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2022 Music Products Industry Archive

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TASCAM Announces the Version 1.30 Firmware Update for the Portacapture X8 Multi-track Handheld Recorder

TASCAM has announced the V1.30 firmware update for the Portacapture X8 High Resolution Adaptive Multi-Recorder.

Gretsch Nigel Hendroff Signature Penquin

Gretsch guitars and guitarist, songwriter, and producer Nigel Hendroff has released the G6134TFM-NH Nigel Hendroff Signature Penguin.

Motionless In White Arena Tour Relies on Allen & Heath's dLive

Front of house engineer and tour manager Logan Beaver was hesitant to switch to a compact console for his major touring gigs.

2022 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards Nominations - Deadline Approaches!

The nomination process for the 2022 Dealers' Choice Awards (DCAs) will be coming to a close on the evening of Tuesday, September 6.

Mojotone Announces Addition of 'Anthem Series' to Their World-Class Line of Loudspeakers

Mojotone is proud to welcome the all new 'Anthem Series' into their famed line of Mojotone branded loudspeakers.

Gibson and Epiphone Partner with Noel Gallagher to Re-create His Gibson 1960 ES-355 and Epiphone Rivera

Hal Leonard Offers World’s Largest Interactive Performance Assessment Library with SoundCheck Performance Assessment

Hal Leonard has released a massive expansion of their SoundCheck™ library, now offering over 82,000 interactive titles for performance assessment and composition.

David Kalt, Serial Entrepreneur, Receives Highest Honor from VanderCook College of Music

Chicago-based entrepreneur David Kalt was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music on July 23, 2022.

'Stranger Things' Folio from Hal Leonard

Hal Leonard recently released Stranger Things, featuring music from the award-winning original Netflix series of the same name.

Music & Arts Launches 'Music and You' Brand Campaign

Music & Arts has launched its “Music and You” brand campaign, featuring print and video content appealing to the parents of young aspiring musicians.

Neumann Miniature Clip Mic Systems Brings Detail and Smooth, Open Sound to the Award-winning 'Six the Musical'

Described as the show that “…brought magic, energy, modernity, and fun to the stage with a cast of queens that we all should hail” [mdtheatreguide.com], Six the Musical was first…

Coming Soon: New Suzuki Cello Volume One Recordings from Alfred Music

Alfred Music and The International Suzuki Cello Committee are pleased to present new recordings of Suzuki Cello School Volume One by Yumi Kendall in collaboration with pianist Natalie Zhu.

WON Leadership Summit to Welcome 17 Emerging Female Leaders in the Music and Audio Products Industry

Women of NAMM (WoN) is pleased to announce that 18 emerging female leaders will participate in the WoN Summit, October 17-19, 2022, at NAMM Headquarters in Carlsbad, California.

PMC's 'Lesson with a Master' Helps Students and Gives Back to Music Retailers

This year, Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) celebrated International Drum Month in May 2022 with the annual “Lesson with a Master” promotion through PlayDrums.com.

New Fishman Fluence Ryan 'Fluff' Bruce Custom Series Pickup

Fishman has just released the new Fluence Ryan “Fluff” Bruce Custom Series pickup.

Susan Rogers to Deliver Keynote at AES New York 2022 Convention

The Audio Engineering Society has announced that Susan Rogers will deliver the Friday, October 20 Keynote at the AES New York 2022 Audio Engineering Convention.

BOSS Announces DUAL CUBE LX and DUAL CUBE BASS LX Amplifiers

Donner's New DDP-80 Digital Piano

Donner has released the newest installment to its piano instrument line, the DDP-80.

Henry Packard Appointed New FD at Martin Audio

Martin Audio has announced the appointment of Henry Packard as its new Finance Director.

Allen & Heath Powers Every Stage at Milwaukee Irish Festival

The Milwaukee Irish Fest is the largest Irish music festival outside of The Emerald Isle.

Successful Kawai Keyboard Academy Wraps Up in San Pedro

47 salespeople from all over the U.S. attended the 21st edition of the renowned Kawai Keyboard Academy in San Pedro, CA August 8-11.

Hal Leonard Bundles Up Great Gift Ideas

Just in time for the 4th quarter gift season, Hal Leonard has announced the release of several new bundle packs featuring high-quality instruments paired with bestselling Hal Leonard instructional materials.

DPA Celebrates 20 Years of the Musical 'Notre-Dame de Paris' in Italy

Twenty years after first opening in Italy, the complete original cast of “Notre-Dame de Paris” is back on stage to celebrate the anniversary.

MLA Again Bowls Over South Facing Audiences

Following the success of the inaugural South Facing Festival at the Crystal Palace Bowl last year, Festival Director, Marcus Weedon, requested the same formula for this year’s 10-day event.

New Ovation Réve E-3 IP From CHAUVET Professional Offers Indoor/Outdoor Versatility

When it was introduced in March, 2021, the Ovation Rêve E-3 set a new standard for LED ellipsoidals by combining a full spectrum of saturated colors with vivid whites featuring…

Rush's Alex Lifeson And Gibson Donate Funds To Children's Hospital

For 128 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations, genres, and genders, and has emerged the most relevant, played, and loved music brand around the world. 

Technological and Creative Innovation to Be Celebrated at AES New York 2022

There are technologies now so foundational that they are indelibly integrated into audio production, and individuals so influential that they permanently advance the creative application of audio technology.

Bad Cat Adds Seasoned New Hires to their Team

Bad Cat has announced the following new hires and position appointments to its core team: Peter Arends as Chief Executive Officer, Jon Bingham as Director of Sales and Marketing in…

Aarash Darroodi Appointed Fender Play Foundation President

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the appointment of Aarash Darroodi as the new President of Fender Play Foundation (FPF), the brand's 501(c)(3) public charitable organization.

Romain Plantier & Loïc Pollet Energize Vinci Group Gala at Palais de la Bourse with CHAUVET Professional

Visitors to the Palais de la Bourse can’t help but admire the white marble statue, near the stairs leading up to this Renaissance Revival structure.

Guitar Center Appoints Rich Hoalst Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer

Guitar Center announces the appointment of Rich Hoalst to the position Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer.

TASCAM’s US-16x08 USB Audio / MIDI Interface Delivers Workflow Flexibility for Nashville’s Thomas F. O'Brien V

Versatility should be Thomas F. O’Brien V’s middle name.

Audio-Technica Launches AT2020USB-X Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Audio-Technica has announced the release of its AT2020USB-X cardioid condenser USB microphone.

Paller Joins QSC Pro Audio Team

QSC is pleased to announce Craig Paller has joined the organization as Director of US Sales – East for the company’s Pro Audio Division.

Allen & Heath to Begin Eighth Semester of Award-Winning Mini Masterclass Series

Following their SCN (Systems Contractor News) Platinum Award for Best Online Training, Allen & Heath USA is announcing the eighth semester of their weekly Mini Masterclass series.

Fender Launches Signature Kingfish Telecaster Deluxe

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the launch of the Kingfish Telecaster® Deluxe, a collaboration with the 23-year old Grammy® winner, guitar virtuoso, songwriter and vocalist, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.

SWG Events Upgrade to Martin Audio WPL

Long-standing Martin Audio rental partner, SWG Events, has upgraded its pro audio inventory with the acquisition of 24 of the large format Wavefront Precision WPL enclosures.

Peavey Electronics Levels Up with PVXp Bluetooth Powered Speaker Systems

Peavey Electronics® levels up connectivity and convenience with the new PVXp™ Bluetooth® Powered Speaker Systems. Offering three model sizes, the PVXp 10, PVXp 12, and PVXp 15, these two-way sound…

Martin Audio Extends Open Day Programme to Incorporate Sister Brands

Martin Audio’s successful programme of biannual Open Days—designed to coincide with the busy spring and end of summer exhibition seasons—is set to continue over three days this September (6-8) ……

Trace Elliot Introduces Pro Series 4x10 and 2x12 Cabinets

Trace Elliot® returns its focus to large venue environments with the introduction of the Trace Elliot Pro Series 4x10 and 2x12 Cabinets.