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Clavia unveils Nord Electro 7 with fully-fledged synth section, redesigned interface and much more

By Matt Mullen Published

NAMM 2026: Nord's Electro 7 stage keyboard promises to be the most versatile model in the Electro line to date

Tech
korg
Korg Kaoss Pad V reimagines a beloved effects powerhouse with dual-touch control, vocal processing and expanded connectivity

By Matt Mullen Published

NAMM 2026: This long-overdue update makes the Kaoss Pad an even more powerful tool for creative sound design and live performance

Tech
Korg Liano Live!
Korg’s Liano Live! makes livestreaming your piano performances as easy as smashing that like button

By Ben Rogerson Published

NAMM 2026: Simple 88-note portable keyboard comes with a built-in mixer, mic and one-touch sound effects

Keyboards & Pianos
Korg MicroAudio 722 interface with analogue filter
Korg’s new interface is also an analogue filter – and you might be tempted even if you don't need the I/O

By Si Truss Published

NAMM 2026: The microAUDIO 22 and 722 also pack onboard dynamics DSP and come bundled with Korg's new filter plugin

Tech
AlphaTheta RMX-Ignite effector
AlphaTheta’s RMX-Ignite is a multi-band effects processor and sampler designed to bring DJ sets to life

By Si Truss Published

NAMM 2026: RMX-Ignite combines rhythmically-focused effects with a looping sample player

Tech
The new models of theMartin Road Series 2026 are photographed in a living space.
Has Martin redefined the workhorse acoustic? Legendary brand announces blockbuster refresh of its Road Series

By Jonathan Horsley Published

NAMM 2026: The Road Series might be Martin’s mid-priced lineup but these upscale Retro Plus models with their torrefied spruce tops are too fancy to be anyone’s “workhorse”

Guitars
ua
Universal Audio is giving away the new native version of the 610 Tube Preamp and EQ Collection for free

By Matt Mullen Published

NAMM 2026: The plugin promises to offer music-makers the same "musical tube warmth and character" heard on recordings by Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, and Neil Young

Tech
Taylor Next Generation Grand Auditorium: the two refreshed cutaway electro-acoustic guitars are photographed in front of a green sofa and a vintage hi-fi unit.
Taylor refreshes flagship acoustic with a trio of game-changing features – meet the Next Generation Grand Auditorium

By Jonathan Horsley Published

NAMM 2026: Taylor’s Next Generation Grand Auditorium cutaways are updated with scalloped V-Class bracing, Action Control Necks and the all-new Claria pickup and preamp system

Guitars
Slash wears a top hat and plays a Gibson SG live with Guns N' Roses, with pink and blue lights in the background.
“The SG that I had at the Ozzy gig, that guitar needed a louder pickup but I still wanted that true-to-life guitar sound that I like”: Slash and Seymour Duncan dial up the raunch with the Guns N’ Roses legend’s signature 3.0 humbuckers

By Jonathan Horsley Published

NAMM 2026: Hand-wired in Santa Barbara, they're not just for Les Pauls or SGs. Slash has one in his BC Rich Mockingbird – and they'd work a treat in a hotrodded S-style

Artists
NAMM CEO
NAMM 2026: We speak to NAMM'S President and CEO John Mlynczak to learn what we can expect this year

By Andy Price Published

NAMM 2026: This year will mark 125 years of the premiere music technology expo, and its CEO is keen to put people first

Music Industry
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