,” says Fender CEO Andy Mooney.…
Mike McAfee of Maxwell’s House of Music
In mid-August of this year, I got a message from Mike McAfee, buyer for Indiana’s Maxwell’s House of Music (featured in the April 2020 issue of MMR): “I know times…
Bang Your Head(s)! Drum Head Sales Trends
Learn more about what types of drum heads are selling well (or are lagging behind) during quarantine.
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 audio company…
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, a very…
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 – nearly unfathomable…
Try Me
The year is almost over. It has been the slowest fastest year ever, like living in a mind-numbing space-time continuum vortex.
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.
inMusic Acquires ArKaos
inMusic has announced the acquisition of ArKaos. Founded in 1996, ArKaos specializes in video processing technologies, including software and hardware for projects like architectural installations, LED applications, broadcast and live events.
MixOne Sound Drives dLive from Hardcore Punk to Classic Funk
Two of MixOne Sound's most recent shows highlight Fever 333 and Chaka Khan; an Allen & Heath dLive handily managed the broadcast mixes for both.
D-Dream Creates Community Drive-In Shows With CHAUVET Professional
D-Dream built this drive-in system around an 8 x 4-meter LED video wall made up of 64 CHAUVET Professional F4IP panels.
The Sound of Money Live 10/29: 'Collaboration. Love. Caring'
Each new generational leader brings their own unique vision to the previous leadership, keeping the whole enterprise fresh.
Swan Lake Supported by CHAUVET Professional Maverick Silens 2 Profile
The Ballet Preljocaj production of Swan Lake is currently touring Europe, featuring Silens 2 Profile fixtures from CHAUVET Professional.
GC Reportedly Preparing for Possible Bankruptcy Filing
It's being widely reported that Guitar Center (GC) is preparing to file for a potential bankruptcy.
L-Acoustics Hosts Intimate K3 Demos
Today, in response to current and potential customers wanting to experience the new product in person, L-Acoustics announces a series of K3 demonstrations.
Martin Audio combines the Essence of the Windy City with the Spirit of Nobu
One of the key elements in the hotel's sound system design was Martin Audio’s differential dispersion technology to provide even coverage throughout the hotel.
CHAUVET Professional Teams Up To Launch ReSet Fund To Help COVID-19 Impacted Lighting Designers, Technicians
CHAUVET Professional announced that it will be donating up to $50,000 in funds to help live event industry members impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
TASCAM's DR-05X Facilitates On-Campus Rehearsals During COVID-19 Pandemic
Chicago’s Moody Bible Institute has found an innovative solution to remote music rehearsal, thanks the to the DR-05X Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface from TASCAM.
D'Addario Receives New York State Grant to Continue Manufacturing PPE Face Shields
On Friday, October 23, Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Hochul visited D’Addario’s Farmingdale factory to tour the facility and learn more about the company’s COVID-19 Face Shield Initiative.
ESP Guitars Presents New Guitar Workshop Series
ESP Guitars has announced their new workshop series, featuring endorsee Michael Rubin, a School of Rock owner and instructor and the lead guitarist of NYC-based rock bands King Falcon and…
Casillas Celebrates Passion for Mexico With CHAUVET Professional
Reflecting her music with intensely dynamic and colorful looks was a lightshow that featured the Maverick MK3 Wash, Maverick MK 1 Hybrid, Maverick MK3 Profile, Maverick MK3 Spot and Rogue…
Moog’s Claravox Centennial Theremin
To commemorate the theremin’s 100th anniversary, Moog Music introduces Claravox Centennial—a celebration of the theremin’s past, present, and future
Vote for the Dealers' Choice Awards - Deadline is October 31!
Voting for the Dealers Choice Awards is now open. Only current subscribers to MMR Magazine get to vote. Voting will close on October 31 at 12:00 pm (PST).
COVID-Secure Drive-Thru Halloween Attraction Illuminated By Almost 300 ADJ Lighting Fixtures
Arranged into incredible themed displays, the pumpkins at the attraction are enhanced by colorful background lighting from ADJ IP65-rated LED wash fixtures as well as smoke and bubble effects from…
Derry Powers Laser Show At 'Tempo Presented By EAMOTION' With MQ500
Dustin L. Derry programmed and ran the experience's accompanying laser show at the Fairgrounds Speedway on his ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium console.
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.
Fender Launches Interactive Guitar Guide for New Players
Fender has launched the findyour.fender.com interactive online guide, an intuitive web experience that demystifies the guitar shopping process to help match up new players with the right gear for their…
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 for its…
Reverb Announces New Round of Musical Instrument Grants for 2020
Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments, announced that it has issued a new round of musical instrument grants through its…
O-Line Helps Bring Relocated St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to Life
A full-blown renovation of the church included a Martin Audio O-Line as the sound reinforcement system.
Danley Brings Intelligibility to Coral Hill Baptist's Reverberant Sanctuary
Local AV integration firm Red Ranger Media worked with the church to design and install a Danley Sound Labs sound reinforcement system that would support their wide variety of musical…
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.
AVDG Welcomes Miga as Director of Engineering
Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Miga to the position of Director of Engineering, where he will play a key leadership role in…
QSC Welcomes Lee to APAC Sales Team
QSC is pleased to announce Paul Lee has joined QSC as APAC Business Development Manager – Systems. In
Leadership Founded in Love
In my last four columns I’ve been spotlighting multi-generational retailers like Chip and CJ Averwater, third and fourth generation Amro retailers, and Joseph Fox, Fox Music’s fourth generation retailer.
Berzosa Orchestrates Maestrissimo Show With ChamSys MagicQ MQ80
A longtime ChamSys user, Berzosa programmed his show on a MagicQ with a PCWing.
ADJ Lighting & Effects Create Wow Factor For Super Car Launch in Poland
When the new $1.9 million Koenigsegg Gemera supercar was officially launched to the Polish market last month, the VIP event included a lighting rig created using more than 50 ADJ…
Renkus-Heinz Provides Impressive Audio Solution for Bahá'í House of Worship
The Bahá'í House of Worship relies on Renkus-Heinz solutions to place sound precisely where you want it most: on the audience.
Panoramic Bastione at Lake Garda Brought to Life With Blackline X8
System integrators Iiriti Srl designed this around six Martin Audio Blackline X8 speakers and a pair of Blackline X115 subwoofers, which deliver potent and high definition audio throughout the main…