Roland, M-Audio, Korg Reduce Workforce

Today’s Top Story Roland, M-Audio and Korg, some of the biggest manufacturing names in music gear, are downsizing amid the recent economic downturn. Roland has reportedly cut 10% of their workforce with more cuts slated if sales don’t perk up in the next quarter. M-Audio has issued their second round of pink slips, and Korg is said to be consolidating several departments to reduce costs. While the news is not a major...

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Remix Magazine Bites The Dust

Remix Magazine, a publication focused on electronic music and culture, has announced that it is ceasing publication in 2009. The magazines last issue will be January, slated to hit shelves sometime in late 2008. The publication claims that it will still operate its website and conduct it’s Remix Hotel showcases. However, most industry insiders can’t see those initiatives lasting through 2009, especially since the Remix...

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