NAMM 2020: Mackie MC-350, MC-450 studio headphones

At NAMM 2020, Mackie launched two headphones called MC-350 and MC-450. Both have frequency response rated between 20 Hz to 20 kHz, an adjustable headband and ear pads made of genuine leather.

NAMM 2020: New Fender Tom Morello, Jim Root and Eric Johnson signature models announced at NAMM

Finally! Tom Morello Soul Power Stratocaster, Jim Root Jazzmaster V4 and Eric Johnson Virginia Stratocaster. 3 really cool signature guitars from Fender revealed at Winter NAMM

NAMM 2020: Mackie intros Element dynamic, condenser, USB microphones

There are three models in the Mackie Element series: the EM-89D Live Vocal Dynamic Mic, the large diaphragm condenser microphone EM-91C, and the USB condenser microphone EM-USB.

NAMM 2020: TASCAM Model 12 digital recorder and desktop mixer

A 10-input, 12-channel recording mixer from TASCAM is being thrown at podcasters, streamers, and bands recording themselves. Darn, those faux wood cheeks look good...

NAMM 2020: PreSonus ioStation 24c audio interface and DAW controller

What if an audio interface met a DAW controller and they really liked each other and had babies? That would be the ioStation 24c.

NAMM 2020: Steinberg AXR4U USB 3.1 audio interface

Switching to USB 3.1 from Thunderbolt 2, the AXR4U is still a 28x24 interface that goes up to a very high 384kHz sample rate and features Rupert Neve Designs SILK enhancements.

NAMM 2020: Drawmer 1970 2-channel mic preamp and FET compressor

The formidable 2U unit is a successor to the 1960 "tool box" compressor with a similar feature set and control layout. However, Drawmer insists that the device has been greatly improved and enhanced.

NAMM 2020: iRig Pro DUO is all that made the original great, just a bit better

The iRig Pro DUO I/O has nicer preamps with more gain, USB-C connections for modern devices, new drivers for PC laptops and Surface tablets, and other welcome refinements.

NAMM 2020: AVID Pro Tools 2020, MTRX Studio interface, HDX-TB3 chassis

Pro Tools 2020 gets Folder Tracks, MTRX is brought down to 1U and an HDX system now fits in a rack!

NAMM 2020: Hydrasynth 1.3 firmware update brings MPE and “Warm” mode

It's not been out long but the Hydrasynth from Ashun Sound Machines is already getting a healthy 1.3 firmware update which includes MPE compatibility and the musically pleasing Warm mode.

Rossum Electro-Music 35th Anniversary SP-1200 Renovation

It is 35 years since the introduction of the E-mu System "SP" sampling system. To celebrate Dave Rossum and Rossum Electro-Music are renovating an extremely limited number of original SP-1200s.

NAMM 2020: Line 6 POD Go is a new lightweight gigging solution

Incoming from Line 6! The new Pod Go takes lots of sounds from the world of Helix and makes them available in a lighter, more compact form with less editing features. Dial in and go.

NAMM 2020: Erica Synths Bassline DB-01

Erica Synths has announced a desktop synthesizer they are calling the Bassline DB-01. It combines their analog synthesis with Acidbox aggression and an advanced sequencer. Looks fantastic!

NAMM 2020: Arturia adds a new oscillator and more to the MicroFreak

The MicroFreak's new Version 2 firmware brings in a Noise oscillator, a Chord Mode, Scale Quantization, nuking the Matrix and you can now copy pattern A to pattern B in the sequencer.

NAMM 2020: Fender Parallel Universe Volume II = More weirdness

The Parallel Universe Volume II release has just landed into our reality and it contains a host of oddball instruments from the imaginations of the Californian guitar giant.

NAMM 2020: Haken Audio adds two new Slim Continuum Fingerboards

The Haken Audio Continuum Fingerboard is known for its expressiveness and extraordinary sound engine. Now there are two Slim Continuum models to take on that distinctive playing surface.

NAMM 2020: Fender Parallel Universe Volume II Maverick Dorado

The new Parallel Universe Volume II has dropped introducing the new Maverick Dorado with Tim Shaw-designed Filter’tron style humbucking pickups, plus an odd body style and headstock!

NAMM 2020: Ibanez Steve Vai PIA – It’s finally official now

The Ibanez PIA that leaked earlier this month is now officially launched and has new DiMarzio pickups, blossom inlay, and the Petal Grip. Paradise In Art?

NAMM 2020: IK Multimedia AmpliTube Joe Satriani

The IK Multimedia AmpliTube Joe Satriani suite has now officially been announced and it will give all you Satch fans an opportunity to cop Professor Satchafunkilus' tone. I like it!

NAMM 2020: Jimmy Page Standard Edition Sundragon finally out?

Announced back last Summer the new Jimmy Page Standard Edition Sundragon amp is finally going to be available and there are pictures to prove it. Led Zeppelin I in a box!

NAMM 2020: Behringer releases the System 100 Eurorack modules

These are authentic reproductions of the Roland System 100M modules from 1974 in Eurorack compatible form. There are 11 in total covering VCOs, filters, envelopes, VCAs, modulation, effects and more.

NAMM 2020: New from Dunlop/MXR: Cry Baby Q Zone Fixed Wah & MXR Thump Bass Preamp

Dunlop and MXR have two new effects pedals the Crybaby Q Zone Fixed Wah for players who don't get on with wah pedals and the Thump Bass Preamp, a preamp based on the classic Echoplex circuit.

NAMM 2020: Waves OVox voice-controlled synth

Waves Organic ReSynthesis technology takes an incoming vocal and breaks it into amplitude, pitch and formant and then resynthesizes them to create a whole new sound via an 8-voice synthesizer engine.

NAMM 2020: EVH Striped Series Frankie

EVH has just announced a brand new 'affordable' version of Eddie's original Frankenstein. But lets be honest, it isn't really that cheap. Yet compared to the last version it is a steal.