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Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
NAMM 2018: Avid release Pro Tools 2018 and you can download it today
25 Jan 2018 · Avid release the latest version of their industry standard DAW. Pro Tools 2018 leaves version numbers behind and starts getting innovative with retroactive recording, track presets, and instant online ...
NAMM 2018: Intellijel drops Morgasmatron, Planar 2 and Rubicon 2
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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)
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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.