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NAMM Show Top 3 Hot Items: Pianos
Premium Products: Yamaha CVP609
The new Clavinova series from Yamaha comes with much improved sounds and greater expression on the individual instruments so the easy play orchestration is realistic. Actual wave recordings, of say a Brazilian percussion section playing together, are used in the easy play accompaniments for astonishing realism.
Mid-Level Cost: Weber W121 Upright Piano
Piano designer technician guru Del Fandrich was on hand at the Hyundai Development Corp booth explaining the re-design of the Weber and Young Chang uprights providing wider tonal range and expression, employing the finest in woods and premium performance but able [...] Read more
Almost a week has passed since I got home from NAMM, and I've gotta tell you, I'm still sifting through all of the pamphlets, brochures, and catalogues I received while down there. The show is simply overwhelming, and that feeling stays with you as you try to compile a list of what was good, what was ok, and what knocked your socks off.
So here, in no particular order, are some of my top picks from this year's NAMM show.
Taylor Grand Orchestra models
After discontinuing the more traditional Jumbo shape last year, Taylor has released its first new body style since 2006 [...] Read more
Last night I had the pleasure of visiting the Suhr Guitar factory here in California. What a place! It was great to see their relatively new facility that's only been open for about a year. In that time they've doubled their staff and tripled their working space, and I'm proud to say that we've been a part of this company's growth.
The tour was very interesting, and it was cool to see how modern technology and old school craftmanship come together when they build these amazing guitars, amps, effects, and pickups.
Some announcements included the discontinuation of the Rasmus line and the [...] Read more
And it has begun! Here are a few things we've spotted so far today: Elton John among a group performing live (and you can watch it), Fender basses and a whatchamacallit, Jackson Guitars, Peavey's next generation, Sennheiser & Shure launches more wireless, Pigtronix pedal, Digitech JamMan SoloXT, Korg MS-20 Mini + more goodies, M-Audio, Akai, Numark, Levy’s straps, Eventide H9 Stomp re-thunk, Kala Banjo Uke, Presonus, DW Drums, from the floor and pre-NAMM Suhr party pics (and breathe).
Yamaha’s 125th anniversary
To commemorate Yamaha’s 125th anniversary, a concert featuring Elton John will be held at the Hyperion Theater is Disneyland California will [...] Read more
Since 1999, Two-Rock’s team of expert amplifier artisans have been creating pieces of tonal masterpiece for the world to enjoy. Cosmo Music is ecstatic to announce that we will be carrying these amazing amplifiers soon in the store. Two-Rock amps are wired, point to point excellence relied upon by leading artists like John Mayer, John Scofield, Eric Gales, and Matt Schofield - and the performance standard by which all other high-end amplifiers are judged. We can’t wait!
Pics taken at NAMM 2013 Two-Rock booth:
Guitar Department
905.770.5222 x360
1.800.463.3000
NAMM is a very exciting trip for all of us and [...] Read more
Cosmo Music is proud to announce the addition of Eastman Guitars to our already fantastic lineup of in-stock brand names including Eastman’s illustrious archtops and mandolins. Eastman guitars have always been some of the best sounding instruments with price points that are un-matched by anybody else. With unrivaled quality and beauty in each piece, Cosmo Music is happy that these guitars are finally on their way to the store. Check out Eastman Mandolins on the Cosmo Music site.
Pics taken at NAMM 2013 Eastman Guitars booth:
Guitar Department
905.770.5222 x360
1.800.463.3000
NAMM is a very exciting trip for all of us and we want to [...] Read more
Our Cosmo team has arrived in sunny California today and waits in anticipation for the opening day tomorrow.
As we eagerly await news from the NAMM floor, here are a few pre-releases for everyone to check out.
New to Cosmo later this year:
Eastman Archtop guitars
Two-Rock guitar amps
2013 Fender
Browse the 2013 Fender Select Series guitars. Combining a wealth of high-end features with unbridled beauty, the Fender Select Series offers another level of guitar ownership. Also announced, check out the Fender Custom Shop new 2013 Collection.
Fender pays momage to Ritchie Blackmore, introduces Black 1968 Stratocaster
The Ritchie Blackmore Tribute Stratocaster. For more than 40 years [...] Read more
It’s that time of year again where we make our annual pilgrimage to Anaheim, California for 4 days of innovation, connecting, music and of course buying! It’s our caravan to NAMM – one of the world’s largest music conventions/events/conferences organized by the National Association of Music Merchants.
People from all over the world in the music industry – manufacturers, publishers, artists, music merchants, industry experts and the list goes on – descend on this venue and music takes over! It’s where we connect with the latest in musical instruments, programs and artists so that we can bring it all back to [...] Read more
In the recording world what I have seen to be the coolest and best release at this years NAMM show 2012 is UA’s Apollo. It's a high-end 24-bit/192kHz recording front end, but it also enables you to track through the UAD range of powered plug-ins! It'll be available in Duo and Quad processing in the first quarter 2012, with prices estimated at $2200 and $2600 respectively. It’s a Firewire 800 interface but It's worth noting that a Thunderbolt option card is set to be made available too, which will enable "lower latency, reduced audio buffer size, improved performance at high [...] Read more
