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Fender Joins “Experience Hendrix” Tour, Honoring the Life and Legacy of Jimi Hendrix

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:34:22 +0000 - U.S. TOUR FEATURES ALL-STAR LINE-UP OF MODERN GUITAR GREATS AND THE CLASSIC SOUNDS OF HENDRIX; MARCH 4 – 28, 2010 LOS ANGELES, March 3, 2010 – Fender proudly announces a new marketing partnership in support of Experience Hendrix, the fourth edition of the concert tour that features an all-star line-up of music greats paying homage to [...]

SHURE and NHCA Release Results from Hearing Tests at AES 2009

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:28:59 +0000 - Results Suggest More Hearing Loss Prevention Efforts Needed in Pro Audio Industry NILES, IL March 3, 2010 – Shure Incorporated and the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) today released the results of recent hearing tests performed at the 2009 Audio Engineering Society (AES) Convention in New York City. Shure sponsored the free hearing screenings, which the [...]

Peavey Offers Free Sanpera MIDI Foot Controller with Vypyr Rebate

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:16:39 +0000 - PEAVY INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, March 1, 2010 — Peavey is offering a free Sanpera™ I MIDI foot controller for a limited time to U.S. customers who purchase a Vypyr® 75 or Vypyr 100 modeling guitar amplifiers. Customers who purchase a new Peavey Vypyr 75 or Vypyr 100 combo amplifier from an authorized Peavey retailer between March 1 [...]

Korg Debuts Wi-Tune – An Innovative Wireless Tuning System

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:09:16 +0000 - MELVILLE, NY — In 1975, Korg introduced the world’s first hand-held electronic tuner. Now with over 20 million tuners sold, Korg remains an innovator in tuner technology, and it is once again at the forefront with the all-new Wi-Tune Chromatic Tuner. It uses Korg’s Wireless Tuning System™ to provide new freedom for the musician, eliminating [...]

Waves Announces Soundgrid, Audio-Over-Ethernet Networking and Processing Platform

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:06:48 +0000 - — New technology lets users run large numbers of Waves plug-ins with super low latency — TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Waves Audio has announced the upcoming release of its groundbreaking SoundGrid technology. SoundGrid gives users the ability to run large numbers of Waves’ award-winning audio processors using standard PCs via Ethernet, far surpassing the specs of [...]

FCC Extends Deadline to March 1, 2010, for Comments in Wireless Mic Licensing Proceeding

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:58:10 +0000 - NILES, IL, February 19, 2010 — The Federal Communications Commission has extended the deadline for public comments relating to proposed changes in wireless microphone licensing rules. The comment period, which would have expired on February 22, now closes on March 1, 2010. The Commission determined that the public interest would be served by a brief [...]

Peavey Butcher Delivers 100 Watts of Brutal Guitar Tone

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:28:52 +0000 - Peavey proudly announces the new Butcher™ guitar amplifier, a 100-watt, all-tube head that specializes in innovative versatility and timeless, brutal British tone. The Butcher is a two-channel amplifier with five 12AX7 preamp tubes and four EL34 power amp tubes. Both the Clean and Crunch channels feature independent three-band EQ, plus master volume and preamp gain controls [...]

Dream Theater Return to South America and Mexico

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:17:03 +0000 - Progressive rock titans DREAM THEATER–James LaBrie (vocals), John Myung (bass), John Petrucci (guitar, vocals), Mike Portnoy (drums, percussion, vocals) and Jordan Rudess (keyboards, Continuum)–continue their global assault with a March 5-24 tour of South America and Mexico. The trek will encompass 11 shows in six countries, with first-time visits to Lima, Peru and Porto Alegre, [...]

Vox Debuts Major Expansion of Electric Guitar Line

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:04:23 +0000 - — New Solid-Body and Semi-Hollow Body guitars join VOX’s Virage models — MELVILLE, NY — VOX Amplification has announced a major expansion of its range of electric guitars. In addition to its acclaimed Virage models, VOX now debuts a selection of new Solid-Body and Semi-Hollow Body guitars. With this introduction, VOX now offers a complete line [...]

Trivium Announce New Drummer, Record New Tracks

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:05:51 +0000 - NEW YORK, NY – Florida metallers TRIVIUM are pleased to announce Nick Augusto as their new permanent drummer. Augusto was introduced to Trivium fans when he filled in behind the kit on last fall’s “Into the Mouth of Hell We Tour” trek. He is now stepping in to permanently replace the departing Travis Smith. Vocalist/guitarist Matt [...]