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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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Day 51 on our NAMM Countdown: Ashdown Engineering gets you funky with the Funk-Face pedal

November 28, 2016

For Day 51 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature Ashdown Engineering. They will be celebrating 20 years of business in 2017 and we are excited to check them out at NAMM! They have something awesome for you to check out at this NAMM. After months of development with the incredible Stuart Zender we are very proud to be launching the SZ Funk-Face pedal at The NAMM show in Anaheim in January. Be sure to stay tuned for more info on the pedal and more product news from your friends at Ashdown. The pedal is a valve driven twin filter auto wah. Check out a video preview of the Funk-Face Pedal: Company Info: Founded in 1997 by former Trace Elliot MD Mark Gooday Ashdown quickly became a firm favourite of bass players around the globe. Known for their cool styling, tour proven reliability and superb tone Ashdown bass amps are now being used around the world by bands and artists such as Foo Fighters, U2, Pino Palladino, Radiohead, System Of A Down, Biffy Clyro, Arcade [Read More]

Day 56 on our NAMM Countdown: Mooer introduces their micro drummer mini drum pedal machine

November 23, 2016

For Day 56 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature Mooer Products and the introduction of their new micro drummer mini drum pedal machine. The digital drum machine features 11 genres of drum patterns with 11 patterns in each, total of 121 beats. It can become the perfect practice buddy for you. Check out the details below: Micro Drummer. Having trouble keeping the groove? In need of a drummer? Want a practice companion? Fear not, reach into your pocket and pull out the MOOER micro drummer!!! Micro drummer is a compact drum machine that slots right into your pedal chain. Sporting 121 drumbeats which span a wide variety of different musical styles and can be synced up to your desired time easily using the on boad tap tempo. Never miss a beat with MOOER micro DRUMMER!!! Controls MODE: Selects style and drum pattern. Press to switch between style and pattern parameter. Rotate to change parameter value. PP：Pop; RC：Rock; MT：Metal; BL：Blues; RB：R&B; JZ：Jazz, FK：Funk; LT：Latin; RG：Reggae; PK：Punk; TP：Tempo (metronome) When the LED is [Read More]