Martin Guitar Museum Unveils New Joan Baez Exhibit
The Martin Guitar Museum is thrilled to announce the grand opening of a new exhibit celebrating the life and musical legacy of the legendary Joan Baez, marking the first time…
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Peavey in the Spotlight as Backline Sponsor at Carmine’s Music @ The Deli
Peavey Electronics® has been selected as the backline sponsor of Carmine’s Music @ The Deli, a unique live music venue located in the town of Elmsford in Westchester County, N.Y.
Roland Introduces GALAXIAS
Roland introduces GALAXIAS, a powerful new software-based musical instrument available exclusively on Roland Cloud.
Gibson Custom Color Series Now Features Gibson SGs and Les Paul Standards in Striking Finishes
Gibson has a legacy of making world-class instruments.
Indie Pop Duo Tennis Tap Audix Microphones to Shape Their Dreamy Retro Sounds in the Studio and Onstage
Indie pop darlings Tennis, fronted by husband-and-wife duo Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore, draw inspiration from nostalgic timbres reminiscent of classic recordings from the 1950s and '60s. Tennis’ self-produced sixth…
PRS Guitars and John Mayer Release 'Dead Spec' Silver Sky Limited Edition
PRS Guitars has announced the “Dead Spec” Silver Sky Limited Edition.
Guns N’ Roses Tour with Austrian Audio Mics
Legendary hard rock band Guns N’ Roses have been touring the world this year, delivering hard-hitting shows throughout North America after having played in Europe and the Middle East over…
PreSonus Unveils Two New Additions To The CDL Series
PreSonus announces two new additions to the CDL Series: the CDL Sub18 and CDL10P. These models are the result of years of research and development and are a combination of…
It's Time! World's Largest Gathering of Music Industry Leaders Opens its Doors for the 2024 Show
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, will kick-off its 2024 platform of events beginning with The NAMM Show, January 25-28 in Anaheim,…
Hal Leonard 'Start to DJ' Program Brings More Students into Music
Hal Leonard, the legacy publisher of instrument methods and gear distributor, has produced the first cohesive DJ learning program that includes brand-name gear, proven instruction, and complete support for teachers.
2023 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards Ballot - Last Chance to Vote!!!
Voting is now open for the 2023 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards! Share your selections for what specific MI brands and models stood out from the pack in 2023, across all…
Convergence and Immersion on Jason Aldean Tour With Lüz Studio and CHAUVET Professional
Matthieu Larivée and the team at Lüz Studio have been relentlessly pushing the envelope of late, driving technology in new directions to transform stages in ways that would have been…
Michael Kelly Guitars Expands Patriot Series with New Slim Body Models
Michael Kelly Guitars announces an expansion to its flagship Patriot Series with two new slim body models that include the Patriot Instinct SB Mod Shop Duncan and Patriot SB Open…
Michael Kelly Guitars Expands to China with New DIGIME Distribution Partnership
Michael Kelly Guitar Co., the American brand renowned for its boutique inspired guitars, basses, and mandolins, is pleased to announce a distribution partnership with DIGIME, the Guangzhou Digital Music Element…
HARMAN Professional Solutions To Acquire FLUX SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, lighting, and video and control technologies, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire FLUX SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (“FLUX::”), pioneers in…
ACT Entertainment to Distribute PK Sound Robotic Line Array Systems
ACT Entertainment, the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance and music equipment, will begin offering solutions from PK Sound, the robotic line array company, to customers in North America.
Magnatone Announces Partnership with Slash
Magnatone is excited to announce an artist partnership with the legendary guitarist, SLASH.
Wide Blue Sound Reimagines Reverb with SILENCER Available as First-of-a-kind Plug-in Supercharging Already-owned Reverb Plug-ins
After an early access soft launch, inspiring, unique, and filler-free music tools creator Wide Blue Sound is proud to announce availability of SILENCER to the wider paying public
Aclam unveils The Mocker: The fuzziest Side of VOX UL730
Aclam Guitars proudly presents The Mocker, a true gem in the company's collection of vintage-inspired effects pedals.
BOSS Introduces RV-200 Reverb
BOSS announces the RV-200 Reverb, the latest addition to the popular 200 series of advanced effect pedals.
Chris Martin Celebrated the 190th Anniversary of C. F. Martin & Co. with an Event in New York City
C. F. Martin & Co. is proud to mark its 190th anniversary in the industry.
She Rocks Announces 2024 Honorees
The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) reveals Debbie Gibson, Laura Karpman, Britt Lightning, Kelsy Karter, and Sylvia Massy as the first announced honorees at the upcoming 2024 She Rocks…
Légère Reeds Launch ‘French Cut’ for Saxophone and Clarinet
Barnes & Mullins are pleased to announce the launch of French Cut reeds from Légère Reeds in the UK and Ireland.
Jackson Unleashes Jeff Loomis Pro Series Kelly HT6
Jackson® launches the Limited Edition Pro Series Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly™ HT6, the latest collaboration between Modern Metal legend Jeff Loomis and the iconic heavy metal guitar brand.
9401A System Management Device Brings AoIP Networking to Genelec’s UNIO Platform
Genelec, the global leader in professional audio monitoring solutions, has further expanded its UNIO Audio Monitoring Service Platform with the introduction of the 9401A System Management Device for Audio-over-IP Networking.
Roland Announces FANTOM EX Upgrade
Roland announces the FANTOM EX Upgrade, a powerful new system expansion for the company’s FANTOM 6, 7, and 8 synthesizer models.
‘A Wide Open Market’ - MI Retailers’ Thoughts on Sales of Headphones in 2023 Reveal Few Universal Trends
So, when considering the results of this month’s dealer survey, what are we to make of this market segment?
Dom Famularo: 'Enrich, Educate, Empower'
If ever there were a role model for the music industry to enshrine, it would be Dom Famularo.
The Front End - Audio Interface Sales Remain Ascendant
Home recording enthusiasts, professional recording engineers, like sound reinforcement engineers, podcasters, streamers, DJs, gamers – it’d almost be easier to list the types of professions and personal passions that don’t…
Targeting a ‘Strong Demand’
Customers are seeking, “versatile audio interfaces with the maximum variety of features in an all-in-one, compact, portable, and durable package,” says Adrian Haselhuber of PreSonus in this month’s cover feature…
‘More than Just a Music Store’ – Five Star Guitars at 25
2023 represents the quarter-century mark for celebrated Beaverton, Oregon MI retailer, Five Star Guitars.
NAMM Delegation Advocates for Equity and Access to Music and Arts Education
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, and 85 music business leaders and professionals from 41 states will arrive on Capitol Hill November…
CEntrance Ships 'The English Channel' Portable Channel Strip
CEntrance is now shipping The English Channel™, a portable, analog channel strip for recording on the road that features a mic pre with dynamics, a parametric EQ, and an audio interface with…
KRK Introduces New CLASSIC 5 Monitor Pack
With proven performance built on decades of successful studio monitoring, the KRK CLASSIC 5 Studio Monitors have become an industry staple for budding producers and seasoned mix engineers.
KMA Machines Launches MANDRAKE - Octo-Shrieker
“The humanesque abomination, begat of the evils that once fertilised his empire of dirt, now senses the bleak emptiness of the air that surrounds him. In recognition of his harvest…
Fender Teams Up with Bruno Mars to Launch Classic-Inspired Signature Stratocaster Guitar
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of the Bruno Mars Stratocaster®, a limited-edition celebration of the chart-topping artist, multi-instrumentalist, performer, songwriter and producer Bruno Mars.
Roland Corporation Announces New Global Headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan
Roland Corporation is thrilled to announce its latest expansion in the heart of Hamamatsu, Japan – the start of construction (in August 2024) for its cutting-edge headquarters, slated for completion…
Trade Regrets: Rudi DeGaspari
MI veteran Rudi DeGaspari, longtime Hohner employee and later pivotal to the launch of Kala Brand Music Company, passed away on October 10.