DiCosimo Audio shrinks 360+ Bass Preamp for 2026 lineup
DiCosimo Audio has updated its 360+ Bass Preamp pedal for 2026, introducing a smaller enclosure and improved power efficiency to meet retailer demands for compact stage gear. According to a…
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.…
Eventide adds Immersive algorithms to H9000 Gen2
Eventide has released a software update for its H9000 Gen2 hardware processor that introduces a suite of immersive algorithms designed to expand multichannel processing capabilities. According to a report from…
Guitar Center removes false entries from Ed Sheeran contest
Guitar Center has removed numerous entries from its Open For Legends competition after the submission portal was flooded with political memes and messages supporting Palestine. According to Guitar.com, the retailer…
Suno V6 launch sparks audio quality complaints amid licensing shifts
Following the release of Suno's V6 music generation model, a wave of user complaints regarding degraded audio quality has emerged within the pro audio community. According to Monthly Mixing, users…
Smart Audio Plugins releases Timbral Box Parallel harmonic processor
Smart Audio Plugins has entered the music products market with the release of Timbral Box, a new parallel harmonic processing plugin designed for mixing and mastering applications. According to Monthly…
Gibson adopts L.R. Baggs HiFi DNA pickups for select acoustic models
Gibson has officially integrated L.R. Baggs' HiFi pickup technology into its acoustic guitar lineup, specifically equipping the Hummingbird Standard, Hummingbird Original, and Southern Jumbo Original models. According to Monthly Mixing,…
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…
Martin guitar releases refreshed 16 series with new finishes and electronics
C.F. Martin & Co. has officially launched the refreshed Martin 16 Series, a new lineup of all-solid-wood acoustic-electric guitars handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, according to Music Instrument News. This expansion…
Ashdown secures exclusive US distribution via guitar Center
British amplifier manufacturer Ashdown has established an exclusive distribution agreement with Guitar Center and its online subsidiary, Musician's Friend, to cover the entire United States market. According to a report…
Harley Benton adds Fishman Fluence Pickups to SC-550 line
gearnews reported that German manufacturer Harley Benton has introduced two new SC-550 Plus Fluence models to its entry-level single-cut guitar series, integrating Fishman Fluence Classic active humbuckers into the lineup.…