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125th AES Convention Coverage » (San Francisco, CA: October 2 - 5)
Theater: Videos from Winter NAMM 07Ableton built up a song from scratch each day as a demo; here are some excerpts.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
Ace produces guitar cases with "graphics that look like rock T-shirts" - including the Union Jack, U.S. armor, River Styx, and Old Glory.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
It's an interface, a control surface, and a monitoring section with multiple monitor outputs.
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AKG's Limited Edition version of the venerable C414 is destined to become a collector's item.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
AKG C5 and D5 Mics
These hand-held mics are very affordable and at home in the studio.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
AKG IVM4 Wireless In-Ear Monitoring System
In-ear monitoring systems continue to gain in popularity; the IVM4 is AKG's latest entry into the field.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
AKG Micro Mics Series
These small instrument and vocal mics are designed for everything from drums to sax to headsets.
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ART's latest tube preamp does eight channels of mic/line preamplification, but also includes a FireWire interface and word clock.
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Arturia enters the hardware world with a sophisticated desktop modular synthesizer that's a sort of "Arturia's greatest hits."
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
A condenser mic for stage (and studio) use? Audio-Technica think they have the answer to a ruggedized, stage-ready condenser mic.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
The BCD3000 DJ controller is a totally reworked version of the previously-announced BCD2000 controller.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
Behringer Bugera Tube Amps
The Bugera line, based on an all-tube design, includes both heads and combos.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
Behringer PD1000 Pedalboard System
The PD1000 holds up to 12 pedals in a high-impact plastic case, and supplies power to them.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
Behringer USB Guitar
This USB guitar plugs directly into any Mac or Windows computer USB bus.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
BIAS showed Universal Binary updates to Peak Pro and SoundSoap, and also announced a separate, cross-platform version of the Master Perfection plug-in suite previously available only with Peak Pro XT.
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Blue Microphones introduces their first active ribbon mic, housed in a cherry wood capsule.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
Breedlove Guitars releases the one-of-a-kind Exodus (sporting a special snake motif), plus their new line of chambered electrics.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
This novel controller takes a radically different approach to what could be called a "keyboard."
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Rapture's designer, Rene Ceballos, describes the latest features added to version 1.1 of the Rapture soft synth.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
Cakewalk's Rene Ceballos on Their Virtual Instrument Line
Cakewalk's head synth designer discusses the differences and similarities among Cakewalk's z3ta+, Dimension Pro, and Rapture software instruments.
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Cerwin-Vega introduces 3 new power amps, the 900 ($299), 1800 ($399), and the 2800 ($499).
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This 2-channel DMX-512 lighting effect gives dramatic "sequenced" effects.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
Chauvet SX Series
This video montage shows the SX Abyss, SX Xtreme, SX Gobo, SX Scope, and SX Mix lights in action.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
Chauvet Vue Series Lights
These 6-channel DMX-512 (or standalone) LED moonflowers provide exceptional lighting effect.
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Crate's affordable FlexWave series features the patented Evolution 5 preamp design. 65-watt and larger models include onboard DSP effects.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
Crate Profiler Series amps
Crate's midlevel Profiler series has uses a combination of microprocessor-controlled analog tone shaping and flexible DSP effects implementation and are perfect for players who need a wide range of vintage and contemporary sounds with state-of-the-art effects processing.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
Crate V-Series amps
Crate's high-end, all-tube, Class A and Class A-B amps that come in several configurations. The V-Series includes a 5-watt recording or practice amp (with one EL84), two 18-watt combos (with either one 12" speaker or in a 2x12 configuration), the 33-watt combo (2x12), or at the top of the line, V50 Class A-B (with two 6L6's).
These power amps are not only feature-laden, but can hook into the Hi-Q network for additional control.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
Damage Control, a new company in the effects market, has 6 pedals that all feature high-voltage-driven (250v) tube-based effects pedals.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
Dean launches 40 new guitar at the NAMM show - more than at any other show in their 30-year history. Take a tour of the new Razorbacks, including a budget bolt-on that streets for under $500, and a 24-fret model 7-string with EMG 707's and a Floyd trem.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
The suite includes Tape Saturation, Tape Flanging, and Tape Delay.
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DigiTech RP Series brings massive sonic flexibility and a friendly USB interface to their new line of floor pedals!
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DigiTech Vocalist Live 2 and Vocalist Live 4
These vocal harmony synthesizers track whatever chords are being played on a guitar plugged into the units, and generate appropriate vocal harmonies -- no presets required.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
Dunlop Mfg. showcases four new vintage-style pedals: the Hendrix Fuzz Face, the Buddy Guy Wah, the Hendrix Octavio, and the MXR Distortion III.
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Eastwood Guitars releases the Airline Map and Airline Bass, plus the EEB-1 electric bass.
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Ernie Ball introduces the Ball Family Reserve Series John Petrucci and Steve Lukather models, plus the LTD Edition Blue Dawn Bass, a finish brought back by popular demand.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
Three new Fishman products: the Neo-D, a neodymium soundhole pickup, now in a humbucker version; the Ellipse preamp system, with EQ controls and onboard Aura Imager technology; and the Aura Imager pedal, with 16 image settings, a blend control, and more.
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A division of Radial Engineering, Forest Audio concentrates on higher-end products for the studio.
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The latest Fostex multitrack recorder is designed specifically for ease of use; it features several modeling options, and an optional CD burner.
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The Tranzport and Alphatrack (introduced at the 2006 West Coast AES convention) continue to support an ever-increasing number of programs, as detailed by Frontier Design at NAMM.
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Watch this fantastic demo of BFD Percussion as played on a custom built Zendrum.
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Fxpansion GURU
A great demo of the software package "GURU," from FXpansion
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This marching band library fills a void in sound libraries, and does it in style.
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Garritan's New Playback Engine
This isn't just about a playback engine, but a highly innovative interface as well.
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Garritan Steinway Piano Library
Designed in cooperation with Steinway, this piano library features numerous virtual miking options.
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Gator Cases introduces two versions of its Guitar Box Ñ a combination pedal board and guitar stand that holds 3 guitars Ñ with and without 9- and 18-volt power.
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The Black Pearl all tube amp comes in a head + cab, 2x12 combo and 1x12 combo, and features a pan-style reverb as well as a voicing selector for different sounds.
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Gibson CEO Henry Juszkiewicz presents the Paul with a 'tude. Are you bad enough for the BFG?
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Gibson Les Paul Digital guitar
Gibson CEO Henry Juszkiewicz presents the latest, amazingly innovative LP from the brilliant minds at Gibson!
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Gibson Melody Maker guitar
Gibson CEO Henry Juszkiewicz presents the most affordable, smokin' Gibson in the bright orange box.
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Gretsch Drums New for 2007
Gretsch adds to the Vertical Grain Custom series with a fusion kit in walnut. Also in a fusion configuration is a new color - Caribbean Blue. There's a Bebop kit offering in walnut, and the Vineyard Shell series - the epitome of the Custom Series - with a rare 1980's black nitron wrap.
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Take a tour of Hamer Guitars, from their production Talladega to their custom shop offerings to the famous Hamer 12-string bass.
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Bob Heil shows us the pearlescent PR-20s and the LED-licious Deco series mics.
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What good is a portable PA if it's not portable? JBL used a variety of techniques to reduce both size and weight.
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Korg's flagship synth, the OASYS, continues to evolve with additional software instruments.
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Korg M3 Keyboard Workstation
How do you follow the M1, the best-selling workstation of all time? The M3, of course.
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Korg mini-KP KAOSS Pad
The smallest and least expensive member of the KAOSS pad family made its debut at NAMM.
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Korg Zero 4 and Zero 8 Mixers/Control Surfaces
Part audio mixer and [art MIDI control surface, the Zero series is a new breed of mixer.
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These pro-level near-field monitors feature an all-new tweeter and woofer design, plus a curved enclosure with no parallel surfaces to reduce internal resonance and reflections, and a host of professional I/O and voicing options.
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Kustom Amplification introduces the Groove 1300 and 600 power amps, now with enhanced EQ, plus 3 new cabinets.
Event: Winter NAMM 2007
Kustom Defender amp
Kustom introduces the 50-watt all-tube Defender, with 1960s-era solid pine construction, black Tolex and raised stitching for that motorcycle aesthetic. The Defender has two EL34 output tubes, three 12AX7 preamp tubes, a 12" speaker and Bright switch for American and British-style sounds. A bias switch allows 6L6's to be swapped for the EL34's. | |||||
