In good hands: Dealers talk hand drum sales
Hand drums may not be setting the sales charts on fire, but the category remains a steady presence for many MI retailers, serving everyone from gigging percussionists and hobbyists to…
2026 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards: Cast your vote
The nominees are in, and now it’s time for MI retailers to have their say. MMR’s annual Dealers’ Choice Awards recognize the products and brands that stood out in the…
EAW names IMAGE MARKETING as rep firm supporting GC PRO INTEGRATION sales
Eastern Acoustic Works has appointed Image Marketing as its newest manufacturers' representative firm, supporting Guitar Center's GC Pro division and its Custom House experience center in Nashville, according to the…
Apple Music Hall in London prioritizes recording over ticket sales
Apple has launched Apple Music Hall, its inaugural live music venue located within Battersea Power Station in London. We Rave You reported that the 600-seat facility features a unique audio…
Roland opens first standalone US retail store in New York City
Roland Corporation will open its first standalone retail store in the United States this October, establishing a direct physical presence in Manhattan after reaching US customers through dealers for decades.…
Roland to open first North American flagship store in New York City
Roland Corp. plans to open its first flagship store in North America in early October at 414 West 14th Street in Manhattan. The new retail destination will unite the Roland,…
Sadowsky releases MetroExpress Modern Fretless Bass series for retailers
Sadowsky has announced the launch of its new MetroExpress Modern Fretless bass series, a product line designed to expand the manufacturer's offerings in the musical instruments market. According to a…
Coffeeshopped releases Patch Base 4 for Mac with new MIDI features
Coffeeshopped has officially released Patch Base 4 for Mac, an update to its collection of editors and librarians covering 85 hardware synthesizers. According to synthtopia, the manufacturer describes the new…
RC MIX releases automated SNARE plugins for retail market
RC MIX has entered the music products market with the release of two new mixing plugins, RC RING and RC SNARE, specifically engineered for processing real recorded snare drums. According…
Gibson opens largest retail Garage in Miami to target latin market
Gibson has opened its third and largest Gibson Garage retail location in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood, marking a strategic expansion into the Latin music market. According to Guitar.com, Mark Agnesi, Gibson's…
Gibson Releases Custom Shop Replica of Billy Gibbons' Pearly Gates
Gibson has announced a new Custom Shop replica of Billy Gibbons' Pearly Gates electric guitar. The company has recreated the instrument using 3D scans of the original model, ensuring high…
Mackie ships Thrashv2 loudspeakers targeting DIY and retail markets
Mackie has officially begun shipping its new Thrashv2 series of powered loudspeakers, a move designed to capture the entry-level pro audio and DIY market segments. According to an announcement reported…