Presented annually by the NAMM Foundation during The NAMM Show, The NAMM TEC Awards (The NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards), formally the Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards, is an annual event recognizing exceptional accomplishments in audio/sound for the film, television and music industry for both individuals, small companies and large corporations. Winners from each […]
Although Peter Wolf and I have talked many times before on Facebook, we had never sat down and been able to chat about his amazing guitars and his extensive background in making them. I had a chance to play his guitars and see the quality of the construction when we spoke at this years NAMM. I […]
Waves Audio, Ltd., is an international mixing and mastering hardware and software development company specializing in digital tools and plug-ins for music and film producers, sound engineers, live recording and post-production editing. Founded in 1992, its American facility is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. During our visit to the Waves booth, we were treated to a […]
This year at NAMM, I was introduced to Darkglass Electronics. An equipment manufacturer for bass players that I was not that familiar with. I was interested in what was new for this year and boy was I floored when they showed me the new amp models for this year. The 2019 Microtubes 900 was a […]
This was my first time experience as a musician at The annual 2019 NAMM Show Anaheim California. Like a kid in a candy store my Senses on high I arrived honestly not knowing what to expect. We opened the entrance doors and were enveloped into a world of musical mayhem. Every conceivable piece of musical gear and instrument from all […]
Located in the Northern California town of Forestville, Maegan Wells is a young luthier with exquisite talents. Mostly known for custom building arch-topped, acoustic guitars and mandolins, she also designs and creates beautiful instruments by hand for purchase. Educated through the Masters’ Program at the Galloup School of Guitar Making and Repairs, in Grand Rapids […]
Being that I am a musician I love playing with new toys and pedals. I went over to HoTone’s booth at NAMM where they were unveiling “Ampero: the new generation Amp Modeler and Effects Processor”. The new Ampero MP-100 Multi-Effects unit was very well built and sounded great. I know there are many amp modeling […]
Since 1894, the GIBSON story has been central to the development of sound and the guitar itself. In 2019, after more than a century, GIBSON artists, players and fans will experience the all American-made instrument brand rejuvenated. GIBSONannounced today, January 15 it will unveil a new era in product evolution and brand building with multiple experiences at NAMM 2019 next week in Anaheim, CA. TheGIBSON NAMM 2019 experience will feature daily […]