Jack Brand.
JACK BRAND, a veteran industry sales executive, died last year
after a lengthy illness. He was 77 years old.
Born in New York City in 1930, Brand attended the Horace Mann
School and later . . .
Charles L. Bickel.
CHARLES L. "CHARLIE" BICKEL, retired president of the
Selmer Company, and one of the architects of the U.S. band instrument
industry, died on January 6 at his home in Elkhart, Indiana. He was . . .
X2 Digital XDS-PLUS Digital Wireless System.(NEW
PRODUCTS)
X2 DIGITAL WIRELESS, Inc., officially launched its new XDS-PLUS
Digital Wireless System at the 2008 winter NAMM show. Designed for
working musicians, the XDS-PLUS combines the portability of a . . .
Juno movie soundtrack picks: PikCard USA.(NEW PRODUCTS)
PIKCARD GUITAR PICKS aren't just for playing guitar! Rhino
Records has joined the growing list of artists, retailers and
manufacturers who have chosen to promote themselves with custom . . .
AT2020 USB Cardioid Condenser Mic: Audio-Technica.(NEW
PRODUCTS)
AUDIO-TECHNICA, a longstanding leader in transducer technology, has
introduced the AT2020 USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone. Designed for
computer-based recording, the AT2020 USB cardioid condenser . . .
Ultra-portable Genz-Benz "Shuttle".(NEW
PRODUCTS)
GENZ BENZ'S SHUFFLE 3.0 series was developed for professional
players who require an easily transported, great sounding, and flexible
bass system. The heart of the Shuttle 3.0 is the full-featured . . .
RSM-8A active ribbon mic: Nady Systems.(NEW PRODUCTS)
NADY SYSTEMS, Inc., recently announced the introduction of its
latest ribbon microphone, the RSM-8A. The new, neoclassic RSM-8A has the
unmatched warmth and natural sound of a classic Nady large . . .
In-Ear monitoring system debuts: Audio2000's.(NEW
PRODUCTS)
AUDIO2000'S DEBUTED its AWM6304DU UHF diversity wireless
in-ear monitoring system at this year's NAMM show. The AWM6304DU is
a UHF band wireless system with a dual-antenna diversity reception and . . .
Brace-ade sound board support system: DnR Guitars.(NEW
PRODUCTS)
THE NEW BRACE-ADE sound board support system from DnR Guitars is an
innovative new system that flattens raised sound boards on vintage
guitars. Tested by world-renowned recording engineer Tom Size, . . .
Open Labs Timbaland production station.(NEW PRODUCTS)
OPEN LABS' new Timbaland Special Edition NeKo keyboard
production studio is capable of running virtually any Windows
XP-compatible software including a variety of DAW software, virtual
instruments, . . .
Double guitar case with wheels: SKB.(NEW PRODUCTS)
SKB's NEWEST ADDITION to its line-up of guitar cases is the
1SKB-26RW double guitar case with wheels. The 1SKB-26RW is rotationally
molded of impenetrable, lightweight LLDPE plastic, providing . . .
Kawai DP1 Digital Piano showcased at NAMM.(NEW PRODUCTS)
KAWAI'S DIGITAL PIANO technology of the future was on display
at the winter NAMM show in the DPI Digital Piano. The DP1 uses a
groundbreaking PC/Software sound generation system, as opposed to . . .
Mic Sleeve wins NAMM "Best In Show": MicFX.(NEW
PRODUCTS)
THE MICFX Microphone Sleeve was designated "Best In Show"
in the Small Products category at this year's NAMM show. Made from
a micro-thin designer fabric that that conforms to the body of . . .
Receptor with Komplete 5: Muse Research.(NEW PRODUCTS)
MUSE RESEARCH, INC. unveiled its Receptor with Komplete 5 Inside at
the winter NAMM show. This special configuration of its Receptor
hardware plug-in player features Native Instruments' Komplete . . .
Prudencio Saez exclusive distributor: Emac Music.(NEW
PRODUCTS)
AS OF 2008, EMAC MUSIC is the exclusive authorized distributor for
the full line of Prudencio Saez (PS) guitars in the Americas and the
Caribbean. The PS guitar line offers a wide variety of . . .
Mango ukuleles introduced: Kala.(NEW PRODUCTS)
NEW FROM KALA Brand Music Company is a series of mango ukuleles.
Better known for its tasty fruit than its wood, these mango trees
contain curly, striped, multi-colored grain wood that brings the . . .
Barrazza line of Latin stringed instruments: M&M
Merchandisers.(NEW PRODUCTS)
M&M MERCHANDISERS has presented its new Barrazza lineup of
stringed instruments geared toward the burgeoning Latino market.
Specifically designed for Conjunto style music is the new "Guitarra
Para . . .
VF-5 Vintage-style five-string bass: F-Bass.(NEW
PRODUCTS)
F BASS DEBUTED its VF-5 five-string bass at NAMM. Aimed at
broadening the customer base for F Bass dealers, the VF-5 accurately
captures the vibe and feel of classic '60s and '70s basses but
with . . .
Booster/Overdrive pedal introduced: Godlyke.(NEW
PRODUCTS)
GODLYKE, INC. has released an all-new effect pedal from EMMA
Electronic, the OM-1 Onomatopoeia Booster/Overdrive. EMMA analog effects
for guitar and bass are hand-built in Denmark and have . . .
Solder-Free Pedal Board Kit: Lava Cable.(NEW PRODUCTS)
FEATURING THE LAVA PLUG and Lava Mini ELC low capacitance cable,
the Lava Solder-Free Pedal Board Kit is an innovative do-it-yourself
cable system designed by Lava Cable and G&H Industries. . . .
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