NAMM 2018: BOSS announces Katana Artist 100W, 1×12″ combo

BOSS have announced a cool new Pro version of the Katana amp series, with 100 Watts in a 1x12" combo - the ideal portable solution for the budget-conscious gigging guitarist?

NAMM 2018: Blipblox – If Fisher Price made synthesizers…

A synthesizer and beatbox for kids of all ages that's fun, fruity and wipe-clean - meet Blipblox making its debut at the NAMM creché or is there more to this than playful noise making?

NAMM 2018: Kurzweil SP1 88 key stage piano – “Just Play”

The Kurzweil SP1 is an unassuming 88 keyed weighted and hammer actioned keyboard that will work well in any given situation. Check out the "handpicked" presets.

NAMM 2018: BOSS launches new GT-1000 multi-effects processor flagship

BOSS is about to announce a new multi-effects processor at NAMM. Could this be their attempt to take on the mighty Line 6 Helix multi-effects and amp sim range?

Frap Tools Fumana Dual 16 band filter bank for Eurorack

Emerging from the thick fog of spectral band analysis of modulators and the re-synthesis of signals Fumana offers two 16 band filter banks in a comprehensive Eurorack module.

NAMM 2018: Is Teenage Engineering teasing a new Pocket Operator or two?

Teenage Engineering are likely to reveal another Pocket Operator or two at NAMM and it's probably going to be called the K.O. or Speech or something - we have evidence to support this!

NAMM 2018: Nord Electro 6 stage piano/organ/sampler synth

Nord's famous three personality Electro keyboard gets an update with seamless transitions between patches, layering of all three sections, more memory, polyphony and organisation.

NAMM 2018: Apogee’s 2×6 SE I/O expansion module for Symphony Mk II has rad converters

If you think the Symphony I/O MkII rig you just bought just isn't giving you the AD/DA quality you need, Apogee is offering a Special Edition 2x6SE module that offers "the best Apogee converters ever"...

NAMM 2018: Keeley presents Aria two-channel Compressor/Overdrive/Distortion

Robert Keeley is launching a new compressor/overdrive pedal at this year's NAMM Show, and let's face it, he knows a thing or two about compressors and drive tones.

NAMM 2018: PRS Mark Tremonti MT 15 Lunch Box Amplifier announced

The long-standing relationship between PRS and Mark Tremonti has bought the world some really good quality guitar products and now they are releasing a cool lunchbox style amp together

NAMM 2018: Is Suhr teasing a new single-cut design on Facebook ?

Looks like Suhr are debuting a new guitar at this year's NAMM Show and could it finally be the Single-Cut design that Suhr fanboys have been waiting for all these years?

NAMM 2018: HeadRush FRFR-112 new high powered speaker for your modeller

After last years launch of the HeadRush pedalboard amp modeller they have decided this year to follow it up with the perfect lightweight 2000-watt powered speaker.

NAMM 2018: Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 Keytar

The original wireless keytar MIDI controller is back in a new sequel - Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 MIDI controller and on-stage posing device for electronic musicians

Moog Symposium performance at the University of Surrey

Saturday 3rd February sees a Symposium of seminars, demonstrations and performances at the University of Surrey by the likes of Chris Carter, Chris Watson and Thom Holmes presented by Moog Soundlab UK

NAMM 2018: Spectrasonics releases some small updates and calls it news

Spectrasonics have pulled an awesome update out of years of developing - you can now run Stylus, Trillian, Omnisphere and Keyscape standalone, without a DAW - FAB-U-LOUS!

NAMM 2018: Panoptigon player for Optigan/Orchestron discs

Born in the 1970's from games manufacturer Mattel the Optigan and Orchestron were the futuristic Mellotrons of their day, pulling audio off celluloid discs. Someone has built a new player for the discs.

NAMM 2018: Waldorf STVC String Synthesizer and Vocoder

Waldorf will reveal their leaked string machine at NAMM 2018. The Waldorf STVC String Synthesizer and Vocoder has string oscillator banks, a 16-voice synthesizer and vocoding filters.

NAMM 2018: Blue Cat Audio intros Axiom virtual amp and multi-FX suite

Blue Cat Audio has announced a new amp simulation suite using tech from its Destructor distortion software, and it looks to be a comprehensive multi-fx and virtual amp solution.

NAMM 2018: Fender unveils new Hot Rod IV amp range

Fender is just about to release a new series of amps, the Hot Rod IV range! Four new models update existing designs - but are they more than just a cosmetic makeover?

NAMM 2018: Erica Synths to release a bunch of new modules

Along with the long awaiting Drum Sequencer and intriguing Graphic VCA Erica Synths are also bringing along a new Black Hole DSP 2, Black Resonant Equalizer and a Bass and Snare.

NAMM 2018: Strymon Magneto Four Head dTape Echo and Looper

If Strymon made Eurorack effects modules they would make the Magneto - wait, what? A multi-head tape echo, looper and interstellar space machine in my rack? Yes please!

NAMM 2018: Lunastone to launch four natty new boutique drive pedals

Swanky looks, tasty marketing descriptions and a heritage that includes the TrueOverDrive: These four new pedals by Lunastone have certainly got us interested in hearing more. Sound examples, please!

NAMM 2018: Robin’s synthesizer predictions

Arturia releases EuroBrute, Roland puts ACB in a multi-functional Eurorack module, Yamaha re-releases the CS-80 and Moog converts everything to Eurorack. Here are my NAMM 2018 predictions and a mixer I want.

NAMM 2018: Doepfer go polyphonic with 5 new modules

Five new polyphonic modules to get some voices into your Eurorack. A four-part oscillator, filter and envelope, an eight-part VCA and the MIDI/CV interface to bring the notes in.