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Orchestral & acoustic

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Trumpet, Trombone or Euphonium: Which Instrument Is Right for You?

Thomann BlogGearTrumpet, Trombone or Euphonium: Which Instrument Is Right for You? Not sure whether to choose a trumpet, trombone or euphonium? Discover the differences in sound, playing technique, difficulty and suitability for beginners.

September 15
String Pioneers: Giovanni Bottesini—Master of the Double Bass

Strings MagazineGearString Pioneers: Giovanni Bottesini—Master of the Double Bass Known in his time as the "Paganini of the Double Bass," Bottesini changed people’s ideas about what the instrument could do.

September 12
LSO St Luke’s unveils flagship recording studio following major investment

Audio Media InternationalIndustryLSO St Luke’s unveils flagship recording studio following major investment The London Symphony Orchestra has completed a major upgrade of its LSO St Luke’s venue, opening a new recording studio and expanding its production facilities as part of a multi-million-pound investment designed to suppo

June 30
Inside the evolution of orchestral sampling: an interview with ProjectSAM

Native Instruments BlogMakersInside the evolution of orchestral sampling: an interview with ProjectSAM Orchestral sampling has come a long way from the early days of rigid, dry sample blocks. For over two decades, ProjectSAM has been at the forefront of this evolution, pioneering an ensemble-recording philosophy that brou

June 25
Phil Robinson at The Laurie Beechman Theater, New York, NY

Music ConnectionIndustryPhil Robinson at The Laurie Beechman Theater, New York, NY Contact: [email protected] Web: instagram.com/philrobinsonmusic Players: Phil Robinson, vocals, guitar, harmonica; Anthony Surace, electric guitar; Jason Vitelli, keyboards, vocals, sax, guitar; John Carlos

September 15
Tascam SS-R300N: Netzwerk-Audiorecorder für Installationen

delamarEuropeTascam SS-R300N: Netzwerk-Audiorecorder für Installationen Der Tascam SS-R300N ist der neue netzwerkfähige Zweispur-Audiorecorder für professionelle Audioinstallationen. Er nimmt bis 96 kHz / 24 Bit auf und ergänzt den Vorgänger SS-R250N um erweiterte Netzwerk- und Steuerungsfun

September 14
Introducing With Mixer, ALM’s new Stem Ripper expander

Juno DailyScenesIntroducing With Mixer, ALM’s new Stem Ripper expander The With Mixer expansion adds a fully featured eight-channel mixer to the Stem Ripper recorder module. New from ALM Busy Circuits, the With Mixer module is an expander for the Stem Ripper audio recorder, adding a graphic

September 14
Henri SELMER Paris amplia linha Prologue com clarinete Concert em Sib

Música & MercadoAmericasHenri SELMER Paris amplia linha Prologue com clarinete Concert em Sib Novo modelo combina corpo em grenadilla, chaves prateadas e proposta voltada a estudantes avançados, músicos amadores e integrantes de conjuntos . A Henri SELMER Paris ampliou sua família de clarinetes Prologue com o nov

September 14
Glockenklang Introduces Acoustic 10-2 Cabinet for Double Bass, Electric Bass, and More

No TrebleGuitarsGlockenklang Introduces Acoustic 10-2 Cabinet for Double Bass, Electric Bass, and More The Glockenklang Acoustic 10-2 is a compact 200-watt, two-way cabinet built to reproduce double bass, electric bass, and acoustic instruments faithfully.

September 11
La clásica Ibanez Iceman de los 70 se moderniza con 7 cuerdas multiescala y pastillas Fishman Fluence

Guitarristas.infoEuropeLa clásica Ibanez Iceman de los 70 se moderniza con 7 cuerdas multiescala y pastillas Fishman Fluence Ibanez amplía la familia Iceman con la ICMS721-IPT, un modelo de 7 cuerdas que incorpora por primera vez una multiescala de 25,5" a 27,2" y un par de Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic.

September 11
SON Estrella Galicia confirms final details of Soundhood East London 2026

DIY MagazineScenesSON Estrella Galicia confirms final details of Soundhood East London 2026 In addition to sets from Honeyglaze, The Orchestra (For Now) and more, the event will also host DJ sets, intimate showcases, and special beer workshops.

September 9
Squier Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII: 12 cuerdas y estética Tele para Queens of the Stone Age

Guitarristas.infoEuropeSquier Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII: 12 cuerdas y estética Tele para Queens of the Stone Age El miembro de Queens of the Stone Age ya tiene nueva guitarra signature, y esta vez ha elegido una combinación poco habitual: La nueva Squier Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII tiene 12 cuerdas y acabado Copper A

September 8
Yamaha Releases Two new Silent Cello Models

Strings MagazineGearYamaha Releases Two new Silent Cello Models The SVC300C and SVC300F models operate more as companions than competitors. It’s just that one is designed to appeal to classical players (300F), while the other is a little more rock ’n’ roll.

September 6
All Musical Instruments Explained – Which Family of Instruments Is Right for You?

Thomann BlogGearAll Musical Instruments Explained – Which Family of Instruments Is Right for You? Explore the different families of musical instruments, from strings and woodwinds to brass, percussion and keyboards.

September 4
Review: The Irish Chamber Orchestra Focuses on Lesser-Known Works on ‘Invitation’

Strings MagazineGearReview: The Irish Chamber Orchestra Focuses on Lesser-Known Works on ‘Invitation’ This collection of recordings, made over several years, serves as a documented retrospective of conductor Jörg Widmann’s ten-year tenure with the orchestra.

September 2
String Pioneers—Hungarian Violin Icon Panna Czinka Continues to Inspire

Strings MagazineGearString Pioneers—Hungarian Violin Icon Panna Czinka Continues to Inspire This unorthodox lyric poet and virtuoso violinist blazed the trail for female musicians and has inspired thousands.

August 31
Did You Know . . . The Longest Symphony in the Standard Repertory Is Mahler’s Third?

Strings MagazineGearDid You Know . . . The Longest Symphony in the Standard Repertory Is Mahler’s Third? It lasts about 100 minutes and is performed quite often, but it is far from the longest ever written.

August 23
Ibanez ICWH727: la Iceman Custom Shop japonesa de 7 cuerdas de Wes Hauch cuesta casi 9.000 €

Guitarristas.infoEuropeIbanez ICWH727: la Iceman Custom Shop japonesa de 7 cuerdas de Wes Hauch cuesta casi 9.000 € La nueva Ibanez de Wes Hauch es una Iceman de siete cuerdas fabricada artesanalmente en Japón con caoba africana, tapa de arce flameado, y pastillas Seymour Duncan Jupiter Rails.

August 20
SON Estrella Galicia announces Soundhood East London 2026 lineup with Honeyglaze, The Orchestra (For Now), thistle., and more

Crack MagazineScenesSON Estrella Galicia announces Soundhood East London 2026 lineup with Honeyglaze, The Orchestra (For Now), thistle., and more The music and beer experience will take over five Hackney venues in September with a bill of UK and Spanish artists. SON Estrella Galicia has announced the full line-up for Soundhood East London 2026, returning to Hackne

July 14