For all you musicians out there — Mitch Gallagher reports from the floor of the Anaheim Convention Center, and there’s a staggering array of new products to check out. Mitch covers some of the notable new products on display, but with so much to see and hear we have a lot more to cover!
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Day 2 – Mitch Gallagher reports from the floor of the Anaheim Convention Center, and there’s a staggering array of new products to check out. Mitch covers some of the notable new products on display, but with so much to see and hear we have a lot more to cover! Mitch Gallagher, Day 2
Arturia MiniBrute Analog Synthesizer Demo – Sean Weitzman from Arturia demonstrates the searing sonic prowess of their first analog synth, the MiniBrute. This compact 25-key synthesizer features many standard components, including oscillators, envelopes, and filters, as well as unique parameters such as its Metalizer and Ultrasaw functions. There are also advanced controls for assigning modulation and built-in effects including vibrato and an exclusive Brute Factor analog saturation. MiniBrute demonstration Analog Synthesizer Review
Universal Audio Apollo UAD-2 Audio Interface Overview – Lev Perrey, Director of Product Management at Universal Audio, gives a concise overview of the incredibly innovative Apollo audio interface. Apollo boasts built-in UAD-2 DSP to let you track, mix, and master with acclaimed UAD-2 powered plug-ins, and is said to exhibit near-zero latency. With Thunderbolt connectivity coming soon, the Apollo will offer larger bandwidth and faster transfer rates than USB or Firewire. UAD-2 Audio Interface Overview
Apogee MiC Overview – Cody Cloe, Apple Channel Manager for Apogee, introduces the new MiC, which brings studio-quality condenser microphone quality to your iOS device. Made for iPad, iPhone, and your Mac computer, MiC is intended to be your “anywhere, anytime” condenser microphone. Apogee’s MiC features a solid zinc and steel design, and a multi-color signal status LED. With Apogee’s reputation for high-quality audio, we expect the MiC to bring great recordings to your iOS device. “anywhere, anytime” condenser microphone
Orange Divo OV4 Overview – Doug Doppler, Product Specialist for Orange, introduces the OV4, a device designed to be retrofitted into four-valve fixed-bias guitar amps. The OV4 – which must be installed by an authorized Orange service technician – promises to automatically bias output tubes, continually adjust bias to ensure peak performance, and improve tube longevity. Orange also claims several diagnostic and performance-friendly benefits, such as automatically switching out faulty tubes and running the amp on half-power. But the really cool part is that the OV4 lets you mix and match different types of tubes in your amplifier, for entirely new tonal combinations that would be impossible to experiment with any other way. Orange Divo OV4 Overview
IK Multimedia iRig Stomp Overview – Daniel Boatman from IK Multimedia introduces the iRig Stomp, a new way for guitarists to approach pedal effects. Answering the demands of tech-savvy guitar players everywhere, the iRig Stomp brings IK Multimedia’s original AmpliTube iRig to the stompbox world, allowing you to incorporate your iOS device directly into your pedalboard. Your iOS device connects via a standard 1/8″ TRRS headset connector, allowing you to use virtually any effects app. The iRig Stomp itself is made of rugged metal, can easily fit on a standard pedalboard, and features true-bypass switching. IK Multimedia iRig Stomp
Orange Jim Root Terror Head and Cab Overview – Doug Doppler from Orange introduces the ultra high gain Jim Root Terror Head and Cab. Developed in association with the Stone Sour and Slipknot axeman, this 15-watter is switchable down to 7 watts and offers 3-band EQ, as well as a gain pot and a 12AT7-driven FX loop. The 2 x 12″ closed-back speaker cabinet has been developed alongside the head to provide Jim’s full tone. Jim Root Terror Head
Although Sweetwater is a totally commercial entity, they really did the best job covering at least some of NAMM. We’ll be posting more from others as we discover them!
There are more … many more! From Korg, Yamaha, Fender, and dozens of midi greats.
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