NAMM 2024: The hottest rumours and latest announcements from this year’s showNow that Christmas and New Year are out of the way, a far more important date in the calendar – NAMM 2024 – is right around the corner. Yep, one of the world’s biggest musical instrument and technology trade shows is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center between 25-28 January, and we’re buzzed, if you can’t already tell.
‘But MusicTech, it doesn’t start for another week, why should we care?’ we hear you say. Well, while the show officially kicks off on Thursday 25 January, the biggest brands in music have already begun announcing new products in a bid to get some of your valuable attention ahead of the big weekend.
As such, you – the musicians and producers these products are targeted at – may very well be prone to information fatigue in the wake of the sheer volume of product announcements that’ll arrive in the coming days. But that’s why we’re here.
We’re here to filter out the info you don’t need, and bring you the biggest and most noteworthy product launches – and hottest rumours – from this year’s NAMM show. Let’s dive in.
Yamaha SEQTRACK
Credit: Yamaha
Yamaha has unveiled the SEQTRACK, an all-in-one device for all your production needs, with a staggering selection of tools in a portable format. Features include a step sequencer, drum machine, sampler, two AWM2 synthesizers, a reface DX-style FM synthesizer, plus a microphone, speaker, rechargeable battery and even an accompanying app.
Producers have already noted visual similarities between the SEQTRACK and Teenage Engineering’s OP-1 and OP-Z, but at only £447.60/€478.80/$599, it’s markedly more wallet-friendly.
Read more about the Yamaha SEQTRACK
NAMM 2024: MOTU’s 828 audio interface receives “complete redesign”
Credit: MOTU
The 828 has been a favourite in professional studios since the first model was launched in 2001, thanks to its connectivity options, reliable performance, and industry-standard compatibility. Since then, we’ve witnessed MK2 and MK3 versions launched, followed by the Thunderbolt-compatible 828x and the 828es, which draws on MOTU’s own AVB (audio video bridging) technology.
Now, just in time for NAMM 2024, MOTU has gifted us with a “complete redesign” of the 828. It looks to be a complete refresh, hence the simple ‘828’ name, as opposed to being the 828 MK4 or another version.
Read more about the MOTU 828
Dtronics DT-303 is an FX box built to beef up 303 basslines
Credit: Dtronics
Dtronics has launched the DT-303, a compact little device that has one goal: to beef up 303 basslines. That’s the Roland TB-303 and Dinsync RE 303.
Tiny but deadly, the small pedal consists of three knobs that will hyper-charge and distort the 303’s sound, allowing you to fine-tune the level of distortion, filter and volume.
Read more about the Dtronics DT-303
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