2016 Don Johnson Award Presented at NAMM
The 2016 recipient of the Don Johnson Industry Service Award, Steve West, addresses the crowd on Saturday morning in Anaheim.
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Taylor 12-Fret Models
Taylor Guitars is adding to its revival of the 12-fret guitar with an expanded suite of 12-fret models for 2016.
Vandoren Announces 2016 Emerging Artist Competition Winners
Vandoren has announced the winners of the 2016 Emerging Artist Competition.
Avid and Focusrite Plan Future Collaboration at NAMM
Avid® and Focusrite have a history of industry-shaping collaborations, from the world’s first plug-ins to feature a fully skeuomorphic GUI (D2 and D3), to the original Focusrite-designed Mbox® interface that…
New Organization Expands Music Industry Reach
There are millions of new potential customers for music products, and a brand new association has them squarely in their sights.
SABIAN Simplified Sound Kit
The SABIAN Sound Kit is a complete microphone and mixer kit designed as a simple solution to great drum sounds in a variety of scenarios.
Iris and Ron Manus Discuss Morty Manus
On Thursday morning of the 2016 NAMM Show, Alfred Music's Iris and Ron shared thoughts of the recently departed -- and much missed -- Morty Manus.
Godin Passion RG-4 Swamp Ash MN Bass
The newest member of the family is the Godin Passion RG-4 Swamp Ash Bass.
Luna Vista Eagle 12-String and Wolf Lefty
The Vista Eagle 12-string has a grand auditorium body with koa back and sides, mahogany neck and binding, an ebony fretboard, and a gloss finish.
IMS BLOWiT
BLOWiT Fans are low-profile and can clamp onto drum hardware or microphone stands.
Gon Bops DDLR Cajon
Gon Bops’ latest cajon offering is the DDLR Cajon, crafted from choice poplar wood selected for its warm resonance, and internal wires perfectly positioned to deliver rootsy-sounding snare sounds.
QRS Wearable Mobile App for Piano and Keyboard Market
The Wearable App, now available at the Apple App store, provides the ultimate in convenience: it offers customers the ability to discover the PNOmation system on any network, delivers playlist…
Alfred A Capella
In just over 400 pages, A Cappella is the most comprehensive volume ever created on contemporary a cappella, spanning from its early history to modern performing and recording techniques.
Hohner New Lower Key Harmonicas
The Rocket harmonica was released in 2014 and is known for its rounded comfortable form as well as its fantastic action due to the innovative design of the chamber openings.
StompLight Lighting Effect Pedal
StompLight is a portable unit, small enough to fit onto or by the side of a pedal board, in a DJ booth, or as a part of any minimalist stage…
MV Pro Audio Soyuz Microphones SU-019 Microphone
Soyuz’s newest addition to their line of handmade microphones is the SU-019, a FET version of their SU-017 large diaphragm condenser microphone.
ddrum DDL Plus Electronic Drum Kit
ddrum introduces the brand new DD1 PLUS Electronic Drum Kit featuring dual zone snare; chokeable cymbals; Micro USB; and more sounds, user kits, and songs than ever before!
Westone AM Pro Series
Available in 2016, the AM Pro Series features the Am Pro 10 (single balanced armature driver monitor with passive ambience), the Am Pro 20 (dual balanced armature driver monitor with…
Sunsmile RAWkits
RAWkits offer music & wood-working enthusiasts the hands-on experience and satisfaction of crafting.
SONOR “One of a Kind” Model Snare Drums
Each series features an extremely limited run of uniquely designed snare drums with spectacular natural grown veneers and new shell designs.
Breedlove Brazilian Rosewood Series
Over 50 years ago a few Brazilian rosewood logs were shipped from NE Brazil to a village just outside of Madrid, Spain, and were stored in an open-air warehouse for…
Vic Firth Chris Coleman Signature Stick, Keith Moon Signature Stick, Jen Ledger Signature Stick, and Ray Luzier Signature Stick
The Chris Coleman signature stick is purposefully designed to create a full tone on drums and cymbals.
Pearl River and Schimmel Initiate Alliance
German piano manufacturer Schimmel and the world's largest piano manufacturer (by volume), Pearl River Piano Group, have entered into a strategic alliance.
NYC Preview of Yamaha Instruments to Debut at 2016 NAMM
On Tuesday, January 12th, Yamaha hosted a special gathering at Yamaha Artist Services on 5th Avenue in NYC to preview four innovative instrument lines.
Roland and Virtual Sonics Form Joint Venture
Roland Corporation and Seattle-based Virtual Sonics have entered into a joint venture: Roland Virtual Sonics, a software, services, and media solutions provider.
Vandoren Introduces New Musician’s Advisory Studio in L.A.
After enjoying more than 20 years of success with the Musician’s Advisory Studio in New York City, Vandoren has introduced a brand new studio in Los Angeles.
NAMM Foundation Presents Sesame Street Makes Music App
Create a new generation of music makers in your community with the new Sesame Street Makes Music app.
Aalberg Audio Appoints KMC as Exclusive U.S. Distributor
KMC Music has announced that it has been appointed by Aalberg Audio to serve as its exclusive United States distributor.
Bob Moog Foundation Features Vintage Synths and Rare Prototypes at NAMM
Continuing its multi-year effort to provide access to historic modular synthesizers at the Winter NAMM show, this year the Bob Moog Foundation will feature an original 1967 R.A. Moog modular…
Cannonball Limited Edition 20th Anniversary Saxophone Models
Cannonball Musical Instruments is celebrating their 20th year with two limited-time anniversary models: The Big Bell Stone Series Anniversary Edition and the Vintage Reborn Series Anniversary Edition.
Jupiter JAS700 Student Alto and JTS700 Student Tenor Saxophones
While retaining design elements intended to accommodate the playability and durability requirements of beginning band, these instruments feature the professional look of lacquered body and keys.
Applied Research and Technology ART SCC
The ART SCC has been designed to be the ideal control center for small home and project studios.
Apex747 and Apex787
The Apex747 large diaphragm side address dynamic microphone and the high performance Apex787 active ribbon microphone are the first mics in the Apex line to debut an all new, classic…
Radial Catapult
Four-channel audio snake lets you send analog and AES digital audio signals over standard cat-5 shielded twisted pair cable.
Newzik
Newzik is an app for musicians who want to read and manage their sheet music on their tablet.
Yamaha Clavinova CVP-700 Series
The new lineup includes the CVP-701, CVP-705, CVP-709 and the CVP-709GP.
Lowrey Compact EY320 and EZ1
Lowrey just announced the addition of the EY320 Journey to its popular Virtual Orchestra line up of keyboard instruments.