Friday, January 06, 2017

NAMM 2017 products preview

Since the 2017 NAMM Show is only a few weeks away, not surprising that music industry news is starting to emerge.

Here is a roundup of some of the exciting products and events that have been announced to date...



IK Multimedia announces and ships iRig Nano Amp - the versatile micro amp with a built-in iOS interface

iRig Nano Amp is an ultra-portable, battery-powered micro guitar amplifier and interface for iPhone and iPad that gives guitar and bass players access to unlimited tones in a compact, self-contained 3-watt amplifier that can drive up to a 4x12" guitar cab


IK Multimedia once again redefines a product category for guitarists with the newly released iRig Nano Amp - the versatile micro amp with a built-in iOS interface. iRig Nano Amp gives players both a standalone portable guitar amplifier PLUS an interface that lets them plug their guitar into an iPhone or iPad and use AmpliTube for iOS to access an unlimited and inspirational world of guitar tones on the go. iRig Nano Amp is available now from IK Multimedia and music and electronics retailers around the world.

The first micro amp and interface for mobile guitarists
iRig Nano Amp is a super-compact, battery-powered, self-contained micro amp and interface for iOS that players can use by itself, with headphones or even an external speaker cabinet - this power-packed amazing little amp can drive up to a 4x12" guitar cab! But what makes it more versatile than any other micro amp available is that it features the iRig circuitry so that guitarists can plug their iPhone or iPad into it with the included TRRS cable and tap into the limitless world of AmpliTube guitar tone and more.

Dual Mode Operation - AMP/DEVICE 
What makes iRig Nano Amp so unique is that it operates in two different modes: AMP & DEVICE. In AMP mode it's a standalone amp for impromptu practice anywhere. In DEVICE mode it's used as an interface and amp for an iOS device. Plus, in both modes players can use the built-in speaker or hook up an external speaker cabinet - up to a 4x12" cab - for more volume and tonal clarity.

AMP mode
iRig Nano Amp operates as a straight-up guitar amp and features a British tone stack circuit with tone and volume controls for practice on the go. Players simply plug their guitar into the 1/4" guitar input, adjust the volume and gain settings, select the output type NORMAL/BRIGHT and rock out. The British tone circuit delivers sparkling clean tones at lower gain settings and a cascading wave of overdrive when cranked to the upper limits.

DEVICE mode
iRig Nano Amp is also an interface and monitor for an iOS device thanks to its integrated iRig circuit. Players use the included TRRS cable to hook up iRig Nano Amp in DEVICE mode to an iPhone or iPad and plug in to the amazing toneful world of AmpliTube to play, practice and record anywhere, any time. This is great for grabbing ideas in AmpliTube's 4-track looper or recording studio, or just practicing with the models of AmpliTube gear and more. When used in DEVICE mode, the internal tone stack circuit is bypassed and the volume knob controls the overall output of the amp. Headphones can be used in DEVICE mode for monitoring the processed signal coming from the device.

Drive a cab
iRig Nano Amp features a 1/4" speaker out jack that can drive up to a 4x12" cabinet. Once plugged in, guitarists will be floored by the volume and tonal definition thatiRig Nano Amp provides. An external cabinet can be used in both AMP and DEVICE modes providing the most flexibility of any micro amp available.

Under the hood
iRig Nano Amp is compact - it's just slightly larger than an iPhone and features a handy "kickstand" for tilting back the unit for better monitoring. Inside, iRig Nano Amp powers a 3" speaker with a 3-watt class A/B power amp. It features a 1/4" guitar input, a 1/4" speaker output, an 1/8" headphone jack, is powered by 3 AA batteries (included) and comes complete with a TRRS cable for connection to an iOS device. iRig Nano Amp can be used in 3 output monitoring options - in DEVICE mode with headphones for private practice, or with the internal speaker active or external speaker cabinet connected to the 1/4" speaker out in both DEVICE or AMP modes.

An expandable universe of tone
Since iRig Nano Amp lets players plug into their iPhone or iPad, they'll have access to AmpliTube for iOS - the largest and expandable collection of virtual gear available from the world's top manufacturers. Available models include amps and stomps from Fender®, Ampeg®, MESA/Boogie®, Orange® and signature artists like Slash, Jimi Hendrix™ and more. With iRig Nano Amp and AmpliTube, a complete guitar rig is always close at hand.

Pricing and availability
iRig Nano Amp is available now from IK retailers worldwide or from the IK online store for only $/€49.99 (excluding taxes).

For more information on iRig Nano Amp, please visit: www.irignanoamp.com

To see iRig Nano Amp in action, watch the video: www.irignanoamp.com/video



VocoPro Launches New KaraokeDual Tablet Package with Mobile Tablet Stand

Audio leader VocoPro (NAMM SHOW BOOTH 6010) has announced a new package of its KaraokeDual-Tablet wireless karaoke system with two wireless mics along with a convenient MS-UT mobile tablet stand. The new package allows users to turn any mobile tablet into a karaoke machine/jukebox. For more information, please visit www.vocopro.com.

Using the KaraokeDual-Tablet, any mobile tablet can access thousands of karaoke songs through apps that stream that high-quality music via Bluetooth to the KaraokeDual. The KaraokeDual’s compact, but powerful 100W 2.1 speaker cabinet ensures users hear every note from the two included wireless microphones. The controls for Echo level, Mic Vol, Music Vol, Multiplex (MPX), and even Vocal Eliminator are built right into each handheld.

Features:
  • Powerful 100W Amplifier With Dedicated Subwoofer For High Quality Karaoke Audio
  • Two Digital Wireless Microphones, Operating in the License-free 2.4Ghz Band
  • Package Includes Universal Tablet Stand and Mic Windscreens (TABLET NOT INCLUDED)
  • Bluetooth-Enabled To Stream Audio Wirelessly From Smartphones or Tablets**
  • Connect A Smart TV With The Digital Optical Input to Access Karaoke Tracks Available On YouTube* or Your Favorite Karaoke App* (PCM Signals Only, Dolby™ encoded audio is incompatible. )
  • Independent Audio Controls Built Into Each Microphone
  • MPX Vocal Cancel To Remove The Main Vocal Track On Multiplexed Karaoke Tracks
  • Vocal Eliminator Feature to Reduce The Original Vocals On non-Karaoke Tracks
  • 1/8th Stereo Input Available For Any Other Music Sources

Pricing for VocoPro Karaoke DUAL Tablet System
MAP:   $259.00 USD
MSRP: $339.00 USD

About VocoPro
VocoPro is a California-based professional audio company that was founded in 1991. For more than two decades, the VocoPro name has been synonymous with professional karaoke systems, and still holds the number one spot for high-end professional karaoke products. Providing the highest level of customer service in the industry, VocoPro understands that it takes more than a great product to keep a customer happy. A few of their many "world's first" designs include an all-in-one entertainment P.A. system, and a dual tray multi-format hard drive player. In addition to their many innovations, VocoPro's multi-channel wireless microphones systems reign as the top-sellers for most major music retailers.  For more information about VocoPro, please visit www.vocopro.com.



NAMM 2017: Antelope Audio to open the realm of recording possibilities, with interface launch, performances and engaging booth discussions

Antelope will host producer Greg Wells, Film Score Composer Thor Laewe, Mix Engineer Brian Vibberts and others

Antelope Audio [Hall A - Booth 6596] promises to continue pushing the realm of what is possible in recording technology at NAMM 2017. This year, Antelope, whose products have been nominated for no less than seven Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards across multiple categories this year, will introduce a new recording interface the company describes as 'disruptive technology' in the professional recording market. Further, Antelope will be hosting a series of engaging discussions with distinguished Antelope users at its booth over the course of NAMM 2017.
 
Antelope's confirmed guests will include producer Greg Wells (Katy Perry, Pink); film score composer Thor Laewe (The Foreigner, The Makeover); Mix Engineer Brian Vibberts (Aerosmith, The Black Crowes). Topics discussed will include how the use of Antelope's products — such as its FPGA-based FX, interfaces and clocks — have contributed to each of their working processes.
 

In addition, as in prior years, the Antelope Audio booth will also feature engaging musical performances by a variety of different artists in multiple genres. These are to include Christoper Bolte, an up-and-coming German jazz artist/bassist producer and composer; guitarist Pritesh Walia, who is currently a Berklee College of Music student and finalist in London's Guitar Idol television program; Dory Lobel, an L.A.-based composer/guitarist/producer who in addition to performing and recording with top talent also plays guitar in the house band for NBC's Emmy Award winning hit show, The Voice.
 
Each performance will be followed by an informal and brief Q&A session with an Antelope representative, who will discuss specific equipment choices, as well as technical settings and associated signal chains.
 
For further information on Antelope Audio's professional audio products, including its groundbreaking FPGA-based FX, please visit: http://www.antelopeaudio.com
 
About Antelope Audio
Antelope Audio is a leading manufacturer of high-end professional audio equipment and the pioneer in the adoption of Atomic clock generators, utilizing Igor Levin's over 20 years' experience in digital audio.  Antelope is the first to design a 1U 32-channel audio interface and a multi-channel portable interface with 12 mic pres. The company's customers include many Grammy award-winning sound engineers and some of the most renowned recording, mastering and post-production facilities around the globe.

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