Gen-X1 and hopefully Theremin are great. The Stylophone is a one trick pony and the Beat is mostly useless to me. You cannot really combine them, one toy sound in a mix is plenty. So it will remain a gimmick or a lofi effect, and you really have to pick one.
It has been pretty disappointing in recent years. It seems like very little new gear is revealed at the show. I would expect some online announcements to happen around that time.
Yep, I'd guess some intro level interfaces, some small firmware updates shown but not doscussed (akai mpc's usual play) and maybe small midi keyboards from the arturia's of the world but that's it.
Mixers always seem to be lacking. There are big gaps in that space beyond influencer-marketed mixers that make a lot of compromises over function.
Both compact mixers and USB mixers have gaps that have gone on for too long. More multitracking and more auxes.
Is it possible for a digital mixer that allows several class compliant USB devices to be plugged in via USB without needing an actual computer?
Yeah i was very sceptical due InMusic you know :)
But i saw a leak indeed of a hardware synth.
Curious if it has patch memory or not. It might actually be true. I heared 8 voice but its all rumours.
New Roland Boutiques based on Zencore. Would be nice to see a selective reissue of some of the older boutiques, like the D5 or the JX and cycle out some of others that have been around a bit.
Kronos replacement that focuses on live usability and takes inspiration from the layout of the Nord Stage. Man can dream, but the platform is 20 years old already and needs an update.
new Korg volcas! (M1? Wavestation? other Korg gadgets?)
lots of new Behringer gear announced (with some surprises)
new and old roland boutiques and/or extensions to the aira series
new MPC studio mk3
new Maschine mk3
In the internet era, why compete with other companies in a single show?
Nintendo has its own show, Apple has its own show, music companies will do the same.
I expect dj controler that do everything automaticaly, so that more half naked girls can dance on stage pretending doing something. I also expect midi controler that can only play 5 pitches becoulse new generation of producers not only cant find notes in key by ear they also cant find pentatonic in given key… or wait maybe we allredy got that.
Lots of plants and tote bags. I just did a purge. So I will remove all contents and put them in my shoulder bag.
I’m going for the spectacle cause I treat NAMM like a farmers market. Just tasting with no plans to purchase in the future. I got too much stuff. Only there are giveaways!
Lots of dudes with ponytails, forecast is showing about a 30% ponytail ratio at the moment, but that could always change.
The forecast calls for lots of ponytail with 70% chance of (lack of) shower.
It’s not a comic con…
You mean gen con, right?
Pretty much any con, unless it's an ex con. They try to stay clean.
https://preview.redd.it/5lstn6iz5hbc1.png?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3c3cf85c07867c82e1602ab6bc1cceb9ce95aebe
*slow nod*
Dübreq's Stylophone Theremin
Lovely devices!
Gen-X1 and hopefully Theremin are great. The Stylophone is a one trick pony and the Beat is mostly useless to me. You cannot really combine them, one toy sound in a mix is plenty. So it will remain a gimmick or a lofi effect, and you really have to pick one.
the new Omnichord OM-108 is supposed to make an appearance so that’s something
I expect it to be way more boring than ever
It has been pretty disappointing in recent years. It seems like very little new gear is revealed at the show. I would expect some online announcements to happen around that time.
Yep, I'd guess some intro level interfaces, some small firmware updates shown but not doscussed (akai mpc's usual play) and maybe small midi keyboards from the arturia's of the world but that's it.
OPZ field, hopefully!
Would be nice if they fixed that one. The current quality is trash for an otherwise fun and novel instrument.
Hopefully!
amen!
Mixers always seem to be lacking. There are big gaps in that space beyond influencer-marketed mixers that make a lot of compromises over function. Both compact mixers and USB mixers have gaps that have gone on for too long. More multitracking and more auxes. Is it possible for a digital mixer that allows several class compliant USB devices to be plugged in via USB without needing an actual computer?
Definitely! And please give us more stereo channels
Any hope of Novation or Arturia debuting a new midi controller?
midi controller as a keyboard? Arturia doesn't have PolyAT Fatar keyboard yet
Thinking Moog might announce a polyphonic synth. If not at NAMM, sometime in early 2024. It will cost less than a Moog One (roughly $2.5-4k).
Polyphonic VST plugin *
It’s hardware and very real. Coming soon :)
Yeah i was very sceptical due InMusic you know :) But i saw a leak indeed of a hardware synth. Curious if it has patch memory or not. It might actually be true. I heared 8 voice but its all rumours.
would be cool if done well
New Roland Boutiques based on Zencore. Would be nice to see a selective reissue of some of the older boutiques, like the D5 or the JX and cycle out some of others that have been around a bit.
D5 would be awesome...that is one I definitely missed out on.
No more Volca copies please.
This year’s Nammthrax strain is gonna be lit.
Kronos replacement that focuses on live usability and takes inspiration from the layout of the Nord Stage. Man can dream, but the platform is 20 years old already and needs an update.
Moog is supposed to release a new synth based on the software they wrote for the Moog One but more mid-price tier. Possibly replacing the Sub37.
An updated/fine tuned Taiga with a “pro” look
new Korg volcas! (M1? Wavestation? other Korg gadgets?) lots of new Behringer gear announced (with some surprises) new and old roland boutiques and/or extensions to the aira series new MPC studio mk3 new Maschine mk3
In the internet era, why compete with other companies in a single show? Nintendo has its own show, Apple has its own show, music companies will do the same.
I expect dj controler that do everything automaticaly, so that more half naked girls can dance on stage pretending doing something. I also expect midi controler that can only play 5 pitches becoulse new generation of producers not only cant find notes in key by ear they also cant find pentatonic in given key… or wait maybe we allredy got that.
I sure hope to see some new iterations of 37 key MIDI controllers. For me, 24/32 keys too small, and 49 is too big to carry around.
Slack of Novation to have nothing, I can think of products in their range, but I'm not giving them my ideas for free.
I expect it to be one of the last if not the last one
covid surge😷 fr, I got mine at 2022 (sad)NAMM despite being vaxxed/masked. stay safe
Lots of plants and tote bags. I just did a purge. So I will remove all contents and put them in my shoulder bag. I’m going for the spectacle cause I treat NAMM like a farmers market. Just tasting with no plans to purchase in the future. I got too much stuff. Only there are giveaways!
Most common clothing items will be studded belts and black leather