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Day 20 on our NAMM Countdown: Loknob, no more lost settings!

December 29, 2016

On our day 20 countdown to NAMM 2017, we have a really interesting item for you to check out that all gear heads will be excited to learn more about. LOKNOB will be at NAMM 2017 with their models. LOKNOB is a way to say NO  to lost settings, no to tape on your gear, and no more glue. There is nothing more frustrating for a musician to find their settings have been moved or tampered with. With LOKNOB, that is sure not happen anymore. Their revolutionary product allows you to upgrade your knobs with LOKNOB and lock your settings in place. Loknob inventor and president explains, “Loknob is a revolutionary product invented by a musician for musicians solving a long time problem of lost settings. Upgrade your existing knobs on your amp, pedals, mixer, guitar, almost anything with a potentiometer ,with an all aluminum ,quality American made reusable knob that does more than just look pretty!”   LOKNOB is a knob that not only replaces but upgrades the existing knob and can lock in [Read More]

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Day 34 on our NAMM Countdown: VocoPro Announces New UDH-ULTRA Flexible Hybrid Wireless Systems

December 14, 2016

  For Day 34 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature VocoPro as they announce new UDH-ULTRA Flexible Hybrid Wireless System. Check out the news below: First System That Allows Singers and Musicians to Use Any Combination of Handheld, Lapel and Headset Mics or Wireless Instrument Packs LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2016—Audio leader VocoPro (NAMM SHOW BOOTH 6010) is bringing even greater flexibility to its UDH line of wireless systems with the UDH-4-ULTRA and UDH-8-ULTRA, which come with 4 or 8 handheld, lapel and headset mics, body-pack transmitters and instrument cables. This system is the first ever to allow users to mix and match any combination of wireless handheld, lapel and headset mics or even wireless instrument bodypacks in either 4 or 8 channel models. For more information, please visit www.vocopro.com. Perfect for theatrical productions, houses of worship or bands wanting to simplify setup and tear down while sounding great, VocoPro’s latest hybrid wireless systems, the UDH-4-ULTRA and UDH-8-ULTRA are the first in the industry to offer reliable, flexible, all-in-one solutions that can go from a [Read More]

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Day 36 on our NAMM Countdown: 3Dvarius; electric violin created by 3-D printing technology

December 12, 2016

  For Day 36 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature an electric violin created by 3-D printing techonology. The 3Dvarius was created by Laurent Bernadac, violinist and engineer. He wanted to create an electric violin which could fulfill all the needs of a classical musician. The 3Dvarius was designed to facilitate the transition for all violinists from a classical violin to the 3Dvarius. Its dimensions can be personalized and adapted to any morphology. Check out a couple videos:   You can check out Laurent Bernadac performing with the 3DVarius in concert Wednesday, January 18th on the Sheraton stage at 9PM.  They will also be exhibiting at NAMM at Hall D, booth: 2526 Website: https://www.3d-varius.com/ Location & Hours Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802 Thursday, January 19 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, January 20 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, January 21 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, January 22 10 a.m.–5 p.m. *Hall E and Levels 2 & 3 open at 9:30 a.m.   NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership To see if you [Read More]

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Day 45 on our NAMM Countdown: STOMPLIGHT ADDS NEW PRODUCTS

December 4, 2016

  For Day 45 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature Stomplight as they add new products! StompLight International, LLC is a innovative music and lighting technology company based near Half Moon Bay, CA. StompLight productsoffer the ability to add pro-lighting and effects anywhere simply and affordably. StompLight International announces the addition of the StompLight DMX Pro to its growing product line. The StompLight DMX Pro is the world’s first lighting effect pedal with DMX compatibility. The StompLight DMX Pro is capable of working as a standalone stage light ideal for solo performers or part of any minimalist stage set-up. The StompLight DMX Pro offers extraordinary brightness with sound responsive lighting effects controlled by the tap of a foot. The StompLight DMX Pro takes just seconds to set up and offers ultimate portability using the rechargeable StompLight Power Bank.   The StompLight DMX Pro houses an internal microphone and instrument input/output jacks, each with adjustable gain. An internal spectrum analyzer creates lighting synched to the ambient sound or audio input. Other lighting effects include a color organ, color wheel, and a [Read More]

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Day 46 on our NAMM Countdown: Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube – Mac/PC

December 3, 2016

  For Day 46 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature IK Multimedia and Fender® announce Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube – Mac/PC. Check out the news below:  IK Multimedia is proud to announce Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube, a new collaboration with the product designers and R&D Team at Fender Musical Instruments Corporation that brings some of the most iconic and genre-defining tones of the golden years of Fender’s amplifiers to AmpliTube for Mac and PC.Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube brings seven of Fender’s most-sought after vintage amplifiers and reissues to the leader of the virtual world of digital guitar and bass recording systems, providing spot-on recreations of tone machines from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Included in the Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube are five amps from the ’57 Custom series; the ’57 Custom Champ, ’57 Custom Deluxe, ’57 Custom Twin, ’57 Custom Pro and the ’57 Custom Bandmaster, plus models of an original ’53 Fender Bassman and the iconic ’65 Fender Super Reverb.    Fender Collection 2 will be available as an add-on collection inside [Read More]

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Day 48 on our NAMM Countdown: IK Multimedia releases MODO BASS

December 1, 2016

  For Day 48 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature IK Multimedia releases MODO BASS, the breakthrough physically modeled electric bass virtual instrument for Mac/PC.  MODO BASS is the first physical modeling virtual electric bass instrument that gives players and producers limitless bass sound possibilities and a new world of unmatched realism and playability for their bass tracks.  Check out the news release below: IK Multimedia, the pioneer in analog effects modeling, is pleased to announce the release of MODO BASS®, the new breakthrough physical modeling technology that brings a completely new level of realism and playability to the world of virtual bass instruments. MODO BASS is a customizable physically modeled virtual bass instrument that recreates the sound of the electric bass and how it’s played in real time – from all of the physical instrument components, the human technique of how the instrument is played, to the entire sound signal chain with effects and amplifiers. Unlike traditional sample-based virtual instruments, MODO BASS utilizes modal synthesis technology and an ultra-optimized sound engine to model each [Read More]

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Day 49 on our NAMM Countdown: ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN 2017 Spring Collection announced

November 30, 2016

  For Day 49 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN as they announce their 2017 Spring Collection. Ernie Ball Music Man has been manufacturing innovativeguitars and basses in San Luis Obispo, California since 1984. Today they have announced all the great new looks for their most popular models. Introducing the Monarchy Series John Petrucci Majesty guitars. New for 2017 the Monarchy series feature a highly flamed maple shield seated in an African Mahogany body. While previous models have featured a completely matte finish, the Monarchy series features a glossy finish on the front and a matte finish on the back for a luxurious look and feel. Equipped with DiMarzio Sonic Ecstasy pickups and a piezo bridge, the Monarchy series offer a versatile palette of tones. Available in 4 exciting new finishes, Black Knight, Imperial Blue, Majestic Purple and Royal Red, in both 6 and 7 string configurations. Envisioned and designed by St. Vincent with support from the award-winning engineering team at Ernie Ball Music Man, the unique electric guitar [Read More]