NAMM 2024: the biggest news and hottest gear revealed in guitars, music tech, software By MusicRadar Team published 28 January 24 NAMM is back this January and is showcasing all the best music gear of 2024 – here's what you need to know
NAMM 2024: Guild updates its Kim Thayil-approved Polara range, including a Vintage White refresh of the former Soundgarden guitarist's signature model By Jonathan Horsley published 28 January 24 The Polara is wearing some hot new finishes and fresh specs across the 2024 Night Edition, Deluxe and Standard models, and all these new models retail for under $1,000
NAMM 2024: "The biggest ever release for audio mastering and editing" - Steinberg announces WaveLab 12 By Andy Jones published 28 January 24 It has 80 new features and improvements and is, says Steinberg, "the most feature-rich version that we have ever released"
NAMM 2024: Alex Lifeson unites with Godin to channel and evolve his Hentor Sportcaster with the new signature Limelight guitar – “It was not quite enough for me to just develop a reissue of that very special instrument" By Rob Laing published 28 January 24 “This was an opportunity to showcase 40 years of evolution within that solid platform," says the Rush guitar legend
NAMM 2024: Audiomovers updates its stable of time-saving studio tools aimed at making producers' and engineers' lives easier By Matt Mullen published 27 January 24 Audio routing software Omnibus has been updated with a redesigned UI and greater flexibility
NAMM 2024: Way Huge brings back the Geisha Drive, promising “gritty, grinding tones that are as potent as they are versatile” for a limited time only By Jonathan Horsley published 26 January 24 It's a limited edition but not limited when it comes to gain, with a wide sweep of drive tones that clean up when you roll back the volume on your guitar
NAMM 2024: “It’s an invitation for musicians of all levels to experience the iconic design features” – Strandberg makes its revolutionary headless design more affordable with the $999 Boden Essential By Jonathan Horsley published 26 January 24 The Boden Essential is the most affordable Strandberg yet, and shares plenty DNA with its premium forebears, from the unique bodyshape and EndurNeck to the headless profile
NAMM 2024: Trivium’s Alex Bent announces signature Axis bass drum pedal, “I’m super-stoked to have my own pedal with Axis. I’ve got custom artwork on these from Half Sumo Collective… I hope you guys dig them as much as I do.” By Stuart Williams published 26 January 24
NAMM 2024: "This new colour is a nod to the bold spirit of drummers who dare to break the mold" - Ludwig names 'Purple' its colour of 2024 as it unveils an all-new Vistalite finish By Stuart Williams published 26 January 24 Plus there are new and limited edition options in the Classic Oak and Classic Maple line-ups
NAMM 2024: "For organic boosting and goosing that you can tweak to match any rig" – the MXR Gran Torino is the new Il Torino pedal By Rob Laing published 26 January 24 A red relaunch of sorts for the boost / overdrive pedal