Christian Wissmuller

Avid® is announcing the release of Avid VENUE™ 8.0, the latest evolution of software for Avid’s VENUE | S6L live sound systems.

DPA Microphones announces its new CORE+ technology, a groundbreaking, patent-pending innovation that sets a new standard for distortion-free microphone sound. DPA’s CORE+ eliminates the non-linearities typically generated by the membrane and electronic components of a microphone to redefine what’s possible in sound capture. The company will unveil the technology at The 2025 NAMM Show (Booth 18206) and will showcase it in Europe for the first time during ISE 2025 (Stand 7P600).

DWe is the first-of-its-kind wireless, convertible acoustic-electronic drum set introduced by Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) in 2023. In 2025, DWe will have a wider choice of shell finishes with the release of Diamond Nebula, Laser Blue Metallic, and Limited-Edition Exotic Santos Rosewood.

To coincide with the NAMM Show taking place in Anaheim, CA, AVANTE Audio is pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Varela as National Sales Manager for the USA. With a wealth of experience, both as an audio engineer and equipment retail manager, Ray is ideally suited to lead a new season of growth for AVANTE Audio in the US market. This will begin with the release of the new Akro Series of touring line array speakers, which is to be showcased at NAMM on the ADJ Arena Plaza stage.

Addional Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCA) received their trophies at the NAMM Show in Anaheim. The remaining few champs will be given their hardware throughout the day on Saturday!

Set to take place in Barcelona, Spain, next month, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has built a reputation as Europe’s leading audiovisual and systems integration tech show. ADJ Lighting will use the 2025 edition of the exhibition to showcase multiple new products for the first time in Europe, which are all designed to help lighting designers unleash their creativity. Visitors to ISE will also have the chance to discover the eye-catching Vizi Pix Z19, the IP65-rated Hydro Flex L7 and Hydro Flex L19, the powerful 40 HEX Panel IP LED wash, the retro-themed Vintage X and Vintage Bar, and the innovative Encore DBX blinder

Lighting, especially in the hands of an artful designer can work wonders making even the very ordinary look extraordinary. Gil Perron has conjured up such magic more than a few times in his career.

Gibson has a legacy of making world-class instruments and creating the most relevant, played, and loved guitars in the world that continue to shape sound across generations and genres of music. Gibson is proud to announce the next evolution in the Custom Color Series with the addition of the ES-335 and ES-335 Figuredacross six striking new finishes. The Gibson Custom Color ES-335s make a bold statement with an exciting array of new aesthetic options while maintaining the quality, tone, and playability players have loved for generations. The Gibson Custom Color Series ES-335 and ES-335 Figured are available worldwide at authorized Gibson dealers and on Gibson.com.

Play Drums held its annual Open House at the Anaheim Hilton on January 24 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with percussion industry leaders and introduce the newly redesigned PlayDrums.com website, which aims to inspire and educate a wider audience of drummers.

With the goal of increasing sales and improving customer support in the region, global entertainment lighting, LED video and atmospheric effects equipment manufacturer ADJ is pleased to announce NEEC Iberia Distribución as its exclusive distributor for Iberia. This new partnership will provide quicker delivery as well as enhanced local technical and sales support for ADJ’s growing Spanish and Portuguese customer base. At the same time, it will allow NEEC Iberia to expand its product portfolio to include lighting, consolidating its position as a key partner for rental, event and installation companies.