NAMM 2017

  For Day 43 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature how Analog Synthesizers are on the rise, crushing the expectations of those who thought the analog synths would just die out. Player Demand for Greater Musical Expression Fuels Five-Year Growth of Analog Synthesizers. Check out the news below: December 6, 2016 – Following three decades of digital interfaces and sampler dominance, a new generation of musicians desiring a return to warm, pure sounds are fuelling a resurgence in analog synthesizer retail sales. In the past five years alone, Moog Inc., Korg USA Inc., WMD and other brands who will present their synths and electronic products at the 2017 global music products NAMM Show, have helped drive the analog synth market to a 19.9% growth in total retail sales.   The data, provided by 2016 NAMM Global Report, underscores a re-emergence of players captivated by the tactile playing experience of analog control surfaces as musicians favor working knobs, faders and other features in lieu of digital displays and computer interfaces.   “Players are realizing that an analog synth [Read More]

  For Day 44 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature NAMM U Breakfast Sessions. Each Morning from 8:30 am – 9:30 am Anaheim Hilton, Pacific Ballroom, Level 2 Free breakfast served 8 – 8:30 am (first come, first served) These sessions feature big speakers and big-picture strategies. Get new insights and ideas from industry insiders and thought leaders to help navigate and succeed in the competitive marketplace. Featured speakers: Joe Lamond and Guests President and CEO NAMM Larry Bailin Digital Marketing Pioneer and Best-Selling Author Guy Kawasaki Marketing Legend and Best-Selling Author Frank Alkyer and Panel Publisher Music, Inc. Pacific Ballroom 4 DAYSLIST Thu 1/19 Fri 1/20 Sat 1/21 Sun 1/22 8am Breakfast of Champions 2020: Future-Proof Your Business The Art of Innovation Best in Show NAMM Idea Center Sessions NAMM Idea Center sessions are held every half-hour (unless otherwise noted) during show hours. They offer proven ideas and how-to tips for music retailers that you can put to use right away. Head over to https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2017/education/nammu for a list of times and sessions! Location & Hours Anaheim [Read More]

  For Day 47 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we flashback to the Metal Allegiance concert at NAMM 2015. Take a look back:  It was the eve of NAMM last Wednesday, January 21st and there was a special concert to kick off NAMM the right way! Metal Allegiance concert at House of Blues in Anaheim delivered a nonstop melt your face set that included a lineup of some of the finest metal musicians in the industry. Check out the lineup and the setlist from that night:   Also check out the photos from our Rockin Ryan and some videos from the spectacular unforgettable night!   Stay tuned as we find out more about the great shows for NAMM 2017   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 [Read More]