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— Already a longtime microphone sponsor, A-T is now also headphone sponsor for non-profit mobile studio —

SUNRISE, Fla. – Fresh from its successful presentation at NAMM 2013, CHAUVET DJ brings the latest in LED technology to mobile entertainers at MBLV17, including new 100% wireless Freedom wash lights, the battery-operated EZ series, BEAMbar, Intimidator Spot Duo, Intimidator Spot LED 450, Core pixel-mapping fixtures, plus two mobile trussing solutions, TRUSST Arch Kit and Goal Post Kit.

Headbangers - Metal Guitars was carefully crafted to bring you authentic and high-energy guitars specially developed for Heavy Metal & Alternative.

Avanna is Zero-G's first release for the new Vocaloid 3 engine as well as the first English female singing voice for the new software. Ideally suited to pop and Celtic music, Avanna can also be used in a myriad of musical styles – whether it´s sweet and pure leads, harmonies or backing vocals, this 'Engloid' can sing anything you like, any time you want!

'Future Pop Vol 3' is the third volume in this best-selling series of slick & professional Construction Kits created and produced exclusively for Producer Loops by Simon Rudd of "The Fliptones".

Breakthrough Solution Brings Pro Audio Production Capabilities to Any Mac With Thunderbolt Port

Newly formed Tracktion Software Corporation takes ownership and launches all-new Tracktion 4.

Dean and Dave Mustaine announced the new VMNT Double Neck Diadem, as seen on stage at the BIG 4 concerts.  It has a single LW-MUST humbucker in the bridge position of the 12-string neck, and a full LW-MUST set on the 6-string side. 

Audiophile 8-In x 8-Out ADAT Interface offers enhancements to legendary ADA8000.

Featuring a small footprint and an innovative folding design for fast breakdown and easy transport/storage, the TD-4KP V-Drums Portable is the ultimate e-kit for mobile drumming and small spaces. The powerful TD-4 sound module is equipped with a wide range of expressive, editable sounds and essential practice features, while the integrated pads provide a satisfying feel and natural playability. Perfect for small venues, rehearsals, lesson studios, bedrooms, apartments, and more, the TD-4KP combines V-Drums performance and features with impressive mobility and stow-away convenience.

With the RD-64 Digital Piano, stage and studio players can enjoy Roland’s acclaimed piano features in a compact, travel-friendly instrument. SuperNATURAL Piano technology powers ultra-expressive acoustic piano tones, while the 64-note Ivory Feel-G keyboard provides a true weighted-action playing feel. Also onboard is a selection of SuperNATURAL-based vintage EPs, plus essential clav and organ tones. Controller mode instantly turns the RD-64 into a flexible MIDI master keyboard, with a special one-touch setup that unlocks the SuperNATURAL sound potential in a connected INTEGRA-7 sound module or JUPITER-80 / JUPITER-50 synth.

The GLX-D systems come in a wide offering of traditional bodypack and handheld configurations, including vocal, headset, and presenter systems, as well as a new pedal-mounted guitar option. Ideal for guitarists and exclusive to GLX-D.

The BLX series is optimal for musicians, singers, and presenters who want the best in professional wireless products at an affordable price.

With the addition of renowned Softube Amp Room plug-ins to the UAD platform, owners of UAD-2 DSP Accelerator hardware now have industry-leading guitar and bass amp modeling at their fingertips. And, when used with the award-winning Apollo Audio Interface, the Softube Amp Room plug-ins allow musicians and producers to jam, write, and record through stunning guitar or bass sounds with near-zero latency.

Enhancing the classic Strat sound and functionality are onboard Roland COSM electronics that provide a universe of modeled electric and acoustic guitar sounds. The amazing G-5A gives you the ability to completely change your tone at a moment’s notice, with fingertip access to a library of coveted vintage instruments, plus a selection of COSM-powered “ideal performance” pickups that deliver a unique, modern edge. To top it off, alternate tunings and 12-string sounds are instantly available for any COSM guitar tone, all with a simple twist of a knob.

Behringer has introduced four new USB audio interfaces that span the needs of professional engineers on the go, home project studios and musicians looking for an affordable yet high-performance input to their favorite recording software. U-PHORIA models include the UM2, built around BEHRINGER’s ultra-low-noise XENYX mic preamps and the high-end UM22, UMC202 and UMC204 that feature the sonic purity of MIDAS-designed mic pres.

DigiTech’s Vocalist Live FX vocal effect processor features over 65 effects, studio quality sound and live adapt listening technologies designed to give performers the ability to immediately adapt to cues in the room, a band, and the singer.

 which delivers a new standard in power and bass punch, suited for any sound reinforcement application, from live performances to public speeches. The P-Series family includes two active speaker products: the P1500X and the P1800SX.

The heart of the P-Series is the P1500X, a two-way, bi-amped, full-range bass-reflex speaker. It employs a 15-inch woofer and high-frequency compression driver, powered by a custom Class-D amp. With a rating of 1500W, the P1500X is the most powerful PA product in

 The TRIREC features BUGERA's revolutionary INFINIUM Tube Life Multiplier technology, which extends amplifier tube life by up to 20 times, and allows a variety in output tube configurations, all 6L6s, 6550s or EL34s — or the user can mix any combination to create their own signature tone.

 — Acclaimed Softube Amp Room Plug-Ins Transform UA’s Apollo Interface Into a Professional Low-Latency Guitar and Bass Recording System  —

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • January 24, 2013 —Universal Audio (UA), a leading manufacturer of professional audio recording hardware and software, is pleased to announce the debut of Softube’s Vintage Amp Room, Metal Amp Room, Bass Amp Room, and Acoustic Feedback Deluxe plug-ins for theUAD Powered Plug-Ins platform andApollo High-Resolution Audio Interface.

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— On-the-go amp also features effects, rhythm patterns and battery power —

WINTER NAMM, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January 24^th, 2013 - VOX Amplification has added the Mini5 Rhythm to its amplifier lineup. Combining renowned VOX modeling technology, flexible battery or AC power, effects and rhythm patterns, the 5-Watt Mini5 Rhythm is ideal for any performer in need of a portable, full-featured amplifier.

The Mini5 Rhythm provides 11 highly accurate amplifier models, starting with the coveted VOX B

ANAHEIM, CA, JANUARY 24, 2013—Aviom, manufacturer of the iconic A-16II Personal Mixer and industry leader in personal mixing, is pleased to announce that it will be introducing its next generation personal mixer, the A360 Personal Mixer, at NAMM (Hall A, Booth 6720). The A360 brings new levels of control and customization to the personal monitoring experience with a number of new features that give entirely new options to performers both on the stage and in the studio.

Aviom has been known

ANAHEIM, California — At NAMM 2013, HARMAN’s Crown announced the introduction of the USBX, an accessory that enables Crown XTi, CDi and DSi Series amplifiers with a USB port to be operated via an Apple iPad/iPhone using the “Powered by Crown” App.

“Our new USBX greatly expands the control options available to users of our XTi, CDi and DSi amplifiers by adding iPad/iPhone operation and wireless connectivity,” said Andy Flint, Business Segment Manager, Portable PA, Crown. “It’s perfect for sett

ANAHEIM, CA – January 24, 2013 – With the launch of the DL806 and the first showing of DLM Series Powered Loudspeakers at Winter NAMM, Mackie proudly presents a new technology-packed live sound solution – the DL/DLM system.

“With a DL Series mixer and DLM loudspeakers, you have an extremely powerful and portable PA system with a level of innovation unparalleled at the price point,” commented John B

ANAHEIM, CA – January 24, 2013 – Ampeg today adds a high-powered flagship head to the popular Portaflex Series — The Ampeg PF-800. The PF-800 delivers the superior performance of Ampeg’s Portaflex Series bass heads in an ultra-compact 800-watt design perfect for any high-power bass rig.

“An ideal companion to any of pair of Portaflex cabinets, the PF-800 packs the most punch in the PF line…but is still compact enough to sto

—Three Designs for Distinct Styles to Launch at Winter NAMM—

BUENA PARK, Calif.—Building on the success of the award-winning THR10 and THR5 guitar amplifiers and computer recording interfaces, Yamaha introduces three powerful new models at the 2013 NAMM Show. The THR lineup, the first hi-fi stereo amps to offer realistic multi-effects and classic amp modeling, are designed to serve as a guitarist’s third amp, after their stage setup and practice rig. Winners of a design award, the THR amps loo

—Renowned Models Revamped With An Eye Toward Quality and Value—

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Yamaha Guitars got its start making handcrafted nylon string models in conjunction with some of the top builders in the world and with over 40 years of tradition and innovation, Yamaha became the top-selling classical guitar around the globe. Once again, Yamaha has set its sights on excellence and the result of this dedication and determination culminates in the new GC Series of top-of-the-line classical guitars,

—Gorgeous Look and Deep Sound At An Unprecedented Price Point—

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Yamaha adds the AK4 folk body and the AC4K concert shape models to the wildly successful A-Series guitar lineup, two limited edition issues constructed with all-solid Koa back and sides and a select solid Koa top. To set these guitars even further apart from their Mahogany and Rosewood counterparts, Yamaha has added stylish ebony tuners and abalone inlays. Like the A3 Series, the Koa A-Series is equipped with the

—The Arius YDP-142 and YDP-162 Deliver Advanced Connectivity, Touch and Sound—

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Yamaha Corporation of America, Keyboard Division, continues to expand features of its remarkable Arius line of digital pianos, with the new YDP-142 and YDP-162. These new Arius models, which will be unveiled at the 2013 NAMM Show, offer users a digital alternative to an acoustic upright piano for the home and are suitable for pianists ranging from beginner to intermediate, respectively.

Both the YD

Aphex®, the leader in sound enhancement technology, has introduced HeadPod 4™, a compact, portable headphone amplifier capable of driving four separate stereo outputs with individual level controls from the selected input source. HeadPod 4 combines four independent Aphex stereo amplifiers and high quality converters in a rugged metal case and offers ultra low distortion and wide frequency response with headroom to spare.

Waves meticulously recreated the unique color, character and tonal complexity of the original desks: the REDD.17 still belonging to Abbey Road Studios, and the REDD.37 console now owned by Lenny Kravitz. The result is REDD: an impressive pair of plugins that truly deliver the enhanced dimension, richness and depth of these coveted console classics.

The AT2020USB+ microphone is designed for digitally capturing music or any acoustic audio source, employing the users’ favorite recording software. It offers studio-quality articulation and intelligibility that's perfect for home studio recording, field recording, podcasting and voiceover use.

WINTER NAMM, ANAHEIM, CA, January 24^th, 2013 - Korg announces the newest addition to the Pitchblack family of tuners, the Pitchblack Portable Handheld Polyphonic Tuner for Guitar and Bass. This new, compact tuner offers convenient tuning by enabling all strings to be tuned simultaneously.

Despite its compact size, the Pitchblack Portable offers high visibility in any environment via a large, horizontal LED display which runs the entire width of the tuner body. Professional features include a

WINTER NAMM, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January 24, 2013 ––Blackstar Amplification is now offering their  top-selling HT-5R & HT-1R guitar tube Amplifiers in Limited Edition Arctic White. The new models–HT-5RW combo, HT1-RW combo, HT-5RSW mini stack and HT-5RHW head with HT112RW cab–have a striking look that features an Arctic White covering with black piping and black grille cloth, as well as a white front panel with black metal knobs and chrome corners.

Under the hood, these limited edition amps

Anaheim, CA, January 23, 2013 -- Daring Audio Inc, the leader in Professional Bass Pedals, today announces another new innovative High Definition (HD) model to broaden its product line. The Laser Cannon HD boasts 100% analog circuitry, and has a high-headroom preamp with three optional distortion textures with a blend of silicon, germanium diodes and FET circuits. It features the Daring Audio hallmark design of “constant volume continuous wet/dry blend” capability between its two internal chan

Leave the computer at home—with the CD-2u SD/CD Recorder, it’s easier than ever to capture quality recordings and play and burn CDs anywhere! Record audio instantly with the built-in stereo mic, or connect your own external mics, electronic musical instruments, and other devices with professional results. Onboard are many training tools for lessons and practice, including CD and WAV audio playback, high-fidelity key and speed adjustment, improved Center Cancel, and the all-new Center Focus. Essentials such as a chromatic tuner and metronome are included as well.

Click on “Read More” for complete information on Radial's latest products:

Voco-Loco Vocal Preamp with Effects Loop

StageDirect Active DI

PZ-DI Orchestral Direct Box

StageBug SB-1 Acoustic

Cherry Picker Studio Preamp Selector

Gold Digger Studio Mic Selector

SixPack 6 Slot 500 Series Power Rack

Powerhouse 10 Slot 500 Series Power Rack

Q4 Discrete Class-A Variable-state Parametric EQ

PreComp Combination Mic Preamp and Compressor

PreMax Combination Mic Preamp and 3 Band EQ

Tossover Fully Variable Dual Band Filter

ChainDrive 1 x 4 Audio Distribution Amplifier

Submix 4x1 Line Level Mixer

IK Multimedia announces iLoud®, the first portable stereo speakers designed for musicians. IK leveraged its 16 years of pro-audio engineering expertise, and its experience as the leading developer of mobile music-creation apps and accessories, to design battery-operated speakers that combine superior power, pristine frequency response and amazing low-end in an ultra-portable form factor that make them the perfect alternative to studio speakers for music creation and composition on the go.

Mt. Juliet, TN – January 21, 2012 – The Mapex Drum Company announced two new additions to their flagship Black Panther series.  The Black Panther Nomad Snare, and the Black Panther – Black Widow Kit.

The ever popular multichannel pre-amp was first released in 2010 and now has some substantial improvements for 2013.

Over 100 Acclaimed Monitor Stands to be featured at Booths throughout the Show Floor

The Fret-King Black Label Corona 'JV' (model number FKV6JV, £649.00 UK RRP) is built to the favoured specs of Verity, a 40-year veteran who's shared stages with the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Mountain, Canned Heat and Janis Joplin, as well as playing sessions for and producing artists like Motörhead, Saxon, Ringo Starr and The Searchers.

Continuing the design and aesthetics inspired by Kim Breedlove and offering an excellent appointment package for our devoted Mandolin players, the Oregon OO Premier Series mandolin is composed of the highest grades of Sitka Spruce for the top, and Western Big Leaf Maple for the back, sides and neck.

  Black binding on the body top, back and neck accentuate the shape of this teardrop O style. The Oregon is finished with a captivating Red toner full gloss finish. The radiused fingerboard (whi

This option is relevant to all Guitar players who need use of both a Stratocaster and a Telecaster during a live performance without carrying two guitars to the show.

ADAM Audio is introducing the F Series professional monitors with signature tweeter technology that provides unsurpassed performance at the most accessible prices in the company’s history.

Electro-Harmonix proudly introduces the

new H.O.G.2.This second generation Harmonic

Octave Generator – Guitar Synthesizer builds

upon the legacy of the critically acclaimed H.O.G. 

'Future Progressive Basslines Vol 1' starts off a brand new series from The Madison and Producer Loops, bringing you 700 MB of infectious grooves and growls designed to infuse your next track with that essential low-end energy. Supplied in a range of high quality audio formats, this is an essential tool for all producers of Progressive electronic music. The "Future Progressive Basslines" series is designed with one thing in mind; bass. With over 160 loops in 25 folders, you're sure to find the right bass line for your next track. A range of keys are covered, and all loops are written at a uniform mid-tempo, making them all completely interchangeable.

Los Angeles, California—January 14, 2013— Artist Series Guitar and CEC Amplification have teamed up to create ASG Amps, with the intent to bring a fresh and original, USA-made alternative to the world of affordable all-tube guitar amplifiers. ASG Amps’ first offering, the Hybris, will launch at Winter NAMM this month.

On-Stage Stands has long been an industry leader in X-style, Z-style and platform keyboard stands. The classic KS7190 is among the best selling X-style stands in the industry, while the heavy-duty KS7350 Z-style is known as one of the strongest stands on the market. Now On-Stage Stands has developed its first column-style keyboard stand, the KS9102 Quantum Core.

Orange Amplification’s Custom Shop Series represents over forty years of master craftsmanship, creating and building the very best Orange amps in limited quantities that have become much sought after and critically  acclaimed. 

The launch at winter NAMM 2013 of the Custom Shop 50 is the culmination of their years of experience and expertise. The new amp offers the finest in hand-wired, point-to-point workmanship and the definitive British Rock amp. 

High impact resistance and light weight ease the burden of transporting
heavy amps

Council Bluffs, IA - WNAMM Booth 6337, Hall A. Grundorf Corporation, a
leading manufacturer of equipment for musicians and audio professionals, is
pleased to introduce the new Grundorf ABS Series professional amp racks.
Designed to house everything from amps, processors, patchbays, and more,
these versatile, lightweight, rugged transport cases provide robust
protection for one's valuable electronics and are ideal

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, January 2013... With PreSonus^®' new PRM1 reference (measurement) microphone and the company's free Virtual StudioLive™ (VSL) mixer-control software with Smaart^® Measurement Technology, StudioLive 24.4.2 and 16.4.2 digital mixer  owners can have a complete, powerful, and affordable, audio-analysis and  correction system.

VOX Amplification announces "Try a DelayLab, Get a Pitchclip," a new consumer promo  running from January 1 through February 28, 2013. During this time,  guitarists in the U.S. who try VOX's DelayLab multi-delay pedal at their local VOX dealer  are eligible to receive a free Korg Pitchclip clip-on guitar tuner.

To take advantage of this exclusive offer, simply download a form from  the VOX website, fill it in, get a salesperson's signature after demoing  the DelayLab, and submit the form to re

Korg has teamed up with SoundCloud to offer a global remix contest in  celebration of Korg's new iPad app, iPolysix. The contest, which runs  from December 19, 2012 through January 31, 2013, invites musicians to  create a remixed track on iPolysix from a selection provided on the contest page, then upload the remix track directly from  iPolysix via "Polyshare powered by SoundCloud."

A grand prize winner and five runners up will be selected. A list of  remixable tracks and complete prize and co

American Audio will be serving up some “sound value” at Winter 2013 NAMM, held here January 24-27. The company is introducing several exciting products that provide extremely high sound quality a very attractive price, including the new ELS15A professional 2-way active bi-amplified speaker system, and a brand-new series of class A/B amplifiers, the ELX Series.

The Worship Vocal Book addresses the needs of the modern worship singer, covering style,confidence, singing technique, stage  presence, and more. Author Tim Carson has been traveling the country,  helping singers of all types learn to present themselves and their music  in a way that communicates the emotion in the song, the heart behind the lyrics, and the power behind the voice. He  helps people understand their voice as an instrument, like any other,  and that singing is truly a learnable ski

Future Loops has just released Dubstep Warriorz, a collection of  Royalty-Free construction kits in WAV & REX format.

Dubstep Warriorz is set at the 140 BPM tempo and each construction kit  features separate instrument tracks for full mixing control: drum loop  elements (kick, snares, claps, hats, etc..), full drum loops, drum hits  and bass, subs, leads, FX and more.

Dustep Warriorz includes over 800 loops & one shots in over 3.1 GB of content.

For more info and demos check out their website

Evidence Audio, award-winning supplier of performance-based cable products to the Music Instrument and Studio market, introduces the SIS Screw In Solderless Plug. The SIS Plug offers a musician the chance to create and re-create trustworthy connections with the Monorail™ patch cable without the need for a soldering iron.

The SIS plug is designed to work with the solid IGL™ copper conductor of the Monorail cable which screws into the SIS plug for an air-tight connection which in many ways is super

Visitors to American DJ’s booth at Winter 2013 NAMM, held here January 24-27, will definitely get the impression that the company’s lighting products are “going places.”  That’s  because many of ADJ’s new NAMM product debuts are built around the  theme of bringing greater mobility to today’s hottest lighting trends -- making it easier for DJs, working bands, traveling  productions and mobile entertainers to pack the latest in pure lighting  excitement into their acts.

Japanese pro-audio manufacturer Fostex has announced that the  company’s first 2-way powered studio monitor system, the PMO.3, is now  shipping. Offered in three color styles that include gray, white and  classic black, the PMO.3 is a professional quality speaker system that combines  a dedicated 3” LF fiberglass cone woofer and ¾” HF silk dome tweeter  drivers together with a built-in class D amplifier for unparalleled  performance in its class. 

SPL, the  German audio technology manufacturer, is offering a free plug-in from  its Analog Code© series with the purchase of an SPL hardware unit  through January 31, 2013.

Many sound engineers and musicians have a product of  the German manufacturer at the top of their wish list: Channel One,  Vitalizer®, 2Control, Phonitor — you name it. And with this plug-in  giveaway, SPL makes it even more desirable to want to put another check on the list, even after the holiday season is over! The Analog

The video revolution is on . . . and Elation Professional is making it simpler and more affordable than ever to produce high-quality visual content on LED video walls, projection screens and broadcast displays. The company has unveiled the Zeus Media Server, a full-scale media server with two full HD outputs and a powerful Arkaos  Media Master Pro engine that lets you easily program and play smooth  visuals from any DMX lighting desk, MIDI controller or as a stand-alone  unit.

CHAUVET® DJ, a brand under Chauvet—a leading manufacturer of LED lighting, announces the release of the CHAUVET® DJ Obey™  4 D-Fi 2.4 controller. The easy-to-use, wireless DMX controller takes your setup  to the next technological level and is compatible with all CHAUVET® DJ  products operating with D-Fi™ 2.4GHz systems.
 
Obey™ 4 D-Fi 2.4 combines two popular control products into one  easy-to-use compact controller. For a completely wireless lighting  solution, use Obey™ 4 D-Fi 2.4 to control

The Futuron expansion takes Rayblaster's capabilities even further, delivering a wide palette of complex sounds
longing to be explored and tweaked. With a clear focus on fresh new material, morphed, mangled and blended

into a unique collection of sounds, Futuron showcases Rayblaster's finest creations, harnessing the unlimited
potential Impulse Modelling Synthesis has to offer.

This 160 preset expansion library is packed with deep evolving pads, massive basses, vibrant keys, dirty leads,

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RainSong Graphite Guitars is introducing the Parlor – a little guitar that packs a full, bright sound and a rich depth of tone typical of RainSongs.

The Parlor body combines the traditional compact shape with a modern venetian cutaway for a perfectly proportioned intimate guitar with excellent access to the upper frets. A lower bout of 13-1/3” and depth of 4-1/8” makes it RainSong’s smallest body.

The Parlor construction builds on the success of the recently introduced Shorty. Like the Shorty, the