The 2016 NAMM Show, held Jan 21-24, 2016 in Anaheim, CA, is one of the largest music industry events in the world. Over 1,500 companies introduce new music gear at the show, which is attended by about 100,000 people.
Synthtopia’s coverage of the 2016 NAMM Show is sponsored by Yamaha.
You can get the latest news on synths and electronic music gear introduced at NAMM below:
At the Winter NAMM Show, expressive controller manufacturer Roli featured a variety of artists at its booth, showcasing its RISE controllers with virtuosic musical performances. In this video, keyboardist and synth designer Jordan Rudess performs a classically-inspired composition on the Roli Seaboard Rise 49 controller.
At the 2016 NAMM Show, Korg announced the nanoKontrol Studio – a wireless DAW controller that offers eight channels of faders, knobs and buttons. There are also transport controls and a jog wheel. Here’s an overview from the NAMM Show floor by Korg’s James Sajeva:
At the 2016 NAMM Show, Korg introduced the nanoKey Studio – a wireless mobile keyboard controller. Here’s an overview from the NAMM Show floor by Korg’s James Sajeva:
At the 2016 NAMM Show, iConnectivity was introducing the iConnectAUDIO2+, a 2-in 6-out Audio & MIDI Interface. The iConnectAUDIO2+ offers 2 mic/line/instrument inputs; 3 pairs of independent stereo outputs; configurable audio paths; advanced MIDI connectivity, routing, and management; full compatibility with Mac, PC and iOS devices, and the ability to pass audio and MIDI from one to another. Here’s an… Read More iConnectAUDIO2+ 2-in 6-out Audio & MIDI Interface Overview
At the 2016 NAMM Show, we got an update from Zivix on their JamStick+ MIDI guitar controller. They discussed two main audiences for the JamStick+:
At the 2016 NAMM Show, VinylRecorder.com was demonstrating their DIY vinyl record cutting system. This video, from the NAMM Show floor, Wesley Wolfe demonstrates how their system works.
This series of videos, via Earmonkey, explore the sound of the new Korg Minilogue analog synthesizer. The Korg minilogue is a fully programmable four-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer; complete with a 16-step polyphonic note and motion sequencer, arpeggiator, and delay.
At the 2016 NAMM Show, Yamaha introduced its new Montage synth keyboard line – a new flagship full-size synth line that features advanced versions of two of the company’s iconic synth lines – Motif and DX. In this video, Yamaha’s Blake Angelos takes an in-depth look at the capabilities of the Montage line, demos a variety of sounds… Read More Yamaha Montage In-Depth Demo
The Arturia MatrixBrute Synthesizer is one of the most talked-about new synths introduced at the 2016 NAMM Show. The MatrixBrute is a programmable monophonic / duophonic analog synthesizer, outfitted with three ‘Brute’ oscillators, Steiner-Parker and ladder filters, three envelope generators, analogue effects and a matrix-style modulation matrix. Here’s a hands on demo from the Show… Read More Arturia MatrixBrute Analog Synthesizer Hands-On Demo
2016 NAMM Show: This video, via MusicRadar, captures a hands-on demo of the upcoming Teenage Engineering OP-Z synthesizer:
