Summer NAMM 2019: Fender pedal range expanded with 6 new models

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Fender has added six new effect pedals to its range the new Pour Over Envelope Filter, Smolder Acoustic Overdrive, Compugilist, The Trapper Fuzz, MGT- LA Tube Distortion and Reflecting Pool Delay/Reverb.  Reflecting Pool This new Fender stereo delay and reverb pedal is called the Reflecting Pool (affiliate link). The focus here is on both ambiences and rhythmic delays. […]

Sampleson Akoustic Spectral Synthesizer with organic spectral acoustic modelling

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Sampleson has used their unique spectral modelling approach to producing software instruments like a Rhodes piano and a Wurlizer. Now they’ve been stripping acoustic instruments of their spectrums and have built the wonderfully weird and organic sounding Akoustic Spectral Synthesizer. Akoustic I have to ask – what’s all the fur all about? It’s like a […]

Gibson G-45 Studio & Standard: Quality acoustics from the USA?

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After all the negative news of the past few weeks in connection with Gibson, I am very happy to finally be able to report about some new instruments. With the release of the new G-45 Studio & Standard, Gibson has released two new solid-state acoustic guitars. Made in the USA at a surprisingly low price. Gibson G-45 Studio & Standard […]

Joyo dual-channel MA-10 portable amps for electric, acoustic and bass

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Chinese brand Joyo has just announced a series of dual-channel portable amps for electric, acoustic and bass guitars. Joining the ultra-compact amp market, the MA-10 series is pitched at players looking for a light-weight amp for outdoor use like busking.  Joyo MA-10 The MA-10A, MA-10E and MA10B models have obviously been designed with portability in mind. Each model […]

Nord Grand: huge weighted Kawai hammer action piano with a vintage vibe

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Clavia has released a piano styled very differently from their usual range. The Nord Grand is an elegantly designed premium instrument with a distinctive vintage feel and it’s kind of wonderful. Nord Grand All the Nord products have had a certain style to them. They all follow the same sort of flat and straight form […]

Blue Cat Audio unveils Re-Guitar virtual pick-up modelling plug-in

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Blue Cat Audio has finally unveiled its Re-Guitar plug-in that I wrote about back in January. With the plug-in now available, we also have audio demos of this intriguing new plug-in in action. Blue Cat Audio Re-Guitar The idea is simple enough: make your guitar sound like a different model. The idea has been tried […]

NAMM 2019: Lâg Guitars Tramontane HyVibe ‘smart’ acoustics

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Lâg Guitars new HyVibe system works in conjunction with an app that syncs with the guitar. Opening up the possibilities of effects that are built into the Tramontane HyVibe ‘smart’ acoustics. However, they can also do a lot more! Lâg Guitars HyVibe These new Tramontane HyVibe series (THV) by French makers Lâg Guitars under the […]

NAMM 2019: Line 6 Relay G10S stomp box wireless system

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Line 6 has launched a new Relay G10S stompbox guitar wireless system for your 2019 it has 24-bit audio quality and a 130-foot range. A perfect plug-and-play system for gigging? Line 6 Relay G10S With 24-bit quality, 130′ line of sight range and a solid metal construction pedal format, the new Line 6 G10S simple to use, […]

NAMM 2019: Arché – physically modelled strings for authentic expressive control

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Expressive E the makers of the weirdly wonderful Touché wobbly MIDI/CV controller has introduced Arché, a suite of virtual instruments that model the acoustic qualities of cello, viola and violin. Arché Collection The software simulates the physics of real bows hitting real strings and aims to recreate every last detail of that interaction. It is […]

NAMM 2019: LR Baggs adds new Chorus and Delay pedals to its Align Series

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LR Baggs has told us about two new additions to its Align pedal series, namely a chorus and a delay. Like the other pedals in this line, these stompboxes are specifically tailored for the acoustic guitar. LR Baggs Align Series Chorus First up is the LR Baggs Align Series Chorus. This is set up to make it as […]