One month on, Music Instrument News looks back at Glastonbury 2024 with fond memories, with the one small exception of a brief visit to Bath A&E reducing our festival experience by one day.. (no fault of Glastonbury). Having missed 2022, returning for 2023 was an absolute delight, this said from a family of non-campers. How […] The post Glastonbury 2024 Interview with Lisa Nasta appeared first on Music Instrument News ..read more

Dirty Boy, the boutique guitar pedal brand recently acquired by musician and product designer Danny Gomez, introduces the Dirty Boy Preamp. Based on the classic amplifier designed by Dirty Boy founder, Alex Saraceno for his son Blues Saraceno, the Dirty Boy Preamp has been developed by Danny Gomez and Pablo Díaz de Rada.  Its ultra-compact […] The post Introducing The Dirty Boy Preamp Developed By New Owner Danny Gomez appeared first on Music Instrument News ..read more

IK Multimedia has added 8 new bonus Tone Models to the Joe Satriani Amp Vault Signature Collection for TONEX. Based on Joe’s current touring rig, the custom-made Dragon amp by 3rd Power Amplification is now available as a free download to all paid Joe Satriani Amp Vault Collection users. This exquisite amplifier was captured just […] The post IK Multimedia Adds Satch’s Live Rig to the Joe Satriani Amp Vault Signature Collection for TONEX appeared first on Music Instrument News ..read more

Focusrite Group are pleased to announce that Phil Dudderidge OBE has been made an Honorary Doctor in a graduation ceremony at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU). As well as his longstanding and valued support of BNU’s School of Creative and Digital Industries, Phil has enjoyed a distinguished career, initially working as Led Zeppelin’s touring sound engineer […] The post Phil Dudderidge OBE presented with honorary doctorate from Buckinghamshire New University appeared first on Music Instrument News ..read more

The innovative virtual instrument company, co-founded by Hans Zimmer, announces its newest music software designed for today’s digital production workflow. Virtual Pianist RELIC is now available to explore. Making musical instruments approachable and accessible for all is UJAM’s mission. The German-based company has reached artists worldwide with its collection of full-featured plug-ins that cover emulations […] The post UJAM Introduces Virtual Pianist RELIC appeared first on Music Instrument News ..read more

Conner Eisenmenger, esteemed educator and clinician, is joining the artist roster for XO Brass. Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, Eisenmenger has quickly made a name for himself in the Seattle music scene. A graduate of the University of North Texas and former member of the renowned One O’Clock Lab Band, Eisenmenger’s journey westward has seen him […] The post Award-Winning Musician Conner Eisenmenger Joins XO Brass appeared first on Music Instrument News ..read more

IK Multimedia releases Liberty Upright, the latest addition to IK’s groundbreaking Pianoverse virtual instrument, which combines the world’s finest concert-grade pianos with inspiring cinematic effects. For subscribers, Liberty Upright is included with the Pianoverse update released today through the IK Product Manager. It’s also available separately and comes included in Pianoverse MAX. This new Pianoverse […] The post IK Multimedia’s New Liberty Upright Joins the Award-winning Pianoverse Virtual Instrument Collection appeared first on Music Instrument News ..read more

On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Martin Guitar dropped something truly special: the Reverb Select Martin Custom GP Blonde. A stunning beauty that’s as fun as it is fabulous, this guitar features Pacific Big Leaf Flamed Maple back and sides paired with an Italian Alpine Spruce top, giving players a wide tonal range from warm lows to sparkling highs. Its Grand Performance body shape blends the best of a Dreadnought and 000 style, providing comfort without sacrificing volume. And those intricate pearl inlays around the top and soundhole? Pure class. MSRP: $7,999. The Custom GP Blonde follows previous r ..read more

Barnes & Mullins are pleased to introduce the Trevor James ‘EVO’ Saxophones to their catalogue. These saxophones are a perfect blend of exceptional tonal quality and affordability, designed for advanced students and intermediate players. The 2024 TJ ‘EVO’ model builds upon the respected ‘SR’ and the professional TJ ‘Signature Custom’ series, offering a remarkable instrument that caters to both advancing students and seasoned saxophonists. The TJ ‘EVO’ soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones are available in four distinct finishes: Gold Lacquer, Gold Frost, Black Gloss, and Black Frost. These ..read more

Roland announces the RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX, the latest members of the historic RD family of stage pianos for professional performers. Building on the foundations of previous generation models, these powerful instruments offer players expanded creative capabilities with new world-class piano sounds. In addition to the RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX models for first-time purchasers, RD-2000 and RD-88 owners can expand their instruments with EX sounds through upgrade packages available for purchase on Roland Cloud. RD-2000 EX Stage Piano Launched in 2017, the RD-2000 introduced the most advanced RD s ..read more