NAMM 2016: Rane

Mister Remix on the decks

Rane has developed the MP2014, a Rotary 2-Channel Mixer. With less features than the MP2015, it still has 2 USB ports,  isolator EQs, and will sell for a bit cheaper at $1999.

NAMM 2016: Avid - Protools / Sibelius

Avid continues to develop their well-known ProTools and Sibelius software programs. 

In ProTools 12.5, early access will be offered to the Avid Cloud Collaboration which makes it easier for artists and audio professionals to work together on projects from any location. Users will be allowed to work with others in real-time or create offline and share their updates directly and even text back and forth while doing so.




























Sibelius is now reaching version 8.1, making it even easier to create beautiful and accurate music scores. It allows the user to read and write music faster and easier with intelligent rests that automatically align with note flow, it creates conside first, second and third tiem bars for playback accuracy, eliminating manual correction, and exports compositions as an MP3 audio file for faster file transfer that will not hit email size limits.

NAMM 2016: Stomplight

Stomplight was created by Michael Ahern to allow the performer to control their own lighting!

"The StompLight Professional is the pioneering world's first LEP (lighting effects pedal) and a gold standard for all LEP products that will follow. StompLight Professional incorporates patented design and technology, fantastic effects, built-in Cree LED lighting and extraordinary durability. Utilizing the simplicity and ease of a single effect pedal the StompLight Professional will provide Musicians, DJs and Performers the ability to add exciting pro-lighting and effects to their gigs, jams, studio or rehearsal environment for years to come."

 

NAMM 2016: V-MODA

V-MODA make some exceptional headphones. This years highlight was the Crossfade Wirless model which fit very comfortably around the head and ears for a long period of time and provide pristine sound quality through a bluetooth connection. They can even be customized in outer appearance with your favorite artist's emblem or a dazzling gold plate.

NAMM 2016: Wavemachine Labs

The Auria Pro DAW by Wavemachine Labs received a number of updates including new MIDI capabilities, audio routing, audio quantize, transient slicer, unlimited tracks, and more.

NAMM 2016: Numark

Numark was featuring some new headphones, mixdecks, a dashboard, and turntables.

Their new Redwave Carbon professional mixing headphones were made for DJs with a high-quality full-range, swivel design, a comfortable protein-leather padding, a large 50mm driver, neo magnet and high-temp voice coil for optimal frequency response, and a detachable 1/4" adapter.

NAMM 2016: Nord

Nord's biggest news was their new Piano 3, handmade in Sweden. Their focus was on creating a keyboard that felt exactly like a piano using their Virtual Hammer Action Technology. It comes with some extraordinary sound libraries as well both electric and acoustic.