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2021 Music Products Industry Archive

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PreSonus Revelator io24

PreSonus® is shipping the new Revelator io24 USB-C™ audio interface, which integrates high-headroom mic preamps, a two-channel loopback mixer, and extensive processing to deliver polished, professional-sounding results for streaming, podcasting,…

Phil Jones Bass' BP-200

The BP-200 bass amplifier from Phil Jones Bass redefines tone to go in a no compromise, high performance 200 Watt design that can fit into a backpack for the gigging,…

Erica Synths Unveils Bass Drum 2 Eurorack Module

Erica Synths announces its Bass Drum 2 Eurorack module, available now at the Erica Synths shop and through its network of authorized dealers.

Robert John Baker Captures Complexity in Addams Family Musical With CHAUVET Professional

“Normal is an illusion. What is normal for the spider is chaos for the fly.” So wrote the American humorist Charles Addams, whose penchant for poking fun at all things…

BOSS Teases RC-505mkll Loop Station Release with Exclusive Swissbeatbox Competition Collaboration

BOSS is excited to showcase the capabilities of the forthcoming RC-505mkII Loop Station, a next-generation tabletop looper with five stereo tracks, best-in-class sound quality, massive onboard effects options, and unmatched real-time control, with…

Roland Celebrates 808 Day 2021 with Free Beats and Limited-Edition Streetwear

As part of Roland’s 808 Day 2021 celebration, the instrument manufacturer is giving users a test drive of the TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer, the only official TR-808 plugin, for the…

Keith Hoagland Thinks Big For Jason Aldean’s Faster Horses Festival Appearance

Automotive pioneer Henry Ford hated market research. When explaining why, he supposedly said, “If I asked customers what they wanted when I started, they would have said ‘a faster horse.’”

Disney Songs Now Available on Hal Leonard’s ArrangeMe Sheet Music Self-Publishing Platform

Arrangers worldwide are now able to self-publish their own sheet music adaptations of Disney songs thanks to a new agreement between Disney Music Publishing and Hal Leonard for the publisher’s…

Introducing the Gibson Generation Group

Fender's Tone Master Super Reverb Amplifier

The In The Heights Piano/Vocal/Guitar Collection Is Here from Alfred Music!

Alfred Music, the world leader in educational print music publishing since 1922, is proud to announce the publication of our full-color piano/vocal selections folio for the In The Heights movie (in theaters…

Music China Generates Substantial Attention for New Innovations

As one of the world’s largest trade fairs for musical instruments, Music China provides a convergence point for professionals and enthusiasts alike to sample new innovations and novelties.

ChamSys QuickQ 20 Helps Kyle Bell Adapt For Warrant and Firehouse Show

Do you have to love a band’s music to do a great job lighting it? 

Renkus-Heinz Brings Flexibility and Interoperability to Iconyx Compact Series with Audinate’s Dante

Renkus-Heinz, manufacturer of premium professional loudspeakers, is pleased to announce the latest products in its new Iconyx Compact Series: the ICC 12/3-RD1, 24/3-RD1, 36/3-RD1 and 48/3-RD1.

ADJ Announces 'Ruinited Thru Light' Tour

The past 18 months have been challenging for everyone, especially those working in the entertainment industry.

CHAUVET Professional Lights 'Renaissance Concert' For Toluca Philharmonic’s Return

"Renaissance” is a beautiful word, believes Gerardo Urbán y Fernández, not just for the promising future it represents, but also for the struggles that preceded it.

Sound Mixer Juan Cisneros Trusts Hulu’s ‘Pam & Tommy’ Miniseries to Lectrosonics

If you regularly choose “Next Episode” in your streaming apps over much-needed sleep, Emmy award-winning sound mixer Juan Cisneros, CAS, and the team of pros at his company Sound695 Services…

QSC Brings Audio Adventure to the World Premiere of Disney’s 'Jungle Cruise'

QSC was proud to provide the audio system for the world premiere of Disney’s “Jungle Cruise,” held at the Fantasyland Theater in Disneyland on July 24, 2021.

Fender Announces Newest 2021 Products for Summer Online Dealer Experience

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) continues its 75th anniversary year with new gear personalized for every player to meet their aspirations - from new players and young guitarists starting their…

Royer Labs Promotes Stephenson to General Manager

Royer Labs, recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of high-quality ribbon microphones, is pleased to announce the promotion of Amalia Stephenson to the position of General Manager.

Trade Regrets: Hillel Resner

AES Launches Redesigned AES.org Website and Branding

The Audio Engineering Society, to further its position as the leading organization to promote the science and art of audio, has been busy improving the member experience and accessibility of…

Classic Martin Audio Modular Rig Supports The Misery Portal at the ICA

Vintage Martin Audio modular stacks have helped support an experimental work at the acclaimed Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in central London.

ChamSys And Crt Birsa Power Legacy Of Looks For Dubioza Kolektiv

The past lives in the present. Although the experiences that shaped earlier years may fade with time, their echoes can still be heard in the current moment, endowing it with…

RPMDA in Austin, Texas April 20-24, 2022

Nominations are Now Open for the 2021 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs)!

This is the chance for dealers to share what brands and lines were driving sales in 2021 — and this is the time for suppliers to reach out to their…

Audio-Technica’s New AT2040 Microphone Brings Broadcast-Quality Sound to Podcasters

Audio-Technica, a global leader in professional and personal audio technology, is pleased to introduce the AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone.

Chad Landers Balances Live and Video Looks With Help From CHAUVET Professional

How do I light this show for video without detracting from the experience of the live audience? 

AES Announces Results of 2021 Elections

The Audio Engineering Society has announced the incoming Officers and Governors following the 2021 Board of Directors and Board of Governors elections.

The Music People’s Jeremy Payne Named New President of NAMM Young Professionals

The Music People National Account Manager and On-Stage Brand Director Jeremy Payne is the newly elected president of NAMM Young Professionals (NAMM YP).

Gibson Announces Brand Partnership with Guitarist Kirk Hammett of Metallica

Gibson has announced an official brand partnership with Kirk Hammett of Metallica, one of the most iconic rock guitarists today. The new partnership will span across Gibson Brandsincluding Gibson and…

Announcing Gibson Records

For the past 127 years, Gibson has been synonymous with creating and shaping sound across genres of music and generations of players.

ILM Saxophones - Newely Engraved Sax's Available

Community Christian Church Lit For Camera and Live Audience With CHAUVET Professional

The Community Christian Church stood empty when Kevis Mulchan lit livestreamed services during the height of the pandemic.

Renkus-Heinz Partners with Seapower Technology to Strengthen Presence in Taiwan

Seapower Technology, expert agents of audio technology, concepts, knowledge and experience with a focus on providing high-quality audio brands to AV professionals, has partnered with Renkus-Heinz to strengthen the company’s impressive…

Roland Partners with Australia’s JMC Academy

Roland and JMC Academy, Australia’s leading Creative Industries institution, are proud to announce a partnership that will see Roland Cloud, Roland’s evolving cloud-based platform offering more than 50 authentic Roland software…

19 Women Selected to Participate in 2nd Annual SWIM Leadership Summit

The Smart Women in Music Fund (SWIM) is pleased to announce the nineteen women selected to attend the 2nd Annual SWIM Leadership Summit, October 12-15, 2021, at the NAMM Headquarters…

TASCAM Plays an Integral Role in Third Eye Blind Production

Third Eye Blind, the California-based rock band formed in San Francisco in 1993, is one of the biggest and most enduring bands of the post-grunge era.

Fender Launches Artist Playbook to Crack Post-Pandemic New Music Biz

Fender has launched a free resource for artists looking to get their feet back on their ground esp as the music industry has changed quite drastically.

VocoPro Delivers New USB Audio Interface and Accessory Products for Podcasters and Video Blog Creators

For podcasters, video blog creators and content creators of all kinds, audio leader VocoPro has unveiled its new STREAMER-DESKTOP and STREAMER-DESKTOP-VLOG systems.