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Here are my personal Top Ten Picks from Winter NAMM 2008. Due to the fact that these choices are from different genres, the picks are in no particular order.

1) URS - Saturation Plug-In

Realistic sounding saturation at a reasonable price? I’ve yet to find a saturation plugin that does the trick for me. Most just make things sound “different” but not necessarily “better”. Given their track record, URS are the ones who can do it.

Visit www.ursplugins.com for the lowdown.

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The Fast Track® Ultra 8 x 8 audio/MIDI interface takes M-Audio’s acclaimed mobile recording line to the next level with high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity, MX Core™ DSP mixer and four preamps with award-winning Octane™ technology. Featuring both analog and digital I/O, it allows recording on all eight channels simultaneously with pristine 24-bit/96kHz fidelity—while M-Audio’s mature low-latency drivers ensure rock-solid stability and performance. The on-board MX Core™ DSP mixer processes eight hardware inputs and eight software returns to the eight hardware outputs, delivering flexible routing and monitoring with delay and reverb. Compatible with most major audio software*, Fast Track Ultra lets you record the way you want—in the studio or on the go. Continue reading →

Click Here To Buy The M-Audio ProFire 2626
Building on a legacy of award-winning FireWire audio interfaces, the M-Audio ProFire™ 2626 brings next-generation performance to your PC or Mac host-based recording system. This powerful interface delivers 26 x 26 simultaneous I/O, complete with an onboard DSP mixer sourced from up to 52 audio streams. It features every kind of connection you need—including award-winning Octane™ preamp technology on all eight analog inputs, ADAT, S/PDIF, word clock and MIDI. Critically acclaimed JetPLL jitter elimination technology ensures pristine audio quality and reliable synchronization all the way up to high-definition 24-bit/192kHz resolution. In addition, ProFire 2626 offers easy FireWire connectivity, extremely low latency, dual headphone outputs, front-panel ¼” instrument inputs and standalone operation. Pro Tools M-Powered™ compatible.* Continue reading →

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Digidesign is proud to introduce Eleven™ — a revolutionary guitar amp emulation plug-in that sets a new standard for recording and live guitar amp sound. Eleven allows you to achieve highly realistic, jaw-dropping guitar tones based on the world’s most coveted vintage and modern tube amps, speaker cabinets, and mics — all right in your Pro Tools®, Avid®, or VENUE rig. Continue reading →

ESP Guitars is debuting over 50 new guitar and bass models at the 2008 Winter NAMM show. The list of new models includes a wide selection of brand new Signature Series guitars designed with some of the industry’s most respected players, as well as new models, finishes, and features for ESP and LTD deluxe and standard guitars and basses. Continue reading →

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Peavey proudly introduces its new VYPYR™ Series modeling guitar amplifiers, the most technologically advanced and affordable guitar modeling amplifiers available.

With double the processing power, models and effects of competitive modeling amplifiers, the VYPYR Series dramatically redefines the power and scope of modern guitar amplification. VYPYR amplifiers are based on powerful 32-bit, floating-point SHARC processors that enable highly detailed, accurate modeling as well as vastly enhanced flexibility and features than ever before available in guitar amplification. Continue reading →

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Peavey proudly introduces ReValver Mk III, a revolutionary 64-bit amplifier modeling software that captures the true characteristics of vacuum tubes while allowing users unprecedented control over their tonality and gain structures. Peavey ReValver Mk III models 15 of the world’s most popular guitar amplifiers, including several Peavey amps, through an exclusive algorithm that analyzes the interactions of the components on the circuit level, based on the amps’ original schematics. By controlling these amplifier models from the component level, ReValver is able to model every nuance with amazing accuracy, creating totally new capabilities where adventurous players can design their ultimate custom amps and speaker systems. Continue reading →

Ernie Ball revealed it’s new guitar & bass string set packaging at NAMM. It’s hermetically sealed to help with string preservation before you put them on your guitar so ideally they sound better. Normally the last thing I notice is string packaging, but these do look cool. They kinda look like candy.

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Spider Jam is the ideal partner for any level of guitarist who wants to perfect their skills. With its revolutionary Endless Jam engine and onboard multitrack loop recorder, Spider Jam is always ready to back you with over 100 built-in grooves laid down by top L.A. and Nashville session aces. From country to funk - blues to punk – these authentic backing tracks are the perfect accompaniment and inspiration for practicing, composing or simply having fun playing guitar. Continue reading →

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Micro Spider™. Big Tone in a Little Box.

Micro Spider is the perfect combination of portability, versatility and brilliant tone. At the beach or at home, in the back of the tour bus or the family car, Micro Spider is the ideal tool for electric guitars, acoustic guitars and vocals on the go. Continue reading →

Click Here To Buy The Tascam DR-1
The TASCAM DR-1 puts world-dominating power into your pocket. Its built-in stereo microphones include a unique variable angle mechanism, so you can set it to record from any angle. The DR-1 is the first portable recorder to include a 1GB card, so you’ll have plenty of CD or MP3-quality recording time for long rehearsals and concerts. And with a street price of just $299, everyone’s gonna want one. Continue reading →

Today Native Instruments announced the release of a free KORE Player in March ‘08. Continue reading →

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NAMM 2008 sees the unveiling of Focusrite’s new ‘ISA One’ microphone pre-amplifier. ISA One delivers Focusrite’s prestigious ISA transformer-based pre amp in a rugged and portable chassis, at a ground-breaking price. Continue reading →

NAMM 2008 has just started but the O.C. Register has an article about the convention outgrowing its current home. This show brings in $80 million dollars?

Of course, this week is the Winter 2008 NAMM Show held at the Anaheim Convention Center. Every manufacturer under the sun will be exhibiting their latest gear at their booths and we’ll be covering as much as we can. Tune in from January 17 - 20 to hear all the latest NAMM news and ramblings.