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NAMM 2019: Walrus Audio debuts Lillian Analog Multi-Stage Phaser
21 Jan 2019 · The new Walrus Audio Lillian Analog Multi-Stage Phaser pedal has 4- and 6-stage phaser settings and borrows some of its control ideas from the Julia pedal.
NAMM 2019: Over 30 new guitars from Cort including its first 8-string, the KX508MS
21 Jan 2019 · Cort has been super-busy getting its 30+ (!) new models ready for NAMM 2019 - among them its first ever 8-string model, the KX508MS, with Fishman Fluence pickups.
NAMM 2019: Lucem Custom Instruments Spirit Animal – Softsynth loaded!
21 Jan 2019 · The latest guitar from UK based Lucem Custom Instruments features a fully functional soft-synth in the form of organic control via onboard touch screen.
NAMM 2019: Electro Harmonix Bass Mono Synth pedal gives bassists new synth sounds
21 Jan 2019 · Big, fat, dirty bass synth tones? Yes, please! Check out the brand new Electro Harmonix Bass Mono Synth pedal in all its glory - and it looks like it will have an attractive price, too.
NAMM 2019: Joyo R-02 TaiChi with Dumble tones for, er, $53!
21 Jan 2019 · Joyo claims its R-02 TaiChi overdrive pedal captures the tone of the legendary Overdrive Special amp. In the 50 pound/dollar region! Is there any chance a pedal this cheap can get close?
NAMM 2019: Elektron teasing a new box of beats?
21 Jan 2019 · An artfully cyptic video from Elektron is teasing that they have some sort of drum machine and bassline box to reveal at NAMM. What do you think it could be?
NAMM 2019: MIDI 2.0 is ready for prototyping
21 Jan 2019 · After lots of talk about the future of MIDI the MIDI Manufacturers Associationg drags the proposed specification for MIDI 2.0 into the spotlight of prototyping. Let's hope it works.
NAMM 2019: IK Multimedia iRig Micro Amp, a compact recording and practise tool
21 Jan 2019 · IK launches a new portable, iPhone-friendly practise amp with mini speaker: the IK Multimedia iRig Micro Amp could be the perfect practise and recording tool for guitarists.
Best free plug-ins this week: MRatioMB, ModulAir, Sound Gadgets
21 Jan 2019 · While we are busy covering NAMM 2019 announcements and teases (it's intense this year...), generous and hard-working developers squeezed in a trio of free plug-ins for having fun during downtime.
Offset guitar hardware by Halon Guitar Parts new for 2019
20 Jan 2019 · Offset players! Halon is soon to announce new parts for upgrading/changing your hardware for your Jazzmaster or Jaguar, adding plenty of options and high-quality workmanship.
NAMM 2019: Nexi’s Skunkdrive and Octavius pedals for Skunk Anansie are ready to rock
20 Jan 2019 · Nexi Industries and Skunk Anansie's Ace collaborate on two new analogue signature pedals for the Nexi pedalboard system: Skunkdrive and Octavius are ready to rock!
NAMM 2019: Tech21 Geddy Lee Signature SansAmp YYZ
19 Jan 2019 · The new Tech 21 SansAmp YYZ was designed for Geddy Lee and is essentially a diminutive version of the existing GED-2112 rack system. Yup, a full-on rack-mount amp in a pedal enclosure.
NAMM 2019: new Sony PCM-A10 and PCM-D10 hi-res portable recorders
19 Jan 2019 · Sony is bringing a pair of new HD audio portable recorders to NAMM 2019- the PCM-D10 and PCM-A10. Both offer high-resolution audio recording, though they differ in conversion quality.
NAMM 2019: Friedman tease on Instagram – BE-100 deluxe!
19 Jan 2019 · Friedman Amplification teases a new amp via its Instagram page - we can now confirm this is a new Friedman BE-100 deluxe to be launched during Winter NAMM 2019!
NAMM 2019: Cranborne Camden EC2 preamp and headphone amplifier with textbook specs
19 Jan 2019 · A two-channel rackmount preamp, the EC2 implements Cranborne's Camden 500 preamp design, Mojo analog saturation circuit, and a dual headphone mixer.
Is Behringer about to drop a 303-style synth?
19 Jan 2019 · An out-of-focus shot of a box that COULD be a 303 "tribute" synth has turned up in a promo video for the upcoming RD-909 - will Behringer present a prototype at its NAMM pre-show party?
NAMM 2019: Erica Synths Plasma Drive high voltage distortion for Eurorack
19 Jan 2019 · Erica Synths takes the Gamechanger Audio Plasma Pedal and plugs it into Eurorack. Plasma Drive will boost your signals to 3000V and discharge them via a xenon-filled tube for electrifying distortion.
NAMM 2019: Blackstar HT-1R and HT-5R MkII amps
18 Jan 2019 · New MKII versions of Blackstar's HT-1R and HT-5R amp range are aimed squarely at studio and home practice environments, coming in head and combo formats, plus matching cabs.
NAMM 2019: Teenage Engineering releases Pocket Operator modular system
18 Jan 2019 · Teenage Engineering has come up with their own brand of modular synthesis as part of the Pocket Operator family. Colourful, groovy, capable and seriously fun these are a stunning entry into the world of ...
NAMM 2019: Gibson goes back to the ‘Golden Era’ with new 2019 guitars
18 Jan 2019 · Gibson gets back to basics with a new set of 'Golden Era' guitars including a Les Paul ‘50s spec, Les Paul Special in TV Yellow and two new 61 spec SG’s with “maestro” and “sideways” Vibrolas ...
NAMM 2019: Neunaber to present “hyper-realistic” Neuron guitar preamp pedal
18 Jan 2019 · The upcoming Neuron preamp pedal from Neunaber mimics the gain circuits of valve-based and solid-state amps and adds a set of other useful features, including MIDI.
NAMM 2019: Unity Audio The Rock MK-III studio speakers with crystal membrane woofers
18 Jan 2019 · The Rock MK-III has a new Crystal Membrane 180mm woofer of the same physical size, but supposedly "far superior". Thus, Unity has achieved lower distortion, improved dynamics and higher SPL.