2019 Top 10 Namm Releases Pt2

The top 10 Namm releases aren’t complete without these 5 killer pro audio advancements.

6. Krk Rokit G4’s

Loaded with V Series features, these Rokits have been engineered a level up from the previous Rokits.

With Kevlar Tweeters, Kevlar Woofers, an LCD Screen to run the built-in DSP. The DSP a first in this class, or at all? Promising to help you correct your room through the use of the specially developed KRK App.

The App will help you with room correction and can be used with the 25 eq presets on the G4’s or even other monitors.

The range consists of 5inch, 7 inch, 8 inch and 3way 10 inch model that can be mounted horizontally and comes shipped with the EVA foam to do so.

Some serious upgrades for the Krk lovers to appreciate and, all of this comes in at the same price point as the previous generations of Rokits…

7. Technics 1200 mk7

The MK7 is on its way; the classic design is in matt black including the tonearm.

Updates include; A coreless direct drive motor for more rotation accuracy, power & reliability, the newest motor control tech, improved tracking, a new stylus illuminator, a reverse play function & adjustable torque to suit your style.

8. Mackie DRM Powered Series

A flagship series of powered loudspeakers, the DRM Professional were announced by Mackie. Comprising a complete line-up which includes the 1600W 12″ DRM212, 1600W 15″ DRM215, 2300W 15″ 3-Way DRM315, 2000W 12″ DRM12A Array, and 2000W 18″ DRM18S Subwoofer, the speakers have modern DSP effects and colour displays.

Designed to be stackable, top boxes can stack up to 4 and Subs can stack up to 2 while not compromising on sound if you don’t. An innovative design from Mackie, aimed at creating powerful quality audio that is affordable with ease of use.

The DRM Series Professional Powered Loudspeakers feature class-leading power, Advanced Impulse™ DSP for unmatched clarity, and the DRM Control Dashboard™ with a full-color display for easy control. Engineered to be accessible the DSP is controllable with 1 twist & push knob.

DRM Control Dashboard™ features a high-contrast, full-color display on the back panel for quick and easy setup. Custom transducers housed in touring-grade plywood cabinets for consistent performance.

ADVANCED IMPULSE™ DSP MODULE, is neat and in line with the Mackie power with ease of use philosophy.

“Mackie has always made intuitive control and ease-of-use a top priority,” says Redmon. “We needed a display that was easy to read and always shows you what is important at a glance. DRM Control Dashboard™ was the answer.”

Here’s a video from Namm on the Sound on Sound blog.

9. Native Instruments M32

Native Instruments have taken out the consumer price point claiming that  the M32 Micro Keyboard is feature heavy and travel ready… The smallest keyboard from Native Instruments the M32is bus powered and fits in your backpack while bringing the workflow from the S Series & A Series to a modern day electronic musician on the go. Costing only $189, and bundled with  Massive, Monark, Maschine Essentials & Ableton Live Lite,  makes this a powerful bundle from NI. The array of Komplete Instruments and already having your DAW means you can be making music straight out of the box.

Komplete Start is a new bundle from NI Komplete 12 ‘s lineup. You have access too 6 synth’s, 9 sampled instruments, and loads of modulation effects… Follow this to the NI Website & download because Komplete Start is free for everybody!

10. Minilouge XD

The list had to have an analog synth! Despite having 1 digital oscillator this is a worthy update to the formidable and affordable Minilogue four-voice analog polysynth.

The tasty additions include a four-voice engine and adds digital multi-engine effects, a tweaked filter with drive and a step sequencer that faaaaaar surpasses the predecessor.

The XD makes available features that were previously only present on the flagship Prologue, released last year. The biggest of these is the addition of a digital multi-engine as a third oscillator on top of the two analog oscillators. This has three modes: noise generator, Variable Phase Modulation (VPM)/FM, and user-definable oscillators that can be downloaded and installed. The filter has been tweaked so you can add a drive, To give those patches a more polished, production-ready sound, a digital effects engine has also been added. Modulation, reverb and delay effects can be used simultaneously and saved as user presets.