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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]

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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]

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Day 58 on our NAMM Countdown: Sennheiser Digital 9000 Wireless System shines at the 50th CMA Awards

November 21, 2016

  For Day 58 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature Sennheiser. They recently were in the news as their Digital 9000 Wireless System was featured in a performance of by Beyonce and Dixie Chicks at the 50th CMA Awards.  Check out the news below: Nashville, November 21, 2016 – At the 50th Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 2, Beyoncé gracefully crossed over into the world of country music, delivering the marquee performance of the night while being supported by Sennheiser’s Digital 9000 wireless microphone system. In a harmony-filled performance of ‘Daddy Lessons’ that saw the pop superstar joined onstage alongside Dixie Chicks, Beyoncé once again demonstrated her incredible versatility as an artist before a capacity crowd of approximately 20,000 country music fans and 12.6 million viewers across the country. The occasion marked Beyoncé’s first appearance on the CMA Award stage, featuring flawless audio quality from Sennheiser’s flagship Digital 9000 wireless system.“It was our first time with Beyoncé on the CMA Awards, and it was thrilling [Read More]

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Day 62 on our NAMM Countdown: PRS Guitars Unveils 2017 Updates for Core and S2 Series Electric Guitars

November 17, 2016

  We continue our countdown to NAMM 2017 and on Day 62, we feature PRS Guitars as they unveil 2017 updates for Core and S2 Series Electric Guitars. Check out the news below: (STEVENSVILLE, MD) November 17, 2016 – Last month saw the release of the 2017 PRS SE Series, which included new pickups and a new headstock design. PRS Guitars has now unveiled the Core and S2 Series electric guitar line up for 2017, which brings with it both entirely new models and some subtle refinements that highlight the company’s innovative spirit and dedication to the details. The highlights for 2017 include the introduction of the McCarty Singlecut 594, 509, Santana Retro, and Gen III tremolo bridge in Core and new pickups for the S2 Series. Singlecut McCarty 594 With endorsements from artists like John Mayer, John Wesley Dearth, and Jimmy Herring, the McCarty 594 saw a great reception in 2016. For 2017, PRS has introduced a single-cutaway version of the 594 as both the November Private Stock Guitar of the Month and a [Read More]

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Day 65 on our NAMM Countdown: Reliable Hardware DIY Road Case – 2016 highlight

November 14, 2016

We continue our countdown to NAMM 2017 and on Day 65, we wanted to bring you one of our NAMM 2016 highlights. It was Reliable Hardware. Check them out below: NAMM 2016 had so many incredible gear highlights of NAMM 2016, we can’t wait to share with you our quick chat with Chuy Gonzalez of Reliable Hardware. What a great company to check out. Your single source for Road Case, Photobooth and DJ Case Hardware along with Custom Speaker Grills. Reliable Hardware Company has been in the business of manufacturing a full line of Road Case Hardware and accessories that exceed ATA Case Hardware Standards (American Transportation Association) for more than 20 years. Check out our chat with Chuy as he shares with us details on their custom imprint logos for latches, corners and handles. If you want to keep your brand in the eye of the public at all times, make sure to check out how you can get your own custom imprint for your road cases. These are great for artists, band, photographers, [Read More]

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Day 70 on our NAMM Countdown: IK Multimedia announces iRig Pro Duo Studio Suite Bundles

November 10, 2016

  For Day 70 on our NAMM Countdown, IK Multimedia announces iRig Pro Duo Studio Suite Bundles. iRig Pro Duo Studio Bundles give musicians an incredible value with all the hardware, accessories and software they need to play, sing and record with GarageBand and more. IK Multimedia is pleased to announce two new complete bundles – the iRig Pro Duo Studio Suite and iRig Pro Duo Studio Suite Deluxe. iRig Pro Duo Studio Suite includes the iRig Pro Duo dual-channel audio/MIDI interface, the new iRig Mic Studio XLR professional compact analog condenser microphone and XLR cable, iRig professional closed-back monitoring headphones, plus AmpliTube 4, SampleTank 3 SE, T-Racks Deluxe, Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE software and more. iRig Pro Duo Studio Suite Deluxe includes everything above, plus the addition of iRig Keys Pro, IK’s 37-key MIDI controller for sequencing and playing virtual instruments. The iRig Pro Duo Studio Suite bundles give players a complete solution ideal for making and recording music in GarageBand for iOS and Mac, as well as other compatible digital audio workstation software (DAWs).   [Read More]

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Day 72 on our NAMM Countdown: Carr Amplifiers Variable Attenuator debut at NAMM 2017

November 7, 2016

  For Day 72 on our NAMM Countdown, Day 72 on our NAMM Countdown: Carr Amplifiers Variable Attenuator debut at NAMM 2017. Check out what they are working on for NAMM 2017: New for 2017–Variable Attenuator, more power, more range from clean to OD, tone controls active in all boost settings, reverb. The Mercury was first unleashed in 2003. 13 years later, we’re re-releasing it into the wild! It calls to mind The Stooges and Peter Green, to name only two. Come play one for yourself! Debut at NAMM 2017, Carr Amps–Hall B, Booth #5793 (w/ Reverend Guitars) About Carr Amplfiers (from their website) Like you, all of us at Carr Amplifiers are guitarists. We share your love of the guitar, and we feel very fortunate to build amplifiers for a living at our shop in Pittsboro, North Carolina. And although we are understandably proud of our unique circuit designs, meticulous point-to-point construction, premium components and hand-crafted cabinets, our success has ultimately been the result of one simple fact; discerning guitarists continue to enthusiastically embrace [Read More]