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NAMM 2018: Hammond introduces the Skx Stage Keyboard, a twin-keyboard behemoth
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
25 Jan 2018 · 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
24 Jan 2018 · 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?
24 Jan 2018 · 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
24 Jan 2018 · 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
24 Jan 2018 · 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
24 Jan 2018 · 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
24 Jan 2018 · 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
24 Jan 2018 · 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?
24 Jan 2018 · 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
24 Jan 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
24 Jan 2018 · 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!
Is Elektron Digitone going to be a Monomachine MKIII?
24 Jan 2018 · Elektron seems to have registered the name "Digitone" worldwide - could this be a new product in the works? A synth, perhaps, in the form factor of a Digitakt? Speculation is rife.
NAMM 2018: Orange Brent Hinds Terror 15 watt head announced
24 Jan 2018 · 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
24 Jan 2018 · 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?
NAMM 2018: Blipblox – If Fisher Price made synthesizers…
24 Jan 2018 · A synthesizer and beatbox for kids of all ages that's fun, fruity and wipe-clean - meet Blipblox making its debut at the NAMM creché or is there more to this than playful noise making?
NAMM 2018: Kurzweil SP1 88 key stage piano – “Just Play”
24 Jan 2018 · The Kurzweil SP1 is an unassuming 88 keyed weighted and hammer actioned keyboard that will work well in any given situation. Check out the "handpicked" presets.
NAMM 2018: BOSS launches new GT-1000 multi-effects processor flagship
24 Jan 2018 · BOSS is about to announce a new multi-effects processor at NAMM. Could this be their attempt to take on the mighty Line 6 Helix multi-effects and amp sim range?