Musical instruments and pro audio news

Demonstrations of the new Taylor 562ce 12-Fret and 858e 12-string guitar models.

UJam has introduced Virtual Guitarist Iron, a rock/heavy rock oriented AU ans VST virtual instrument.

A presentation of various models from Fender's new Paramount acoustic guitars series.

An overview of the future Tracktion 7 and a quick glance at the Copper Reference interface, live from the Tracktion booth.

TC Electronic present their new Ditto X4 looper, BonaFide buffer and SpectraComp Bass Compressor pedals.

A presentation and demonstration of Strymon's Generalissimo Eurorack format effect processor live from their NAMM booth.

Precision Music demonstrate their Myo-based control software Leviathan at the NAMM 2016.

TC-Helicon demonstrate their Perform-V vocal processor at the NAMM 2016.

JHS Pedals converts its line of guitar effect pedals to the 500 format, with six models introduced at the NAMM and to be released later this year.

Positive Grid's Bias FX is now available as a standalone application for Mac/PC.

At the NAMM, Antelope Audio has displayed the Goliath, a massive audio interface about which very little has filtered, but we tell you more.

Quilter Labs has introduces their new Pro Block 200 guitar amp head.

Amptweaker has introduced the new Jr Series distortion pedals, three compact (but also less complete) variations of some of their original models.

Antelope Audio and Overloud Audio Tools have announced a new partnership at NAMM 2016.

Fender has introduced the Fender In-Ear Monitor Series, with five models claiming to deliver an "immersive listening experience".

Numark has introduced the CDMIX USB, a dual CD player with USB ins to allow mixing from up to two USB keys.

Peavey present the new 6505 subwoofer, the latest addition to their 6505 Series.

Amptweaker has introduced TightMetal ST, the latest evolution of their TightMetal guitar distortion pedal.

Taylor has introduced new 12-string guitars at the NAMM, among which the 858e and 562ce 12-Fret models.

Duesenberg has introduced the Alliance Soundgarden Black Hole Sun, a collective signature model dedicated to the band Soundgarden.

Radial Engineering presents the Key-Largo keyboard interface - a keyboard mixer, DAC, effects loop and remote control all in a compact pedal format.

Thermionic has announced a new 19" stereo tube EQ, and as usual with the British brand it will sport a bird-inspired name: the Swift.

Hughes & Kettern demonstrate their new Tubemeister Deluxe 20 & 40 models.

Chameleon Labs offer an overview of their new range of products at the NAMM 2016.

Alesis present Strike, their new series of electronic drumkits.