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Korg Phase8 image of user manipulating the sound tines and controls

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NAMM 2026: The Korg Phase8 is a hybrid kalimba with digital controls

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

Korg really killed it with their electronic music production gear at NAMM 2026. They announced the release of a new, full-size Kaoss Pad, but that wasn’t the only interesting electronic...

Korg Kaoss Pad V powered on and connected to laptop and headphones

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Recording

NAMM 2026: Korg Kaoss Pad V, a unique instrument for creating electronic music

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

There was plenty of gear that appealed to electronic musicians at NAMM 2026, and Korg definitely didn’t hold back. The Kaoss Pad has been popular in electronic music production since...

Fender Studio Pro image of recording studio with DAW on computer monitor

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Guitar

NAMM 2026: Fender Studio Products – A DAW, audio interfaces, and controller!

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

PreSonus has rebranded their popular Studio One DAW as Fender Studio Pro. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has been pushing to reshape the perception that they’re a guitar-only brand, but Studio...

Polyend Endless customizable guitar pedal top shot with three white control knobs and dual footswitches

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News

NAMM 2026: Polyend Endless – text your effects!

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

There have been many very cool pieces of gear at NAMM 2026 that integrate new technology like machine learning and AI. How appealing these will be to musicians once the...

kurzweil sp8 front shot with black casing and 88-key keybed

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News

The latest release from Kurzweil, the SP8, is tailor-made for performance

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

The latest release from Kurzweil at NAMM 2026, the SP8, is tailor-made for performance. Whether it’s on the stage or in the studio this is a terrific digital piano/synthesizer hybrid....

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Recording

NAMM 2026: The Solid State Logic UMD192 is a portable USB, Dante, and MADI audio interface

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

Solid State Logic stepped into the audio interface arena in 2020. They’ve been pushing the envelope ever since, and at NAMM 2026 they announced their most sophisticated unit yet in...

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NAMM 2026: Friedman IR-LOAD – tube tone and machine learning

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

It’s virtually impossible to come across technology that isn’t powered by artificial intelligence and/or machine learning these days. The Friedman IR-LOAD changes that. And to this point it seemed like...

Donner Groove Series Groove Max with drum and cymbal pads, frame, pedals, and sound module

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NAMM 2026: Donner Groove Series, professional-level kits from a budget manufacturer

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

Donner is one of the most well-known manufacturers of electronic drum kits. Until now they were known for being a budget brand with products aimed at beginners and the cost-conscious....

Nord Electro 7 top shot with red casing, sound controls, LCD screen

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NAMM 2026: Nord Electro 7 is the best Electro yet

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

Nord keyboards and digital pianos are top-of-the-line. The new Electro 7 announced at NAMM 2026 is one of the most full-featured and best-sounding models in their impressive product selection. It’s...

casio dn-se10 receiver on pedalboard being played by guitarist

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Keyboard

NAMM 2026: The Casio DN-SE10 Dimension Shifter is a novel way to control effects pedals

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

There have been a lot of innovative guitar gadgets introduced over the years. Some stay, some go. Regardless, the spirit of invention is a beautiful thing. Casio (I know, right?!)...