NAMM 2025: British musical equipment manufacturer Novation and Stockholm-based music software company Klevgrand have announced their merger, launching at NAMM 2025.

The two brands share a long history of collaboration, with nearly every Novation controller since 2018 shipping with Klevgrand software instruments and effects in the box.

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Now, they’re joining forces to “explore new ways of delivering the best end-to-end music making experience” – starting with exciting new software designed specifically for Novation controller users.

Set to launch in March 2025, their first software collab aims to help Novation users create and play with amazing sounds faster than they ever have before. But that isn’t all. Throughout the year, the newly merged team plans to deliver a range of unique offers, activations and more for its customers.

For those attending the upcoming NAMM show, you’re invited to an informal meet-and-greet at the Novation booth (Hall A, 10810) on Thursday, 23 January, from 2:30pm-4:30pm. There, the team will be showcasing a beta version of its first software collaboration and chatting about the future of this exciting partnership over coffee.

Attendees will also have the chance to experience one-on-one demos of Novation’s latest Launchkey MK4 controller, guided by a team of expert product specialists at the booth.

In our review of the MK4, we rated the MIDI controller an 8/10, praising the tactile feel of its semi-weighted keyboard as well as its tight DAW integration with major apps (Ableton Live especially).

In other news, NAMM CEO John Mlynczak has confirmed that this year’s NAMM show will proceed as planned despite the recent Los Angeles wildfires, with the team ready to offer “additional accommodations” where required.

Set to take place on 21–25 January in Anaheim, California, NAMM 2025 sees the return of several major names in music and tech, including Behringer, Fender, Marshall, Gibson and more.

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