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. Can Korg better its M3? Perhaps they may finally agree to sell the keybed seperately so that people who have purchased the rack can upgrade to a full keyboard setup or those who have a 61 note that want to move to an 88 can do so. Why do Companies make these strange decisions? I don't think we will see any V Drums but no doubt Yamaha will be showing off their DTX-MULTI 12 Electronic Percussion Pad as well as the new S90XS and S70XS Pianos.

The message on the NAMM's website http://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2010/  states "While no one knows how strong the economy will be by January, one thing is certain—attending the 2010 NAMM Show, January 14-17, will get you positioned for success in the coming year! The NAMM Show is where you need to be to see the latest gear, get re-inspired, reconnected with your industry peers and take charge of your future". If you hear any rumours in the next 3 weeks - let me know.