NAMM 2014: Roland Has Something to Offer Every Musician
Roland has a lot to offer the musician – whether you’re an amateur or pro. For the guitarist, there are a number of exciting treats that Roland and BOSS have come up with that you can find at Best Buy.
IK Multimedia Puts Music Production in the Palm of Your Hands
IK Multimedia continues at the forefront of technological innovation that has allowed the average consumer to enter the creative realm of music production.
IK Multimedia and Android
The one stand-out customer request that IK Multimedia has had to wrestle with over the past few years is releasing the fantastic products that are enjoyed on iOS devices for Android devices. This year, they’ve been able to deliver upon that request!
NAMM 2015 Close-out
Another NAMM show has come to a close and while all the exhibitors contemplate packing up their booths, I’m reflecting on all that I’ve seen over the past few days. There weren’t any show-stopping standout announcements this year, but there was a lot to see!
IK Multimedia iRig content creation gear review
If you create content with your mobile device, IK Multimedia has some interesting tools to get the best possible audio and video quality.
Christmas 2014 Musician Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Christmas time should be a time of joy and happiness for everyone – including the musician on your list. Let me tell you from experience, that coffee cup with musical symbols and that piano keyboard scarf are NOT what he or she will be happy to see on Christmas morning. Never fear, I’ve got some ideas from the Best Buy selection that will bring a smile to that muse’s face this December.
NAMM 2014: Yamaha Guitar Stuff
Yamaha has a LOT of instruments and gear in its catalog. I mean a LOT. When you take into consideration all the acoustic band, orchestral AND contemporary instruments and gear, it’s no wonder they book the entire ballroom at the Anaheim Marriott for themselves. We got a peak at some of the offerings that Yamaha has – we had a lot of fun doing it too.
NAMM Day 2 Wrap Up
Today was busy! Even the exhibitors on the floor thought it was busy. The weather was fantastic (although I only caught a glimpse of it on the walk to the Annaheim Convention Centre), there were some artists spotted and some cool new gear discovered by yours truly.
Behringer U-Phoria USB Audio Interfaces
It’s always been a mystery how Behringer comes out with products that pack so many features but don’t break the bank. The new U-Phoria line of audio interfaces does just that. With world-class pre-amps from MIDAS, these seem to be a no-brainer.
NAMM 2016: iRig Blue Turn
Gigging musicians that use iPads as their notation display rather than traditional paper-based music, consistently come across the problem of turning pages or scrolling while both hands are occupied. iRig BlueTurn is a simple Bluetooth solution to the problem – two soft illuminated footswitches to be operated by your feet.
