It is that time of year again - WINTER NAMM 2010 - when the world is sitting in anticipation, full of expectation wondering what technological musical products will be announced. For some, like me it can be a bit of a dissappointment. For whilst there are some great new products released, my own personal  expectations have not been met.  I was hoping for some new mind-blowing synth from Roland, Korg or Yamaha. The Motif has certainly had a good few years now - surely Yamaha have some new sounds to offer us? And what about the long overdue update to the O/S for Roland's Fantom G (version 2.0) and some expansion boards. I suppose Korg have just released the SV-1 Vintage Piano. Anyway moans and groans to one side for a minute - lets have a think about what I do like. Here is my top 10 - I am sure it is different from yours but here goes:-

Have you heard anything yet - only 3 weeks to go? The Winter Namm show 2010 will be held in the Anaheim Convention Center between 14/1/2010 - 17/1/2010. It normally has over 85,000 visitors and over 1500 exhibits from all over the world.

I know there are other manufactures but I am like most folk and can't wait to hear what the three giants are releasing - Roland, Yamaha and Korg. I am especially interested in new Synths. Some years are better than others and I have found there can be such a range of products that capture my interest and wallet. Will Yamaha release a new synth better than the Motif ? I heard Roland do not intend to replace the Fantom G yet but provide more for it in the way of expansion boards. I think they should anounce OS version 2 with a new soundset at NAMM.