UAD LUNA Recording System now available for Apple M1/M2 processors
13 Sep 2022 in Studio
Universal Audio's LUNA recording system for macOS now runs natively on Apple Silicon processors. The update also brings several bug-fixes.
NAMM 2020: New guitars! New synths! New pedals! New studio gear!
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The 2020 edition of the Winter NAMM show is upon us. From 16-20 January, purveyors of all manner of musical instruments and gizmos will be touting their wares, trying to grab your attention with new releases and clever new technologies. While the sheer volume of news can be overwhelming, we’ll be at the show to sift through all that flashy marketing to bring you the most exciting news from the show. It’s gear galore!
NAMM Show 2020, January 16-20
KORG opsix images leaked online (and they look pretty amazing)
07 Nov 2020 in Synths
Leaked images of what appears to be the upcoming Korg opsix synth are getting Korg fans hot under the collar - here's what we know so far.
NAMM 2020: Lumatone Microtonal Keyboard and isomorphic instrument
10 May 2020 in Synths
The stunning Lumatone Microtonal Keyboard features 275 illuminated, programmable and hexagonal keys that can be mapped to any tuning and temperament. Updated with pricing, dates and a new video.
Fender Diamond Legend Cabronita Telecaster for sale at only €111,000!
24 Apr 2020 in Guitar
If it's bling you're after, Fender has you covered. The diamond-studded Fender Diamond Legend Cabronita Telecaster from 2013's NAMM is for sale on Thomann!
Signature Guitars 2020 Quiz: Test your knowledge!
21 Apr 2020 in Guitar
This year has already seen some awesome signature axes by both rock legends and new talents - have you been keeping track? See how many of these you can get right in our Signature Guitars 2020 Quiz!
Now shipping: IK brings the verbs and vibes of Sunset Sound to T-Racks 5
20 Feb 2020 in Studio
Sunset Sound Studio Reverb for T-RackS 5 recreates the reverbs, sounds, and spaces of four locations inside Los Angeles' premier Sunset Sound recording facility.
NAMM 2020: The Coolest Studio Gear by Wes, Antelope, Korg, AKAI, Golden Age Premier
01 Feb 2020 in Studio
NAMM 2020 made for another solid all-around music tech show! Here are our Top 5 music tech announcements from Annaheim, California including mics, interfaces and headphones.
New Epiphone Inspired by Gibson range: More than just a headstock!
30 Jan 2020 in Guitar
Check out these new Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" guitars! We have all the specs on the new Epiphone electric range including a new headstock shape, new finishes and both classic and modern designs.
MIDI Manufacturers Association votes unanimously to adopt MIDI 2.0
28 Jan 2020 in Studio
At the NAMM show, the MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA) had their annual general meeting where they unanimously voted to adopt the complete suite of MIDI 2.0 specifications.
Sire Larry Carlton Collection launched with three new models for under £500!
27 Jan 2020 in Guitar
Real quality for under 500 pounds? Sire's three new guitars bear the name of a legendary guitarist: Enter the Larry Carlton Collection! We can't wait to see if these guitars hold that promise.
NAMM 2020: The Coolest New Guitars by Fender, Gretsch, Eastman, D’Angelico, Cort, Novo
27 Jan 2020 in Guitar
The Winter NAMM Show had some stunning guitars on show - here are our Coolest New Guitars picks from the billions of new models announced. Some of these had us phoning our bank managers....
Gamechanger Audio puts a Bigsby trem in a pedal!
23 Jan 2020 in Guitar
Gimmick or game-changer? A prototype of a new pedal spied at NAMM is the result of a collaboration between Gamechanger Audio and Bigsby - could this be a better Whammy?
NAMM 2020: Relab turns classic Quantec QRS reverb into plug-in
23 Jan 2020 in Studio
Relab is gunning for a straight-up emulation of the vintage Quantec QRS unit. It demonstrated the plug-in at NAMM 2020 and shared photos on its Facebook page.
NAMM 2020: Millennia HV-316 military-grade Ethernet preamp
21 Jan 2020 in Studio
Millennia Music & Media Systems joins the LAN party with the HV-316 rackmount preamp, made of military-spec aluminum and featuring a medical-grade power supply unit.
Phil X and Jerry Cantrell to join Gibson in 2020
20 Jan 2020 in Guitar
The big news at Winter NAMM this weekend was that two new high profile artists had joined Gibson's official roster. Which means that the US guitar giant could be in for a big year for 2020.
NAMM 2020: Behringer 2600 Part 2 – the big reveal
20 Jan 2020 in Synths
So here it is. It's slightly unexpected in form but no less interesting for it. The look and the LEDs are really quite snazzy. Behringer's 2600 clone of the ARP 2600 is ready for your attention.
