NAMM 2019: Ernie Ball teases new John Petrucci Majesty

Ernie Ball is teasing a new John Petrucci Majesty signature model guitar for the Dream Theatre player, to be launched during NAMM 2019.

Electro Harmonix wins copyright piracy case against Mooer

Mooer has just landed themselves a "nearly six-figure" damages award by copying EHX software developed for the C9 Organ Machine and Micro POG pedals, according to a press release from EHX.

NAMM 2019: Plugin Alliance and Brainworx announce mysterious new virtual instruments

In a weirdly mysterious press release Plugin Alliance and Brainworx announce that they are getting into the virtual instrument game but forget to tell us anything about any actual products.

NAMM 2019: Arché – physically modelled strings for authentic expressive control

Expressive E the makers of the weirdly wonderful Touché wobbly MIDI/CV controller has introduced Arché, a suite of virtual instruments that model the acoustic qualities of three stringed instruments.

Leak: Antelope Audio headed to NAMM 2019 with an USB Edge mic?

An anonymous source provided Gearnews with an image depicting a 3D model of what appears to be a brand new Antelope Audio microphone with USB connectivity - a first for the company.

NAMM 2019 Leak: Fender with four new pedals, Lost Highway Phaser, Bubbler Chorus and more

New Fender pedals include the Lost Highway Phaser, Bubbler Chorus, MTG Tube Distortion and a new Downtown Express Bass Multi-Effect all new for 2019

NAMM 2019: new Heritage Audio diode-bridge hardware bus comp – Successor

Utilizing HA's Carnhill transformer-based Class A '73-style input and output stages, the Successor's mission is combining vintage-style looks and character with modern functionality.

NAMM 2019: Eventide Rose, a new BBD-style modulated delay pedal

Eventide has been busy cultivating the Rose effect pedal. It is a new BBD style delay built with modern tech and it has oodles of modulation parameters for you to tweak.

NAMM 2019: Vox Union Jack Mini Superbeetle gives the MSB25 a makeover

Perfect for the "Austin Powers lookalike wielding an old semi" kind of player: The new Vox Union Jack Mini Superbeetle amp has it all, baby! Hang on, haven't we seen that amp before?

NAMM 2019: Taurus Stomp-Head 1.VT, a 40W tube amp in a pedal

A new pedal-sized, valve-based 40-Watt guitar amp, the Stomp-Head 1.VT manages to squeeze a whole lot of sound functionality into a compact unit with a decidedly vintage vibe.

NAMM 2019: IK Multimedia AXE I/O, a new desktop interface for guitar and bass

IK Multimedia is launching its new AXE I/O high-end guitar audio interface at NAMM 2019 and comes with a stack of neat features to help guitarists get great recorded guitar tones.

McDSP 6060 Ultimate Module Collection – over 30 vintage and custom processors!

The modular system is said to contain McDSP's largest collection of processors to date - over 30 modules for EQ, compression, saturation, distortion, dynamics processing and others.

NAMM 2019: premium A23-M three-way speaker from PSI Audio

At around USD 4000 per piece, the A23-M is geared towards the upper end of the market and audio professionals looking for a premium solution.

NAMM 2019: Force from Akai Pro is a computer-free clip-launching groove box

Akai Pro takes on the standalone groove box market with a sampling, clip launching, sequencing, effecting, pitch shifting, time stretching, audio recording Force to be reckoned with.

NAMM 2019: Phase Plant hybrid modular with synthesis, sampling and “Snapins”

Kilohearts has expanded their Snapin system of effect chain modules into a completely modular hybrid virtual synthesizer. Use sound sources as Generators, add Modulators and load on the Snapin modules

NAMM 2019: Korg dreams up some Kronos, Krome and Kross specials

Korg likes to celebrate NAMM with mild updates to existing keyboards and massive workstations always need some new sounds and a paint job. So please welcome this year's special editions.

NAMM 2019: Godin unveils gorgeous new DS-1 signature guitar with HDR tech

Godin's wonderful-looking new Daryl Stuermer DS-1 signature model guitar comes loaded with Seymour Duncan pickups and the High Definition Revoicer system for more tonal options.

NAMM 2019: Voltage Modular 1.2 features VST instrument and effect hosting

You can now run your VST instruments and effects as modules within Cherry Audio's Voltage Modular with the new 1.2 update. With 12 parameter CV control modular fun will undoubtedly ensue.

NAMM 2019: Revv Amps intros G4 amp-in-a-pedal

Based on the Revv Amps Generator 120 MKII amplifer and featuring a handy Aggression switch for when you want more gain, this Canadian drive pedal has plenty of grunt on tap.

Nozori: 20 Eurorack modules in one module concept hits Kickstarter

The Nozori 68 has 6 knobs and 8 patch points and can be any one of 20 modules. The Nozori 84 has 8 knobs and 4 patch points and can 20 other modules. A whole world of Eurorack in two modules!

NAMM 2019: Peterson StroboStomp HD – The Ultimate Tuner Pedal?

The new Peterson StroboStomp HD is due out soon and it looks as though it has plenty of pro features for working guitarists designed to make gigging easier.

NAMM 2019: Vox limited-edition AC15s with Warehouse speakers

Best of both worlds? Vox is issuing two new limited edition AC15 combo amplifiers with G12C Warehouse speakers to give these archetypal British amps an American twang.

MASSIVE X delayed until June while Native Instruments reveal more details

We all thought MASSIVE X was just a couple of weeks away but sadly it's been bumped to a June release. But now we know it's a dual wavetable modulating monster it should be worth the wait.

NAMM 2019: Mooer presents powerful GE300 prototype

Looks like a right beast, this one! The new Mooer GE300 multi-effects and amp modeller is still in development but is to receive a preview showing at NAMM 2019.