Peavey launches include Cirrus 4 comeback
Peavey’s recent launch activity saw it bring back its Cirrus 4 bass guitar and launch a new micro amp head. The 6505 Piranha micro head is the newest addition to…
New report predicts international surge for electric guitar market
A new report into the global electric guitar market says revenues will grow at an annual rate of 3.44 per cent over the next four years. The report, from Technavio,…
Eight New NAMM Board Members Elected at the 2016 NAMM Show
At its Annual Meeting of Members, held January 23 during the 2016 NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) named eight new music industry professionals to its board…
Vandoren Announces 2016 Emerging Artist Competition Winners
Vandoren has announced the winners of the 2016 Emerging Artist Competition. The Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition (or VEA) is for clarinetists and saxophonists between the ages of 18 and 23…
New Organization Expands Music Industry Reach
There are millions of new potential customers for music products, and a brand new association has them squarely in their sights. More than 30 years after establishing an international alliance…
Hohner New Lower Key Harmonicas
The Rocket harmonica was released in 2014 and is known for its rounded comfortable form as well as its fantastic action due to the innovative design of the chamber openings.…
Vandoren Introduces New Musician’s Advisory Studio in L.A.
After enjoying more than 20 years of success with the Musician’s Advisory Studio in New York City, Vandoren has introduced a brand new studio in Los Angeles. The grand opening…
NAMM 2016: Three new PreSonus lines launched
PreSonus is making three new product announcements at NAMM 2016 including new active speakers. ULT-Series ULT12, ULT15, ULT18 Loudspeakers & Subwoofer – ULT-series active loudspeakers, combine the widest horizontal dispersion…
Small is the New Big – Micro-amplifiers and ‘Lunchbox’ Heads Continue to Gain in the Marketplace
Back in April of 2013, MMR took a fairly in-depth look at the then-burgeoning field of mini/micro – or “lunchbox” – guitar amplifier heads that had become quite the rage…
USB Mics: Recording/Audio Engineering’s New ‘Starter Drug’
Unlike most – many, really – of our dealer surveys which exhibit quite a bit of parity, this month’s poll found a lot of similar responses coming from all over…
NAMM 2016: Nord reveals new Virtual Hammer Technology
The new Nord 3 stage piano features new Virtual Hammer Action technology, which mimics the feel of a grand piano. The Triple Sensor keybed allows key movements to be determined…
NAMM 2016: Sennheiser previews audio and recording launches
Sennheiser and Neumann will showcase live audio and recording solutions at the show, with performances from Nina Storey, Magnolia Memoir, Nu-Blu and others. Visitors are invited to try out Sennheiser…