Asia growth set to outstrip US in keyboard market
The global digital keyboard market was valued at $1.82 billion in 2015 and is projected to grow at a annual rate of 2.52 per cent to reach $2.06 billion by…
Korg adds Pitchblack to mini tuner range
Korg has added to its collection of mini pedal board tuners, with the Pitchblack. It features a large LED display, can be battery operated, and is also equipped with…
Record-Breaking: 2016 NAMM Show Largest in Organization’s 115-Year History
“This year's show was truly a testament to the collective energy created when NAMM members from around the world come together. It was simply amazing,” says NAMM president and CEO…
Keyboard Concepts Named ‘Dealer of the Year’ by Yamaha
Keyboard Concepts of Southern California has been named “Institutional Dealer of the Year” by Yamaha Corporation of America. The award was presented to the piano retailer at the 2016 NAMM in…
Roland’s Jay Wanamaker on ‘Growth Mode’ and Plans for the Future
In January of 2015, industry vet Jay Wanamaker was appointed president and CEO of Roland Corporation U.S. In the ensuing year-plus, the company has experienced tremendous growth, with sales up…
Edinburgh piano auction totals over £370K
The Edinburgh Piano Company's auction of more than 100 pianos netted the firm over £370,000. After 30 years in the business, retiring business owner James Cameron saw his stock sold off…
£500K worth of piano stock auctioned this weekend
One of the largest collections of pianos in Scotland is expected to fetch up to £500,000 when it goes under the hammer in Edinburgh this Sunday. The Edinburgh Piano Company,…
Cosgrove Added to Korg USA Inc.
Janet Cosgrove has joined the Accounting department of Korg USA Inc. as an accounts payable associate. “Janet’s experience, thoroughness and attention to detail will greatly benefit our vendor relationships,”…
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…
QRS Wearable Mobile App for Piano and Keyboard Market
The Wearable App, now available at the Apple App store, provides the ultimate in convenience: it offers customers the ability to discover the PNOmation system on any network, delivers playlist…
Roland and Virtual Sonics Form Joint Venture
Roland Corporation and Seattle-based Virtual Sonics have entered into a joint venture: Roland Virtual Sonics, a software, services, and media solutions provider. Roland Virtual Sonics represents the next wave in…
Bob Moog Foundation Features Vintage Synths and Rare Prototypes at NAMM
Continuing its multi-year effort to provide access to historic modular synthesizers at the Winter NAMM show, this year the Bob Moog Foundation will feature an original 1967 R.A. Moog modular…