San Francisco - Inspired by the technology, style, and spirit of the famed Italian "supercar" manufacturer, Blackbird Guitars' brings you the limited-edition Ferrari-branded "Rider". The ultra-rare Ferrari Blackbird guitars were sold at Ferrari Stores worldwide and signed by F1 drivers Philipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen. Based on Blackbird Guitars' high-performance Rider travel guitar, it is the first instrument fit for the Ferrari namesake. Like Ferrari, it is a study in superlatives—among the most resonant, durable and lightest guitars in the world. The Rider travel guitar is compact enough to fit in the trunk of a sports car, but it plays and sounds like a much bigger instrument. It looks like nothing else on the market: sleek, black carbon fiber speaks to the high-tech materials and construction while the exclusive Maranello Red interior, accented red A string, and Ferrari Scuderia emblem highlights the passion of world-class Italian motoring.

Washington Depot, Connecticut - (November 17, 2009) – Janet Marlow, master teacher of the six and ten-string guitar for technique and contemporary composition, announces today the release of her book Guitar Practice Tips and Techniques: What Every Great Guitarist Knows About Practicing. In her book, Marlow offers a holistic approach to understanding yourself as a student of the guitar. By providing shortcut training methods, Janet cuts to the core of your practice problems and creates an enjoyable solution to master your guitar skills.

Los Angeles, CA, November 11, 2009 — EDIROL® by Roland is pleased to release Version 2.0 operating system for the popular EDIROL R-09HR portable digital recorder. This free, user-installable upgrade adds a suite of new music applications and on-board editing functions, making the R-09HR the all-in-one solution for musicians and recording enthusiasts.

San Francisco, CA Nov 11, 2009 – StageTrix Products releases the Pedal Fastener, an adhesive-backed, hook and loop fastener designed specifically to attach pedals to pedalboards. This heavy-duty fastener is built to withstand high temperatures and provide rock solid grip. Now customers can move beyond the over-sized rolls of low-quality generic fasteners that have been the standard and securely attach their pedals with confidence.

Westlake Village, California (November 12, 2009) – Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, announces Yeti, the first THX® Certified microphone. The latest addition to Blue’s new consumer line, the Yeti is the ultimate USB microphone for professional recording. The Yeti features:

HOLLYWOOD, CA (November 11, 2009) – Ace Frehley announced he will join this Sunday’s Battle Of The Bands for Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp’s showcase finale of the graduates of the 3-day camp. Frehley will hit stage and jam with the campers as they battle it out to be the top campers of 2009! Frehley will also be a headlining guest counselor November 18th for the 5-day camp that follows this Sunday’s showcase.

November 2009, Modena, Italy – IK Multimedia is proud to present the first ever “iPDJ” Mobile Groove Event at Revolution LIVE Nightclub in Fort Lauderdale Fl, USA on November 20th, 2009. Watch history being made as DJs battle and record music live on their iPhones/iPods with GrooveMaker and FourTrack apps! Featuring DJ Chris Domingo, DJ Scratch-D from Dynamix II and DJ Speechless.

BERKELEY, CA, November 9, 2009 — The first battery tester for musicians, Batt-O-Meter, is now available for purchase through many popular retailers. Frequently described as ‘indispensable’, Batt-O-Meter saves musicians from that dreaded moment when a battery dies during a gig by telling you the hours of life remaining in your batteries without removing them from your gear. Retailers are excited to now be shipping this necessary and useful device to their customers at an affordable price.

"It's a great time saver. It gives you an accurate reading of the voltage (which varies greatly between batteries even in the same batch) and the time remaining until empty, so you can be prepared for a session and not interrupt the creative process by having to change batteries in the middle of it. Great little box. Very well built."
- Michael Wagener, music producer, mixer, and engineer of Motley Crue & Metallica

HAYWARD, CA— For dealers, parents and players looking for one-stop-shopping this holiday season, AXL introduces an all-new PlayerPac with everything beginner players need to get started, all packaged in a great-looking point-of-purchase box.

November 10, 2009 Chicago , IL – Souldier Straps unveil a new line of signature limited edition guitar straps and drumstick bags with members of the band Wilco. The straps and bags are only available through Wilco’s online store at wilcoworld.net or at the band’s merchandise booth on select tour stops.