2019 happenings (Summer NAMM p.90)

[echorec]

calendar:

The links generally have a list of participating vendors and ticket info, for anyone interested.

Winter NAMM (January 24-27) Anaheim, California https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2019
Synthplex (March 28-31) Burbank, California https://synthplex.com/index.php
Machina Bristronica (March 30) Bristol, UK http://machinabristronica.uk/
Musikmesse (April 2-5) Frankfurt, Germany https://musik.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.html
MEFF Modular Synth Fest (April 7-9) Florence, Italy http://tiptopaudio.com/meff/about-us/ *free for visitors
Superbooth (May 9-11) Berlin, Germany https://www.superbooth.com/en/landing.html
Summer NAMM (July 18-20) Nashville, Tennessee https://www.namm.org/exhibit/ss19
NAMM Musikmesse (September 12-14) Moscow, Russia https://www.namm.org/exhibit/russia

dates to be determined: Knobcon, Deli Stompbox Exhibit(s), Tokyo Festival of Modular, Melbourne Synth Festival, Dutch Modular fest, et cetera.

[echorec]

I'm sure some people won't like the retro graphics, but this could be retooled or offered in a more basic look later. That glowing area is the spring reverb section.

Time Effects Processor with 3 Independent Effects
Analog Spring Reverb with a 3-Spring Tank and a Unique Pitch Modulation Circuit
Stereo Analog BBD Chorus-Flanger with 3 LFO Waves
Stereo Digital Delay with 3 Delay Types and Freeze Function
Variable Input and Output Gain Controls (from MIC to Eurorack Levels)
Preset Memory up to 49 Presets
AVAILABLE IN SUMMER 2019 for 499 €

https://www.dreadbox-fx.com/hypnosis/

[echorec]

cooper.fx.

Prototyping day = good day. Especially when it works (mostly).

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBDSrInmHw/



Strymon--

Pretty sure there will be something new to try on our demo boards at 2019 NAMM!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Brp5Cg7B0nz/

...Since they've done back-to-back drive pedals, I'm speculating that this will be something related to modulation or pitch (phaser/harmonizer/vibrato), maybe even another time-based effect.

Alexander has been teasing video snippets of at least one new device. glitch/loop mangler

https://www.instagram.com/p/Brtf8oeAgGU/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Brt9K7YAdas/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrOLiz-A9GK/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrQtQQugx7V/

My prediction for the EQD Xrax is a DSP ring modulator. If I took a second guess, I'd lean towards a DSP phaser, but a glitch/loop/granular device would be cool, too.

https://trademarks.justia.com/877/92/xrax-87792120.html

There haven't been any updates on the Echorec relaunch since April, so it's anyone's guess on whether that will resurface in January (2 years after its initial reveal).

https://www.t-rex-effects.com/binson-echorec-up-date/

[echorec]

Adventure Audio is working on a new chorus pedal.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Brly-gdAm9f ... h6n2czwqyy

It looks like the Tomkat (Clouds) pedal will be here in Q1 of 2019 at the earliest.



Godlyke:

Stay tuned for some exciting updates in early 2019! We'll also be making an appearance at NAMM 2019, so there will definitely be some exciting things about that... but we'll talk about that later. ;-)

https://www.musicradar.com/news/namm-20 ... nd-teasers

We know for a fact there will be new heads and combos from all the major British amp manufacturers, all of which are certain to impress - we wish we could say more...

New Vox, Marshall, and Orange???

[echorec]

Sequential (DSI) previously used Winter NAMM to announce multiple synths (OB-6, REV2, among others). There's speculation that the replacement for the Prophet 12 will be unveiled in a little less than a month. They could also unveil something modular-related, a DSP effects processor, or a new rhythm/drum machine. We'll see.

The Kyra, which Waldorf acquired, is supposed to be available for demoing, too. It's an FPGA synth, which got some trade coverage last year.

https://www.soundonsound.com/news/waldo ... ll-it-kyra

These haven't been confirmed, but it's my understanding that Korg will formally announce new Volcas just before WNAMM.

viewtopic.php?f=149&t=61190&p=1334648&hilit=volca#p1334648

[Chankgeez]

Good way to up your post count.

[echorec]

Good way to up your post count.

Right, I need to up my post count to unlock new achievement points.

[Chankgeez]

[JonnyAngle]

I'm guessing Eventide will send out 4 C&D letters in 2019

[echorec]

[Inconuucl]

I wonder what namm will bring for iPad music accessories now that it has USB-C (and no headphone jack...)

[WORMDIRT]

I wonder what namm will bring for iPad music accessories now that it has USB-C (and no headphone jack...)

Bluetooth headphones jack? Seriously though there are a lot of rigs with iPads out there

[echorec]

I wonder what namm will bring for iPad music accessories now that it has USB-C (and no headphone jack...)

Bluetooth headphones jack? Seriously though there are a lot of rigs with iPads out there

They did it for the Pro model (and previously the iPhones). I bought a 2018 iPad over the summer, but it still had the 3.5mm jack (no adaptor required).

[Blackened Soul]

Not interested in 2019 unless there is a sudden trend for acoustic extended range instruments with correct body size to function acoustically...

[Chankgeez]

Not interested in 2019 unless there is a sudden trend for acoustic extended range instruments with correct body size to function acoustically...

I recently saw, on Reverb, a mandolin-scale instrument with a mandola-sized body. Does that count?