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Fender knows like no other that you never change a winning team. Besides a few little adjustments here and there, they usually don't mess with their successful models too much. Until now. The famous manufacturer decided to get rid of the Deluxe name and re-brand it with the slightly classier Elite moniker. Of course, this also goes with a few adjustments for the various Teles and Strats, as well as the Jazz, Precision and Dimension bass guitars.

Alesis has just launched two new studio monitors! The Elevate 4 and the Elevate 5S both offer a compact design with clear, accurate audio reproduction in the high and low ranges, and with the added bonus of a comfortable price tag.

DJs have very specific demands when it comes to their headphones, and a lot of models simply don't have what it takes. Numark, however, has succeeded in developing a pair of uncompromising DJ headphones that tick all the right boxes: the striking Red Wave Carbon headphones. Even if you're not a DJ yourself, they're an absolute treat for your ears!

With their new series of M-Track audio interfaces, M-Audio has taken an original course. We already knew the regular M-Track and Plus models, but these new interfaces have a completely different look, featuring a metal housing and controls on top. The technology has also clearly been updated.

As if a semi-weighted keyboard, 9 faders, 8 pads and whole host of controls weren't enough, the new CTRL 49 MIDI keyboard from M-Audio also has a razor sharp 4.3-inch colour display and extremely practical VIP software.

M-Audio has hit a hole in one with the Power Station. This is a battery-powered speaker that can make itself wireless as well as other devices with its internal battery.

Alesis is going big for NAMM 2016, with four new electronic drum kits. Two of them feature pads and advanced drum modules we've come to expect from Alesis. The other two, however, are part of the new Strike series, and strive for optimal realism, feeling just like an acoustic drum kit. In short, they've got something for both beginners and advanced players.

The MIDI interfaces by the well-known studio brand M-Audio have been updated. Now, the MIDISport interfaces feature a full-blown USB 3.0 hub as well as several MIDI inputs and outputs for connecting even more devices.

If you've been keeping up with M-Audio lately, you will have noticed that they're once again doing what they love best, which is releasing innovative and practical new music equipment. However, they also know a thing or two about creating instruments, as is evidenced by their newly introduced Accent Digital Piano and the matching Accent Module.

Of course, Numark too is making a few announcements at NAMM 2016. Not only have they released a number of high-end products, beginner DJs and performers are also being catered to with the innovative CD MIX USB all-in-one DJ system and the WS-100 digital wireless system.