The NAMM Show is an annual event held in the US; it’s one of the largest trade-shows in the world for music and audio products, including musical instruments. Here’s more about the music convention..
About NAMM
NAMM (short for National Association of Music Merchants ) is one of the biggest events for merchants of musical instruments and recording products, which is quite obvious from the number of exhibitors on display and the record number of registered attendees.
Website: namm.org
Highlights from NAMM
2019 Winter NAMM has just concluded, and here are some of the instruments that are lined up for release in the forthcoming year. Also see news, interesting pictures and videos.
Best Of Winter NAMM 2019
Casio Celviano AP-470 Digital Piano
This upright/cabinet style digital piano replaces the AP-460.
Sitting in the middle of the Celviano range, the piano has improved String Resonance and Hammer Response. it also features two main preset timbres — a classical grand and a jazz/pop grand.
256 note polyphony. 20W stereo amplifier with 2x12cm and 2x4cm speakers. iOS/Android connectivity using the Chordana Play app.
More information: Casio Celviano AP-470
Roland GP609 Digital Grand Piano
Roland GP609 Digital Grand looks beautiful, sounds like an acoustic instrument, and incorporates modern digital features. SuperNATURAL Piano Modelling technology. multi-channel audio system. Bluetooth connectivity to Roland’s Piano Partner 2 app. Perfect for home, hotels, restaurants, larger venues, etc.
More information: Roland GP609
NORD Electro 6 Stage Piano
NORD Keyboards (Swedish brand) released three versions of the Electro 6 Stage Piano (replaces the Electro 5): (i) with a 73-note hammer action keyboard; (ii) with a 73-note semi-weighted keyboard; and (iii) the compact 61-note semi-weighted keyboard.
The Electro 6 features the latest piano sounds from Nord’s impressive piano library and a wide range of acoustic, electro-mecahnical and abstract sounds, has an improved “Advanced String Resonance” technology, and uses new dedicated piano filters.
More information: Nord Electro 6 Stage Piano
KORG D1 digital piano
Read full review of the Korg D1 digital piano here.
Yamaha Clavinova CLP-695DG Piano
Yamaha revealed their new flagship Clavinova, the CLP-695GP. As per Yamaha, the piano “combines an exquisite grand piano cabinet with state of the art technology to deliver unprecedented sound quality and luxury.”
Recreates sound of Yamaha CFX and the Bösendorfer Imperial concert grands. Features an impressive 300W sound system.
More information: Yamaha CLP-695GP
Kawai Digital Pianos
Here are the pianos announced by Kawai:
KDP110 digital piano (replaces the KDP90): Upright/cabinet-style piano with Shigeru Kawai SK-EX piano sound (Kawai acoustic grand), improved keyboard action (Responsive Hammmer Compact II system), 40W amp/speaker system, connects to Kawai’s Virtual Technician app.
More information: Kawai KDP110.
Kawai MP11SE and MP7E stage pianos: Built for gigging (no onboard amplification/speaker).
More information: MP11SE and MP7E.
Kawai CA58 Digital Piano:
Latest addition to the Concert Artist (CA) series. Upright/cabinet style. Grand Feel Compact wooden-key keyboard, recreates Shigeru Kawai SK-EX grand piano.
Powerful 100W 4-speaker output system. Connectivity to Kawai’s Virtual Technician app.
More information: Kawai CA58
There were several new guitars, keyboards, and other gadgets showcased at the NAMM 2016 show.
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