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NAMM Day 2: Marshall and Slash reunite for 5-watt signature combo

NAMM Day 2: Marshall and Slash reunite for 5-watt signature combo

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He was the first artist to have his name forever engraved on one of Jim Marshall's amps back in 1996 and now Slash and Marshall have reunited.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 25th 2013 at 3:53PM
NAMM Day 2: Tascam introduces two new Pocketstudio recorders

NAMM Day 2: Tascam introduces two new Pocketstudio recorders

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Tascam has announced two new offerings in its Pocketstudio range of portable recorders: the new DP-006 and DP-008EX.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 25th 2013 at 3:22PM
NAMM Day 2: Akai announces MPX8 eight-pad sample launcher

NAMM Day 2: Akai announces MPX8 eight-pad sample launcher

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Akai's new MPX8 is a compact sample launcher that allows you to trigger samples via its eight pressure- and velocity-sensitive pads.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 25th 2013 at 3:04PM
NAMM Day 2: Arturia releases SparkLE hardware/software drum machine

NAMM Day 2: Arturia releases SparkLE hardware/software drum machine

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Music software and hardware company Arturia has announced the NAMM 2013 launch of its SparkLE hybrid drum machine.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 25th 2013 at 2:28PM

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NAMM Day 2: Korg resurrects the MS-20; announces KingKORG synth

NAMM Day 2: Korg resurrects the MS-20; announces KingKORG synth

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Korg has made two exciting new gear announcements at NAMM including a resurrected mini version of its MS-20 synth and the KingKORG analog modelling synth.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 25th 2013 at 1:02PM
NAMM Day 2: D'Addario rebrands and launches new string set

NAMM Day 2: D'Addario rebrands and launches new string set

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Guitar strings and accessory manufacturer, D'Addario, is introducing new balanced tension string sets along with an all-new logo.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 25th 2013 at 12:41PM
NAMM Day 2: Fender reveals acoustic Winter collection

NAMM Day 2: Fender reveals acoustic Winter collection

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Fender acoustics has announced an array of new instruments in its Winter 2013 collection including artist signature models, hot-rodded acoustics and an acoustic bass.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 25th 2013 at 11:58AM
NAMM Day 2: Guild announces Custom Shop

NAMM Day 2: Guild announces Custom Shop

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In celebration of Guild’s 60th Anniversary, the iconic American company has opened the Guild Custom Shop and announced its first production models.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 25th 2013 at 11:10AM

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NAMM Day 2 events

NAMM Day 2 events

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With all of the gear announcements surrounding the big show, it's easy to forget about all of the events that go along with NAMM each year.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 25th 2013 at 10:51AM
NAMM Day 2: Fender announces seven new amplifiers

NAMM Day 2: Fender announces seven new amplifiers

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Fender amplifiers has announced the release of seven new models, including the '57 Bandmaster, new Mustang amps and the Acoustasonic 15.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 25th 2013 at 10:33AM
NAMM Day 2: Guild announces new acoustic models

NAMM Day 2: Guild announces new acoustic models

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Guild has announced that it will be showcasing new acoustic models from its Arcos and GAD lines at the Winter NAMM show.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 25th 2013 at 10:15AM
NAMM Day 2: Ernie Ball announces new technologically advanced strings

NAMM Day 2: Ernie Ball announces new technologically advanced strings

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Ernie Ball, manufacturer of electric guitar strings and accessories, has announced new strings that utilise breakthrough technology.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 25th 2013 at 10:02AM

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NAMM Day 2: Moog announces Sub Phatty synth

NAMM Day 2: Moog announces Sub Phatty synth

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Building on the success of its Phatty synth family, Moog Music is introducing a new 25-key 31-knob analog synthesiser called the Sub Phatty.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 25th 2013 at 9:38AM
NAMM Day 2: Hagstrom releases new Viking model

NAMM Day 2: Hagstrom releases new Viking model

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Swedish guitar manufacturer, Hagstrom, has announced a new model in its Viking line of semi-hollow electric guitars.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 25th 2013 at 9:30AM
NAMM Day 1: Orange launches new valve tester

NAMM Day 1: Orange launches new valve tester

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Orange amplification has launched an all-new valve testing unit called the VT1000 at NAMM.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 24th 2013 at 7:08PM
NAMM Day 1 Round-Up: What did you miss?

NAMM Day 1 Round-Up: What did you miss?

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While it's just getting started over in sunny Anaheim, we've already seen a number of big releases from guitars to DJ controllers and more.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 24th 2013 at 5:05PM

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Trinity College London appoints new distributor

Trinity College London appoints new distributor

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Publications from Trinity College London, a leading international performing arts examination board, will now be distributed by Music Distribution Services (MDS), a worldwide music distributor based in Mainz, Germany.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 24th 2013 at 4:46PM
NAMM Day 1: Numark introduces the Orbit handheld DJ controller

NAMM Day 1: Numark introduces the Orbit handheld DJ controller

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Numark is looking to change the way DJ's control their performances with the all-new, wireless handheld DJ controller.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 24th 2013 at 4:20PM
NAMM Day 1: Hagstrom announces the Metropolis series

NAMM Day 1: Hagstrom announces the Metropolis series

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Swedish guitar manufacturer Hagstrom has announced a new line of vintage-inspired guitars called the Metropolis series.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 24th 2013 at 4:02PM
NAMM Day 1: Seymour Duncan announces Steve Harris signature pickup

NAMM Day 1: Seymour Duncan announces Steve Harris signature pickup

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Seymour Duncan has announced that the Iron Maiden bassist and solo artist is the latest musician to be given a signature pickup.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 24th 2013 at 3:18PM
NAMM Day 1: AKG releases new version of C1000s microphone

NAMM Day 1: AKG releases new version of C1000s microphone

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AKG has announced that the latest incarnation of its C1000s small diaphragm condenser mic will debut at the Winter NAMM show.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 24th 2013 at 3:00PM
NAMM Day 1: Apogee announces new products and iPad compatibility

NAMM Day 1: Apogee announces new products and iPad compatibility

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Apogee Electronics has announced new and updated products as well as iPad compatibility for its Duet and Quartet audio interfaces at NAMM.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 24th 2013 at 2:34PM
NAMM Day 1: Hagstrom announces Pat Smear signature model

NAMM Day 1: Hagstrom announces Pat Smear signature model

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Swedish guitar manufacturer Hagstrom has teamed up with the Foo Fighter's Pat Smear to create his own signature model guitar.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 24th 2013 at 1:04PM
NAMM Day 1: Mackie introduces the DL806 mixer & DLM series of speakers

NAMM Day 1: Mackie introduces the DL806 mixer & DLM series of speakers

NEWS

With the launch of theses two new products at Winter NAMM, Mackie presents a new technology-packed live sound solution in the DL/DLM system.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 24th 2013 at 12:20PM
NAMM Day 1: Ampeg adds a new model to its Heritage line

NAMM Day 1: Ampeg adds a new model to its Heritage line

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Ampeg has just announced that it will be adding a new model to its Heritage line of American-made amplifiers: the B-15N.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 24th 2013 at 12:02PM