14 coolest new products exhibition of musical instruments and equipment NAMM 2018
News Music / / December 19, 2019
NAMM Show - one of the largest exhibitions of musical instruments, equipment and software in the world. It presents the latest developments of dozens of brands including the legislators of the genre: Korg, Roland, Fender, Gibson, Ibanez. Also, their devices and software will present a smaller startups, managed to realize their ideas with the help of support musicians kraudfandingovyh sites.
We have included a selection of secret favorites NAMM Show from venerable brands and several new products, which we found interesting.
Synthesizers and drum machines
PO-33 PO-35 and
What is it: Pocket-sized calculator samplers.
Price89 dollars for each.
Compact samplers, which can record the audio duration of 40 seconds from a microphone or line input. They do an excellent job with the role of sequencers and memorize settings automation.
Model PO-35 PO-differs from the number of slots 33 and the presence of a vocal synthesizer. This is not the first development Teenage Engineering: it is they who in 2011 released OP-1 synthesizer with an unusual design and function to record samples from the radio.
Go to page PO Metal Series →
elektron Digitone
What is it: FM-synthesizer.
Price: 7800 SEK.
Synthesizer by the Swedish company Elektron, combining in his work FM and subtractive synthesis algorithms. This bundle allows you to get unique sounds. Several presets as an example, you can listen to the demo mode at the Elektron's official website.
On Digitone can create melodies, chords and program sequence, with understand it is easier than in many other major synthesizers. The tool is particularly suitable for those who played in the IDM and like him genres.
Go to page Elektron Digitone →
Blipblox
What is it"Children's" synthesizer.
Price: Unknown.
The goal of the developers Blipblox - open to children the world of sound synthesis. This explains the design, masking pretty serious device for a toy. Synthesizer can be used as a sequencer, in his mind there are predefined patterns and melodies. There is an entrance for MIDI-keyboard.
At the same time, the potential synthesizer of interest to adults. Unique algorithm is responsible for creating sound waveforms, eight oscillators, low pass filter, envelope generators and the ability to output audio to an external audio system make serious Blipblox tool.
Pre-order customers will receive the first synthesizer in the summer it will be possible to issue the spring.
Go to page Blipblox →
Arturia MiniBrute 2 and MiniBrute 2s
What is it: Monophonic analog synthesizer.
Price: 649 euro for each.
Followers NAMM 2018 - analog monosintezatory Arturia from the patch panel, allowing to connect them to either a modular setup. Apart models feature a keyboard: the second version has on-board 25 classic key effect aftertouch, and 2s are replaced by pads that can be used to program sequences or play melodic Party.
Go to page 2 MiniBrute →
Go to page MiniBrute 2s →
korg Prologue
What is it: A series of polyphonic synthesizers.
Price: About 1500 euros for 8 Prologue and 2000 euros for 16 Prologue.
Polyphonic synthesizer Prologue 8 and 16 with 49 and 61 on the key board respectively. Different from the previous models and Minilogue Monologue additional twists: DSP-multiprocessor and oscillators. The bulk of "stuffing" has remained the same.
Go to the Korg Prologue → page
Korg KK-55 Pro
What is it: Drum machine.
Price: About 300 euros.
The updated version of a drum machine Korg KK-55, which came out almost 40 years ago. It almost does not try to emulate predecessor. The characteristic vintage sound emulation was replaced by "live" drum kits, and the design has been redesigned from scratch.
Go to page Korg KK-55 Pro →
Software
Logic Pro X 10.4
What is it: Updating the popular DAW for MacOS.
Price: Free for users of the previous version.
The latest update to Logic added Smart Tempo function automatically detects bpm recorded tracks and synchronizes them with each other. Now it is not necessarily the most skilled instrumentalists enter the metronome, and mashup creators do not need to calculate the tempo of songs to sync.
Small changes were made and Alchemy Drummer, and appeared four new plug-in effects: reverb ChromaVerb, EQ Vintage EQ and a multi Phat FX and Step FX.
Go to Logic Pro X → page
Avid Pro Tools in 2018
What is it: Updating the popular cross-platform DAW.
Price: There are different types of subscription renewal - for free.
According to the developers, they tried to take into account the wishes of users and have focused on the optimization of processes in creating and mixing music. There are a few new features: Retrospective MIDI Record, the leading shadow simulated recording of all parties, and Track Presets, save presets tracks sessions for a quick return.
Go to page Pro Tools →
korg Gadget
What is it: DAW for Nintendo Switch.
Price: Unknown.
It is known that in the DAW will be 16 synthesizers and drum machines, and additional tools will be distributed in the form of DLC. Hardly Korg Gadget will be something serious, but there just can control the parameters of the sound, instruments and create melodic parts. DAW also will involve team work on the creation of music. Korg Gadget presentation will take place this spring.
Go to the Korg Gadget → page
OneManBand
What is it: Program to record full songs with a single guitar.
PriceFrom 159 dollars.
With OneManBand can record a full track with a variety of instruments with a single electric Guitar. The audio signal is converted to MIDI-party, which the notes will be played on your favorite instrument plug-ins.
OneManBand will work in conjunction with Cubase, Ableton, FL Studio and GarageBand. The presentation will take place in September, but we can already pre-order on Kickstarter.
Go to the project page on Kickstarter →
guitar equipment
IK Multimedia iRig Stomp I / O
What is it: Interface to connect your guitar to your computer or iOS-device in the form of floor effects processor.
Price: $ 300.
The updated and feature-rich version of the iRig with four buttons, an expression pedal, phantom power for condenser microphones and a platform for the iPhone or iPad charging. It involves the connection of all types of guitars and vocals. The high price is due to the abundance of paid software, which is supplied.
Go to the website iRig Stomp I / O →
Rat Tail Distortion
What is it: Popular distortion "rat" as a guitar cable.
Price: $ 60.
One of the most popular outdoor effects in the form of a cable. It uses similar diodes, is the "rub-pass" and three preset modes.
Go to page Rat Tail Distortion →
SIM1 XT-1
What is it: Pedal that emulates the sound of different guitars.
Price: Unknown.
Pedal for those who can not shower Variax Line 6, and the sound of different guitars I want to achieve. The XT-1 is set 12 presets emulating the sound of guitars by Fender, Gibson, Musicman and others. Pedal supports connectivity to computers and mobile devices, which means that the gadget can be sewn and upload new presets.
Go to page SIM1 XT-1 →
other
Roland R-07
What is it: Dictaphone.
Price: About 230 euros.
Compact recorder for recording sound in high quality. It is responsible for this automatic optimization of key performance indicators: frequency of sampling parameters, limiter, input sensitivity and others.
By clipping audio reserved Hybrid Limited - recording of two tracks with different sensitivities. R-07 will maintain a connection via Bluetooth and will be released this May.
Go to the Roland R-07 page →