The NAMM show runs from January 21-25 in Anaheim Convention Center, Southern California. It is one of the premier music trade shows and the first of the calendar year.
This article will be updated with highlights of the show and links to more in-depth articles on new products from the manufacturers in attendance.
Manufacturers
Akai
Akai has launched MPC3 with Native Instruments integration.
Bitwig
The Connect 4/12 audio interface is a versatile device with tight Bitwig Studio integration.
Donner Music
Donner expands its Essential range of synth gear with the L1 analog synth and we get a glimpse of some Oura digital pianos.
Dubreq
The Stylophone Gen X-2 has been shown off.
Erica Synths
Shown off last year and also at NAMM, the Steampipe physical modelling synth.
Heritage Audio
The SYNTH BUDDY offers passive audio connectivity for all your gear.
Kawai
Kawai will showcase a diverse range of instruments, including acoustic upright and grand pianos from the Shigeru Kawai series, hybrid pianos from the AURES, ATX, and NOVUS series, and a selection of the latest digital pianos. In addition, a collaborative exhibition with the software developer MODARTT S.A.S will also be held at the Kawai booth, where visitors can experience a fully modelled tonal recreation of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX full concert piano, which was added to the popular Pianoteq virtual piano software in November 2024.
KORG
KORG announces the revamped KRONOS, multi/poly module, and miniKORG 700Sm.
They have given a bit more information about the Native Instruments collaboration.
Kurzweil
The long awaited K20 series is shown with the K2061 and K2088 synths.
Melbourne Electronics
Unveiled the Roto-Control Ableton-centric motorised MIDI controller.
Modal Electronics
The company has shown off the modular version of its CARBON8 synth: the CARBON8M.
Native Instruments
As well as Akai’s MPC3 partnership, NI announces its NKS program for a wide range of controllers.
Nonlinear Labs
The C15 has a significant firmware update, which among other things either doubles polyphony or doubles sample rate.
Nord
Nord has announced the Organ 3 and Piano 6.
Novation
Novation has partnered with GForce and released a faithful recreation of its Bass Station as a plugin.
Rhodes
The iconic Rhodes MK8 gets a custom-designed MIDI add-on, turning the iconic instrument into a controller powerhouse.
They’ve also shown off a 61-key stage version of the Rhodes, with no pricing or availability details yet.
Roland
Roland unveils its V-STAGE series of performance keyboards.
It updates GALAXIAS to version 1.5.
ROLI
ROLI shows off its latest Piano aimed at both learners and creatives, with some impressive on-key expressive controls.
Studiologic
The SL Mk2 with MIDI 2.0 has been shown off.
Viscount Instruments
Viscount has unveiled its Legend ONE all-in-one portable keyboard with organ, acoustic and synth sounds in 61 and 73 key models.
