Count Down to NAMM 2015- A Daily Walk Through NAMM

[hcadmin]

The final sprint before NAMM is on. Manufacturers are busy with the last minute drill of shipping, tweaking, printing, and probably in some cases panicking. As we approach NAMM, Harmony Central hopes to bring you a better community experience with NAMM 2015.
In this thread, we will bring you subtle hints of what we hear (some rumors and some not). If you hear of news, events, artists performing, and the like, feel free to post it!

[hcadmin]

Jan 2nd, 2015:
We have it on good authority that a brand new microphone line will be launched by a manufacturer previously not associated with microphones. All the chatter we hear so far is good chatter and that the product will be amazing. Be on the look out for this new launch.

[Phil O'Keefe]

Jan 2nd, 2015:
We have it on good authority that a brand new microphone line will be launched by a manufacturer previously not associated with microphones. All the chatter we hear so far is good chatter and that the product will be amazing. Be on the look out for this new launch.

I'm certainly interested in this one...

[Chris Loeffler]

But will there be a microphone manufacturer that introduces only non-mic related gear?

[Dendy Jarrett]

Jan. 3rd, 2015: If you are going to the show and you like old school Bonham drumming, you'll want to make it out for this night time event! I have been in the past and can tell you it is off the chain!

[Dendy Jarrett]

Jan 4th:
Make sure you check out this performance at NAMM:

She Rocks Awards
Friday from 6-8:30 p.m., the She Rocks Awards presented by the Women’s International Music Network pays tribute to women who display leadership and stand out within the music industry. Held in the Hilton Anaheim Pacific Ballroom, the event honors performers Colbie Caillat, The Bangles, Mindi Abair, and female industry leaders. Purchase tickets for the show atsherocksawards.com.

[Dendy Jarrett]

Jan 5th: We hear through our sources that Shure is going to have some new MOTIV designs that are retro-cool.

[Dendy Jarrett]

Jan. 6th:
Make sure you plan to attend this very cool event while you are at NAMM: H.O.T. Zone Silent Jam:

http://www.harmonycentral.com/news/s...namm-show-2015

"The sessions, which are an hour long and being co-produced by Sennheiser and Impulse Groove Foundation, will feature Steve Morse of Dixie Dregs fame (Friday, 1 p.m.) and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, known for his work with Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers (Saturday, 12 p.m.). Sunday's session at 12 p.m. will feature special guests to be announced. Each session will be broadcast through Sennheiser wireless headphones to 140 attendees and consist of in-depth artist interviews, followed up by an impromptu jam session featuring Hardgroove on bass, Mike Boyko on drums and Robert Muller on keys."

[Dendy Jarrett]

Jan 7th: As many may (or may not) have heard, yesterday DW and and Fender announced that Drum Workshop purchased the American Percussion Brands from Fender/KMC (LP -Latin Percussion, Toca Percussion, Gretsch Drums, Gibraltar Hardware and KAT Percussion. Additionally, Ovation Guitars and the US Distribution rights for Sabian Cymbals.

See press release here:
http://www.harmonycentral.com/news/d...ds-from-fender

So, where will they be located at NAMM? Quite Certain that things will remain the same for booth locations, but we'll keep you posted!

[Ara Ajizian]

Can't help but think Gretsch Drums in the hands of DW won't be a spectacular thing.

[Dendy Jarrett]

[Dendy Jarrett]

We are hearing that another of the drum companies is jumping big time on the vintage wagon with some throwback looks and shell configurations ... I wonder who it will be?

[mchad]

Bart over at Effects Database has got his pedal list underway. Thanks Bart.

http://www.effectsdatabase.com/events/namm/2015#

[Phil O'Keefe]

Bart over at Effects Database has got his pedal list underway. Thanks Bart.

http://www.effectsdatabase.com/events/namm/2015#

Bart's the man.

[DiscoFreq]

Thanks! I just posted my link in a new thread before reading this


I'm reporting about NAMM from home again since there's a baby on its way (was actually already due last Friday, so he really could be here any day now...).

So more than ever (since time and sleep will be limited ;-)): all help/tips/hints/rumors/... about pedals are very welcome!