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2021 Music Products Industry Archive

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Peavey Electronics Expands Delta Woods Series with New Classical Models

Peavey Electronics® puts a classical spin on an American tradition with the introduction of four new Delta Woods™ Classical Nylon String acoustic guitars.

New Pop Golf Experience Launches in Wembley with Martin Audio CDD

Situated at BOXPARK Wembley, a 20,000sq. ft events space described as ‘the ultimate fan park destination’, Pop Golf offers a unique social experience, combining crazy golf with 21st century pop…

Renkus-Heinz and CUK Audio Partner to Bring The Sound Solution to More Installations Across the UK and Ireland

CUK Audio, a UK & Ireland-based distributor of professional audio and video solutions, is partnering with Renkus-Heinz to bring the loudspeaker manufacturer’s impressive sound solutions to more installations across the…

Sticking the Landing: MI Retailers Enjoy Robust Drum Sticks Sales in 2021

‘We Just Love to Innovate’ - Australia’s Cole Clark Guitars at 20

Melbourne, Australia’s Cole Clark Guitars (distributed in the U.S. by Korg USA) is an innovative, environmentally responsible supplier of well-regarded instruments – and in 2021 the company has been celebrating…

Mapex Drums’ Jeff Mulvihill: Newly Announced Uplift Campaign Aims to Bring Positivity to All Communities

In early September, Mapex Drums announced the Uplift Campaign, creating a platform for endorsing artists to host drumming events in their communities – with full support from the brand, which…

‘We’ve Not Slowed Down for a Minute’ - Snare Drum Sales in 2021

When considering the pandemic-related spike in sales of musical instruments and gear throughout the past 19-plus months, it makes intuitive sense why certain items have thrived.

Life Moves Pretty Fast…

There’s a recording studio in Boston – well, these days it’s in Waltham, which is maybe a half-hour outside of the city – called Wooly Mammoth Sound.

EarthQuaker Devices Announces New Fuzz Pedal Hizumitas In Collaboration With Wata From Boris

Hizumitas was designed for the one and only Wata from the legendary experimental band Boris, one of the heaviest bands ever to come out of Japan.

Bag End is Helping Talk to Elephants

Dr. Michael Pardo, a post-doctoral research fellow in the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology at Colorado State University, hired Bag End to build a custom loudspeaker for elephant…

AONIC FREE: Shure's First True Wireless Earphones

Shure is unveiling the latest addition to its AONIC listening portfolio—AONIC FREE True Wireless Sound Isolating™ Earphones.

Légère Reeds American Cut for Soprano and Baritone Saxophone PR

BOSS Adds FZ-1W Fuzz to the Waza Craft Pedal Series

BOSS introduces the FZ-1W Fuzz, the latest member of the acclaimed Waza Craft family of compact effect pedals.

Gibson's Jim James ES-335

Gibson is proud to announce the first-ever signature guitar for Jim James, the vocalist, guitarist, producer, and primary songwriter for My Morning Jacket.

The Music People Names Tom Tedesco President & CEO, Sharon & John Hennessey Named Chairwoman & Chairman

The Music People (TMP) has announced the promotion of longtime employee Tom Tedesco to president and CEO.

TASCAM Studio Technology Drives Lee Turner’s Creative Process

Be it recording, live performance, or artist management, few places in this country are as musically active as Nashville.

Cort’s KX507 Multi Scale Marks Celebrated Return of Multi-Scale Electric

Cort Guitars unleashes a tonal beast with the introduction of the seven-string KX507 Multi Scale guitar.

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School Strengthens Music Program with new Casio CT-S1 Keyboards

Since its founding in 2009, St. Gregory the Great Catholic School has remained steadfast in its mission to foster Christian values, inspire academic excellence and encourage global awareness through service…

PRS Guitars Announces Limited Edition Lotus Pink SE Parlor Acoustic

PRS Guitars has announced a limited-edition SE P20E parlor acoustic in Lotus Pink just in time for the 2021 holiday season.

CHAUVET Professional Helps Carlos Torrijos And Juan Gomez-Cornejo Create Nuanced Looks For Billy Elliot

The Elton John- Lee Hall coming of age musical Billy Elliot is the stuff of dreams, not just how they uplift, inspire and define an individual, but also how they…

DM-50D 5-inch Desktop Monitor System from Pioneer DJ

AlphaTheta Music Americas has announced the latest model in the range of desktop monitor systems from its Pioneer DJ brand: the 5-inch DM-50D.

LAX is Ready for Takeoff with Renkus-Heinz’ Iconyx Loudspeakers for Controlled Audio Coverage and Intelligibility

After more than six years of design and construction, the new West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) opened in June 2021.

Trade Regrets: Mel Wisniewski

On November 2, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news: Mel Wisniewski, founder of the Wisniewski Brother’s Music and longtime music advocate, passed away last month. He was…

ESP Guitars Teams with Fanaply to Offer Debut Series of NFTs

ESP Guitars has announced the availability of the company’s first set of digital collectible non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Holiday Promotions from Shure

The holidays are just around the corner, and as wish lists continue to grow, it’s time to strategize smart spending and shopping.

1500 Sound Academy Announces Continued Partnership with Fender X 1500 Sound Academy Scholarship Program for 2022

In partnership with 1500 Sound Academy and the Fender X 1500 Sound Academy Scholarship Program, the world’s leading guitar brand furthers its commitment of supporting the next generation of players…

Olivier Roure Joins QSC as Director, Live Sound Sales U.S. - East

QSC, LLC. is very pleased to announce that Olivier Roure has joined QSC as U.S. Sales Director for the Eastern Region for the company’s Live Sound business.

Mojave Audio Announces the MA-37

Boutique microphone manufacturer Mojave Audio have announced the latest addition to their family of best-in-class handmade microphones: the MA-37.

MLA Compact Floats RG Jones’ Boat at Henley Festival

After its enforced break last year, the traditional black-tie Henley Festival returned this summer with sound system providers, RG Jones Sound Engineering’s association with the event now approaching 40 years.

C. F. Martin & Co. Launches the Bentley Snowflake First Edition Custom Guitar

C. F. Martin & Co. has announced the release of the first edition run of a Custom Shop instrument featuring alternative snowflake designs inspired by Wilson A. Bentley, the “Ansel Adams”…

Audio-Technica Launches the BP898 (Cardioid) and BP899 (Omnidirectional) Subminiature Condenser Lavalier Microphones

Audio-Technica has introduced the low-profile BP898 Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Lavalier Microphone and BP899 Subminiature Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone.

FMIC Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Presonus

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced it has signed a definitive agreement of merger with PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.

Sweetwater Launches Online Band and Orchestra Store

Sweetwater has announced the launch of Sweetwater Band & Orchestra online.

Yamaha Partners with Longtime Artist Wayne Bergeron to Announce New Generation of Custom Jazz Trumpet

Iconic trumpet player Wayne Bergeron and music industry leader Yamaha have come together to announce the second generation LA model: a new generation of Custom trumpet that delivers exceptional sounds…

Borealis Live Design Creates Diverse Rig For All Time Low Tour With CHAUVET Professional

Head on Collision was not one of New Found Glory’s bigger hits, but the 2002 song lives on today, at least indirectly.

Two Students Named Winners and Four Honorable Mentions Recognized in the Second NAfME Student Songwriters Competition

This year National Association for Music Education (NAfME) held its second Student Songwriters Competition for K–12 students.

Levy’s Teams with Guitars 4 Vets on Veterans Day

They say laughter is the best medicine. But for many veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), musical instruments are truly the best medicine.

The Intelligent Harmony Machine Pedal from Electro-Harmonix

Electro-Harmonix has added the feature-rich Intelligent Harmony Machine to its popular line of pitch shifters known for their flawless tracking and musical tone that includes the Pitch Fork+ and POG2.

VocoPro Delivers Professional 24-bit Digital Stereo Wireless Assistive Listening System with Antenna Extension Kit

For houses of worship that need a better monitoring solution for some audience members, audio/visual leader VocoPro has announced its new IEM-ASSIST EXTEND systems.  

Prosound Installs Martin Audio in Upmarket Spa Resort Rooftop Lounge Bar

Part of the Diamond Hill Resort & Spa the new 400-capacity Rooftop Lounge Bar in the Albanian city of Vlorë, has been fitted out with a high-power Martin Audio sound…