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NAMM 2018: IK Multimedia spin out an authentic Leslie
25 Jan 2018 · 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.
NAMM 2018: Fender 60th Anniversary Jazzmasters leaked by UK dealer!
25 Jan 2018 · The new 60th Anniversary Jazzmasters have all been leaked by a UK Fender dealer so lets have a sneak peak of what to expect later today at the NAMM Show
NAMM 2018: Studiologic Numa Compact 2X piano/organ/synth
25 Jan 2018 · Studiologic's Numa Compact 2X has a go at the Nord Electro with an affordable and portable 88 note, semi-weighted keyboard with piano, organ and synthesizer sound engines.
NAMM 2018: Fender’s Facebook 9 Neck Guitar Bass Monstrosity!
25 Jan 2018 · Okay, yes they can make anything. But why would you make this? A 9 necked guitar bass monstrosity appears on Fender's Facebook page today and it looks ridiculous!
NAMM 2018: IK Multimedia iRig Stomp I/O announced
25 Jan 2018 · The new iRig Stomp I/O is set to take you to new levels of gigging flexibility, but unfortunately, it revolves around using it with an iPad, surely that is not a safe bet for a gigging guitarist?
NAMM 2018: Antares introduce Auto-Tune Pro
25 Jan 2018 · Auto-Tune is 20 years old and reaches version 9, or Auto-Tune Pro as they are calling it. Revamped interface, key and scale detection, ARA support and low latency mode amongst the improvements.
NAMM 2018: Positive Grid BIAS Mini Amps with 300-watts of power
25 Jan 2018 · A new small format modelling amp head available for both guitar and bass, these two look like the perfect compliment for a busy gigging musician that still needs tonal variety and good tone.
NAMM 2018: Qu Bit Synapse Crossfading Switch
25 Jan 2018 · The Synapse is an 8 input crossfading into 4 channels of voltage controlled switching with integrated LFO, scatter and memory morphing. It's an interesting way to create texture from other sources.
NAMM 2018: Qu Bit Nebulae V2 granular sampler
25 Jan 2018 · Qu Bit overhaul their Nebulae granular sampling module and upgrade the engine, adding live recording and manual processing along with everything CV. There's too much fun to be had with this.
NAMM 2018: Hammond introduces the Skx Stage Keyboard, a twin-keyboard behemoth
25 Jan 2018 · A twin keyboard goliath of a brand new organ from Hammond. It's called the Hammond Skx Stage Keyboard and we know nothing beyond a couple of photos and that it will be revealed at NAMM. Update: Video!
NAMM 2018: Qu Bit Scanned Organic Wavetable VCO
25 Jan 2018 · Qu Bit have created a Eurorack module that puts Scanned Synthesis into hardware for the first time. The Scanned Organic Wavetable VCO is like a string held in space that you can manipulate in interesting ways
Sonnox releases VoxDoubler Thickening and Widening plug-ins
25 Jan 2018 · Sonnox introduced VoxDoubler, a pair of plug-ins with each focused on a particular aspect - Thickening and Widening. It is a pretty great package with simple and effective functionality...
NAMM 2018: Pittsburgh Modular microvolt 3900 patchable synthesizer
25 Jan 2018 · Pittsburgh Modular reveal a complete semi-modular synthesizer called the microvolt 3900. It has some interesting features like wave-folding, low-pass gate and a function generator.
NAMM 2018: Lynx adds mic preamps to its coveted AD/DA converters with the PRE 1608
25 Jan 2018 · Lynx is filling a gap in its range by outfitting its latest converter - the Aurora PRE 1608 - with microphone preamps. With 8 channels of line I/O and another 8 channels of combo mic/line/Hi-Z inputs...
TK Audio announces DP-2 boutique mic preamp with switchable circuitry at NAMM
25 Jan 2018 · Boutique recording gear manufacturer TK Audio announced the DP2, a dual rackmount mic preamp with switchable circuitry. But can the Swedes make a dent in the fiercely competitive premium preamp market?
NAMM 2018: Beyerdynamic presents FOX large-diaphragm condenser USB mic
24 Jan 2018 · The market for large-diaphragm condenser USB microphones has a new contender, Beyerdynamic's FOX. The German maker has evidently aimed at a good balance between ease of use while offering respectable audio ...
NAMM 2018: Orange Amplification’s Custom Orange Arcade Terror?
24 Jan 2018 · Looks like Orange is breaking into the retro arcade gaming world at this year's NAMM Show, but will it be fully valve powered and run off a pair of EL4s?
NAMM 2018: Verbos Multi-Delay Processor 8-tap digital delay
24 Jan 2018 · At NAMM this week Verbos will be showing their new Multi-Delay Processor. It's a voltage controlled 8-tap digital delay with "special tricks up its sleeve." Now with video!
NAMM 2018: Pigtronix Ringmaster ring modulator synth pedal
24 Jan 2018 · Analog Multiplier? What strangeness has Pigtronix unleased on the world this time? Are you the master of the ring? All these questions and more shall be answered at this year's NAMM... Hopefully
NAMM 2018: Fender Custom Shop’s Yuri Shiskov’s Pinball Telecaster
24 Jan 2018 · Fender's Custom Shop pays homage 'unofficially' to The Who's classic Tommy album with an eye-bleeding Telecaster and matching custom based ’57 Custom Pro-Amp
NAMM 2018: Roland Cloud gets virtual TR-808 and TR-909
24 Jan 2018 · Roland Virtual Sonics have announced that the Roland Cloud online Legendary Series of virtual instruments will be joined by the first official software emulations of the TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines.
NAMM 2018: Antelope Audio launches Discrete MP preamp for Edge modelling mic
24 Jan 2018 · They know a thing or two about building interfaces and preamps - now Antelope has announced the Discrete MP preamp to complement its Edge modelling microphone, bundling the two as "Edge Strip".