Our Highlights From NAMM 2026, America’s Biggest Music Tech Trade Show

NAMM 2026: AEA FC2 & R8

aea_fc2.jpg New preamp & limited-edition mic on show Taking pride of place on the AEA booth at NAMM 2026 was a new dual-channel valve preamp that’s been designed alongside Fred Forssell.

Our highlights from NAMM 2026, America’s biggest music tech trade show

NAMM 2026 offered up all sorts of audio innovation, from boutique electronics manufacturers to the big names in music tech. We’ve assembled a studio’s worth of new gear to explore

Watch Steve Morse and Paul Gilbert Deliver Fiery Covers of Johnny Winter and Aerosmith at NAMM 2026

The NAMM trade show returned to Anaheim, California, from January 20 to 24, 2026, bringing together musicians, gear makers, and industry figures from around the world. Among the many live moments on the show floor, a standout set took place at the Ernie Ball Music Man booth, where guitarists Steve Morse and Paul Gilbert performed […]

Best of NAMM 2026 for Electronic Music Producers

As the famed music instrument show marked its 125th birthday, we hit the Anaheim show floor once again to find out what’s hot, what’s not, and whether it’s possible to escape the constant AI chatter. Korg Phase8 Announced in fall of 2025, the Phase8 captured the imagination of synth enthusiasts worldwide. Korg finally unveiled this exotic animal to the public at NAMM 2026 and we got some answers.The Phase8 is truly unique. It bridges the physica…