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Toontracks releases EZkeys Classic Electrics

Toontracks releases EZkeys Classic Electrics

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Adding to its EZkeys range, Toontrack's new EZkeys Classic Electrics edition features two of the most popular electric piano models - the Rhodes MK I and Wurlitzer 200A.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Mar 12th 2013 at 10:02AM
Pro Sound Awards lobbying process revealed

Pro Sound Awards lobbying process revealed

NEWS

More details on how to win a Pro Sound Award have been announced, with the lobbying process opening next month.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Mar 11th 2013 at 12:00PM
US: Godin takes on Kejam percussion range

US: Godin takes on Kejam percussion range

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Godin Guitars has become the exclusive North American distributor for Kejam Percussion instruments and accessories.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Mar 11th 2013 at 11:23AM
PERCUSSION: New Meinl bongos

PERCUSSION: New Meinl bongos

NEW GEAR

Meinl’s new Radial Ply Construction was adopted from traditional drum-set shell building techniques.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Mar 11th 2013 at 10:50AM

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One-stop plug-in shop launches

One-stop plug-in shop launches

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The team behind the Loopmasters sample distribution portal has launched Pluginboutique.com - a one-stop shop for purchasing plug-ins from leading music software developers.
Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Mar 11th 2013 at 9:43AM
TV Burp star supports Learn to Play Day

TV Burp star supports Learn to Play Day

NEWS

TV Burp comedian and budding ukulele player, Harry Hill will be taking a ukulele class at Gateshead Metro Centre JG Windows store in support of National Learn To Play Day.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Mar 8th 2013 at 11:43AM
MI PRO TV: Check out Absolute's LTPD video

MI PRO TV: Check out Absolute's LTPD video

NEWS

With a week to go before the big day, stores are pulling out all the stops in support of Learn to Play Day. Check out this video from Absolute.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Mar 8th 2013 at 11:22AM
Denmark Street retailers bunker down

Denmark Street retailers bunker down

NEWS

With the completion of the Denmark Street development not planned until 2016 at the earliest, the street’s MI retailers are preparing for the long road to redevelopment...

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Mar 8th 2013 at 10:43AM

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US: New seven and eight-string USA select models from Jackson

US: New seven and eight-string USA select models from Jackson

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US guitar manufacturer Jackson has responded to the quick rise in popularity of seven and eight-string guitars with the addition of new USA select models.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Mar 8th 2013 at 10:16AM
LD Systems WS1G8 wireless system now available

LD Systems WS1G8 wireless system now available

NEW GEAR

LD Systems has introduced the WS1G8 wireless system, which operates on the license-free 1.785 - 1.800 Mhz frequency range.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Mar 7th 2013 at 11:57AM
Soundcraft Si Expression consoles now shipping in the UK

Soundcraft Si Expression consoles now shipping in the UK

NEW GEAR

Drawing on more than a decade of experience in the field of digital audio mixing, the Soundcraft Si Expression exploits ...

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Mar 7th 2013 at 10:30AM
Great British Guitar Show freezes rebooking rates

Great British Guitar Show freezes rebooking rates

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Following another successful show, the organisers of the Great British Guitar Show have announced they are freezing booking prices for next year's event until 1st April.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Mar 7th 2013 at 10:20AM

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The final countdown to Learn to Play Day

The final countdown to Learn to Play Day

NEWS

With just over a week until this year's National Learn to Play Day on 16th March support for the event continues to build.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Mar 7th 2013 at 10:03AM
MI Pro March 2013 digital edition out now!

MI Pro March 2013 digital edition out now!

NEWS

The MI Pro March 2013 digital edition is now available for download and online reading.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Mar 7th 2013 at 9:53AM
The Merseyside Guitar Show 2013

The Merseyside Guitar Show 2013

EVENTS
Nov 24th 2013 - Nov 25th 2013

Location: Liverpool

This year the Merseyside Guitar Show celebrates eleven successful years at the same venue.

Company Profile: Go To Guitars

Company Profile: Go To Guitars

NEWS

After an eventful start to 2013, Go To Guitar's MD, Tony Owens, talks about his company's recent expansion and its commitment to retailers...

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Mar 6th 2013 at 10:53AM

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World's largest playable tuba on display at Musikmesse

World's largest playable tuba on display at Musikmesse

NEWS

After wowing the crowds at last year's Musikmesse with the world's biggest playable violin, the show is once again showcasing an abnormally large instrument.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Mar 6th 2013 at 10:27AM
New tuners from TGI

New tuners from TGI

NEW GEAR

The new models include the TGI98W combination tuner and metronome for brass and woodwind and the TGI52U ukulele clip-on tuner.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Mar 6th 2013 at 9:54AM
The Institute announces higher diploma music industry course

The Institute announces higher diploma music industry course

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This April marks the beginning of the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance's new higher diploma program for students of guitar, bass, drums and vocals.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Mar 5th 2013 at 9:54AM
MI Pro TV: Supatone Music retail profile

MI Pro TV: Supatone Music retail profile

NEWS

In the second instalment of our video retail profiles, Tim Slater speaks with the owners of newly-opened Supatone Music in Norwich...

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Mar 5th 2013 at 9:40AM
JHS Event

JHS Event

EVENTS
Jun 9th 2013 - Jun 12th 2013

Location: Salem House, Garforth, Leeds

Once again, JHS is inviting the MI industry to its Garforth HQ to meet the team, see, hear and test out new JHS products and pick up exclusive deals.

The Leeds Bradford Guitar Show 2013

The Leeds Bradford Guitar Show 2013

EVENTS
Sep 22nd 2013 - Sep 22nd 2013

Location: Dawsons Corner, Pudsey

Now in its 7th year, the Leeds Bradford Guitar Show will once again take place at Pudsey Civic Hall.

The North East Guitar Show 2013

The North East Guitar Show 2013

EVENTS
Oct 27th 2013 - Oct 27th 2013

Location: High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne

Following the success of the inaugural show last year, the North East Guitar Show is returning to the Newcastle Racecourse Exhibition Centre.

TIM SLATER: Best of British

TIM SLATER: Best of British

NEWS

The Great British Guitar Show demonstrates that – done properly – a national music event could still thrive despite these troubled times.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Mar 4th 2013 at 3:31PM
Check out the new LD Systems product catalogue

Check out the new LD Systems product catalogue

NEWS

Adam Hall brand LD Systems has released its 2013 product catalogue, which is now available to view online.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Mar 4th 2013 at 10:56AM