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NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), commonly called NAMM in reference to the organization's popular NAMM trade shows, is the not-for-profit association that promotes the pleasures and benefits of making music and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry.

These conventions (USA, Russia, Winter and Summer NAMM), open only to NAMM Members and the music products industry, attract tens of thousands of attendees who want to see new innovations and developments in music making. NAMM trade shows are unique because in addition to unifying the industry by bringing buyers and sellers together from around the world, the excess revenues from these popular events are funneled back into growing the music products industry.

Thursday, Jan 24 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday, Jan 25 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, Jan 26 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, Jan 27 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Hall E and Levels 2 & 3 open at 9:30 a.m.

Cinematique Instruments 2 is consequently following the path taken with Vol.1, released in 2010 but steadily improving sound quality, adding deep sampling and enhanced editing possibilities.


Cinematique Instruments Vol.2 contains fascinating, new stringed instruments like a Banjo, Bowed Guitars, bowed acoustic guitars and basses, German Monochord, a wood box with 25 identically tuned strings.

Moog Music introduces the SUB PHATTY analog synthesizer, a 25 full-size key, 31 knob production instrument that melds the soul and functionality of vintage analog synthesizers with new and unique sound design tools.

Building on the tradition of Moog's highly successful Phatty family, the Sub Phatty grinds and screams with a uniquely aggressive voice — making it the new standard for synth bass, analog percussion, and a wide range of sound design applications. The Sub Phatty, "is the grittiest Moog Synth ever" said Mike Adams, Moog Music CEO & President.

Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH today announced the release of their latest iOS app, Cubase iC Pro, which allows users to remote control Cubase, Steinberg's popular DAW.

"Cubase iC Pro's the perfect remote control app for recording your performance on Cubase via Wi-Fi when nobody else is around to press the record button on your computer," remarked Carlos Mendoza Rohde, product marketing manager at Steinberg. "But, really, it's so much more. With Cubase iC Pro on your iPhone, you can set up four headphone mixes, scroll through projects and control transport functions, key commands and macros in an intuitive way."

Good news from MMA!

"The concept of a High-Definition protocol comparable to MIDI has been discussed and a proposal is being tested.

This new protocol provides greater resolution in data values, increases the number of Channels, and allows for the creation of entirely new kinds of messages that will encourage future innovation.

- HTML5 Web MIDI API
- MIDI over Ethernet AVBTP"

Go Independent Records today announces Drum Loops HD 1.3, an update to its popular music app developed for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices.

Drum Loops HD features a staggering 1000 plus loops, fills, samples and more to use with your digital audio workstation. The app now contains 8 styles and 2 fully sampled drum kits at multiple dynamic levels. All tracks are automatically looped within the app, and cut into 2 or 4 bar loops. Version 1.3 introduces new chapters, as well as bug fixes.