The 2025 NAMM Show showcased a remarkable resurgence in the music industry, with major companies unveiling a wide range of innovative instruments and equipment. From cutting-edge effects and turntables to radical guitar designs and teaching tools, the show highlighted the continued evolution and excitement within the world of music.
The 2025 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show witnessed a triumphant return of industry giants, showcasing a vast array of musical instruments and equipment spanning from vintage classics to cutting-edge innovations. Prominent companies like Boss, Marshall, Gibson, and Fender made significant appearances, signaling the end of the post-pandemic lull in the music industry. The show floor buzzed with excitement as exhibitors unveiled a plethora of new products.
From stage pianos and a collection of effects pedals to three groundbreaking interpretations of the traditional guitar, the NAMM Show offered a glimpse into the future of music creation. Korg attracted attention with a quartet of portable turntables, designed specifically for the DJ community. These handytraxx turntables boasted built-in effects, including delay and three filters, along with an onboard looper. The tube model added speakers for a more immersive audio experience, while the tube J featured a high-fidelity Clipper MM Cartridge from JICO. Finally, the handytraxx 1-bit model connected directly to a computer via USB, enabling users to rip vinyl to digital files or extract individual samples.Another notable innovation was the Qi, a sonic experimentation device dubbed an 'Etherealizer' by the American manufacturer. This special Yvette Young signature edition, endorsed by the celebrated guitarist and artist, incorporated a host of effects, including chorus, reverb, and delay. The defining feature was a granular sampler that chopped up input audio, processed it, and scattered it across the playback, resulting in a shimmering, evolving soundscape. NAMM showcased a new direction for Polyend with the introduction of the Step pedal, a compact, foot-operated, and fully programmable drum machine designed as both a practice tool and a support for solo artists. Its minimalist product design and refined interface facilitated access to its extensive onboard sounds and versatile editing functions.Chinese effects specialists Mooer continued to dominate the market for affordable, multi-functional pedal units with the launch of the GS1000 at NAMM. This sophisticated floor unit also incorporated a profiler, a feature that digitally sampled and reproduced any guitar tone without the need for the original equipment. A touchscreen enabled easy adjustments to the numerous parameters for the 350 effects and onboard drum machine, while the 1000-Li model featured an integral lithium battery for cable-free operation.Boss, renowned leaders in the guitar effects industry, expanded their arsenal with the VG-800 Guitar Processor. Working in conjunction with the GK-5 pickup, the VG-800 transformed a standard electric guitar into a virtual music store of sonic possibilities, seamlessly emulating the sounds of bass, acoustic guitar, and even banjo. The pedal also supported various alternate tunings. Danish audio brand AIAIAI debuted their TMA-2 DJ Wireless headphones at NAMM. While wireless technology is prevalent in music streaming, latency in recording, syncing, and beat-matching can render conventional headphones unusable. AIAIAI's innovation lay in their proprietary W+ Link wireless transmitter, which reduced latency to under 10ms with a range of up to 10 meters. Traditional Bluetooth and wired options were also available when the 25-hour battery life proved insufficient.Korg unveiled the updated Kronos, their flagship workstation keyboard. This heavy-duty stage keyboard combined numerous functions with conventional synthesis and sequencing. The new version, a successor to the original 2011 model, boasted nine distinct sound engines, including ultra-high-fidelity pianos, organs, and strings, along with onboard 16-track recording. It was available in three sizes, featuring 61, 73, and 88 keys.NAMM also witnessed the debut of the Circle Guitar, a radical reimagining of the six-string. Its body housed an embedded motorized wheel that held up to 16 removable picks. As the wheel rotated, the strings were plucked. This wheel's programmable speed and rhythm allowed the instrument to generate sequences of notes beyond human capabilities. Ed O'Brien of Radiohead was among the guitarists exploring the Circle Guitar's potential.The Lite Jam Guitar, more of a teaching tool than a performance instrument, featured LEDs embedded throughout its fretboard – the first time full-spectrum LEDs had been integrated into a guitar. Developed by a British company, the Lite Jam connected to an app via Bluetooth, transmitting chord shapes and fingering positions to the fretboard. A scale mode illuminated all the notes within a given scale, perfect for improvisation and breaking free from established patterns. Finally, Fender launched a more affordable version of their groundbreaking acoustic-electric hybrid guitar, the Acoustasonic
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