NAMM 2018: Fender’s Facebook 9 Neck Guitar Bass Monstrosity!

Okay, yes they can make anything. But why would you make this? A 9 necked guitar bass monstrosity appears on Fender's Facebook page today and it looks ridiculous!

NAMM 2018: IK Multimedia iRig Stomp I/O announced

The new iRig Stomp I/O is set to take you to new levels of gigging flexibility, but unfortunately, it revolves around using it with an iPad, surely that is not a safe bet for a gigging guitarist?

NAMM 2018: Antares introduce Auto-Tune Pro

Auto-Tune is 20 years old and reaches version 9, or Auto-Tune Pro as they are calling it. Revamped interface, key and scale detection, ARA support and low latency mode amongst the improvements.

NAMM 2018: Positive Grid BIAS Mini Amps with 300-watts of power

A new small format modelling amp head available for both guitar and bass, these two look like the perfect compliment for a busy gigging musician that still needs tonal variety and good tone.

NAMM 2018: Qu Bit Synapse Crossfading Switch

The Synapse is an 8 input crossfading into 4 channels of voltage controlled switching with integrated LFO, scatter and memory morphing. It's an interesting way to create texture from other sources.

NAMM 2018: Qu Bit Nebulae V2 granular sampler

Qu Bit overhaul their Nebulae granular sampling module and upgrade the engine, adding live recording and manual processing along with everything CV. There's too much fun to be had with this.

NAMM 2018: Hammond introduces the Skx Stage Keyboard, a twin-keyboard behemoth

A twin keyboard goliath of a brand new organ from Hammond. It's called the Hammond Skx Stage Keyboard and we know nothing beyond a couple of photos and that it will be revealed at NAMM. Update: Video!

NAMM 2018: Qu Bit Scanned Organic Wavetable VCO

Qu Bit have created a Eurorack module that puts Scanned Synthesis into hardware for the first time. The Scanned Organic Wavetable VCO is like a string held in space that you can manipulate in interesting ways

Sonnox releases VoxDoubler Thickening and Widening plug-ins

Sonnox introduced VoxDoubler, a pair of plug-ins with each focused on a particular aspect - Thickening and Widening. It is a pretty great package with simple and effective functionality...

NAMM 2018: Pittsburgh Modular microvolt 3900 patchable synthesizer

Pittsburgh Modular reveal a complete semi-modular synthesizer called the microvolt 3900. It has some interesting features like wave-folding, low-pass gate and a function generator.

NAMM 2018: Lynx adds mic preamps to its coveted AD/DA converters with the PRE 1608

Lynx is filling a gap in its range by outfitting its latest converter - the Aurora PRE 1608 - with microphone preamps. With 8 channels of line I/O and another 8 channels of combo mic/line/Hi-Z inputs...

TK Audio announces DP-2 boutique mic preamp with switchable circuitry at NAMM

Boutique recording gear manufacturer TK Audio announced the DP2, a dual rackmount mic preamp with switchable circuitry. But can the Swedes make a dent in the fiercely competitive premium preamp market?

NAMM 2018: Beyerdynamic presents FOX large-diaphragm condenser USB mic

The market for large-diaphragm condenser USB microphones has a new contender, Beyerdynamic's FOX. The German maker has evidently aimed at a good balance between ease of use while offering respectable audio ...

NAMM 2018: Orange Amplification’s Custom Orange Arcade Terror?

Looks like Orange is breaking into the retro arcade gaming world at this year's NAMM Show, but will it be fully valve powered and run off a pair of EL4s?

NAMM 2018: Verbos Multi-Delay Processor 8-tap digital delay

At NAMM this week Verbos will be showing their new Multi-Delay Processor. It's a voltage controlled 8-tap digital delay with "special tricks up its sleeve." Now with video!

NAMM 2018: Pigtronix Ringmaster ring modulator synth pedal

Analog Multiplier? What strangeness has Pigtronix unleased on the world this time? Are you the master of the ring? All these questions and more shall be answered at this year's NAMM... Hopefully

NAMM 2018: Fender Custom Shop’s Yuri Shiskov’s Pinball Telecaster

Fender's Custom Shop pays homage 'unofficially' to The Who's classic Tommy album with an eye-bleeding Telecaster and matching custom based ’57 Custom Pro-Amp

NAMM 2018: Roland Cloud gets virtual TR-808 and TR-909

Roland Virtual Sonics have announced that the Roland Cloud online Legendary Series of virtual instruments will be joined by the first official software emulations of the TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines.

NAMM 2018: Antelope Audio launches Discrete MP preamp for Edge modelling mic

They know a thing or two about building interfaces and preamps - now Antelope has announced the Discrete MP preamp to complement its Edge modelling microphone, bundling the two as "Edge Strip".

NAMM 2018: JHS Bonsai – 9 Tube Screamers in one pedal?

How many Ibanez Tube Screamer overdrive pedals can you squeeze into one box? Apparently, the answer is nine and so JHS pedals have gone and done just that!

NAMM 2018: Charvel new Pro-Mod models announced for 2018

WIth brand new finishes across their model lineup and now with the option of ebony fretboards on many models is 2018 going to be a big year for Charvel?

NAMM 2018: Orange Rocker 15 Terror, Orange Crush Mini and PPC212 cab

Orange today announces a new lunchbox style Rocker Terror amp, a slanted 2x12" cab and a mini practise amp, looks like NAMM will be a loud one this year!

NAMM 2018: Orange Brent Hinds Terror 15 watt head announced

The legendary guitar riff meister and 'part-time crazy man of metal' has been working with Orange amps on a signature amplifier and it is a fair bit cheaper than the Friedman Butterslax...

NAMM 2018: BOSS announces Katana Artist 100W, 1×12″ combo

BOSS have announced a cool new Pro version of the Katana amp series, with 100 Watts in a 1x12" combo - the ideal portable solution for the budget-conscious gigging guitarist?