NAMM 2005: Ashdown has introduced the All Access Guitar Amp series, compact amps for home, rehearsal and backstage use. The G20R is a single channel 20-Watt combo featuring a high performance 8″ speaker and front panel switchable overdrive. Treble, Middle and Bass controls allow precision tone shaping, and a built-in spring reverb with its own… Read More Ashdown Intros All Access Amps
2005 NAMM Show: Aphex Systems showed their new Model 230 Master Voice Channel at the Winter NAMM show. Combining several of the company’s proprietary technologies in preamplification, dynamics processing, psychoacoustics and more, the Model 230 Master Voice Channel is now shipping to Aphex dealers with a suggested retail price of $799. “The Model 230 provides… Read More NAMM Show: Aphex Model 230 Master Voice Channel
2005 NAMM Show: Aphex Systems made the NAMM show debut of the new Model 207D tube microphone/instrument preamplifier. The Model 207D is now shipping to Aphex dealers with a suggested retail price of $499. The 207D takes Aphex’ Model 207 and adds AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital outputs for direct digital connection throughout your signal chain,… Read More NAMM Update: Aphex 207D Preamp
NAMM 2005: ALTO has introduced a new line of affordable compact Large Format mixers, the Cyclone Series. Features: Low Noise, High Headroom, No Pad microphone preamplifiers with 60 dB gain, S/N Ratio: 130 dB THD: 0.003% 4 Bands EQ (2 sweeps) 6 AUX, each channel assignable pre/post with AFL mode Master Aux Send 4580 Operational… Read More Cyclone Intros Cyclone Live Consoles
2005 NAMM Show: The Fusion 6HD/8HD Workstations from Alesis contain four synthesizers, an eight-channel hard disk recorder, built-in sampler, effects processor and expandable RAM possibilities, all in one package. Powered by a Coldfire processor surrounded by seven high-performance DSPs, the Fusion is the only synth workstation with integrated 8-channel 24-bit recording capability. Available in two… Read More Alesis Unveils Fusion Workstations
NAMM 2005: Alesis has introduced the Photon X49, which further expands the USB/MIDI Keyboard controller series, the Photon 25 and X25. The intuitive user interface is completely assignable and features silky smooth high-resolution knobs and faders. These assigned presets can then be stored for future use. The AXYZ effects dome controls plug-ins and instruments parameters… Read More Alesis Introduces Photon X49 USB/MIDI Controller
2005 NAMM Show: Alesis has introduced the IO|2 USB, a portable, inexpensive 24-bit/96k USB interface. The device features an aluminum housing and is USB powered. It features low latency ASIO 2.0 drivers and Cubase LE recording software, so you can record right out of the box. The IO|2 is equipped with professional mic-pre’s, phantom power… Read More Alesis Introduces IO|2 USB Audio Interface at 2005 NAMM Show
NAMM: Planet Waves has announced that their custom cable system, the Planet Waves Cable Station, is now available. Comprised of bulk cable boxes, packaged plugs, cable ties, and cable cutters, the Cable Station is a self-serve system that allows musicians to make their own custom-length instrument or RCA cables without the mess and hassle of… Read More NAMM: Planet Waves Introduces Cable Station
NAMM 2005: Peavey has introduced the Rotor EX, a high-output, modern metal guitar combining a retro, angular body with high-end components and exclusive Peavey design technology. The Rotor is constructed using mahogany for the body and neck and a rosewood fretboard. A double-locking, Floyd Rose-licensed tremolo gives rock and metal guitar players clearance to explore… Read More NAMM: Peavey Introduces Rotor EX Electric Guitar
NAMM 2005 Update: American Music & Sound is reintroducing the Hagstrom line of classic guitars. The newly manufactured Hagstrom line benefits from the advances in materials and manufacturing technology that have occurred since the guitars were last produced in Sweden in 1981. The reissued models feature fingerboards manufactured from a homogeneous wood composite material that… Read More NAMM: Hagstrom Guitars Come Back
