NAMM 2020 Finds
The Music & Youth Initiative team went to NAMM in search for new gear – Below are some products that we thought were interesting…
Check them out for your music program!
NOTE: Any featured products are based on the experience and opinions of Network members and Music & Youth. We do not receive any financial benefit from the vendors to promote their products. We just thought they were helpful and you might like ’em.
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Studio Gear
Sonarworks Reference 4 with Mic – $299
Software that calibrates your studio monitors and “tunes” your studio
Kaotica Eyeball pop filter – $200
Make any room sound great – part pop filter, part reflection shield
Software / Plug-ins
Pro Apps Bundle (Education) – $200
Includes Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4, and MainStage
Soundtoys 5 Academic – $250
Take your mixes to the next level with these plugins
Guitar / Bass
D’Addario Dual-Lock Strap Lock – $4
Help prevent participants from accidentally dropping guitars
Complete Guitar Maintenance Kit – $80
Everything you need to keep your instrument playing and sounding its best
Drums
Yamaha Stage Custom Hip – $700
Cost-effective and big sound in a compact configuration (ideal for tight spaces)
Big Fat Snare Drum “Quesadilla” – $60 Cloth overlay helps control tone and volume without sacrificing the feel of real drums |
Cymbals
Zildjian L80 Low Volume Box Set – $250
REAL cymbals with 80% less volume – great for practice and rehearsals
Drummer’s Survival Kit – $20
Commonly misplaced items like cymbal felts, washers, tension rods and drum key
Keys
BOSS FS-5U foot switch – $60
Very durable and compact sustain pedal
On-Stage KT7800+ Deluxe Bench – $65
Comfortable and durable – this bench will ensure participants keep practicing
Sound / PA
Esinkin Bluetooth Audio Adapter – $25
Add wireless/bluetooth streaming to any PA system or speakers
QSC Touchmix 8 mixer – $1000
K10.2 10″ Powered Speakers – $700
Pricey? – Yes. Worth it? – YES!!
DJ
Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 controller – $700
Everything you need to start a DJ/Turntable program!
Serato DJ Software – Free (w/ turntables)
Industry standard DJ software
Just for Fun
Dropmix – $35 (Amazon)
Virtual DJ card game offers a fun break from the routine while still engaging in music
Makey Makey – $50
Make a bananas midi controller. Non-threatening way to introduce beat making
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