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AKG

AKG Introduces 4+3 Rackmount Automatic Mixer (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)
New AS 8 & AS 8 TC Automatic Microphone Mixers (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)

ART

ART Introduces the AcoustiPak! (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
DynaPak Product Bundle from ART (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

Aardvark Guitars

Aardvark Ships Direct Mix USB3 Audio Interface (Jul 27, 2001 at 12:00am)

Acuma Labs

Two New Third Party Digital 8 Bus Plug-Ins (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)

Akai

Akai Announces MPC2000XL-ZP (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)
Akai Releases Two Major Software Updates for DPS16 (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)
MFC42 Analog MIDI Filter Controller from Akai (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)

Antares

Antares Announces Auto-Tune 3 (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

Apex Electronics

Apex Introduces New Desktop and 'Shotgun' Mics (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)

Apogee

Apogee Introduces DA-16 "IntelliDAC" (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)
Apogee Releases New Firmware for Pro Tools Interface Card (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)
New 16-Channel A/D with ADAT & S/MUX Interfaces from Apogee (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)

Audio-Technica

A-T Announces 30 Series at Summer NAMM (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
AT4033/SE Special Edition Cardioid Capacitor Mic from Audio-Technica (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Audio-Technica Introduces New Wireless Antenna and Distribution Systems (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)

Austin

New Austin Models Introduced at Summer NAMM (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)

BitHeadz

BitHeadz Now Shipping Phrazer 1.0.2 for MacOS (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
BitHeadz Teams Up With Sonomic for Downloadable Unity Libraries (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
BitHeadz' Unity DS-1 2.1.2 for Mac Supports VST & RTAS (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
Retro AS-1 Version 2.1.2 for MacOS Announced (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Unity DS-1 Version 2.1.0 for Windows Adds DXi Support (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

Boss

Boss Premieres GT-6 Guitar Effects Processor (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
Boss Ships GK Effect Twin Pedals (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
Boss Ships New BR-532 4-Track Recorder (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
Roland SP-505 Groove Sampling Workstation Ships (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

Brian Moore Guitars

Brian Moore Custom Shop Produces Limited Edition "Black Saturn" (Jul 27, 2001 at 12:00am)
Brian Moore iGuitars Now Equipped with Vibrato (Jul 26, 2001 at 12:00am)
New and Limited Edition Custom Shop Models from Brian Moore (Jul 27, 2001 at 12:00am)

Cakewalk

Cakewalk Home Studio 2002 Announced (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
More Advanced Versions of Guitar Tracks Coming (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)

Community

Community's XLT500 Series Grows by Five (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)

Crown

Crown Launches Power-Tech.1 Series at Summer NAMM (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

Daisy Rock Guitars

Daisy Rock Unveils Heartbreaker Series at Summer NAMM (Jul 29, 2001 at 12:00am)

DigiTech

Cakewalk Software Now Available in Selected GENETX Products (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
DigiTech Releases GNX2 Floor Processor (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

EMF Acoustics

EMF Acoustics Oy Ltd Changes Name to B-Band Ltd (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)

Edirol

Edirol Announces 24/96 Audio Interface at NAMM (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)
Edirol Announces UA-5 USB Audio Capture (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)
Edirol Announces UM-880 8x8 USB MIDI Interface (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)
Edirol Introduces UA-1A and UA-1D USB Audio Capture Interfaces (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)
Edirol Introduces the UM-1S and UM-2E USB MIDI Interfaces (Jul 26, 2001 at 12:00am)
New Micro Monitors from Edirol (Jul 27, 2001 at 12:00am)
SD-90 USB Digital Studio from Edirol (Jul 26, 2001 at 12:00am)
UA-3 USB Audio Capture from Edirol (Jul 26, 2001 at 12:00am)
VSC-MP1 Virtual Sound Canvas Comes in VST and DXi Formats (Jul 26, 2001 at 12:00am)

Electro-Harmonix

EH Introduces Tube Zipper Effects Pedal (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

Electro-Voice

EV Adds Wireless Mics to Cobalt Line (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)
EV Introduces SxA100 Powered Loudspeaker at NAMM (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)
Electro-Voice Introduces Eliminator i Series Loudspeakers and Amplifiers (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)
New QRx Loudspeakers Additions from EV (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)

Emagic

Logic Audio Previewed for Mac OS X (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

Etek Audio

Etek Audio Introduces MA-400 Notemix Laptop Powered Mixer (Jul 27, 2001 at 12:00am)

Evans

Evans Expands Afro-Cuban Line (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)

Fender

Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck Stratocasters Updated (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)
Fender Enters the "Zone" (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)
Fender Introduces Two New Acoustics (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)
Fender Launches Pro Tube Series Amps (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)
Fender Recreates the Original P-Bass (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)
New 50th Anniversary American Series Precision Bass from Fender (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)
New Exotic Wood Basses from Fender (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)
New Signature Precision Basses from Fender (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)
XP Series Loudspeakers from Fender Audio (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)

Fostex

Fostex Announces X-12 Portable Analog 4-Track (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Free Software Upgrade Released for Fostex VF-16 (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)

GCI Technologies

CDJ-50 Front Loading CD Player with Anti-Shock from Gemini (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)
Gemini Introduces UMX-19 Professional 19" VCA Mixer (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)

Genz Benz

Genz Benz Introduces Shenandoah Jr. Acoustic Guitar Amp (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)

Geoffrey Teese

Real McCoy Custom Shows Picture Wah at NAMM (Jul 28, 2001 at 12:00am)

Gibson

Gibson Steve Howe Signature ES-175 (Jul 26, 2001 at 12:00am)
Les Paul Classic Premium Plus Returns (Jul 26, 2001 at 12:00am)
New Pete Townshend Signature SG from Gibson (Jul 27, 2001 at 12:00am)
New Tony Iommi Signature SG from Gibson (Jul 26, 2001 at 12:00am)

Godin

New Godin Multiac Jazz Guitar (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)
New Performance Series Guitar from Godin (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
The Multiac ACS Slim from Godin (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

Graph Tech

Graph Tech Introduces TUSQ Bridge Pins for Martin-Style Guitars (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)

Gretsch

Gretsch Introduces "Custom Plus" Snare Drums (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)

Hartke

"Bass Gig Pack" Starter Package from Hartke (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)

Hosa Technology

Extend Litepipe Runs up to Hundreds of Feet (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
Litepipe Patchbay from Hosa (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

Ibanez

Ibanez AEG10TRS Acoustic Electric Guitar (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)
Ibanez Announces Limited Edition Artwood with Cedar Top (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)
Ibanez RG420K Features GK-2 Pickup System (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)
New Soundwave Bass Amps from Ibanez (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)
RG421 Electric Guitar with Fixed Bridge (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)

Jackson

New MG Series from Jackson Guitars (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

Kent Armstrong

World's Thinnest Jazz Guitar Pickup from Kent Armstrong (Jul 26, 2001 at 12:00am)

Korg

"Real Drums" Expansion Card Released for Korg's PA-80 (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
Free Karma Video, On-Line or VHS (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Korg Introduces EC-120 Concert Piano (Aug 2, 2001 at 12:00am)
Korg Releases New "Orchestral" Expansion Boards for Triton and Karma (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Korg Updates D-Series Recorder Software (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Metronomes Redefined with Korg's "In-Ear" MM-1 (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
New EC-320 Concert Piano from Korg (Aug 2, 2001 at 12:00am)
New Toneworks Pandora PXR4 (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

Lexicon

Lexicon Announces Version 2.5 Software Upgrade for 960L (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)

Line 6

Line 6 Ships Vetta Digital Modeling Amps (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)
Studio Modeler Rack Processors from Line 6 (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)

Lowden Guitars

Lowden Guitars Announce Pierre Bensusan Signature Model (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)

Ludwig

Boom Cymbal Stand is Two Stands in One (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)
Limited Edition Snare from Ludwig (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Ludwig Brings Back Vintage Psych Red Drum Outfit (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
Ludwig Introduces Classic Birch Drum Kits (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
New Pro Bass Drum Pedal from Ludwig (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)

Mackie

Mackie Introduces New SA1521 Two-Way Active Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)
New Mackie SA1232 Three-Way Active Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)

Magma

Magma's CardBus-to-PCI Expansion Digi Approved (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)

Martin

Mark Knopfler Signature Model from Martin (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
Martin D-41DF Edition Honors Dan Fogelberg (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
Martin Intros New Beck Signature Guitar (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Midnight Moonlight 000-40SPR Celebrates Peter Rowan (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

Martinsound

Martinsound Introduces MonitorMAX (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)

Mesa/Boogie

M-Pulse Walkabout Bass Amp for Bassists on the Go (Jul 27, 2001 at 12:00am)
Mesa/Boogie Goes Deep (Jul 26, 2001 at 12:00am)

MiPro

MIPRO Announces ACT-707 UHF Wireless System with PC Control (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

Midiman

Bluetooth Wireless MIDI Previewed at NAMM (Jul 27, 2001 at 12:00am)

Moses

Moses Introduces 5-String Neck-Through Line and Redesigned KP-4 Upright (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)

Novation

Next Stop: The A-Station (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)

Omnirax

Omnirax Announces F2 Workstation for Keyboard, Recording, and Mixing (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)

Peace Musical

New Babylon Series Drum Sets from Peace (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
Slim Jim Phantom Beauty Snare from Peace (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)

Peavey

Add-On Drums Now Available for 501 and 751 RadialPro Drum Kits (Jul 26, 2001 at 12:00am)
DJS 4 Speaker Enclosure from Peavey (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
FX Added to Peavey's TransTube Combos (Jul 27, 2001 at 12:00am)
New Q Series Equalizers from Peavey (Jul 27, 2001 at 12:00am)
New StudioPro Microphones from Peavey (Jul 27, 2001 at 12:00am)
PV Series Power Amp Family Grows (Jul 27, 2001 at 12:00am)
Peavey Announces Delta Series Acoustic Guitars (Jul 27, 2001 at 12:00am)
Peavey Introduces International Series II Drum Kits (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Peavey Introduces MP 400 System PA (Jul 26, 2001 at 12:00am)
Peavey kosmos Promises to Rattle Your Planet (Jul 27, 2001 at 12:00am)
Two New Impulse Powered Speakers from Peavey (Jul 26, 2001 at 12:00am)

Peterson Tuners

Peterson Tuners Put to Use to Create the Bottle Organ (Jul 27, 2001 at 12:00am)

Planet Waves

New 1/4" Adapters from Planet Waves (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
Planet Waves Revises Planet Lock System (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)

Plek

New Fret Dressing Technology at Summer NAMM (Jul 31, 2001 at 12:00am)

PreSonus

PreSonus DEQ624 Stereo Graphic EQ with Dynamics and Security Ships (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)
PreSonus Unveils Four More New Products (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)

QSC Audio

QSC Introduces 8-Channel CX Series Amplifier (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)

Redwood Music

Redwood's Acoustic Strap Holder Protects Your Instrument (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)

Roland

F-90 Digital Piano from Roland (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)
New AR-Series Audio Recorders from Roland (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
New Controller Keyboard from Roland (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Roland Announces DB-900 D-Bass Amp (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)
Roland Expands SRX-Series Sound Library (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
Roland GKP-4 Parallel Box (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
Roland Ships the Fantom Workstation Keyboard (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)

Rolls

New PM350 Personal Monitor from Rolls (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)

SKB

New Freedom Series Guitar/Bass Cases from SKB (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)
Own A Roll-X Courtesy of SKB (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)

STK

New VX1202N Mixer from STK (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)
STK Introduces New 4 Buss Mixer (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)

Sabine

Sabine Announces Wireless Microphone System with Mic Modeling (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)

Seagull

Two New Artists Series Models from Seagull (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)

Sennheiser

New e 815 Microphone Three-Pack from Sennheiser (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)

Shure

On Tour with Shure Goes On-Line (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)

Sony

DMX-R100 Digital Console Software Version 2.0 Unveiled (Jul 26, 2001 at 12:00am)
New CD and MiniDisc Recorders/Players Announced (Jul 26, 2001 at 12:00am)
Sony Announces New Sampling Reverb Options (Jul 27, 2001 at 12:00am)
Sony Launches New Wireless Mic Models/Frequencies (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)

Spector

New US-Made 6-String Bass from Spector (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)

Steinberg

Steinberg Releases Cubasis VST 2.0 for Mac (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

TASCAM

CD-RW4U Compact Disc Recorder from Tascam (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)
MX-2424 Recorder Gains 24/96 Capability (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)
New CD-RW788 and Video Tutotial for Tascam's 788 (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)
Tascam Acquires NemeSys Music Technology (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)
Tascam Introduces CC-222 CD-Recorder/Cassette Deck Combo (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)
X-9 Digital Mixer Added to Tascam's DJ Line (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)

TC Electronic

System 6000 Version 2.0 Now Shipping (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

Tama

Limited Edition 1st Chair Hot Seat II from Tama (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)
Starclassic Performer Dark Cherry Fade Available from Tama (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)
Tama Adds Sterling Sparkle Finish to Starclassic Performer EFX (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)

Taylor Guitars

Taylor and Clint Black Team Up to Create Limited Edition Guitar (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

Tech 21

New SansAmp TRI-A.C. Programmable Pedal from Tech 21 (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)
New Wah Pedal from Tech 21 (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)

Telex

Telex Debuts UT-102 Plug-On Transmitter for ENG-100 UHF Receiver (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)

TerraTec Producer

New SiXPack 5.1 + 6-Channel Sound Card with Digital I/O from Terra Tec (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)
TerraTec Announces Phono PreAmp Studio (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)

Traynor

Traynor Adds New Tube Amps to Custom Valve Series (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)

Tube Works

New Hybrid Combos from Tube Works (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Tube Works Adds News Features to IVAC65 Guitar Combos (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)

Visual Sound

Visual Sound Introduces 1 Spot 9V Adapter (Jul 26, 2001 at 12:00am)

Vox

New Pathfinder 10 Combo from Vox (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
Vox Adds New T-60 to Bass Combo Line (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Vox Enters Modeling Amp Market (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)

WD Music Products

WD to Offer Hand Painted Pickguards and Bodies (Jul 25, 2001 at 12:00am)

Whirlwind

Whirlwind Introduces pcDI (Jul 23, 2001 at 12:00am)

Yamaha

Additions to Yamaha's Compass Guitar Line (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
GCX31C Grand Concert Acoustic/Electric from Yamaha (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
Small Body Acoustic/Electric Joins Yamaha Handcrafted Line (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Yamaha AEX500NS Nylon String Guitar (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)
Yamaha BB1500A Electric Bass (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)
Yamaha Brings Classic Electric Bass to the Masses (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Yamaha DS60-112 Powered Speaker Cabinet (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Yamaha Debuts AW2816 Audio Workstation (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Yamaha Debuts MSP3 Powered Monitor at Summer NAMM (Jul 22, 2001 at 12:00am)
Yamaha Expands Stage Custom Series Drums (Jul 20, 2001 at 12:00am)
Yamaha's PSR1000 and PSR2000 Portable Keyboards (Jul 21, 2001 at 12:00am)

eMedia

eMedia Releases Bass Method CD-ROM (Jul 24, 2001 at 12:00am)

iZ Technology

iZ Announces Native AES-31 Recording/Playback for RADAR24 (Jul 28, 2000 at 12:00am)