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34. IK Multimedia Miroslav Philharmonik is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 17, 2015

  On number 34 for our Countdown to NAMM, we have a very exciting new product to feature. Visit IK Multimedia at Room 210B during NAMM 2016.  Check out the news below: IK Multimedia releases Miroslav Philharmonik 2 for Mac/PC Miroslav Philharmonik 2 takes symphonic composition to new emotional heights with over 2,700 beautifully recorded high-resolution orchestral instrument samples with 55GB of content that truly brings the modern virtual orchestra to life December 17, 2015 –IK Multimedia is proud to announce that Miroslav Philharmonik™ 2 for Mac and PC is now shipping. Made in conjunction with master musician, jazz legend and sampling luminary Miroslav Vitous,Miroslav Philharmonik 2 is an emotionally charged orchestral workstation that takes the groundbreaking virtual instrument used on countless classical productions, film scores and pop hits to new levels of expressiveness and realism. It provides over 2,700 instruments with over 55 GB of samples with beautiful new sounds recorded in stunning high-resolution at the prestigious Czech National Symphony Orchestra Studios in Prague. Real symphonic emotion Miroslav Philharmonik 2’s expressive collection of sounds [Read More]

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36. StompLight is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 15, 2015

We are at number 36 for our Countdown to NAMM 2016 and we would like to feature the exciting new product, StompLight the world’s first theatrical lighting effects pedal, aims to change the way artists, musicians and DJ’s perform by producing colorful lighting effects at the touch of a button. Check out the news below: StompLight International, a pioneering lighting effects pedal (LEP) technology company in the San Francisco Bay Area, announced the availability of their flagship product StompLight. StompLight is a portable unit, small enough to fit onto or by the side of a pedal board, in a DJ booth or as part of any minimalist stage setVup that produces dozens of colorful lighting effects at the click of a button. “StompLight’will change the way that artists and musicians perform, rehearse and record music,”’StompLight  Founder Michael Ahern’said. “StompLight’s patented design and integrated Cree LED lighting array promises musicians, DJ’s and theatrical performers fantastic stage lighting with the convenience of a single effects pedal. StompLight is a portable and easy-to-use tool that produces dozens of lighting effects [Read More]

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40. On-Stage Stands are featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 12, 2015

  We are happy to feature On-Stage Stands on our countdown to NAMM 2016.  They have some exciting new products to unveil at NAMM, especially their Rocker Lug Mic Stands. They will be featuring two revolutionary designs that will have the industry in a buzz! On-Stage Stands was founded on a promise of affordability, durability and innovation, On-Stage Stands products are used everyday in studios, showrooms, and on stages everywhere. Over the years, the brand has grown to include over 300 products in 8 different categories: Guitar, Microphone, Keyboard, Workstation, Rack/Amp/Mixer, Speaker, Lighting, and Band & Orchestra. In each category On-Stage Stands has become a leader, changing the way musicians display, support, and protect their prized instruments and equipment. Today, professionals and amateurs all over the world put their trust in On-Stage Stands.   Make sure to visit them at Booth 5940 in Hall B. Website: https://on-stage.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnStage.Stands/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/onstagestands   NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership For more details on NAMM 2016, visit their website at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016 About The NAMM [Read More]

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45.MXL Microphones is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 7, 2015

On number 45 we feature MXL Microphones and they are announcing the Heritage Edition Microphones.  Below is their news: MXL Microphones, a leading manufacturer of consumer and professional studio and live microphones, announces the release of its new Heritage Edition series microphones. The Heritage Edition honors the classic history of studio microphones through the release of alternate versions of MXL’s most popular microphones- Genesis, Genesis FET, 990, V67g, R144 and V69m (MOGAMI Edition). Now styled in a polished silver finish with gold accents, each of the six Heritage Edition mics come packed in a premium flight case with an extended accessories kit specifically tailored to each mic. The Genesis-HE award-winning tube mic is famous for clean highs, warm mids and tight bottom-end. The Genesis FET-HE solid state condenser mic is worthy of bearing the Genesis name due its similar sound clarity in studio recordings. The V67g-HE large capsule condenser mic is popular for vocals and instruments due to its detailed, clear sound recordings. The V69m-HE, internally wired throughout with premium MOGAMI cable, the V69m’s 12AT7 [Read More]

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47. Eventide is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 4, 2015

  We continue our countdown with one of my favorite booths to visit every NAMM, and that is the Eventide Effects booth. They always have some amazing artist performances and great effects to check out! You will find them at NAMM 2016 in Hall B Booth 5791.  Here is a bit about Eventide: For over 40 years, Eventide effects have been an inspiration to musicians and audio professionals worldwide. In the beginning we introduced the world’s first digital audio effects boxes like the H910, Instant Phaser, and the iconic H3000 studio processor. You’ve heard the Eventide sound on countless hit records. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission remains as it ever was: to take the next step in audio processing. Eventide has recently announced the release of the H3000 Band Delays plug-in for AAX, VST, and AU. This unique multi-effect plug-in, originally included in Eventide’s Anthology X bundle, is on sale for $99 until December 31, 2015. (Normally priced at $199.) Engineers, producers and musicians, have called Band Delays one of [Read More]

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50. New Invention “Stop The Creep” is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 2, 2015

  For number 50, we wanted to bring to your attention a new invention which will help drummers end the bass drum creep! Gary Benson of Benson Music in Santa Rosa, California came up with a solution to a never ending problem when he was playing drums. If you are not familiar with the bass drum creep, it is when the bass drum slides during play. We have been to shows where the drummer lugs around heavy carpets, bricks, sand bags, everything to keep the bass drum from creeping on the vocalist, even worse, the front of the stage! So Gary came up with a prototype and has since fine tuned and perfected the device. He started a Kickstarter campaign “Stop The Creep” in hopes of launching the invention at NAMM 2016. Check out a video on it: So for more information on this innovative and useful invention, check out his social media pages. Hopefully we will see him at NAMM! Website: http://bensonsmusic.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musiclesson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bensondrums Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj9j0bR_FbcJarFqwONJoxQ Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bensonmusic/stop-the-creep   NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you [Read More]

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52. Knaggs Guitars is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

November 30, 2015

At 52, we wanted to bring to your attention Knaggs Guitars as they are set to unleash their new Hollowbody guitars for 2016! About Knaggs GuitarsL Knaggs Guitars was founded in 2009 by World renowned designer and luthier Joe Knaggs and Branding/Marketing expert Peter Wolf, two well respected industry veterans with a vast history and experience in their respective fields. All designs/creations are named after American Indian river names. Chesapeake line models Choptank, Severn, Potomac & Patuxent are named after tributaries to the Chesapeake Bay while the Influence line Kenai, Keya, Chena, Sheyenne are named after rivers in North America. Wood & Materials are carefully selected and processes are state-of the art. A skilled team of experienced senior guitar builders are making sure the end result is as good as it can possibly be: creating the finest instruments and providing the best tools for players and guitar aficionados. Everyone at Knaggs guitars is a highly skilled professional – together we have over 150 years of experience in creating extraordinary instruments. At the NAMM 2016 Knaggs [Read More]