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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced a significant milestone in its evolution of creative tools, introducing Fender Studio as a new brand and unifying PreSonus® Studio One Pro and…
Connecting the worlds of pedals and plugins together with ease is the new Electro-Harmonix Effects Interface Hardware Plugin. Bringing universality to their Hardware Plugin concept, the Effects Interface allows the…
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®) highlights its latest Newport Series including the NT206L loudspeaker, at both NAMM 2026 (Demo Room 17116) and ISE 2026 (Stand 7E900 and Audio Demo Room D6).…
New for 2026, TAMA has unveiled a brand-new signature snare drum developed in collaboration with long-time signature artist, Mike Portnoy. This snare combines striking aesthetics with a unique set of…
New for 2026, Ibanez just announced one of the latest additions to its esteemed Prestige line for 2026: the RG653DX. The RG653DX blends classic RG visuals with modern performance. This…
Allen & Heath is set to deliver its most expansive presence yet at The NAMM Show 2026 in Anaheim, California – bringing attendees more ways than ever to experience the…
Ibanez has announced two distinctive new acoustic models for 2026, both featuring eye-catching Art Grain tops beneath dynamic transparent burst finishes. Leading the release is the AEWC16QA. This model showcases…
by Beverly Fowler, Director of Artist & Community Relations, PRS Guitars In October 2025, I had the privilege of attending the Women of NAMM Leadership Summit—a gathering dedicated to fostering…
Taylor Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, has announced its most ambitious tonal expansion to date with two key launches: a Next Generation evolution of its flagship…
Algam Ashdown is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with OLLO Audio, becoming the exclusive UK distributor for a brand’s premium professional-audio headphones. This agreement brings OLLO Audio’s acclaimed…
D’Addario announces the launch of the XPND Pedal Pry Bar: a compact, XPND-branded tool designed to make pedal removal faster and easier than ever for musicians. Say goodbye to screwdrivers…
ACT Entertainment’s iconic RAT brand brings its latest creation, the Sterling Vermin, to the 2026 NAMM Show (Booth 5227). With a new take on RAT’s unmistakable sound, this boutique distortion…
