NAMM, the International Music Products Association, hosted the music products industry in Nashville, Tennessee, at the group’s annual 2004 NAMM Summer Session trade show (July 23-25, 2004). Synthtopia has the latest NAMM show news.
DigiTech introduced five new distortion pedals: the Bad Monkey; the Screamin’ Blues; the Hot Head; the Grunge; and the Death Metal at the 2004 Namm Summer Session.
Vestax introduced the VMC-004 mixer at the 2004 Summer NAMM show, which offers high quality and functionality at an affordable price for beginner and intermediate house and techno DJs.
Korg has released the “mark II” version of its ELECTRIBE•S Rhythm Production Sampler. Designed to provide the same immediacy and ease-of-use as the original model, the new ES-1mkII also features an enhanced soundset, an all-new Modulation Delay effect and a sleek, rugged, metal case design.
At the NAMM Summer Show, Roland announced that it was shipping the SP-606, a sampling workstation that combines sampling, phrase sequencing, audio editing, effects, performance tools, computer connectivity, and soft-synthesis into a user-friendly package.
Tascam has joined with Vienna Symphonic Library, creators of their critically acclaimed orchestral library, to create Vienna Giga Symphony, an exclusive new collection to be included free with copies of GigaStudio 3 Orchestra.
At the Summer NAMM show, Sony showed the Vegas+DVD Production Suite of software tools, which includes Vegas 5, DVD Architect 2 and a Dolby Digital AC-3 Encoder software.
Absara Audio announced the launch of the Pigtronix EP-1 Envelope Phaser, a combination of classic analog effects presented in a compact, multi-function foot pedal.
IK Multimedia announced the release of SampleTank 2 FREE at the summer NAMM show. The SampleTank 2 FREE release is complemented by a series of free lessons and free sounds for the definitive sample experience.
Crest Audio has introduced the HP-Eight professional mixing console, combining Crest's legendary high quality audio design with modern, efficient construction.
At the NAMM 2004 Summer Session, Digital Audio Wave announced the addition of the DAWin 6400, a 17-inch LCD 64-bit Mobile PC DAW, system to their product line of specialized multimedia computer systems.
Alesis announced the XGuitar, an electric guitar with built-in DSP technology, at the NAMM 2004 Summer Session. Designed for stage, studio or practice, the XGuitar harnesses the power of hundreds of pedals for the guitarist seeking that special sound.
Just before midnight on July 20, 2004, an unidentified male was killed in a car explosion in an outer construction site parking lot at the Opryland Hotel and Resort. Officials say it should not affect the safety of people attending the 2004 NAMM Summer Session.
BIAS has announced that a special bundled edition of Peak 4.1 that includes SoundSoap Pro, and SuperFreq 10 band mastering EQ is now available for just $899 US list, a savings of nearly $300.
Companies Exhibiting at the 2004 Summer NAMM Show:
A - Line Acoustics
A. I. M. / Albert Elovitz, Inc.
Ableton AG
Absara Audio LLC
Academy
Access Bags and Cases
Access Products Group
Account Management Solutions
Accutronics
Ace Karaoke Corp.
Ace Products Enterprises
Acesonic
Acoustic Guitar Magazine
Acoustical Solutions Inc.
Adamas
ADK Microphones
Adler Guitars
AdMart Custom Signage
Aguilar Amplification LLC
AHEAD Drumsticks
AKG Acoustics
AL Corp.
Alesis Studio Electronics
Alfred Publishing Company, Inc.
Manufacturas Alhambra, S.L.
Allegro Multimedia Inc.
ALTO
Alvarez / Alvarez Yairi
America Longxing Inc.
America Sejung Corp.
American Audio
American DJ Supply, Inc.
American Environmental Outfitters
Ameritage Carrying Cases
Ameriwest Technology, Inc.
Ampeg
Andrew Instruments
Angels Musical Instruments, Inc.
Antakamatics, Inc.
Aphex Systems, Ltd.
API
Applause
Applied Electronics
Applied Microphone Technology
Applied Research and Technology
Aquarian
Arbor Guitars
Aria Guitars
ArKaos
Arkay Musical Strings, Inc.
Armadillo Enterprises
Art Strings Publishing
Arturia
Ashdown Engineering Ltd.
The ATI Group
Atkin / Jones Computer Inc.
Audio - Technica U.S., Inc.
Audionova Inc.
Audix Corporation
Auralex Acoustics, Inc.
Austin Guitars
Australian Originals
Avalon Guitars Limited
Avlex Corporation
Ayers Music
B - Band, Inc.
B. C. Rich Guitars
Babicz Design Ltd.
Backbeat Books
Bad Cat Amplifiers
LR Baggs Corporation
Baldwin Piano Company
Band Expressions
Barcus - Berry
Basix / Royce
Bass Drum O's
Bass Player
BassLines
BBE Sound Inc.
Becker
BEiiMEiiUp Stuff, LLC
Beijing Duolina Musical Instrument
Factory
Bell Duovox Corporation
Belwin
Benavente Guitars
Bias, Inc.
Big Bang Distribution
Big Bends LLC
BigHeart Slide Company
Bigsby
Black Diamond Strings
Blade Guitars
Blue Book Publications, Inc.
Bosphorus Cymbals
Boss
Boston Guitar Imports
Boucher Guitar Inc.
Bourgeois Guitars
Breedlove Guitar Co.
Breezy Ridger Instruments
Bridgeport Insulated Wire
Brooklyn Gear
Brubaker Guitars Inc.
Brush - Stik Inc.
BSX Bass Inc.
Buckaroo Pro Percussion
Burns USA
Burrell Guitars
CAD Professional Microphones
Cadesonworld USA
CAE Inc.
Cakewalk
Carter Steel GuitarsCase Core LLC
Casio, Inc.
Cassette & Video Learning Systems
Cavanaugh Co. LLC
Cavs US
A Inc.
CE Distribution, LLC
Cedar Creek Custom Case Shoppe
Century Guitars
Cerwin - Vega
CGM Music Inc.
The J. Chandler Company
Chauvet
Cherry Lane Music Company
Chinese Music Center
Chrislin Trading
Close Marketing
Collings Guitars, Inc.
Concerto No. 1 Musical Instruments,
Inc.
Conn - Selmer, Inc.
Connolly & Co.
Copeland Woodwinds Co.
Core One Creative, Inc.
Cort Musical Instruments
Crate Amplification
Crate Audio
Crazy John's Cymbal Polishes
Crest Audio Inc.
Crossover Pick
CSC Products Inc.
J. D'Addario & Company
Incorporated
D'Andrea Inc.
D'Aquisto Strings, Inc.
D - Tar
DaCapo Stringed Instruments, LLC
Daisy Rock Guitars
Dana B. Goods
Dansr, Inc.
Davitt & Hanser
dB Technologies USA, Inc.
dbx Professional Products
Dean Guitars
Deering Banjo Company
Digital Audio
Wave
DigiTech
Diplomat Musical Instruments
Disc Makers
Discrete Drums, Inc.
Display and Play
Dixon
Down Beat Magazine
DR Handmade Strings, Inc.
Drumdial Drum Tuners
Drummax
Charles Dumont & Son, Inc.
Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc.
Dynamic Music Distributing
Dytone Custom Effects
E - Mu Systems
The E Company
E-PAD! Practice Pads
E. T. I. Sound Systems, Inc.
Eastman Strings
Ebtech
Eden Electronics
Edirol Corporation North America
Educational Music Accessories
Company
Eleca International Inc.
Electronic Learning Products, Inc.
Electronic Musician
Elite Music Brands
Elixir® Guitar Strings
Elwood Corp.
Emac Music, Inc.
EMD Music, Inc.
eMedia Music
Emery & Webb, Inc.
EMG Pickups Inc.
Enforcer
Epiphone
EQ Magazine
Ernie Ball Music Man
ESP Guitar Company
Evans Drumheads
Evans Drumheads
Everly Music Company
Evidence Audio
Evolution Electronics, Ltd.
Farley's Musical Essentials
Farnell Guitars
Fat Cat Snappy Snares
Feel no Fret Guitar Accessories
Fender Audio
Fender Musical Instruments
Corporation
Fengling (U.S.) Musical Instruments
Fernandes Guitars International, Inc.
Fibes Drum Co.
First Act Inc.
Fischer Fine Instruments
Fishman Transducers, Inc.
The FJH Music Company Inc.
Flavoreeds, Inc.
Flix Fibre Brushes
Folkcraft Instruments
Fostex America
Framus
Frank Huang International, Inc.
Fred Kelly Thumb Picks
Fretlord Musical Instrument Lighting
Systems Inc.
Frets Magazine
Furman Sound Inc.
G & L Instruments
G - Wiz Electronics Inc.
G. R. K. Manufacturing
Gabbanelli Accordions & Imports
RR Gadow Guitars
Gallagher Guitar Co.
Gallien Krueger Inc.
Garrison Guitars
Garrison Guitars
Garritan Orchestral Libraries
Gator Cases, Inc.
GE Commercial Distribution Finance
Generalmusic Corp.
Geneva International Corporation
Genz - Benz
George L's Musical Products
GHS Corporation
Gibralter
Gibson Guitar Corp.
GMP Guitars
The Godin Guitar Company
Gold Crest Inc.
Gold Tone Musical Instruments
Goodall Guitars, Inc.
Grand International Co.
Gretsch
GretschGear.com
Groove Tool
Grund Audio Design
Grundorf Corp.
Guild Guitars
Guitar Player Magazine
LeVan Guitar Services
Guitar Tech
Guitar.com
GWW Group Inc.
H & F Technologies, Inc.
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