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Day 11 on our NAMM Countdown: Sir George Martin’s Soundbreaking at NAMM 2017

January 7, 2017

  For Day 11, we bring the spotlight on Sir George Martin’s SOUNDBREAKING. Check out the news below: SOUNDBREAKING: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music, the last project from the late Sir George Martin, will have a presence at NAMM this year! Recently listed among the top 5 shows in The Hollywood Reporter’s “The Best TV of 2016,” SOUNDBREAKING illuminates the magic behind recording great music in a completely unprecedented fashion. In the 50th anniversary year of the recording of what many consider to be the greatest album of all time — Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band — NAMM is thrilled to present excerpts from SOUNDBREAKING featuring Sir George Martin and the real stories behind some of The Beatles’ most seminal work as part of the show’s TEC Tracks sessions.   The series will panel on Saturday, January 21st from 12:00PM-12:50PM on Level 2 in room 203 A-B in the Anaheim Convention Center. Peter Asher is confirmed for the Q&A with additional talent and moderator to come. SOUNDBREAKING The series explores the extraordinary impact of recorded music on the modern world and [Read More]

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Day 12 on our NAMM Countdown: REVPAD at NAMM 2017

January 6, 2017

  For Day 12, we bring the spotlight to REVPAD at NAMM 2017 Musicians are always looking for new ways to express themselves, improve their craft, refine their tone and find new sounds. Expression comes in many forms and now, with REVPAD, a world of new possibilities is literally at your fingertips! The GTC REVPAD comprises of a multi effects unit including both digital and analog effects controlled by the unique REVPAD touch pad that is easily attached to any guitar or bass. This allows freedom on stage and the ability to combine effects like never before. While it is not a synthesizer, the unique combinations of effects and parameters it allows gives many synthesizer-like tones as well as all the traditional guitar effects you would expect. Do you have particular effect that you always use and can’t live without? No problem, connect it through the effects loop and REVPAD can control that too. What about MIDI? No problem, REVPAD is equipped with MIDI and computer connectivity. REVPAD will be seen by the world at the upcoming [Read More]

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Ozone Mama enter the spotlight with their bad ass new video for Siren’s Call

January 6, 2017

One of our favorite bands, Ozone Mama are back in the spotlight with the release of their new music video. They  have just released a video for their song, Siren’s Call. The song is off their album, Sonic Glory and is a brilliant work of art. We have told you before about their kick ass album, “This album truly celebrates the authentic sound of rock and roll which has been missing for some time now in the scene. The seven song album is filled with the infectious rockin tracks reminiscent of the 60’s or 70’s yet swaddled in a modern vibe. The first thing that stood out is the amazingly authentic vintage sound that the album has and I love!” Check out the new video here: Make sure to pick up their album: Stream: Deezer: https://goo.gl/qxXkxE Spotify: https://goo.gl/VpIf7P Buy: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yhP5uY Amazon: http://goo.gl/bc9dHq We will see if we can bring you an interview with these guys and hopefully they will be touring the US in 2017! We all need Ozone Mama! Band Members: Marton Szekely [Read More]

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Day 13 on our NAMM Countdown: NAMM TEC Awards Technical Achievement Nominee Dynaudio with LYD Series

January 5, 2017

  For Day 13, we bring the spotlight to one of the 2017 NAMM TEC AWARDS Technical Achievement Nominees, Dynaudio. Dynaudio are nominated in the TEC Awards under the Studio Monitors Category for their LYD Series.  Their LYD8 is the biggest monitor in the LYD series. LYD 8 is a redefinition of our previous Professional monitors. A redefinition that helps you redefine your artistic expression. The LYD series is a redefinition of our previous professional products, and LYD 8 is the biggest of them all. With its 8” MSP woofer and advanced DSP, the LYD 8 provides outstanding performance and a low-end precision you won’t believe. Perfect for smaller studios and home setups. A ferrit magnet system with vented pole piece for accurate driver control. Large diameter voice coil surrounds the magnet for superior linearity. The aluminium voice coil and wire are low mass so its transient response is quick and accurate. To ensure the ideal mix between stiffness, weight, and dampening for unrivalled accuracy, we mould the diaphragm and dust cap in one piece with [Read More]

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Day 14 on our NAMM Countdown: RSO: Richie Sambora and Orianthi, Bernie Williams, and Ronnie Spector and The Ronnettes to Rock the Grand Plaza Stage at The 2017 NAMM Show January 19-22

January 4, 2017

  For Day 14, we invite credentialed NAMM Convention Attendees to the incredible concerts being held during NAMM 2017! CARLSBAD, Calif. – January 3, 2017 – The 2017 NAMM Show is just around the corner, and with it, top musical acts are scheduled to rock The NAMM Nissan Grand Plaza stage. This year will bring a variety of performances from across the sonic spectrum, with each evening offering performances from rock legends, a pro-athlete and accomplished jazz musician, and an R&B legend, all in the spirit of musical diversity that can be found at The NAMM Show.    Kicking off the show on Thursday night, January 19 is rock duo RSO: Richie Sambora and Orianthi. Each a respected guitarist in their own right, Sambora and Orianthi will bring their deft fret work and monster screams to the show, marking the duo’s first NAMM performance together. Grammy award-winner Sambora, also known for his passion for philanthropy, will offer up his world-renowned Songwriters Hall of Fame talent, addictive hooks and poetic lyrics. Platinum-selling guitarist Orianthi has enjoyed a [Read More]

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First Spotlight of 2017 goes to Jonny Couch

January 3, 2017

    The first Spotlight of 2017 goes to Jonny Couch. Jonny released one of our favorite vinyls of 2016. He released his debut EP, Animal Instinct in November 2016. The five song EP was pressed on vinyl with digital card on Jonny’s own Damaged Sofa Records. Longtime drummer on the NY music scene, Jonny Couch has come from behind the kit in his new self-named band to get behind the microphone. On his forthcoming 5 song EP, Animal Instinct, he plays drums, organ and synths on all tracks. While Jonny has a band behind him in a live setting, he plays drums and keyboards on the record. Jonny combines styles from years in NYC playing punk rock in the mid-aughts with The Choke (who toured with Buzzcocks and other punk rock luminaries) and earlier this decade with his dance-pop act LoveCryme (whose vocalist went on to do choreography for Kiesza). The resulting sound? A leather capped New Romantic disguised as Brando-Elvis belting out anthemic heartbreak missives of pain. The EP was recorded in Savannah, [Read More]

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Day 15 on our NAMM Countdown: Drum Gear Alliance at NAMM 2017

January 3, 2017

  For Day 15, we bring you the news of the new Drum Gear Alliance at NAMM 2017! Check out the news below: DGA at NAMM 2017Booth: 3376HALL: D For the first time ever, seven drum gear companies have formed an alliance.  The Drum Gear Alliance, DGA, is a group of drummers who became inventors of some very innovative drum gear. “I started this group so we can all help one another out, we aren’t in competition and we are all small business owners.” States Carlo Cooper of CooperGroove Peformance Drum sticks.  The newly formed DGA will make its first appearance this January at Winter NAMM in booth #3376, the largest music exposition there is with over 100,000 attendees.  “Our mission and purpose is really one for all and all for one, we work together to cross promote, co-brand and share exhibit space.” Says Cooper.  “It’s expensive for start ups and small companies to get a booth at some of these shows, now we can offer a one stop shop and have a larger presence [Read More]