Welcome to our first #ThisWeek blog post for 2016! We hope each and everyone of you had a fantastic christmas and wish you all a very happy new year!
Our brands at the NAMM Show 2016
The NAMM Show 2016 is fast approaching. The majority of or suppliers are exhibiting at the show including Nord, ROLI, EBS, AKG, JBL, dbx, Washburn, DigiTech, SSL, Frameworks and more. Look out for all the announcements on our blog and on our social channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
Frameworks by Gator 'ROK-IT' Series budget accessories now in stock
We're pleased to announce UK shipping of new additions to the ‘ROK-IT’ budget accessory range by Frameworks.
The new line up of product consists of: ROK-IT Tripod Mic Stand with fixed boom, ROK-IT Tripod Mic Stand with 10 inch round base, ROK-IT Guitar Stand, ROK-IT X-Frame Keyboard Stand, ROK-IT Speaker Stand, ROK-IT Speaker Stand Set with carry bag and ROK-IT Music Stand.
All models are in stock now.
Latest Sound Technology Session video features Jim Watson and the new Nord Electro 5D
In our latest Sound Technology Sessions release on our youtube channel, the brilliant Jim Watson plays the Nord Keyboards Electro 5D accompanied by the equally talented Simon Lea! Show stoppingly good, make sure you check it out here! - Jim Watson Sessions Live.
Sound On Sound magazine review the 'excellent' AKG C314
"An elegant multi-pattern, large-diaphragm addition to AKG's back-electret family, filling the hole left by the discontinued C4000 very nicely".
An excellent review of a truly excellent mic, read the AKG C314 review in Sound On Sound.
New Larrivée UK videos showcase special edition 03 Series
We recently released a set of three videos showcasing Larrivée’s 03 Series special edition acoustic guitars. The P-03 Parlour Zebrano, OM-03 Zebrano and OM-03 All Walnut are played in the videos by renowned session guitarist and producer Owen Parker and are available now in the UK.
Watch the videos here:
P-03 Parlour Zebrano
OM-03 Zebrano
OM-03 All Walnut
DOD Gonkulator 2015 reissue and DigiTech SynthWah feature on 'That Pedal Show'
DOD’s 2015 reissue of the Gonkulator pedal, together with DigiTech’s SynthWah, feature in a recent episode of The Gig Rig’s That Pedal Show. In this great episode Daniel and Mick offer a primer on the world of guitar sounds that aren't exactly guitar sounds ...
- Watch the full episode here -
ROLI release new ‘ROLI Creators’ video featuring London O’Connor at KOKO’
London O’Connor wrote, recorded, and produced the debut album O∆ on his own, worked with the iconic Bob Power to mix and master, then self-released it to the world. He's been performing in various locations across the globe since its release.
We caught up with him at his KOKO gig in London, UK to talk about his creations, technology in art, and more.
Robert Wilson receives MBE in the 2016 New Year's Honours List
And last, but definitely not least, we are delighted to announce our Chairman Robert Wilson has been recognised by Her Majesty The Queen for services to the Music Industry and Charity and appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year Honours List 2016.