NAMM 2019: MOD Duo X open-source hardware effects unit

Targeting electronic musicians, the unit is in a desktop format and features fully standalone functionality. The firmware is Linux-based and outlined on two graphical displays.

NAMM 2019: Neumann KH 750 DS compact subwoofer

Berlin royalty Neumann announced the KH 750 DSP. It's a compact subwoofer designed for tracking, mixing, and mastering in smaller studio spaces.

TC Electronic June-60 pedal ‘Juno Chorus’ finally here

Looks like we have finally got that Juno-60 chorus effect that TC Electronic has been talking about for a while. The June-60 has now finally been announced!

NAMM 2019: Chase Bliss Audio Blooper prototype

We are excited about the new Chase Bliss Audio Automatone MKII pedal that was announced last week, but they also have the Blooper looper in the pipeline!

NAMM 2019: Focal Trio 11 Be new flagship studio monitors

The new Focals have 5-inch midrange drivers, 10-inch subs, and pure beryllium inverted dome tweeters. So these are three-way monitors which probably live better inside spacious studio facilities.

NAMM 2019: Line 6 show off new Shuriken Variax finishes

The highly customisable Line 6 Shuriken Variax guitar that once only came in black will now be available in the UK with new colours for 2019.

NAMM 2019: Abasi Concepts Larada evolves

The Animals As Leaders guitarist Tosin Abasi shows off new concepts for his guitar line, after the '2018 Frank Falbo incident', including a Larada Space Tele!

NAMM 2019: Aston Stealth, a four-mics-in-one glowing in purple

Touted as a "broadcast-quality" mic, Stealth has four switchable voice modes (Vocal 1 & 2, Guitar, Dark) and works both as a passive and active mic with a built-in preamp.

NAMM 2019: Electro Harmonix Super Switcher

The new Electro Harmonix Super Switcher could be the perfect solution for controlling complex effects pedal layouts on your pedalboard.

NAMM 2019: Anasounds Element ‘real’ Spring Reverb pedal

The new Anasounds Element spring reverb pedal actually does use a real spring to create the reverb and has three spring modules sizes available too!

NAMM 2019: CLA-10a, Avantone’s active Yamaha NS10 replicas

At NAMM 2019, manufacturer Avantone debuted an active version of its Chris Lord-Alge endorsed Yamaha NS10 replica, the CLA-10a. Interesting enough, the difference doesn't conclude with the addition of a Class ...

NAMM 2019: Gamechanger Audio Motor Piano prototype polysynth

The Motor Piano is a synthesizer that uses regular DC motors spinning optical disks as voltage controlled oscillators. 3 spinning motors are used per voice for up to 12 voices in this fascinating synthesizer.

Eventide Instant Phaser is as old-school as a phaser can possibly get

Eventide recreated a true classic in every sense of the word - the 1972 Instant Phaser. The first rackmount effects unit ever, Instant Phaser is super old-school and ever so slightly obscure.

NAMM 2019: Behringer’s last surprise is the Crave semi-modular analog synthesizer

Behringer rounds off the NAMM weekend with a spectacular semi-modular monosynth called Crave that's fat, groovy, with a cool sequencer and loads of patch points for only $199 - Behringer wins.

NAMM 2019: Electro-Voice RE420 and RE520 live vocal condenser microphones

The RE420 has a cardioid polar pattern and sounds warmer, while the RE520 is supercardioid - thus with more back and side rejection, and tighter-sounding.

NAMM 2019: Line 6 Helix 2.8 update – K.O.T added

Looks like Winter NAMM had a few teases for Helix users. A Limited Edition Helix? And new firmware due including King Of Tone / K.O.T. and the Zendrive!

NAMM 2019: Little Labs LL2A, a 60s opto compressor for modern times

I like how Little Labs made a compressor from the 60s look like it literally came out yesterday. The LL2A will be available next quarter for an undisclosed price.

NAMM 2019: Seymour Duncan Dark Sun

Periphery's Mark Holcomb gets a new signature delay/reverb called the Dark Sun and it has some great features and routing available for modern styles.

NAMM 2019: Beetronics Swarm Fuzz Harmonizer

New Beetronics Swarm fuzz harmonizer pedal being debuted at Winter NAMM. This new boutique pedal has smooth honey dripping fuzz tones to die for.

NAMM 2019: Dreadbox Komorebi is a Chorus/Flanger pedal from guitar to Eurorack

Komorebi is a Japanese word which eloquently captures the effect of sunlight streaming through the leaves of the trees. Komorebi is a fascinating Chorus/Flanger pedal designed for much more than guitar.

NAMM 2019: Dreadbox Hypnosis Time Effects Processor blows our mind

Set your flux capacitor to 1985 and get the Hoff round for a session with the time shifting neon effects of the Dreadbox Hypnosis Time Effects Processor.

NAMM 2019: Ernie Ball John Petrucci Majesty 2019 revealed

The new Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 2019 model is now official and comes in 7 new colours and has new DiMarzio signature pickups

NAMM 2019: MOK to stuff Waverazor fighting and screaming into a Eurorack module

MOK has extracted the dual oscillators from their furious Waverazor soft synth and forced it into a 1010Music Eurorack digital module complete with 22 CV patch points of torture. Updated with video!

NAMM 2019: Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Short Scale bass

Ernie Ball Music Man has released their first ever Stingray Short Scale bass with a 30" scale length. But can these models keep that low-end intact?