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  • by David Ball
  • Jun 21, 2022

Chicago Synth Exchange | Synth 101

Now introducing the Chicago Synth Exchange - Synth 101 Soundboard Blog! In addition, to our ongoing Synth 101 series of in-store seminars hosted b...

  • by Zach Moore
  • Jun 16, 2022

Introducing | CME Exclusive Pacific Peach

The Chicago Music Exchange is proud to unveil its first original colorway, Pacific Peach, designed in collaboration with the legendary electric gu...

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  • Jun 15, 2022

Squier Classic Vibe | CME Exclusives

We're taking the good vibrations of Squier's Classic Vibe series and amping things up with five fabulous models, outfitted in exclusive custom colo...

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  • Jun 14, 2022

Moog Synthesizers | Mavis

The Moog Mavis is the newest offering from the legendary synthesizer company, offering signature Moog sound in a compact and feature-packed instrum...

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  • Jun 12, 2022

CME Sessions | Baroness

We’re used to seeing live touring acts stop into CME—but, it’s not often that we get our own private concert! No matter what descriptors one might ...

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