NAMM 2021: January is generally a month reserved for an insane variety of gear launches. Final yr, we visited Anaheim in California to take a look at all the newest and best synths, plug-ins, studio {hardware} and extra from large manufacturers and boutique makers. Nevertheless, the Winter NAMM Present in 2021 is a bit totally different.
Has NAMM 2021 been cancelled?
In brief, sure. Whereas the bodily commerce present in Anaheim will not be continuing, because of pandemic security considerations, there’s a digital different.
Believe In Music Week goes some approach to changing the standard commerce present. The web occasion, operating from 18-22 January 2021, hosts an interactive market for product launches. Imagine In Music Week can be broadcasting hours of instructional content material from the professionals, and artist performances on BelieveInMusic.tv.
Will there be new gear launches this month (January 2021)?
You may depend on it. Though there’s much less of a focus than the common NAMM present, many manufacturers are nonetheless planning product releases. In reality, we’ve seen a slew of them in latest days.
This checklist will likely be up to date recurrently as new merchandise are introduced.
New synths and {hardware} devices for 2021
Arturia
- MicroFreak V3 is a firmware improve that places three new Noise Engineering oscillator modes into the tiny digital synth.
Behringer
- Behringer’s 2600 will get a makeover within the Blue Marvin and Gray Meanie editions, which additionally features a mechanical spring reverb and different new options.
Hammond
- The Hammond SK Pro sees the legendary organ maker mix piano, organ and monosynth with their newest instrument.
IK Multimedia
- The UNO Synth Pro and UNO Synth Professional Desktop are paraphonic evolutions of the unique UNO Synth with new filters, a 64-step sequencer and extra.
Korg
- After promoting out of the ARP 2600 FS nearly instantly, Korg has returned with the smaller ARP 2600 M, a trustworthy recreation of one of the lusted after monosynth ever.
- Modwave is a reinvention of 1985’s DW-8000 synth which mixed wavetable synthesis with analogue filters. The rebirthed instrument provides Kaoss Physics and Movement Sequencing.
- The MiniKorg 700FS is a revival of the corporate’s first monophonic synth, bringing fashionable touches to make it a greater match for contemporary studios. Splendid for thick bass and leads.
Picture: Korg - Korg has teased a prototype of the Drumlogue, an analogue-digital hybrid drum machine. Data is scarce presently.
- Korg Gadget VR is a forthcoming digital actuality studio with an immersive interface and the flexibility to “decide up” devices. Past the first-look video, particulars are minimal.
- Wavestate SE is a 61-key model of the favored Wavestate – which we awarded a 9/10 score – however with aftertouch and optimised programming.
Kurzweil
- Kurzweil’s K2700 is a brand new instrument powered by an up to date model of its VAST (Variable-Structure Synthesis Know-how) synthesis engine.
Moog
Roland
- The Roland Verselab MV-1 merges an 808-style sequencer, a 4×4 pad grid, and ZEN-Core sounds on this distinctive groovebox for beatmakers.
ROLI
- ROLI has up to date its LUMI keyboard to supply pitch-bend on a per-note foundation.
Sequential
Sensel
- Sensel’s Express MPE pack includes 40 preset for MPE-enabled software program, touted as a masterclass for MPE newcomers.
Spitfire Audio
- British digital instrument maker Spitfire Audio has unveiled a singular velocity-focused instrument library in collaboration with Samuel Sim, Contemporary Drama Toolkit.
Yamaha
- The YC73 and YC88 broaden Yamaha’s vary of spectacular stage keyboards with piano, organ and FM synth sounds.
New studio gear for 2021
Alesis
- Three new MIDI controllers have been introduced within the Q Series MKII from Alesis, with a deal with light-weight designs and genuine key motion.
Ashdown
- Bass amp stalwart Ashdown has entered the studio monitor market with the NF-1 and NF-2 speakers primarily based on unported BBC designs.
Audient
- The British audio interface maker has introduced iD4 and iD14 MkII interfaces with higher converters for elevated dynamic vary, USB 3.0 bus energy and twin headphone outs.
- The EVO Start Recording Bundle combines the beginner-friendly EVO 4 interface with a large-diaphragm mic and headphones to get newbies recording.
Black Lion Audio
- Revolution 2×2 is the professional audio modder’s first audio interface, sporting two analogue ins and outs, and promising class-leading signal-to-noise efficiency.
Decksaver
- Very important however unglamorous, the new releases from Decksaver embody spill-proof covers for the KeyStep Professional, CDJ-3000, the Sequential Professional, Elektron’s Digitone Keys and extra.
Gibson
- The brand new Gibson app makes use of AR to show you guitar, with play-along tabs for licensed music from standard artists akin to Billie Eilish, The Beatles and Foo Fighters.
Crucial Audio
- Portable Vocal Booth is a light-weight, easy-to-deploy recording house with retractable toes to take it from vocal sales space to guitar amp iso field.
Mackie
- Mackie revives its Onyx line of analogue mixers, that includes USB multitrack recording and onboard DSP results.
Output and Barefoot Sound
- Digital instrument maker Output has teamed up with Barefoot Sound to develop Frontier, a nearfield speaker with a coaxial design and entrance bass port.
Pioneer DJ
- The DJ model has unveiled the DJM-S7, adopting a wide range of options from its older sibling, the DJM-S11.
PLAYdifferently
- Richie Hawtin, Allen & Heath and PLAYdifferently have introduced the all-analogue MODEL 1.4 four-channel DJ mixer, which comes 4 years after it’s six-channel predecessor.
Radial
- Producers with pedals would possibly wish to take a look at Radial’s EXTC-SA guitar results interface that allows you to repurpose stereo stompbox results in your mixes.
- Radial’s JX42 V2 and JX44 V2 permit seamless modifications between as much as 4 devices with out sign colouration or undesirable pops.
SOUL
- SOUL is a brand new audio growth language that might revolutionise music and audio utility growth.
SychroArts
- VocAlign Ultra is a extra user-friendly model of the broadly trusted vocal alignment instrument. Splendid for stacked vocals, this plug-in allows you to specify how in tune and time your doubles and BVs are to a lead vocal.
