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Winter NAMM Show 2012

Winter NAMM 2012 takes place in Anaheim, near LA, California from 19-22 January 2012. Easily the most important event in the music-making industry calendar, the NAMM show brings together all of the major hardware and software manufacturers and a host of celebrities for an industry-only convention.

The show features the most exciting and revolutionary new music-making products of 2012 from exhibitors like Fender, Gibson, Yamaha, Korg, Roland, Line 6, Peavey, Avid and many more.

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NAMM 2012: 10 Of The Best Electric Guitars

Self-tuning, signature and, err, sparkly...
NAMM 2012: Gibson Guitar highlights in pictures

Choice new instruments from the Gibson...

NAMM 2012: 10 Of The Best Guitar Effects Pedals

Some of our favourite stompboxes and multi-fx...
NAMM 2012: 10 Of The Best Guitar Amps

Our pick of the amp announcements from this year's...
NAMM 2012: Fender electric guitars and amps in...

New-for-2012 electric guitars and amps up close
NAMM 2012: Gibson Custom releases Ace Frehley...

Limited edition re-creation celebrates KISS...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: John Mayer on his new signature...

John Mayer Edition limited to 25 pieces
NAMM 2012: American Audio VMS4 Traktor controller...

Bundled with NI's DJing software
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Bernard Purdie on the Calzone...

See 'the world's most recorded drummer' in action
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Orange Micro Terror, OR15H and...

Plus! Professional Cables and new speakers...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: DW Drums shows off new products...

Kits, snares, hardware - it's all here
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Marshall 50th Anniversary amps...

One-watt JTM1, JMP1 and JCM1 valve heads compared
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Voyage-Air folding travel guitars...

Collapsible electric and acoustic instruments
NAMM 2012: iConnectMuse mini mixer unveiled

6-in/6-out device can be controlled in iOS
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Blackstar HT-Metal pedal demo

Hear the dual-channel high gain pedal in action
NAMM 2012: Rob Papen Blade synth announced

Acclaimed VSTi developer shows his latest
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Gretsch Drums custom chrome set

Plus the new Brooklyn drum series
NAMM 2012: Peavey unveils AmpKit Link HD iOS...

Better quality and more features
NAMM 2012: Zoom announces G5 effects/amps pedal...

Four LCD displays and 'real' tube booster
NAMM 2012: Cyberstep KDJ-One mobile music...

Not convinced by the iPad? Try this
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Jerry Donahue demos the Fret-King...

The folk rock legend show us his latest signature...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Mike Portnoy on his new Tama...

They say "Mike Portnoy" even upside down!
NAMM 2012: Samson Graphite 49 MIDI controller

Keys, knobs, faders, buttons and pads
NAMM 2012's strangest product demo video

Mackie's DL1608 mixer promo is very odd indeed
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Natal Drums American Walnut...

Plus the Jim Marshall "JMK" Anniversary kit
The best of NAMM 2012: guitar, tech and drum...

The most talked about gear from the show floor
NAMM 2012: IK Multimedia introduces iKlip Studio

Desktop iPad stand designed for musicians
NAMM 2012: Behringer iStudio iPad docking station

Audio and MIDI I/O in a case
NAMM 2012: Studiologic Sledge synthesizer unveiled

Virtual analogue instrument uses Waldorf modelling
NAMM 2012: MOTU Digital Performer 8 is...

DAW updated and now cross-platform
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Livid Instruments CNTRL-R

See the controller designed in a collaboration...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Smithson Martin Emulator

Hardware and software meet for ultra-futuristic...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: PRS Guitars P22 and Dave Navarro...

New guitars demoed on the show floor
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Beat Kangz Beat Thang

The beat machine, groovebox and workstation shows...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: WaveMachine Labs Auria

A 48-track DAW environment for iPad.
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Behringer's new DJ Products

Modular controllers, all-in-one solutions and a...
NAMM 2012: Ibanez unveils 28 new electric guitars

In pictures: the models set for the UK market in...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Orianthi interview

New album, Alice Cooper tour, Steve Vai and Dean...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: D.Ramirez's show highlights

We chat to the superstar DJ about his favourite...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Paiste's Nicko McBrain Boomer...

Plus the PST8 line and more
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Pearl Drums - Tommy Lee's...

And the Pearl Tru-Trac Pack
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Sabian's Players' Choice cymbals...

Plus Chad Smith's new 17-inch Holy China
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: TC Electronic PolyTune Mini...

Popular stage tuner with an even smaller footprint
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Schmidt analogue synthesizer

First seen last year, we go hands on at NAMM 2012
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Mapex's Black Panther Retrosonic...

Alice Cooper's Glen Sobel demos the set
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Keith McMillen Instruments QuNeo

See this multi-touch 3D controller in action
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Nektar Panorama USB controller

The Reason friendly controller shows us its...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Numark iDJ Pro

DJing using an iPad just went pro, with Numark...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Peavey AT-200 Auto-Tune guitar

Courtney Cox of The Iron Maidens demos the new...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Akai Max 49

CV/Gate, sequencing and nifty, touch faders give...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Teenage Engineering explain...

The Oplab Musical Experimental Board demoed
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Electrix Tweaker and Ebox-44

Performance controller and audio interface demoed
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Nord Drum demoed

See the virtual analogue drum synth in action
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Universal Audio Apollo

High-end audio interface with UAD DSP caught on...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Casio Synths revealed

The Casio XW-P1 and XW-G1 Synths in action
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: four new Dunlop/MXR pedals get...

Joe Bonamassa Cry Baby wah, Eric Johnson Fuzz Face...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Akai MPC Fly on camera

ipad 2 empowering Fly demoed
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Kaossilator 2 & Mini Kaoss Pad 2

Korg's new wave demoed
NAMM 2012: VIDEO: Akai MPC Studio product demo

Akai show us their brand new MPC software studio
NAMM 2012: VIDEO: Arturia Minibrute demo

See and hear the brand new Arturia, analogue,...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Kenny Wayne Shepherd interview

Agile Partners/Peavey AmpKit, Stratocasters, Ringo...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron...

Vigier Guitars, GN'R, solo work and more
NAMM 2012: Yamaha's hybrid makes US debut

GL1 Guitalele looks like a ukulele but plays like...
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Fender Pawn Shop Special Greta...

See the retro tabletop amplifier in action here
NAMM 2012: Lighter, stronger Yamaha HexRack II

Interchangeable and fully adjustable drum rack...
NAMM 2012: Yamaha drums sport new colours

Striking new colour schemes for Stage Custom Birch...
NAMM 2012: Yamaha FGX700SC Solid Sitka Spruce Top...

Yamaha's top-Selling Acoustic Guitar Now Outfitted...
NAMM 2012: New Yamaha iOS apps for keyboard...

Variety of apps launched
NAMM 2012: Yamaha Arius YDP-C71PE digital piano

Billed as ideal practice instrument
NAMM 2012: Audio-Technica introduces ATH-M50WH...

White version of Audio-Technica's popular ATH-M50...
NAMM 2012: Audio-Technica unveils AT2005USB...

Two different cable terminations mean mic can be...
NAMM 2012: Stanton SCS.3 now Virtual DJ compatible

LE version to be bundled with controller
NAMM 2012: Audio-Technica introduces ATM510 and...

Cardioid and hypercardioid models feature a newly...
NAMM 2012: Sonnox announced as UAD-2 plug-ins...

Mixing and mastering plug-ins coming to UA's...
NAMM 2012: Yamaha launches DXR and DXS subwoofers

Four full-range models on offer
NAMM 2012: Three new Alesis keyboard controllers

Q61, QX61 AND QX25 offer key, pad, knob and fader...
NAMM 2012: Numark introduces 4TRAK

Is this the ultimate controller for Traktor?
NAMM 2012: Waves NLS Non-Linear Summing Plugin

NLS emulates three "legendary" consoles
NAMM 2012: Tascam introduces iU2

Audio/MIDI interface for iOS devices
NAMM 2012: Teenage Engineering Oplab Musical...

MIDI, USB, CV, sensors... and trainers
NAMM 2012: Tascam DP-24

24-track Digital Portastudio
NAMM 2012: Fairchild 670 recreated

Jack Joseph Puig and Waves Audio Introduce the...
NAMM 2012: Peavey announces AT-200 Auto-Tune...

Automatic tuning and much more
NAMM 2012: Two new MGP mixers from Yamaha

12- and 16-channel hybrid analogue/digital models
NAMM 2012: Line 6 announces StageScape M20d...

Touchscreen control, DSP and more
NAMM 2012: Fender unveils Greta and Excelsior Pawn...

Two retro-looking, esoteric valve combos
NAMM 2012: Triple-D10 Digital Drum Set  

Acorn's second digital set debuts
NAMM 2012: Waves Audio and Musicsoft Arts...

MaxxAudio enhancement available as in-app purchase
NAMM 2012: New Roland FR-1x compact V-Accordions

Piano and button type aim to offer almost...
NAMM 2012: Roland and Fender announce GK-Ready...

Thirteen-pin output supports Roland guitar synths...
NAMM 2012: Korg Kaossilator 2 phrase synth...

Big update for handheld instrument
NAMM 2012: Korg Mini Kaoss Pad 2 announced

MP3 playback one of many new features
NAMM 2012: Vox releases limited edition AC15C1-BL...

1963 Blue vinyl and classic Tygon fret cloth...
NAMM 2012: Korg Humidi-Beat

Metronome with humidity/temperature detector
NAMM 2012: Korg PitchBlack Poly Polyphonic Pedal...

Korg announces a revolutionary advance in...
NAMM 2012: Roland announces CM-220 and CM-110 Cube...

Portable 2.1 monitor systems for project studios,...
NAMM 2012: Roland and Fender unleash VG...

Classic Strat to pack groundbreaking COSM...
NAMM 2012: Roland unveils LX-15 digital piano

Company announces upright with SuperNATURAL piano...
NAMM 2012: Vox unveils AC4C1-BL Custom Series...

New all-tube model offers legendary Vox AC30...
NAMM 2012: Vox introduces AC4HW1 Hand-Wired Series...

Popular AC4 mini combo amp joins flagship Hand...
NAMM 2012: Roland announces new HD-3 V-Drums Lite

New lightweight, entry-level V-Drums
NAMM 2012: Vox DelayLab

Could the new DelayLab be "the ultimate delay...
NAMM 2012: Vox announces AGA30 acoustic guitar...

New mini combo joins the AGA Series of acoustic...
NAMM 2012: Korg SV-1 Black and Reverse Key

New look for popular piano
NAMM 2012: BOSS announces GT-100 amp effects...

New ultra-responsive amp models, updated effects,...
NAMM 2012: BOSS announces TU-10 clip-on tuner

Industry leader introduces first clip-on tuner
NAMM 2012: Roland announces TD-30KV and TD-30K...

New Flagship electronic kits with SuperNATURAL...
NAMM 2012: Roland announces RP301R digital piano

Industry giant introduces fun, affordable...
NAMM 2012: Vox unleashes AGA4-AT all-tube...

Ultra compact new model promised to deliver rich...
NAMM 2012: Fender Pawn Shop Special Greta and...

Fender produces NAMM 2012's first WTF moment
NAMM 2012: TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play vocal...

Sound like your favourite singer
NAMM 2012: Universal Audio Apollo - audio...

Comes with Thunderbolt expansion option
NAMM 2012: Alesis DM Dock 'drum module' for iPad

Connect drum and cymbal pads to your tablet
NAMM 2012: Numark iDJ Pro iPad mixing controller

Works seamlessly with Algoriddim djay
NAMM 2012: IK Multimedia iRig Pre

Hook "any type of mic" up to your iOS device
NAMM 2012: Mackie launches DL1608

16-channel digital live sound mixer with iPad...
NAMM 2012: Auto-Tune MaxxFly guitar from Antares...

Next-gen features for self-tuning instrument
NAMM 2012: New Studiomaster TRX PA series

Successor to LX Series launches at NAMM
NAMM 2012: Carlsbro launches all-new tube amp...

British marque unleashes VAC Series tube amps...
NAMM 2012: Digitech introduces the iStomp...

Load and reload different stompboxes from...
NAMM 2012: Carlsbro debuts upright digital pianos

Iconic British musical electronics brand shows off...
NAMM 2012: Studiomaster introduces 'large-format'...

Leading British pro audio brand debuts Acoustic...
NAMM 2012: Waldorf Pulse 2 analogue synth

'90s classic gets an overhaul
NAMM 2012: Carlsbro relaunches classic amp series

Reissued 50 Top head leads range
NAMM 2012: Akai MPC Fly for iPad 2 has lift-off

Tablet groove production system revealed
NAMM 2012: Catalinbread unveils new pedals

Chorus-vibrato and fuzz models introduced with...
NAMM 2012: Blackstar unveils the HT-Metal pedal

New ultra-high gain, dual-channel valve pedal
NAMM 2012: Alesis Vortex keytar MIDI controller

A strap-on keyboard for the computer generation
NAMM 2012: Alesis unveils AmpDock guitar-focused...

Multi-in/out iOS dock with guitar app control and...
NAMM 2012: Casio XW-P1 and XW-G1 synths announced

Performance and groove keyboards unveiled
NAMM 2012: TC Electronic introduces PolyTune Mini

PolyTune seeks to change the game once again with...
NAMM 2012: Arturia Minibrute analogue synth...

Single oscillator hardware instrument coming your...
NAMM 2012: Pickup option for PRS SE Angelus...

Paul Reed Smith make the SE Line "complete"
NAMM 2012: PRS Custom 24 gets new, contoured...

PRS Guitars' Flagship Model Gets a Subtle New Look...
NAMM 2012: New and improved PRS Artist guitars

Navarro, Orianthi, Catanese, Henderson, Schon,...
NAMM 2012: PRS unveil P22 Piezo-Equipped Solidbody

Paul Reed Smith's first Piezo-Equipped Solidbody...
NAMM 2012: Vox TB18C1 guitar amp

Manufacturer continues partnership with boutique...
NAMM 2012: Arturia teases "something completely...

Video preview of big show announcement
NAMM 2012: Editors Keys launch 'studio quality'...

Record directly into an iPad 2, at up to 48Khz
NAMM 2012: Zynaptiq Pitchmap offers real-time...

A rival for Celemony's Melodyne Editor?
NAMM 2012: Akai Max49 offers MIDI and CV control

Touch faders also included
NAMM 2012: 21 new ESP and LTD guitars and basses

HRF series, new Eclipses & Horizons plus Slayer,...
NAMM 2012: Nord C2D drawbar organ

"The ultimate portable organ"
NAMM 2012: Behringer unveils iPad mixers...

Three premium small format mixers with iPad...
NAMM 2012: MXL introduces Tempo USB microphone for...

New model brings studio-quality recording to the...
NAMM 2012: New iPad DAW with 48 tracks and VST...

A pro audio recording studio in a tablet?
NAMM 2012: MXL announces Trio iPad-compatible USB...

New model combines high-quality sound recording...
NAMM 2012: Martin Taylor Signature models revealed

Peerless unveil The Maestro and The Virtuoso
NAMM 2012: New Fender acoustics and upgrades

Including a very limited edition and new signature...
NAMM 2012: Roland introduces HP500 series pianos

New models feature SuperNATURAL Piano and Acoustic...
NAMM 2012: Ovation unveils new Elite TX series...

1778TX-4CS offers fresh spin on a classic
NAMM 2012: Ovation introduces Standard Balladeer...

New retro-style guitar joins range
NAMM 2012: Ovation adds two models to Celebrity CC...

Introducing the CC29S and CC49S-VA
NAMM 2012: Ovation introduces new 2778AX-FKOA...

Model added to Standard Elite series
NAMM 2012: Takamine launches the EG50th

The company's first ever limited edition G-Series...
NAMM 2012: Takamine introduces the T50th

Limited edition guitar to mark 50 years of...
NAMM 2012: Takamine unveils the 2012 Limited...

Two high-end acoustics to mark the company's 50th...
NAMM 2012: Takamine introduces 7 new G-Series...

New acoustics to suit everyone from hobbyists to...
NAMM 2012: Nektar Panorama P4 - full specs and...

Reason controller will be here in March
NAMM 2012: Nord Piano 2 announced

A new keyboard with replaceable sounds
NAMM 2012: Nord Drum photos and info released

Clavia's virtual analogue drum synth unveiled
NAMM 2012: DiMarzio and Lamb Of God's Mark Morton...

Bridge, neck humbuckers offer "cream and crush"
NAMM 2012: Sneak peek at the future of NI's...

An X1 with clip launching buttons? Is this the X2?
NAMM 2012: sE Electronics sE2200a II multi-pattern...

Plus, find out how you can win one
NAMM 2012: Fender unveils debut multi-effects...

Effects and amp modelling pedal with USB...
NAMM 2012: Fender introduces Kurt Cobain Mustang...

Nirvana star's Teen Spirit video and In Utero tour...
NAMM 2012: Source Audio to release Soundblox 2...

"Anti-retro" Multiwave Distortion, Dimension...
NAMM 2012: Fender introduces new Super-Champ head,...

VIDEO: Super Champ X2, X2 head and SC112 enclosure...
NAMM 2012: Fender introduces the Machete combo amp

50-watt, dual-channel amp with high-end features
NAMM 2012: Reloop Terminal Mix 4

A dedicated Serato controller from this award...
NAMM 2012: Hayden Amps launches Hayden Bespoke

Get the Custom Shop treatment from UK amp builder
NAMM 2012: Orange Amps launches new Professional...

Brit amplifier company branches out into guitar...
NAMM 2012: Orange reissues OR50H and launches...

UPDATE: OR15H head image released
NAMM 2012: Fender introduces Bassman Pro Series...

Super Bassman, cabs and more for bassists
NAMM 2012: Cort introduces the Gene Simmons GS...

The God Of Thunder expands to six strings
NAMM 2012: Ibanez reveals new acoustic guitar...

15 new and updated acoustic guitars and basses for...
NAMM 2012: Los Cabos unveils new Red Hickory...

Two new models available
NAMM 2012: Casio XW-P1 synthesizer photo leaks

The first new Casio synthesizer in over two...
NAMM 2012: Vigier Guitars announces Excalibur...

New 7-string and fretless 6-string models from...
NAMM 2012: Natal announces new kits

Plus new steel snares added
NAMM 2012: Fret-King Black Label range announced

JHS and Trev Wilkinson unveil entry level guitars...
NAMM 2012: ControlTouch: MIDI controller keyboard...

Hook up your computer and you're away
NAMM 2012: News and video live from the show floor

All the gear news from the biggest music show in...
NAMM 2012: Akai MPC Studio announced

A slim, portable, beat studio is revealed!
NAMM 2012: Fender introduces the 50th Anniversary...

Takes players back to 1962
NAMM 2012: Orange Amplification launches Micro...

Lunchbox amp kings announce their latest Terror...
NAMM 2012: Line 6 unveils Mobile Keys MIDI...

Designed for PC, Mac and iOS devices
NAMM 2012: IK Multimedia iRig Stomp

A stompbox for your iPhone! Just don't confuse the...
NAMM 2012: Eminence and Eric Johnson announce the...

50 watts of pure vintage tone
NAMM 2012: Charvel introduces new Desolation...

Classic Charvel Star and Soloist bodies return
NAMM 2012: Squier by Fender introduces all-new...

UPDATED: More images of the brand new hot-rodded...
NAMM 2012: IK Multimedia announces iRig Mix

A nifty hardware mixer is unleashed for the iOS DJ
NAMM 2012: IK Multimedia DJ Rig

IK Multimedia launch their pro-quality DJ mixing...
NAMM 2012: Nord drum machine photo preview

Side profile shot released
NAMM 2012: IK Multimedia unveils iRig Mic Cast for...

Voice recording mic for iOS devices
NAMM 2012: IK Multimedia presents iRig Stomp for...

New guitar interface brings your iPhone/iPod...
NAMM 2012: Two Tama Mike Portnoy snare drums...

Tweaked signature models revealed
NAMM 2012: Squier by Fender introduces all-new...

Jim Root, Avril Lavigne, Mikey Way guitars, bass
NAMM 2012: Tama unveils two new Mike Portnoy...

A third, wood signature snare will follow
NAMM 2012: Fender unveils new Blacktops!

Mid-price range expands to include new variations
NAMM 2012: Gretsch announces new G Series kits

Entry-level kits revealed
NAMM 2012: Teenage Engineering teaser video

Something new from the OP-1 manufacturer?
NAMM 2012: Fender introduces new Blacktop guitar...

Stratocaster HSH, Telecaster Baritone, Jaguar 90
NAMM 2012: Guild introduces new additions to USA...

New models "represent the essence of Guild's...
NAMM 2012: FXpansion Tremor drum machine announced

BFD and Geist developer reveals its latest project
NAMM 2012: DW reveals new shells for Collector's...

Plus: Tweaks to 5000 pedals
NAMM 2012: Guild introduces all-new Arcos Series

Arcos series models feature Guild's signature...
NAMM 2012: DW announces 40th anniversary kit

New limited edition kit on the way
NAMM 2012: More from the Fender Custom Shop's 2012...

Limited Three Pickup La Cabronita, Jazzmaster and...
NAMM 2012: Fender introduces the Elvis Kingman...

Distinctive 'Wildwood' finish returns
NAMM 2012: Moog announces Minitaur analogue...

A younger brother for the Moog Taurus
NAMM 2012: Fender Custom Shop introduces 2012...

Nine new guitars and one bass announced - see them...
NAMM 2012: Orange Jim Root (Slipknot/Stone Sour)...

The future's bright for the Slipknot man
NAMM 2012: Fender unveils the Johnny Marr...

Plus, video interview with Marr on the model
NAMM 2012: Fender introduces Select Series guitars...

Seven models with high-end features, elegant...
NAMM 2012: Titanic Guitars set for launch

New Belfast company pays homage to ship's...
NAMM 2012: New bass gear from Overtōn

Three exciting new products for bassists announced
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Dean Guitars announces live show...

Plus news of new Dave Mustaine and Dimebag guitars
NAMM 2012: Martin Guitar to unveil 15 new...

See the teaser video here!
NAMM 2012: Joe Bonamassa signature Cry Baby wah...

Joe Bonamass-wah? …We'll get our coats

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