NAMM 2018: Intellijel drops Morgasmatron, Planar 2 and Rubicon 2

The Korgasmatron appears to have evolved into the Morgasmatron while Planar and Rubicon get an updated version. Details are scarce at the moment but hopefully we'll have more for you soon.

NAMM 2018: Ernie Ball new 2018 lineup

Some of the nicest American built guitars have new finishes for 2018 and a couple of subtle tweaks to their lineup.

NAMM 2018: Malekko 4 channels of wavetable “drums” module prototype

In a quick Instagrammed video I spotted a prototype of an as yet unnamed Malekko module featuring 4 channels of wavetable drum with multiple character controls and 8 steps of motion recording.

NAMM 2018: Digitone polyphonic FM digital synthesizer from Elektron

Elektron wanted to make FM easy-to-use and awesome to manipulate and with the 8-voice, sequencer infused Digitone and it's subtractive synthesis signal path you've never had so much fun with digital synthesis.

NAMM 2018: Casio CT-X Series keyboards – go anywhere, sound monstrous

Casio dash our hopes for a Phase Distortion synthesizer but instead give us a cool portable keyboard with 600 sounds, 195 rhythms, 6 track recording and a monstrous sound engine.

NAMM 2018: Marshall Origin amp series, back to basics

Marshall is back with new all valve single-channel British voiced amps that range from 5 watts all the way through to 50 watt models for 2018

NAMM 2018: Celemony announces version 2 of ARA (Audio Random Access)

Version 2 of ARA brings deeper, wider and more comprehensive integration of plug-ins to your DAW. Multiple track editing, seamless clip borders and interlocking undo are just the start.

NAMM 2018: Logic creeps up to version 10.4 with new goodies

In a brand new incremental update Logic acquires Smart Tempo that will bring all your content under the timing control of your project, plus a bunch of cool plug-ins and mixer action undo.

NAMM 2018: Kami-Oto cardboard keyboard from Yudo

Build yourself a MIDI keyboard out of cardboard with this cool little Kickstarter project called Kami-Oto from Japanese company Yudo who were hanging out in the convention centre foyer.

NAMM 2018: Noise Engineering Mimetic Digitalis sequencer and more

Mimetic Digitalis is a 16-step 2-dimension CV sequencer with 4 outputs a trigger and "Shred" loads of randomisation. Noise Engineering also present some really cool utilities.

NAMM 2018: Fender announces new effects pedal range for 2018

Fender has decided to launch a new all original effects pedal series, with brand new designs featuring a cool new magnetically-latched battery door system and rugged aluminium enclosures.

NAMM 2018: Squier Contemporary Series launches today

A cool new modern day range of Stratocasters and a new Telecaster for players on a budget, some cool new features, but also a few missed opportunities as well...

NAMM 2018: Malekko Heavy Industries shows its Manther Groovebox

The long-awaited Manther monosynth and sequencer is almost ready to go and we get our first look at a finished version. Is it everything we hoped it would be?

NAMM 2018: Fender Eric Johnson Thinline Stratocaster

Is the new 2018 Eric Johnson Thinline Signature Stratocaster pure vintage sonic genius or is it just plain old ugly as sin? Hmmm, that f-hole!

NAMM 2018: Teenage Engineering PO-33 K.O! and PO-35 Speak

Two new Pocket Operators for the "Metal" series which includes the existing PO-32 Tonic. Both are samplers, the PO-33 K.O! is purely a sampler whereas the PO-35 Speak likes to mangle the spoken word.

NAMM 2018: Mackie presents new MP Series of in-ear monitors

Mackie has just announced a new range of in-ear monitors, the MP series. With three models at reasonable price points to choose from, these should be worth checking out.

NAMM 2018: Marshall 2018 DSL range leaked

Marshall's old DSL range has been relaunched for 2018 and there is everything from a 1-watt combo DSL all the way up to a 100-watt head version in the new range

NAMM 2018: Plasma Pedal – High Voltage Distortion unleashed

Game Changer Audio has harnessed insanity with their new Plasma Pedal. A plasma-based distortion pedal you say? Sign me up for some of this crazy lightning based dirt box goodness!

NAMM 2018: Waves intros Andrew Scheps Omni Channel Strip plug-in

Signature plug-ins are all the rage, here's one that gives you the tools to sounds like Andrew Scheps who's worked with Jay Z, Adele and many more. There's lots of presets by other famous producers, too.

NAMM 2018: Blackstar Unity Pro new bass amp range

Blackstar are launching their first ever bass amps, the new Unity range has something at all price points and looks like it could help expand their already good name for making affordable amps for musicians.

NAMM 2018: Get Beatmaker 3 for iOS free during NAMM

Make beats and music anywhere with Beatmaker 3, a remarkably fully featured, drum pad based music production app from Intua. You can get it for free from the AppStore from 25th-28th January.

NAMM 2018: New mini EVH 5150 III 6L6 amp heads and combos

Utilising dual-concentric controls to save space and make these already popular amps that bit smaller, will the new EVH 5150 III 6L6 amps be too small to use easily on stage?

NAMM 2018: Studiologic SL73 STUDIO MIDI controller

The Studiologic SL73 STUDIO joins the SL88 STUDIO as another in a long long line of solid MIDI controllers from the ever-present Italian manufacturer.

NAMM 2018: IK Multimedia spin out an authentic Leslie

IK Multimedia collaborate with Hammond USA and Suzuki Music Corp to bring you the most authentic digitally crafted Leslie emulation for Amplitude and T-Racks.