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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]

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]

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]

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]

Day 73 on our NAMM Countdown: ROLI launches Lego-like music creation system; BLOCKS

November 6, 2016

For Day 73 on our NAMM Countdown, ROLI launches BLOCKS, an affordable LEGO-like music creation system for everyone, at Apple Stores around the world. You can catch ROLI at NAMM 2017 at Booth 204C. Check out the news below: ROLI, the music technology innovator, today launches BLOCKS, the most accessible and scalable music creation system ever made. ROLI BLOCKS is a modular music studio that opens up the world of music-making to everyone. Each individual Block offers unique capabilities that enable people to create music in simple but far-reaching ways. The Blocks connect together to create customizable kits that suit any budget, skill level, and musical style. With a click of magnetic connectors, music-makers can now build their own instruments as they go. Renowned artists including Grimes, Steve Aoki, and RZA are already making music on BLOCKS and creating signature soundpacks for BLOCKS musicians. Grimes a composer, producer, and global superstar whose sound is redefining pop music said, ROLI BLOCKS will democratize music production. It’s so intuitive and versatile. I’m always on [Read More]

Day 76 on our NAMM Countdown: Sennheiser and Neumann nominated for prestigious NAMM TEC Awards

November 3, 2016

For Day 76 on our NAMM Countdown, Sennheiser and Neumann nominated for prestigious NAMM TEC Awards Audio specialist Sennheiser and Neumann.Berlin have received Outstanding Technical Achievement nominations across three different categories in the 32nd Annual NAMM TEC awards. Sennheiser was nominated for its Wireless System Remote (WSR) application, the HD 25 PLUS professional headphones and the new evolution wireless G3 systems in the A1 band for the USA and Canada, while Neumann was nominated for its ‘Neumann in the Home Studio’ educational microsite.Presented by the NAMM Foundation, the NAMM TEC Awards are the pro audio industry’s most prestigious accolades, honoring outstanding achievement in product innovation and sound production. The 32nd Annual NAMM TEC Awards will be presented during the 2017 NAMM Show, which will be held in Anaheim on January 21, 2017. The nominations, based on product entries by audio manufacturers, were made by a select panel of professionals in numerous audio specialties.Greg Beebe, Director Live Performance & Music at Sennheiser, commented: “We are extremely honored to have received several nominations for Outstanding Technical Achievement [Read More]