Rockshop News

Old Tapes Roll for the Record RSS

• May 15th 2013
• Rockshop

One year ago Palmerston North Rockshop Manager James Lissette began the process of archiving the city's musical history. Jono Galuszka catches up with him to see how his ears are holding up.

DISCOVERING HISTORY: No man is happier than James Lissette at the controls of his recording desk. Photo by WARWICK SMITH/FAIRFAX NZ.

Line 6 StageSource Loudspeaker Wins Top Honours RSS

• May 8th 2013
• Line 6

LINE 6 STAGESOURCE LOUDSPEAKER WINS TOP HONOURS AT 2013 MUSIKMESSE SHOW.
StageSource L3t powered loudspeaker wins prestigious 2013 M.I.P.A. Award in the Pro Audio Portable Sound category.

12 Months Interest Free RSS

• May 1st 2013
• Rockshop

12 Months Interest FREE. Go into the draw to win an iPad mini*

Novation releases free Supernova Soundpack for MiniNova and UltraNova RSS

• April 26th 2013
• Novation

Novation’s ground-breaking Supernova set the standard for virtual analogue synthesisers when it was released in 1998. With its comprehensive modelling of traditional analogue subtractive synthesis, uniquely powerful multi-effects engine and expressive filter, the award- winning rack-mount Supernova and its successor, Supernova II, were the most powerful synths of their time –class leaders, still revered today.

Novation Announces the new Bass Station II RSS

• April 23rd 2013
• Novation

Bass Station II is an analogue mono-synth with a talent for bass, but a sound-engine that is versatile enough to kick out sharp leads and crisp arpeggios. It brings the best elements of the original Bass Station into a brand new design with re-worked modulation, effects, filters and more; like the Bass Station, but a much much bigger sound.

Novation Announces the new LaunchPad S RSS

• April 23rd 2013
• Novation

The number one Live controller - Launchpad S is a powerful 64-button music controller that lets you make music or mix tracks using a super-intuitive grid of multi-colour buttons.

Winners of the Rockshop Radio Stylophone Competition RSS

• April 17th 2013

& the winner is...

Congratulations to the winner Thomas Weston with Jak Stone, Manager of the Albany Rockshop

Hello Sailor's Dave McArtney dies RSS

• April 16th 2013
• Rockshop

Dave McArtney, a founding member of Kiwi bands Hello Sailor and The Pink Flamingos, has passed away.

Mick, Paul and NZ Rockshop recognises his major contribution to New Zealand music and sends our condolences to his family, friends and band mates.

Native Instruments Komplete 9 Now In Stock RSS

• April 16th 2013
• Native Instruments

KOMPLETE 9 and KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE are the latest generation of the world’s leading studio production suite. KOMPLETE 9 delivers 33 products and over 120 GB of sound. KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE is our most ‘komplete’ ever with 65 products and a staggering 370 GB of sound. With so much inside at the same great price, the world got more KOMPLETE.

Avid Pro Tools 11 & New Fast Track Interfaces Announced RSS

• April 15th 2013
• Avid

The most powerful digital audio workstation just got more powerful. With an all-new, ultra-efficient audio engine, 64-bit performance, and groundbreaking capabilities, Pro Tools 11 enables you to take on the most complex and demanding music and audio post productions with ease, so you can focus on sounding your best. Take your creativity to go.

Universal Audio Announces Apollo 16 RSS

• April 15th 2013
• Universal Audio

Universal Audio (UA), a leading manufacturer of professional audio recording hardware and software, is proud to announce the Apollo 16 Audio Interface. Delivering world-class conversion with 16x16 analog I/O, this uncompromising FireWire/Thunderbolt-ready interface combines superior sound and flexible routing with powerful onboard UAD-2 QUAD processing. With its professional DB-25 connectivity and multi-unit cascading for up to 32x32 analog I/O, Apollo 16 sets a new standard in high-resolution recording with classic analog sound.

Universal Audio Total Studio Upgrade RSS

• April 8th 2013
• Universal Audio

Purchase a New LA-610 MkII Classic Tube Recording Channel Before June 30th and Get a UAD-2 DUO PCIe Card or UAD-2 DUO Satellite FireWire Package FREE!

Rockshop Comes to Albany in Auckland RSS

• April 8th 2013
• Rockshop

The hottest newest store of the Rockshop chain extends our Auckland supply and coverage to the good people of Albany and North Auckland.

Motörheadphönes Now In Stock! RSS

• April 2nd 2013
• Motorheadphones

From the loudest band in the wörld to your ears!

Your Chance to WIN Gold RSS

• April 1st 2013
• Rockshop , Casio

WIN a Casio XWP1 Gold Ltd Edition Synth

Framus player Earl Slick (USA)'s work on David Bowie's "The Next Day" Dominates the Charts! RSS

• April 1st 2013
• Framus

Earl Slick (USA)’s work on David Bowie's "The Next Day" Dominates the Charts!

Larry Graham & Graham Central Station: Powered by Warwick's WA 600 RSS

• April 1st 2013
• Warwick

Larry Graham's hard-hitting bass pyrotechnics became the driving force behind many of Sly and the Family Stone's groundbreaking hits and paved the way for slap-bass playing the world over. 2012 marked the release of ‘Raise Up’, his first album in 13 years, which features cameos by Raphael Saadiq and Prince who assists on several instruments and background vocals. 'Three of the cuts feature Prince,' says Graham. 'We also did a remake of ‘Higher Ground’, which is by another good friend of mine, Mr Stevie Wonder.'

Propellerhead Software Announce Reason 7 - due April 30 RSS

• March 21st 2013
• Propellerhead

Buy Reason now and get version 7 for free - All you need to do is to purchase and register a qualifying product after March 1, 2013. Your upgrade license and software download will be made available to you on the Reason 7 release day.

Richmond Library in Nelson Competition Winner RSS

• March 21st 2013
• Rockshop

The month of February brought a promotional display to the Richmond Public Library in Nelson.

This was designed to inform the public of our classical music instrument rental services, a reasonably new service to the Nelson Rockshop.

Congratulations George from the team at the Nelson Rockshop!

SEAGULL GUITARS ARE BACK RSS

• February 19th 2013
• Seagull Guitars

You asked for it, and now you’ve got it. After popular demand, we’re bringing these fantastic guitars back to NZ’s shores.

Handmade in Canada, Seagull guitars offer top-range playability and tone, whilst being priced squarely at the working musician. The value for money of Seagull guitars cant be beat, they have a great tone, incredibly tuning stability and once you play one, you’ll see why they have always held their niche as one of the best gigging acoustic guitars around.

New Products Announced from Focusrite RSS

• January 16th 2013
• Focusrite

New products from Focusrite.

Winner of Zildjian iPad Competition for December 2012 Drawn RSS

• January 15th 2013

& the winner is...

Congratulations to the winner Kyne Fowley with Logan Gilchrist, manager of the Hamilton Rockshop

Avid Special Offer - Get free Plug-ins with Your Mbox, Eleven Rack, or Pro Tools Purchase - Offer Extended! RSS

• January 10th 2013
• Avid

Looking to create better sounding productions? Mbox® interfaces and Eleven® Rack, which all come with Pro Tools® Express or Pro Tools, and Pro Tools 10 software enable you to create top-quality music and audio productions faster and easier than anything else. And now, for a limited time, get up to four AAX plug-ins at no cost with these purchases*:

Rockshop Radio is Launched! RSS

• December 24th 2012
• Rockshop

Shure Wireless Trade-in Program RSS

• December 18th 2012
• Shure Wireless

Now is your chance to trade in any brand of wireless system, working or not, for a genuine Shure PGX wireless System.

PGX Wireless Systems combine rugged, trusted Shure microphones with proven wireless technology for professional quality sound. All systems also feature diversity.

IMPACTAMP Custom-Made Amp Covers RSS

• December 13th 2012
• Rockshop

NZ Rockshops is proud to partner with Impact Amp Covers to bring you custom-tailored covers, designed to perfectly fit you amplifier or speaker. You tell us what make and model of amp you have, then fill out the form below with all the measurements. We’ll then contact you to confirm the details and get your new custom cover underway.

Winner of Zildjian iPad Competition for November Drawn RSS

• December 6th 2012
• Zildjian

& the winner is...

Congratulations to the winner Kim Death pictured with Kevin Roberts from the Auckland Drumshop

Universal Audio UAD version 6.4 featuring Windows 7 Support for UAD-2 Satellite & Apollo Audio Interfaces RSS

• November 29th 2012
• Universal Audio

Released in November 2012, UAD Powered Plug-Ins v6.4 delivers a host of long-requested features for PC-based audio engineers — including 64-bit UAD plug-in support for Windows 7, and Apollo Audio Interface/UAD-2 Satellite FireWire drivers for Windows 7 (a qualified PCIe-to-FireWire adapter card is required).

Winner of Zildjian iPad Competition for October Drawn RSS

• November 14th 2012

& the winner is...

Congratulations to the winner Jamie Calder from Palmerston North

New Mesa EXPRESS+ amps have arrived RSS

• November 1st 2012

We are delighted to announce the arrival of these brand new beasts from Mesa/Boogie. Following the lineage of the popular Dual Caliber and F-series amps, the EXPRESS line has been extremely popular over the years. Now Mesa/Boogie have updated this lineup with a whole raft of new changes, it’s actually pretty amazing what they’ve achieved. So, take the existing great tone of the Express amp (many of our Rockshop staff are Express owners) and add the following features:

Rane Mixer Offer including FREE Serato Video Plugin for Scratch Live RSS

• October 19th 2012
• Rane / Serato

Buy any Rane Sixty One, Sixty Two or Sixty Eight mixer with Serato Scratch Live and receive a license of Serato's Video Plug-in.

2012 Critics’ Choice Prize Winner Announced RSS

• October 18th 2012

and the winner is...

Electronic Music Production Workshop - Nov 9th - Auckland RSS

• October 17th 2012
• Rockshop

The Australia & New Zealand Alumni Association SAE/QUANTAM and NZ Rockshop are hosting an Electronic Music Production Workshop featuring international award-winning psychedelic tech-funk producer Steve Young (aka Hedflux).

Universal Audio's Complete Studio Upgrade - Buy a 4-710d Mic Preamp Get a UAD-2 QUAD RSS

• October 15th 2012
• Universal Audio

Purchase a New UA 4-710d Four-Channel Tone-Blending Mic Preamp by December 31st and Get a FREE UAD-2 QUAD Core or UAD-2 Satellite QUAD Core DSP Accelerator Package!

AIAIAI Headphones Now Available In Store & Online RSS

• October 15th 2012
• AIAIAI

Pioneer CDJ-Nexus Multi-players Now In Stock with FREE Headphone Offer RSS

• October 15th 2012
• Pioneer Pro DJ

OCT/NOV SPECIAL - PURCHASE A PAIR OF CDJ2000-NEXUS PLAYERS FOR $6595 AND RECEIVE A PAIR OF HDJ2000 HEADPHONES WORTH $649 FREE!

Universal Audio Announces New UAD-2 Hardware & UAD Powered Plug-in Software Bundles RSS

• October 3rd 2012
• Universal Audio

New Flagship 8-Processor UAD-2 OCTO DSP Accelerator, New Custom and Ultimate UAD Plug-In Bundles, More Affordable Pricing Across the UAD-2 Lineup

Roland V-Drums Competition RSS

• October 1st 2012
• Roland

There are two ways to enter the V-Drums Competition

Upload a live performance drum solo video to YouTube™ (five minutes or less) using any Roland drum kit before October 31st, 2012. Complete your entry by filling out the details on this page.

NZ Rockshop Welcomes FULLTONE Pedals RSS

• September 24th 2012
• Fulltone

We are proud to announce that NZ Rockshops have been appointed NZ reseller for Fulltone Pedals.

New Vinyl Winners of the SmokefreeRockquest 2012 RSS

• September 23rd 2012

A band from Nelson took out New Zealand’s major high school music award for the second year in a row, at the Smokefreerockquest national final in Hamilton on Saturday night.

New Vinyl, a quirky three-piece with a folk jazz sound and an unusual combination of instruments won first place, $10,000 worth of instruments from NZ Rockshops, a NZ On Air new recording and music video grant worth over $10,000, a place on the NZ On Air Kiwi Hit Disc, radio promotional support for a single, and video play on youth music channel FOUR.

Taylor Guitar Roadshow - Coming to a Rockshop near you this October RSS

• September 19th 2012
• Rockshop , Taylor

NZ Rockshop is proud to bring to you – the Taylor Roadshow.

Join your local Rockshop crew, with very special guests Andy Lund and Dianne Magana direct from Taylor USA to talk about and demonstrate a great range of mid to very high end Taylor Acoustic Guitars.

Spots are limited, it is FREE, and we definitely look forward to seeing you there..! Click below to register to attend...

New Scarlett 2I4 USB Audio Interface from Focusrite RSS

• September 14th 2012
• Focusrite

Robust 2 in, 4 out USB bus-powered interface for Macintosh and Windows, featuring two Focusrite mic pres with phantom power. Due October/November. Pre-order today.

NZ Rockshop Welcomes the Arrival of HK Audio From Germany RSS

• September 13th 2012
• HK Audio

Over the course of the past twenty years, the name HK AUDIO® has become synonymous in Europe with live sound reinforcement systems of the highest quality. Made in Germany, these systems are the product of a lifelong passion and pursuit of a vision - the aspiration to deliver perfect sound. Now available from your nearest Rockshop store!

Audix Pays Tribute to Alanis Morissette RSS

• September 7th 2012
• Audix USA

Audix has teamed up with Alanis Morissette to celebrate the release of her first album in four years, “Havoc and Bright Lights.” This is your chance to win a personally signed CD by Alanis along with her microphone of choice for live touring since 1995, the OM5.

New Forte USB Audio Interface from Focusrite RSS

• September 6th 2012
• Focusrite

Focusrite Forte is a professional 2 in, 4 out portable USB audio interface for Mac and Windows, designed to deliver analogue sources to your DAW at the highest possible quality.

New iTrack Audio Interface for iPad from Focusrite RSS

• September 6th 2012
• Focusrite

Focusrite quality – for your iPad - iTrack Solo provides the best solution for recording your instruments and vocals using an iPad. Featuring a Focusrite microphone pre-amplifier and an input to record directly from electric and bass guitars, iTrack Solo is the perfect way to expand the audio capabilities of your iPad using Garageband or any other music-making app.

Native Instruments Announce Maschine & Maschine Mikro Mk2 RSS

• September 4th 2012
• Native Instruments

Available in October- Pre-order yours today!

Novation Announces the MiniNova Synthesizer RSS

• September 3rd 2012
• Novation

Mesa M3 Carbine head and cabinet package RSS

• August 22nd 2012
• MESA Boogie

The M3 packs the same ultra-fast, naturally musical Carbine preamp and TRANS-CLASS™ power as its big-power siblings. The new M3 CARBINE makes custom, hand-built, American-made quality accessible to any bassist who wants more from their amp. And when combined with the PowerHouse 4x10 bass cabinet, you can expect power and tone big enough for just about any venue in New Zealand.

Dimarzio to Release Steve Vai Gravity Storm Pickups RSS

• August 21st 2012
• Dimarzio

DiMarzio’s new Gravity Storm™ Neck and Bridge Model pickups are made in the U.S.A. and will be available mid September from NZ Rockshops.

Nord Announces Nord Beat - a 4-track CoreMIDI Step Sequencer for iPad RSS

• August 21st 2012
• Nord by Clavia

Nord Beat is a 4-track CoreMIDI Step Sequencer for iPad. Nord Beat is a perfect companion for your Nord Drum and is available for free at the App Store!

Winners of Test Drive a Walden Guitar RSS

• August 6th 2012
• Walden

Congratulations to Wayne, Neil and Michelle who were the winners of the competition. Check out what they won!

NZ Rockshop Welcomes Alto Professional RSS

• July 30th 2012
• Alto Professional

NZ Rockshop welcomes the Alto Professional range of PA speakers, mixers & speaker management systems. Check the product line out here...

RØDE Announces Worldwide SHORT FILM COMPETITION RØDE ROCKUMENTARY! RSS

• July 13th 2012
• Rode Microphones

RØDE Microphones is proud to announce the launch of ‘RØDE Rockumentary’, an international short film competition designed to support aspiring filmmakers. The winner of ‘RØDE Rockumentary’ will be rewarded with a money-can’t-buy experience in Hollywood with master filmmakers Philip Bloom and Jason Wingrove, as well as runner-up prizes of microphones, speakers and accessories with a total value of over $25,000.

Zildjian 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride RSS

• July 13th 2012
• Zildjian

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the A Custom cymbal line, has launched this new 21” Anniversary Ride, available in 2012 only.

New Fender PawnShop series RSS

• July 12th 2012
• Fender

New Fender PawnShop series, arriving soon at NZ ROCKSHOPS…

Roland Jupiter-50 Landing Soon RSS

• July 6th 2012
• Roland

With its unprecedented fusion of synthesis and acoustic instruments, the new-generation Roland JUPITER has changed the way we play, react to, and feel a keyboard. By combining the supreme expression of the JUPITER-80 with the travel friendliness of the JUNO series, the new JUPITER-50 brings SuperNATURAL sound and pro performance to every stage and studio.

Photos Gallery of our recent drum clinic with Pat Kuhtze at Winter Drum Week RSS

• July 4th 2012

Here are some pics from our recent drum clinic with Pat Kuhtze at Winter Drum Week in Christchurch...
Thanks to Jono Tressler at The Beat Studios for putting on another great Winter Drum Week.

Line 6 Mobile In for iPhone & iPad Now In Stock RSS

• July 2nd 2012
• Line 6

Connect your guitar to your iPhone or iPad and get 64 models of classic amps and effects, an exceptional digital input and all the tone your hands can handle!

Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol F1 Tutorial Videos RSS

• June 28th 2012
• Native Instruments

Get the most out of TRAKTOR’s innovative new Remix Decks with these handy tutorial guides – start out with the basics and break into the advanced league for expert-level remix techniques.

Randall Smith of MESA/Boogie takes you through "The Pit" RSS

• June 25th 2012
• MESA Boogie

Check out this new video, where MESA/Boogie founder Randall Smith takes you into his workspace where new MESA designs are born, and talks about how to reproduce the "magic" of one great amplifier, consistently into all their designs

Propellerhead Announce Reason 6.5 & Reason Essentials 1.5 Software Updates RSS

• June 15th 2012
• Propellerhead

Get Your Free Updates Here...

Rockshop Guitar Signed by Shihad Competition Drawn RSS

• June 13th 2012
• Rockshop , Fender , Squier

The Beautiful Machine: Shihad Movie signed guitar Competition is drawn...

Congratulations to the winner Nicholas Parry from Auckland

Redwitch Seven Sisters Micro-Sized Pedals RSS

• June 7th 2012

The world’s first lithium ion cell pedals
The world’s smallest pedal board foot print
Artist quality pedals at entry level prices

20% Off Marshall Vintage Reissue Amplifiers RSS

• June 6th 2012
• Marshall

There is NOTHING cooler in the world of Rock ‘n’ Roll than a guitarist standing in front of a vintage Marshall amplifier. Nicknamed “Plexi’s” after their plexiglass control panels, the early Marshall amplifiers literally defined the sound of Rock guitar.

Test Drive a Walden Guitar... RSS

• June 1st 2012
• Walden

…and you could win the WALDEN guitar of your choice!

Rockshop 0% Interest Finance Promo Bonus Gift Card Winners Announced RSS

• May 18th 2012
• Rockshop

Rockshop 0% Interest Finance Promo Bonus Gift Card Winners Announced...

Lower Hutt Rockshop Assistant Manager Phil McLaughlin presenting Lee Rapana with his Gift Card

Dr Jim Marshall OBE 1923-2012 RSS

• April 5th 2012
• Marshall

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of the beloved founder and leader for the past 50 years, Jim Marshall. While mourning the Guv’nor though, we also salute a legendary man who led a full and truly remarkable life.

RØDE Announces Worldwide BAND COMPETITION - RØDE ROCKS! RSS

• April 2nd 2012
• Rode Microphones

RØDE Microphones is very excited to announce today’s launch of ‘RØDE Rocks’ - an international band competition designed to locate and showcase the best in independent, unsigned talent around the world and reward them with an all expenses paid recording session in Hollywood with renowned producer Alain Johannes, as well as studio prize packs consisting of microphones and speakers.

Photos from our Rane Sixty-One & Sixty-Two DJ Mixer Showcase RSS

• March 29th 2012
• Rane / Serato

Check out pics from our recent Rane Sixty-One & Sixty-Two DJ Mixer Showcase at Backbeat in Auckland...

Rockshop & Sonor 25th Anniversary Snare Drum Competition Drawn RSS

• March 21st 2012
• Sonor

Summer Rockshop & Sonor 25th Anniversary Snare Drum Competition is drawn...

Congratulations to the winner Kevin Small from Whangarei

Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol F1 Announced RSS

• March 17th 2012
• Native Instruments

Get ready to remix: TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 is the definitive hardware for controlling the powerful new Remix Decks in the included TRAKTOR PRO 2.5 software.

New Warwick "How To" Videos Online RSS

• March 16th 2012
• Warwick

Warwick Amplification have announced a new range of video tutorials on tone, techniques and Warwick gear.

Rane Sixty-One & Sixty-Two DJ Mixer Showcase - Auckland - Wed 28th March RSS

• March 14th 2012
• Rane / Serato

Upcoming Showcase in Auckland for the latest releases from Rane & Serato - Wednesday 28th March

Novation At The Heart Of Gotye Rig RSS

• February 29th 2012
• Ableton , Novation

Launchpad & Bass Station Are Central To Live Show

Photographer - James Bryans

Photos from Avid Pro Tools Showcase RSS

• February 16th 2012
• Avid , M-Audio

Here are some photos from our recent Avid Pro Tools 10 Showcase at Backbeat in Auckland.

Uli Jon Roth – New Blackstar Endorsee RSS

• February 9th 2012
• Blackstar

Blackstar Amplification are pleased to welcome Uli John Roth to the Blackstar artist roster. Uli is best known for his time in the Scorpions and is esteemed for his contribution to neo-classical metal and as the inventor of the highly unique ‘Sky Guitar’. Uli uses the Artisan 100 and Series One 200 in conjunction and powers the heads through Series One 4x12 cabinets.

Novation UltraNova: Passion Pit's Synth Sensation RSS

• February 6th 2012
• Novation

Passion Pit Test Drives Novation's UltraNova Synthesizer...

"Novation have done a great job with the UltraNova"

Rockshop & Audix 25th Anniversary Mic Competion Drawn RSS

• February 2nd 2012
• Rockshop , Audix USA

Summer Rockshop & Audix USA 25th Anniversary Microphone Competition is Drawn...

Congratulations to Kaipara College in Hellensville, Auckland.

Novation Remix // Rework Competition RSS

• December 23rd 2011
• Novation , Focusrite , KRK

Novation have teamed up with Focusrite to host a massive Remix / Rework competition.
As well a chance to win $1400/£1000/€1200 of Focusrite, Novation & KRK gear - you also get your track in front of Brad Baloo; one half of DJ/production/songwriting duo The Nextmen.

New Range of Hofner Guitars RSS

• December 19th 2011
• Hofner

The Swinging Sixties are back at NZ Rockshops. We have a range of 60’s inspired Hofner guitars and basses AVAILABLE at selected Rockshops nationwide. George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler all ignited their careers on Hofner guitars. Now you can too...

Roland SPD-SX - Just Landed RSS

• December 15th 2011
• Roland

NOW BACK IN STOCK!
The new SPD-SX Sampling Pad puts powerful sample creation and playback under your sticks with innovative audio-capturing features, expressive playability, three multi-effects engines, and much more.

New Mic/Instrument Interface for iPad / iPhone / iPod Touch from TASCAM RSS

• December 12th 2011
• Tascam

This is a very cool product that allows you to easily interface your guitar or microphone directly into your iphone/ipad/ipod and use some of the hundreds of available recording apps. It even provides phantom power for condenser mics. This is an awesome product, and at only $79.95

Jeremy Corbett's Fender Custom Shop '57 Relic Stratocaster RSS

• December 11th 2011
• Rockshop , Fender

When well-known TV comedian and Radio DJ Jeremy ‘Corbie’ Corbett announced his retirement from Auckland’s MORE FM radio station after 18 years on air, he had no idea what his colleagues had in store for him.

Rockshop & Audix USA 25th Anniversary Silver Edition i5 Microphone Competition RSS

• December 11th 2011
• Rockshop , Audix USA

Win a Limited Edition 25th Anniversary Silver Coloured Audix i5 Instrument Microphone

Audix Vocal Microphone Technique, New Video Posted: Part 3 of 3 - the Proximity Effect RSS

• December 11th 2011
• Audix USA

New Video Posted: Audix Vocal Microphone Technique, Part 3 of 3

Ovation Elite T series – JUST ARRIVED RSS

• December 1st 2011
• Ovation

Check out these awesome guitars – arriving soon to a Rockshop near you!

Audix Vocal Microphone Technique, New Video Posted: Part 2 of 3 - Controlling Dynamics RSS

• November 30th 2011
• Audix USA

New Video Posted: Audix Vocal Microphone Technique, Part 2 of 3

Wellington Rockshop has moved RSS

• November 28th 2011

Wellington Rockshop has moved to a custom fitted new location at 40 Cuba St, Wellington.

Photos Gallery of our recent Serato Itch Showcase RSS

• November 28th 2011
• Novation , Rane / Serato , Pioneer Pro DJ , Numark

Here are some pics from our recent Serato Itch DJ Software Showcase...

Troy Sanders of Mastodon chooses Warwick Basses RSS

• November 25th 2011

Warwick is honoured and pleased to announce joining forces with one of the powerhouses of modern metal, Troy Sanders of Mastodon.

Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drums - have landed RSS

• November 21st 2011
• Ludwig

One of the primary reasons Ludwig is “the most famous name on drums” is because of the legendary Black Beauty Snare Drum.

GEN 16 AE Cymbal System by Zildjian - coming soon RSS

• November 14th 2011
• Zildjian

Introducing Gen16 – a new generation of Intelligent Percussion.

Since 1623, the Zildjian family has established a reputation for creating the world’s finest cymbals and percussion accessories. It’s an art we’ve lovingly and meticulously passed down from generation to generation. Now, Zildjian is bringing you the world’s first generation of 21st century acoustic-electric percussion products. With Gen16, Zildjian has created a way to bring your music to life like never before.

Audix Vocal Microphone Technique, New Video Posted: Part 1 of 3 - Basic Do's & Don'ts RSS

• October 31st 2011
• Audix USA

New Video Posted: Audix Vocal Microphone Technique, Part 1 of 3

Rotorua Rockshop Branch Manager Stikes Right Chord as Youth Football Coach RSS

• October 31st 2011

SOCCER MAD: Rotorua Rockshop's Daryl Cogger coaches five soccer teams in his spare time - and loves every minute of it.

Propellerhead Software Releases Recycle 2.2 Software Update RSS

• October 26th 2011
• Propellerhead

ReCycle 2.2 is a free update that brings is 64-bit compatibility, is Mac OS X Lion compatible, and has a new look and some workflow improvements.

Moog Music Debuts The Ladder, a Dynamic Transistor Ladder Filter RSS

• October 21st 2011
• Moog Music Inc

Moog Music, a North Carolina-based electronic musical instrument manufacturer, today announced the release of The Ladder, a Professional 500 Series Dynamic Ladder Filter based on Bob Moog's original ladder filter design.

Avid Unveils New Pro Tools|HDX and Pro Tools 10 Software RSS

• October 20th 2011
• Avid

Avid have announced the all-new Pro Tools|HDX digital audio workstation and Pro Tools® 10 software, delivering greater performance, higher sound quality, and innovative new capabilities that set new standards for audio post and music production. Both are designed to provide the most capable, highest quality, scalable solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry, and deliver better performance, faster workflows, and easier collaboration than ever for professional users.
Click here for info on the Launch Events and more...

Moog Music Announces Animoog Instrument App for iPad RSS

• October 18th 2011
• Moog Music Inc

Moog Music today announced the release of Animoog, the World’s first professional polyphonic synthesizer designed for Apple’s iPad. For a 30-day, limited-time price of only $.99, professional musicians, hobbyists and music fans alike can have access to Moog’s newest, groundbreaking synthesizer technology.

Sabian Introduces Players Choice for 2012 RSS

• October 18th 2011
• Sabian

Traditionally, drum companies spend vast sums of time and money on product development so that they can tell drummers what to like – and what to play. In 2012, Sabian will turn this paradigm completely on its head.

Numark Announces N4, a New Four-Channel DJ Controller with Mixer RSS

• September 29th 2011
• Numark

The N4 DJ controller delivers four channels of control plus the ability to use time-coded vinyl.

Zildjian Rarities 2011 - K Constantinople Renaissance 22" Ride RSS

• September 28th 2011
• Zildjian

The newest addition to the 2011 Rarities Program is inspired by Zildjian Artist, Adam Nussbaum.

New Limited Edition Warwick Rusty Range of Basses Now In Stock RSS

• September 27th 2011
• Warwick

Warwick Amplification have announced a new range of amps...

Jacob Randall wins Australasian V-Drums Championship RSS

• September 18th 2011
• Roland

New Plymouth drummer Jacob Randall has won the Australasian V-Drums Championship. Jacob competed with five other finalists at the Australian V-Drums Festival in Sydney and won.

New Scarlett 2I2 USB Audio Interface from Focusrite RSS

• September 11th 2011
• Focusrite

The Scarlett 2i2 is a 2 in / 2 out USB recording interface featuring two award-winning Focusrite preamps. Housed in an attractive anodised aluminium unibody chassis, the interface not only sounds fantastic but looks great too. What’s more it’s solid enough to take on the road when you travel. The Scarlett 2i2 is much more than just a pretty metal box...

Native Instruments Announces Maschine Mikro RSS

• September 5th 2011
• Native Instruments

Native Instruments today announced MASCHINE MIKRO, a highly affordable new entry into the world of its popular groove production system. By combining the full-featured MASCHINE software with a streamlined and compact controller, MASCHINE MIKRO makes the acclaimed tactile and intuitive music creation approach of MASCHINE available at a significantly reduced physical footprint and price. At the same time, the new 1.7 software version provides advanced integration with the instruments and effects in the KOMPLETE 8 and KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE bundle both for MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO users.

The New Maschine Mikro