60TH ANNIVERSARY - UpBeat Daily

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(cid:43) THURSDAY | JANUARY 24, 2013
The Official Show Publication
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hat’s all any of us in business are looking for — peo-
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ple, ideas and products that can help improve the
bottom line. Get ready for four days of exactly that,
with a wall-to-wall explosion of the industry’s best and
brightest. This year’s show is packed with changes and
improvements — from the new plaza outside the convention
center to exciting booths for exhibitors like Paul Reed Smith,
Peavey and Schecter on Level 2, and Roland on Level 3. So,
make sure to hit every hall and floor at NAMM. Here are just a
2 4 few people you’ll want to see during the show:
FISCAL
LIFT
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1. Schecter’s Michael Ciravolo (left) and Marc Lacorte prepare to
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launch Schecter Amplification yesterday at their new booth on
the second level of the convention center. 2. Avid’s Bobby Lom-
bardi (left), W. Sean Ford and Adrian Haselhuber get ready for a
packed weekend of demonstrations and education on Sibelius.
3. Christian Paulsen, CEO and founder of DPA Microphones,
with the d:facto II vocal microphone. 4. On-Stage Stands Presi-
dent James Hennessey (left) and Sales and Marketing Direc-
tor Jeremy Payne assemble their booth yesterday morning. 5.
Members of the Association of Independent Music Merchants
(AIMM) take a break from their meetings to commemorate the
organization’s 15th anniversary. Founded with 12 dealers work-
ing toward common goals in 1998, AIMM has grown into an as-
sociation of 60 retailers from across the United States. 6. Greg
Grieme (left), Michael Skinner and Gary Winder announce Juno,
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a new reed for beginning woodwind players (see page 8).
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Market Focus
Thursday’s Schedule
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Exhibitor Directory
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Drums & Percussion
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Joe Lamond Pro Audio
Recording King’s (cid:43) Page 90
Breakfast of Champions LP’s Adjustable Snare Cajon Slope Shoulder Guitar A&S Slams Case Fishman Triple Play Arrives
Guitars, Amps & Accessories
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Welcome to The
Top 10 New
NAMM Show!
NAMM Show
Features
Connect.
Connect with your show, your vendors and customers, your
friends and peers, your NAMM U sessions and — along with The NAMM Show 2013 is packed
NAMM members from around the globe — connect with your pas- with changes and improvements. Here
sion, which attracted us all to the music products industry in the are the Top 10 new show features, de-
first place. We’re glad you’re here. And with four days of events, new signed to make the best show on earth
products, educational opportunities and the best peer-to-peer net- even better:
working available anywhere, you won’t want to miss a minute of it.
This year’s theme of “Connect” resonates on many levels. The
NAMM Show sets the scene for these important connections to
happen; it’s where you see and experience the industry’s newest
products and technologies, trends, attitudes, influencers and strat-
egies. These are the interactions that will help you to make better
decisions for your company and to stay in touch with the opportu-
nities and products that will keep your customers excited and en-
ergized about making music. 1. The Grand Plaza Stage — NAMM
New this year is the debut of the Grand Plaza, which runs be- has moved the main performance stage
tween the Hilton and Marriott, leading to the main entrance of the out into the new Grand Plaza in front of
convention center. It features 100,000 square feet of outdoor meet- the Anaheim Convention Center. Enjoy a
ing and event space and, during the NAMM Show, an outdoor stage NAMM President/CEO Joe Lamond (left) and Chairman Kevin Cranley packed slate of live music under the Cali-
for live performances. The new plaza, paired with an expansion of fornia sun and palm trees.
the NAMM Show perimeter to the outer glass doors of the conven- here at the NAMM Show and taking advantage of the education- 2. New Badge Pickup Locations and
tion center, will add a significant amount of new space for an ex- al opportunities at NAMM U, you will be taking the initiative and Fewer ID Checks — To open up more
clusive Member Center, digital media hub, new product showcases preparing for success. space in the convention center and en-
and more. In addition, we’re proud to introduce The Venue, which On behalf of NAMM’s Executive Committee, Board of Direc- hance the show experience, badge pickup
will fill the Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center with the very tors and staff, we extend our sincere appreciation. Whether you has moved out of the convention center
best in lighting, touring and sound solutions. came from across town or across the globe, your participation fuels lobby and into the surrounding hotels
At NAMM U, we’ve focused on the subject of leadership — NAMM’s “Circle of Benefits” business model. You can be confident (Hilton and Marriott). Badges and IDs
in our businesses, in our industry and, indeed, in our world. The in knowing that proceeds of the NAMM Show will support your as- will now be checked on your way into the
Breakfast Sessions, Idea Center Sessions and H.O.T. Zone Sessions sociation’s vision, mission and objectives and help promote music building.
will all feature industry leaders sharing their thoughts and strate- making for all ages in the year to come. Thank you! 3. First Look Showcase — As you en-
gies on this critically important topic. The year ahead promises to ter the convention center, you’ll be treat-
be full of both opportunity and challenges, and how one faces these Kevin Cranley, Chairman ed to a sneak peek of some of the show
two sides of the same coin can determine the outcome. By being Joe Lamond, President/CEO floor’s hottest new finds.
4. NAMM Member Center — Find the
NAMM Member Center in the middle of
Yamaha Holds Sweepstakes to Vic Firth Turns 50 the lobby to ask any NAMM membership
questions, update your online member
Commemorate 125 Years profile or learn how much money you can
Vic Firth has kicked off its 50th anniver- save by using NAMM-endorsed service
sary with a series of new products, promo- providers.
Yamaha has launched a yearlong promo- president. “These promotions are our way of tions and celebrations throughout 2013. 5. Digital Hub — Located
tional event and sweepstakes to celebrate showing our sincere appreciation and grati- The company began out of founder Vic in the lobby between Halls A
its 125th anniversary from Oct. 1, 2012, tude for those who helped us reach this aus- Firth’s garage in Dover, Mass., where he cre- and B, the new Digital Hub
through Sept. 30, 2013. picious anniversary.” ated drum sticks for the Boston Symphony offers multimedia journalists
Contestants can enter During the first sweep- Orchestra. and bloggers from leading
the “Passion and Perfor- stakes on Oct. 1–Dec. 31, “This is a milestone I never dreamed digital media sites a place to
mance” promotion for a 2012, Yamaha offered one about all those years ago, but sure enough, cover the show in real time.
chance to win one of four grand prize of an all-ex- it has arrived. We sure have come a long 6. The Venue — Lighting, touring
grand-prize packages, as penses-paid trip to The way,” said Firth, company president. “I still and sound solutions will take center stage
well as additional quarter- 2013 NAMM Show along have as much fun with this business now as I inside the Anaheim Convention Center
ly giveaways totaling 125 with VIP seating at the Ya- did when we made 12 pairs a month. That’s Arena.
instruments and related maha 125th anniversary largely attributable to the drummers, percus- 7. Expanded web content and tools for
items. concert. The company also sionists and teachers we deal with every day. exhibitors and attendees — The NAMM
“For 125 years, Yamaha has enjoyed the gave away 25 noise-isolating PRO-500 head- “One of the biggest kicks for me has been Show app helps attendees find their way
unwavering loyalty and support of an ex- phones. Contestants can create an account getting to know all the musicians who use around the show, learn more about exhibi-
ceptional network of customers and deal- on Yamaha’s website. our products.” tors and download product information.
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ers,” said Tom Sumner, Yamaha senior vice Yamaha (yamaha.com) Vic Firth (vicfirth.com)
Boss Debuts Next Generation MDP Pedals
Boss recently added three next-generation com- straight guitar tone without overwhelming it. With 8. Level 2, Level 3 and Hall E —
pact pedals featuring Roland’s Multi-Dimensional simple, familiar stomp-box controls and dynamic Check out some not-to-be-missed brands
Processing (MDP). The TE-2 Tera Echo, DA-2 Adap- sensitivity, a wide range of sounds can be achieved. now located on the second floor, including
tive Distortion and MO-2 Multi Overtone pedals de- In addition, the TE-2’s expressive Freeze function Paul Reed Smith, Peavey and Schecter on
liver a range of dynamic and expressive sonic tex- lets players hold the current effect sound for lead Level 2 and Roland on Level 3.
tures, providing guitarists an expansive set of tones. backing and sound effects. 9. Treasures from the Attic — While
MDP analyzes audio signals in many dimensions The TE-2 represents the 100th model in the Boss in Hall E, check out the Treasures from
and applies ideal effects to each. By giving different compact series. Starting with the release of the OD-1 the Attic showcase of rare and unusual
dynamic changes relative to the input signal in real Overdrive in 1977, Boss stomp boxes have been instruments, presented by the Museum of
time, MDP can create sounds with a previously unat- tools of artistic expression for millions of players Making Music.
tainable range of expression. around the world. With a tradition that began nearly 10. The Wedge Bar & Grill — En-
The TE-2 delivers ambient effects that go be- four decades ago, the TE-2 and the new MDP-pow- joy burgers and handcrafted beers at the
yond traditional reverb and delay processing. MDP ered pedals carry on the Boss legacy. back of Hall D.
$
produces deep and spacious sound, enhancing the Roland (rolandconnect.com)

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★ ★ Vandoren, Jones Enter
BRIEFS
Beginner Reed Market
At a much-anticipated lun-
cheon for a small group of school
music dealers on Tuesday, exec-
D’Addario Refines Look
utives from Jones Musical Prod-
After more than four decades, MIDI Turns 30
ucts announced the debut of the
D’Addario has retired its oval logo in
Juno reed, a new reed designed
favor of a more meaningful design. A
for beginning woodwind players. Thirty years ago, at the 1983 NAMM
new logo, mark and look clearly com-
Created in cooperation with Show, a Roland JX-3P talked to a Sequential
municate the company’s legacy of in-
Vandoren Paris, the reeds will be Circuits Prophet 600, and Musical Instru-
novation and dedication to its custom-
produced in the company’s facto- ment Digital Interface (MIDI) went main-
ers. “We want our brand to represent
ry in the south of France. stream. The MIDI Manufacturers Associa-
who we are and what we stand for,”
“The goal was to design a reed tion (MMA) will kick off a yearlong “MIDI
said CEO Jim D’Addario.
that would respond immediately Makes Music” 30th anniversary celebration
The new logo, which is a bold and
with excellent tonal properties,” at this year’s NAMM Show, with an exhib-
contemporary evolution of the original,
said Greg Grieme, president of it showcasing the past, present and future
signifies the company’s commitment
Jones Musical Products. “Rath- of MIDI technology. The “MIDI Makes Mu-
to remaining modern, technologically
er than design a generalist reed sic” campaign — sponsored by a coalition of
advanced and innovative.
i that may be acceptable to a wide industry leaders including Roland, Yamaha,
D’Addario (daddario.com)
range of consumers, Juno is made Gibson, Fishman, Korg, Dream, Mediama-
specifically so beginning students tion, NAMM, AES and Robertson Commu-
experience a high level of success nications — is designed to educate consum-
and because of their success, stay ers about the benefits of MIDI technology.
in the program longer.” Resources, videos, company links and more
“Right now, we have more su- can be found online at midi.org/midi30.
perior-quality, Mediterranean Ba- Greg Grieme (left), Michael Skinner and Gary Winder announce the “The story of MIDI is very important to
sin cane than ever in the histo- launch of Juno, a new line of beginner reeds, on Tuesday. tell because it’s not just a proven technology,
ry of the company, and we have but one that has widespread industry sup-
new technology that allows us to cut reeds not be available in catalogs or on the Inter- port and will remain valuable long into the
much more efficiently,” said Michael Skinner, net, and will be sold only through authorized future,” said Tom White, president of MMA.
Peavey Rolls Out
president of Dansr, Vandoren’s U.S. distribu- dealers. MMA will also present a H.O.T. Zone
Vypyr II VIP Series
tor. “We’ve created something that’s for a very Juno reeds come in strengths from 1½ session on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30
Peavey Electronics recently intro-
short span — for the first eight, 10, 12 weeks to 3 and are available in boxes of 10 or in p.m., entitled “MIDI Creators and Innova-
duced the latest generation of mod-
of playing.” convenient three-packs for clarinet, alto tors Panel,” which will discuss the past, pres-
eling amplifiers with the Vypyr II VIP
Gary Winder, Dansr vice president of saxophone and tenor saxophone. Pricing is ent and future of MIDI technology.
series. i
sales and marketing, added that the compa- comparable to other student reeds, and an MMA (midi.org/namm)
The series contains bass guitar,
ny’s research shows that dealers are looking attractive merchandising wall is being of-
acoustic guitar and electric guitar am-
primarily for profitability and exclusivity in fered free to dealers on qualified orders.
plifier models. With Peavey’s Variable $
new products. Consequently, Juno reeds will Dansr (dansr.com)
Instrument Input, a single amp can
provide amplification for a variety of
instrument types.
Not only does the amplifier morph
from a bass amp to an acoustic amp
to an electric amp, it also lets the
player access instrument models.
$
Peavey (peavey.com)

LP’s Adjustable
Cajon Sets Tension Control
Latin Percussion’s CME’s executive team, from left: Kevin Yu (internation-
al marketing manager), YiTian Zhao (CEO), Jerry Chen
Adjustable Snare Cajon (COO) and Ha Buer (principal music engineer)
features a birch front plate
CME Ramps
that provides a bright but
voluminous tone.
The Adjustable Snare Up Xkey
Cajon has a durable MDF Caparison
shell with a textured seat-
ing surface to prevent slip- Guitars Exhibits
CME recently launched the Xkey, an ul-
page. Snare tension can be
tra-slim mobile keyboard controller with in-
adjusted with a single knob Japanese Boutique Brands
novative mechanical key design.
on the back of the cajon that
Xkey offers a variety of features, includ-
is easily accessible in performance
Caparison Guitars is displaying an assort- mahogany construction, the company’s flag- ing velocity sensitivity, polyphonic after-
settings.
ment of its range of Japanese solid-bodied ship soft shallow D neck profile flattening touch and high-resolution pitch blend.
MSRP: $289.
guitars and basses from the Dellinger, Horus, out to the distinct Devil’s Tail headstock, and CME will also display the latest gener-
$
Latin Percussion (lpmusic.com)
Angelus, TAT and Orbit series. conical 24- or 27-fret ebony or maple finger- ation of the company’s Z-Key Master Key-
Caparison is also giving a preview of boards inlaid with “clock” fretboard position board series, the Z-Key Art.
Hoshino to Distribute 2box
its forthcoming C2 series range of electric markers. The introductions represent the first new
Hoshino USA has reached an
guitars. Caparison Guitars are played by some products displayed by CME at NAMM since
agreement with 2box AB of Sweden to
Custom Line and Signature guitars in- of the world’s most influential and talent- the company’s change in corporate structure
become the exclusive U.S. distributor
clude the new Angelus Custom Line 2013 ed guitar players, including Phil Campbell and move to Singapore from Beijing. Orig-
of 2box electronic drums.
model (as played by Jona Weinhofen of Bring (Motörhead), Joel Stroetzel (Killswitch En- inally owned by Central Music Co., one of
“We’ve been thinking about elec-
Me The Horizon/I Killed The Prom Queen) gage), Mattias “IA” Eklundh (Freak Kitch- China’s leading distributors of profession-
tronic drums for a few years,” said Bill
and Joel Stroetzel’s (Killswitch Engage) sig- en), Michael J. Romeo (Symphony X), Jona al audio equipment, CME was spun off in
Reim, Hoshino USA president. “But
nature JSM. Weinhofen (Bring Me The Horizon/I Killed 2012 and reincorporated in Singapore. They
the product would have to be a very
Appointments featured on Caparison sol- The Prom Queen), Chris Rörland (Saba- decided to move the company to take advan-
strong entry, and 2box drums have
id-bodied guitars and basses include discrete ton), Jeff Williams and Andy Rosser-Davies tage of the island nation’s reputation as a hub
earned that distinction.”
body styling by former Charvel/Jackson Ja- (Onslaught). of East-meets-West business thinking and
$
Hoshino USA (hoshinousa.com) $
pan designer Itaru Kanno. Premium attri- Caparison Guitar Company opportunity.
$
butes include maple/mahogany and walnut/ (caparisonguitarcompany.com) CME (cme-pro.com)

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★ ★
BRIEFS
Dixon Unveils Updated
Artisan Drum Kit Line
Dixon has given its Artisan drum
line a high-end makeover. Anthem Announces New
The Artisan series drum shells are
crafted from hand-selected, Grade-A
hardwoods. Each ply is cut to exact Case Strategy
specifications and laminated using
high-pressure molding. Artisan of-
fers three shell types: North American
Anthem Musical Instruments has com- instruments, including Anthem’s baritone sax-
maple; North American maple and
pletely redesigned its line of ABS instrument ophone, French horn, tubas and euphoniums. Warwick Recrafts
bubinga hybrid, and an exotic hard-
cases. “Our new case strategy provides a huge
wood option. Vintage Streamer
Anthem has partnered with MTS to make benefit to Anthem customers and will pro-
MSRP $2,998.
an ABS case for Anthem’s A-2000 flute. All tect school instruments for years to come,”
$
Dixon (playdixon.com)
Anthem flute cases are now made in the Unit- said Brent Beech, Anthem’s director of qual- The Warwick Streamer Series has ex-
ed States and feature injection-molded ABS ity. “Feedback from band directors has been panded with the Streamer CV (Classic Vin-
GJ2 Glendora Revisits
plastic, a plush interior, sturdy latches and a overwhelmingly positive.” tage), a combination of modern precision
Grover Jackson’s Roots
plastic handle. Anthem markets and distributes stu- with features of the past.
GJ2 has responded to the success
Anthem has improved its trumpet, alto dent band instruments that are sold The ergonomically shaped body of the
of the Arete T ax with the Glendora.
sax and tenor sax cases with thicker 5-mm through an exclusive team of independent Streamer CV is made of lightweight swamp
The Glendora guitar will be offered
ABS plastic, rubber feet, stackable ridges, music retailers. Anthem offers Freedom ash. The one-piece maple neck fretted ver-
with a range of options, from simple
sturdy plastic handles and latches, tabbed Pricing, which lets dealers set their own sion comes with a rosewood fretboard, and
single-pickup instruments to highly
bails to prevent accidental openings, and ex- prices, as well as exclusive territories. In- the fretless version offers a tigerstripe ebony
figured exotic wood models. The com-
tra large valances for enhanced durability. ternet sales are prohibited. fretboard. The 21 jumbo bronze frets are in-
pany’s in-house Habanero pickups $
Anthem continues to partner with SKB to Anthem Musical Instruments stalled and dressed with Warwick’s Invisible
come standard, as do the other in-
manufacture cases for Anthem’s background (antheminstruments.com) Fret Technology.
house-built specs. Glendora is built in
The Warwick Streamer CV comes
Laguna Hills, Calif., alongside all the
equipped with passive electronics and pas-
other GJ2 models.
sive MEC J/J pickups. Along with dot inlays
$
GJ2 (gj2guitars.com) Bourgeois Gets Better With Age
on the fretboard, the illuminated side dots
help players stay orientated on the fretboard
On-Stage Stands Plugs in
Bourgeois Guitars has added the Aged on dark stages. This model is available as a
On-Stage Gear has added the
Tone Series to its line of acoustic guitars. four-string, fretted or fretless, and right- or
GA5000MI Mini Plug-in Amp to its
Aged Tone guitars feature characteristics left-handed model.
Guitar Essen- of both new and vintage guitars, combining $ Warwick (warwick.de)
tials line.
classic appointments and Bourgeois’ voicing
The Mini
with Aged Tone specially darkened Adiron-
Plug-in Amp
dack tops and Aged Tone finish for a vintage
plugs directly
vibe. Universal Audio
into any guitar
The tops are cured by a process known
with a surface- Crafts API 500
as thermo curing, wood torrefaction or roast-
mounted jack.
ing. Tops treated by this process are notably Series EQ Plug-In
Players can
lighter, and have more stable increased stiff-
plug their headphones into a stan-
ness-to-weight ratio and velocity of sound.
dard eighth-inch headphone jack and
Aged Tone finish began as an effort to Universal Audio has released the API
perfect their signature tone anywhere.
reproduce the sonic and aesthetic qualities 500 Series EQ Plug-In Collection for the
Tone and gain controls let guitar play-
of well-cured nitro lacquer and French pol- UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform and Apollo
ers tailor the sound. The GA5000MI
ished spirit varnish. High-Resolution Audio Interface. The API-
also includes a volume control and
Aged Tone models develop a big, dry, im- endorsed, UA-developed collection features
built-in auxiliary input.
mediate sound with very little break-in. emulations of the
MSRP: $39.99.
Six models in the series are designed API 550A, 3-Band
$
On-Stage Gear (onstagestands.com)
with a historic sensibility, featuring premium are handcrafted in Bourgeois’ Lewiston, and API 560 Graph-
tonewoods, Adirondack braces, hide glue Maine, workshop. ic equalizers.
Tanglewood Launches
construction, and traditional-style bridges, MSRP: $5,995. Designed by
Solid-Top Nashville IV
$
inlays, pickguards and bindings. The guitars Bourgeois (pantheonguitars.com) API’s Saul Walker
Series
in the late ’60s, the
Tanglewood Guitar Company is
550A and 560 mod-
bringing two of its Nashville IV Series
ular EQs featured
solid-top instruments to North Ameri- Casio’s Privia Pro PX-5S Hits The Stage Walker’s signature
can players.
2520 op-amp and
Embodying the spirit of Music
Casio has debuted the Privia Pro PX-5S, The PX-5S offers an eight-track phrase proportional Q cir-
City, Nashville Series guitars are
a genuine stage piano, controller and work- sequencer, four-zone performance control- cuitry. The API 500
styled in classic Western fashion.
station. Equipped with Casio’s new propri- ler, four independent programmable arpeg- Series EQ Plug-In
A solid Himalayan spruce top and
etary sound source, “AiR” (Acoustic and In- giators, six sliders, pitch and modulation Collection captures the filter shapes, band
African mahogany back and sides
telligent Resonator), the PX-5S utilizes more wheel, Hex Layer Tones, and Casio’s Linear interactions and filter amplifier clipping be-
provide colorful tone to each instru-
than three times the waveform memory of Morphing System. haviors of vintage API 550A and 560 units.
ment. Dreadnought and folk-style
the previous generation. The PX-5S also has more than three times The result is tight, low-frequency imaging
body shapes will be offered.
The AiR engine provides dynamics, the sample memory of its predecessor, the that gives users more punch.
MSRP: $269.
damper resonance and even compensates for PX-3S, for grand piano sounds with long MSRP: $299.
$
Musisquip (musiquip.com) $
the speed at which hammers strike strings at natural decays. Universal Audio
$
different velocities and key ranges. Casio (casiomusicgear.com) (uaudio.com/uad-plug-ins.html)