Rabid Elephant is working on a Eurorack sequencer
29 Jan 2019 in Synths
News from Rabid Elephant the makers of the always-sold-out-just-before-you-hit-the-buy-button Natural Gate that they are working on a fun and inspiring Eurorack sequencer.
NAMM 2019: MOD Duo X open-source hardware effects unit
29 Jan 2019 in Studio
Targeting electronic musicians, the unit is in a desktop format and features fully standalone functionality. The firmware is Linux-based and outlined on two graphical displays.
NAMM 2019: Neumann KH 750 DS compact subwoofer
29 Jan 2019 in Studio
Berlin royalty Neumann announced the KH 750 DSP. It's a compact subwoofer designed for tracking, mixing, and mastering in smaller studio spaces.
TC Electronic June-60 pedal ‘Juno Chorus’ finally here
28 Jan 2019 in Guitar
Looks like we have finally got that Juno-60 chorus effect that TC Electronic has been talking about for a while. The June-60 has now finally been announced!
NAMM 2019: Chase Bliss Audio Blooper prototype
28 Jan 2019 in Guitar
We are excited about the new Chase Bliss Audio Automatone MKII pedal that was announced last week, but they also have the Blooper looper in the pipeline!
NAMM 2019: Focal Trio 11 Be new flagship studio monitors
28 Jan 2019 in Studio
The new Focals have 5-inch midrange drivers, 10-inch subs, and pure beryllium inverted dome tweeters. So these are three-way monitors which probably live better inside spacious studio facilities.
NAMM 2019: Line 6 show off new Shuriken Variax finishes
28 Jan 2019 in Guitar
The highly customisable Line 6 Shuriken Variax guitar that once only came in black will now be available in the UK with new colours for 2019.
NAMM 2019: Abasi Concepts Larada evolves
28 Jan 2019 in Guitar
The Animals As Leaders guitarist Tosin Abasi shows off new concepts for his guitar line, after the '2018 Frank Falbo incident', including a Larada Space Tele!
NAMM 2019: Aston Stealth, a four-mics-in-one glowing in purple
28 Jan 2019 in Studio
Touted as a "broadcast-quality" mic, Stealth has four switchable voice modes (Vocal 1 & 2, Guitar, Dark) and works both as a passive and active mic with a built-in preamp.
NAMM 2019: Electro Harmonix Super Switcher
28 Jan 2019 in Guitar
The new Electro Harmonix Super Switcher could be the perfect solution for controlling complex effects pedal layouts on your pedalboard.
NAMM 2019: Anasounds Element ‘real’ Spring Reverb pedal
28 Jan 2019 in Guitar
The new Anasounds Element spring reverb pedal actually does use a real spring to create the reverb and has three spring modules sizes available too!
NAMM 2019: CLA-10a, Avantone’s active Yamaha NS10 replicas
28 Jan 2019 in Studio
At NAMM 2019, manufacturer Avantone debuted an active version of its Chris Lord-Alge endorsed Yamaha NS10 replica, the CLA-10a. Interesting enough, the difference doesn't conclude with the addition of a Class ...
NAMM 2019: Gamechanger Audio Motor Piano prototype polysynth
28 Jan 2019 in Synths
The Motor Piano is a synthesizer that uses regular DC motors spinning optical disks as voltage controlled oscillators. 3 spinning motors are used per voice for up to 12 voices in this fascinating synthesizer.
Eventide Instant Phaser is as old-school as a phaser can possibly get
28 Jan 2019 in Studio
Eventide recreated a true classic in every sense of the word - the 1972 Instant Phaser. The first rackmount effects unit ever, Instant Phaser is super old-school and ever so slightly obscure.
NAMM 2019: Behringer’s last surprise is the Crave semi-modular analog synthesizer
27 Jan 2019 in Synths
Behringer rounds off the NAMM weekend with a spectacular semi-modular monosynth called Crave that's fat, groovy, with a cool sequencer and loads of patch points for only $199 - Behringer wins.
NAMM 2019: Electro-Voice RE420 and RE520 live vocal condenser microphones
27 Jan 2019 in Studio
The RE420 has a cardioid polar pattern and sounds warmer, while the RE520 is supercardioid - thus with more back and side rejection, and tighter-sounding.
NAMM 2019: Line 6 Helix 2.8 update – K.O.T added
27 Jan 2019 in Guitar
Looks like Winter NAMM had a few teases for Helix users. A Limited Edition Helix? And new firmware due including King Of Tone / K.O.T. and the Zendrive!
NAMM 2019: Little Labs LL2A, a 60s opto compressor for modern times
27 Jan 2019 in Studio
I like how Little Labs made a compressor from the 60s look like it literally came out yesterday. The LL2A will be available next quarter for an undisclosed price.
NAMM 2019: Seymour Duncan Dark Sun
27 Jan 2019 in Guitar
Periphery's Mark Holcomb gets a new signature delay/reverb called the Dark Sun and it has some great features and routing available for modern styles.
NAMM 2019: Beetronics Swarm Fuzz Harmonizer
27 Jan 2019 in Guitar
New Beetronics Swarm fuzz harmonizer pedal being debuted at Winter NAMM. This new boutique pedal has smooth honey dripping fuzz tones to die for.
NAMM 2019: Dreadbox Komorebi is a Chorus/Flanger pedal from guitar to Eurorack
Komorebi is a Japanese word which eloquently captures the effect of sunlight streaming through the leaves of the trees. Komorebi is a fascinating Chorus/Flanger pedal designed for much more than guitar.NAMM 2019: Dreadbox Hypnosis Time Effects Processor blows our mind
27 Jan 2019 in Studio
Set your flux capacitor to 1985 and get the Hoff round for a session with the time shifting neon effects of the Dreadbox Hypnosis Time Effects Processor.
NAMM 2019: Ernie Ball John Petrucci Majesty 2019 revealed
27 Jan 2019 in Guitar
The new Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 2019 model is now official and comes in 7 new colours and has new DiMarzio signature pickups