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2023 Music Products Industry Archive

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C.F. Martin & Co. Launches Four New Models for Summer 2023 Including Two Stunning John Mayer Signature Artist Edition Models

C. F. Martin & Co. has announced the release of four new models, including two signature artist edition models that celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Grammy Award-winning artist John Mayer’s…

Guitar Center Partners with Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana and Leading Guitar Manufacturers on New Crossroads Guitar Festival’s 25th Anniversary Guitar Collection Featuring Six Limited-Edition Signature and Replica Guitars

Guitar Center, in partnership with Eric Clapton, announces the launch of the Crossroads Guitar Festival’s 25th Anniversary Guitar Collection.

Introducing New Band Director Section Kits from JodyJazz and Rousseau

JodyJazz, Inc. has announced the introduction of the new Band Director Section Kits for both their JodyJazz® and Rousseau® mouthpiece ranges.

NAMM Announces the Creation of Member Services

In August, NAMM, the world’s largest not-for-profit music trade organization representing the $17 billion music industry, introduced Member Services, a strategic initiative to elevate the value and benefits all NAMM…

Los Chicos del Coro: Lighting Designer Juanjo Llorens Illuminates the Award-winning Musical with Cameo

The Spanish musical "Los Chicos del Coro" (The Choir Boys) production is based on the Oscar-winning film "The Children of Monsieur Mathieu" and premiered at the Teatro La Latina in…

Allen & Heath AHM Makes Things Easy for Cornerstone Tavern

Cornerstone Tavern in Raleigh, North Carolina is a unique bar and music venue, made up of three separate houses connected by a large shared patio.

Genelec Further Elevates Customer Experience with Creation of MyGenelec Portal

Genelec, the world leader in professional monitoring solutions, has once again signaled its commitment to elevating the user experience by announcing the creation of the MyGenelec customer portal.

New UAFX Pedals Bring Timeless Reverb, Delay, and Compression Effects to More Guitarists

Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including the popular Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, and UA microphones, is proud to introduce four new…

Music Marketing Appoints Australian Marketing Center

Leading global music software and hardware distributor Music Marketing Inc has appointed Group Technologies Australasia Pty Ltd as their exclusive Marketing Center for Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania.

Frameworks Unveils Turn-Key Accessory Kit for Content Creators

Gator Frameworks is pleased to announce the launch of its new Broadcast Kit, an all-inclusive accessory kit specially designed to provide a turn-key setup for content creators, podcasters, and broadcasters. 

Audix & JOBY Showcase their Acclaimed Microphone and Product Solutions for Podcasting at Podcast Movement 2023

At this year’s Podcast Movement (PM) show to be held August 21-24th 2023, Audix and JOBY will be demonstrating a number of their acclaimed solutions ideal for podcasters and social…

Fender Unveils New Additions to the California Series Acoustic Guitars

The Santa Fe Opera Re-Imagines ‘Orfeo’ Opera Production with Lectrosonics Wireless

Throw away your stereotypical stuffy ideas about opera. The Santa Fe Opera is no ordinary opera company, and the company’s home, the open-air Crosby Theatre, is no ordinary opera house.

Spector Expands Its Popular NS Ethos & NS Dimension Lines with the HP Series

Spector, a leading innovator in bass guitar craftsmanship, proudly announces the release of its NS Ethos and NS Dimension HP Series basses.

DPA Highlights New Location Sound Kit at IBC 2023

DPA Microphones is showcasing its new DLS4000 Location Sound Kit at IBC 2023 (Hall 8, Stand F87).

Aguilar Amplification Introduces the Innovative SL 110 Speaker Cabinet

Aguilar Amplification, an industry leader in crafting high-quality bass gear, is thrilled to announce the release of its latest design: the SL 110 speaker cabinet.

Adam Hall Group appoints Acoustic & Lighting System as exclusive distributor for Vietnam

The Adam Hall Group continues to expand its international sales network.

Peavey Opens Multifunctional Showroom in Bali

Peavey Electronics® announces the opening of its state-of-the-art showroom in Bali, Indonesia.

Girl Named Tom Takes to The Road with Sennheiser EW-DX

When pop music siblings Girl Named Tom — Bekah, Josh and Caleb Liechty — first set out in 2019 they would travel from city to city and gig to gig…

C.F. Martin & Co. Launches Four New Models for Summer 2023

C. F. Martin & Co. has announced the release of four new models, including two signature artist edition models that celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Grammy Award-winning artist John Mayer’s…

XCHANGE HD Worldwide Launch, Allowing Vendors Instant Access to Global Hardware Distribution

XCHANGE HD expands the XCHANGE Market Platform to provide next-gen distribution of music hardware to any part of the world.

Audio-Technica honors Online Marketing with its President’s Award

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years, is pleased to announce that Wadsworth, Ohio-based Online Marketing has been presented with A-T’s prestigious President’s Award, for their…

KMC Music Embarks on a New Chapter with Leadership Transformations

KMC Music, a trailblazer in the musical instrument industry for nearly six decades, is ushering in a new era of leadership as it ushers in its next chapter.

Mark Terry Announces Retirement After 35 Years of Excellence in the Professional Audio and Musical Products Industry

Mark Terry, a distinguished figure in the professional audio and musical products industry, has announced his pending retirement after an illustrious career spanning over 35 years.

MMR Dealer Survey: Guitar & Bass Cases and Gig Bags

How to get your fretted instrument to practice, lessons, or gigs without that precious cargo getting bashed about? Cases and bags to the rescue!

Neutrik Americas Announces Manfrini as Technology Business Manager for Latin America

Neutrik Americas is pleased to announce the appointment of Fernando Manfrini to the position of Technology Business Manager for Latin America.

Korg USA Inc. Appointed Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Audient

Korg USA Inc. announces that it has been appointed the exclusive U.S. distributor of Audient products, effective as of September 1, 2023.

Gator Launches New Bags for Storing and Transporting Audio Cables

Gator Cases is thrilled to introduce two new additions to their line of gig bags, each designed for storing and transporting a variety of audio and connector cables.

Fender Launches Limited Edition Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass

Over the course of three chart-topping studio albums, Royal Blood have had a seismic impact on the UK music scene, with bassist and frontman Mike Kerr inspiring a generation of…

Blaze Audio Introduces the Constant Directivity Device (CDD) Series Loudspeakers

Blaze Audio, a manufacturer of professional audio solutions for the commercial and performance install markets, is pleased to introduce the Constant Directivity Device (CDD) Series loudspeakers.

The Panhandle House Celebrates the Grand Opening of its New Studio B Mix Room with Two PhantomFocus™ PFM HD-1000 Master Reference Monitor Systems

Denton, Texas’s Panhandle House studio owners Erik and Marc Herbst have recently completed their in-house-designed and -built Studio B by having Carl Tatz Design (CTD®) commission two PhantomFocus PFM HD-1000…

Donner Essential B1 Bass Synthesizer Major Firmware Update

Chinese musical instrument manufacturer Donner has announced the release of the latest firmware update, V1.1.0, for the Essential B1 Bass Synthesizer, their first analog bassline synthesizer with sequencer.

TAD 30th Anniversary Speaker - made in the UK by Celestion

The Tube Amp Doctor turns 30! For the 30th anniversary Celestion gives us a guitar speaker that belongs to the G12H family - and is made in England.

Guild Adds New Standard Series to USA Production

Since the 1950’s the Guild name has been synonymous with premium acoustic guitars that embody a rich heritage of USA-made craftsmanship. 

Royer Labs Announces the FlexBar Dual Microphone Utility Bar

Royer Labs announces the FlexBar Dual Microphone Utility Bar, a versatile, multi-purpose microphone positioning tool designed to hold two microphones in a variety of configurations.

22live Sets Out its Stall as Australian Pink Floyd Hit Winning Formula with Martin Audio

Last Autumn Martin Audio partner, 22live, completed its first full production tour, with arguably the greatest cover band on the road today.

BASSBOSS MK3 Arriving Now

BASSBOSS is proud to announce that the much anticipated MK3 series is now arriving to dealers nationwide.

Osceola County School for the Arts’ Jazz Band Turns to MXL Microphones for Musical Performances, Recordings, and More

A premiere public arts school in the greater Orlando area and a US News & World Reports top ranked high school, Osceola County School for the Arts (OSCA) has a…

Alfred Music to Be Exclusive Distributor of Tyler S. Grant Music Works, LLC

Alfred Music has annoucned that they have signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Tyler S. Grant Music Works, LLC. 

Avid Technology Enters into Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by an Affiliate of STG for $1.4 Billion

Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID), a leading technology provider that powers the media and entertainment industry, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate…