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Gretsch is pulling out all the stops for NAMM 2016. We're not just talking about new editions of existing guitars here, we're talking about a whole new series of guitars. The Streamliner series takes the flair and the sound of vintage Gretsch guitars, and combines them with modern-day playing comfort. Each model comes in a version with a Bigsby B60 tremolo and a version with a fixed bridge.

Nothing is more frustrating to a travelling entertainer, than arriving to perform at a venue, only to find they have a poor PA system, or none at all! The solution is really quite simple: invest in your own., like Take the Samson XP800, for example! This PA system has just been unveiled, and we wanted you to be the first to know about it.

Proper DJing requires a certain skill set, but thanks to Numark's remarkably accessible yet incredibly comprehensive Party Mix DJ controller, anyone can try their hand at it. Beginners and amateurs will be familiar with the well-organised control panel in no time, and will love the built-in light show. In short, this Numark controller is a complete solution for any party!

These days, films can be recorded entirely on smartphones, and some YouTubers are more famous than television presenters. The gap between professionals and amateurs is becoming smaller. Cameras on today's smartphones offer excellent image quality that is getting harder and harder to distinguish from 'the real thing'. Sound quality on smartphones, on the other hand, is an area that is still in need of some improvement. That's where the iKlip A/V from IK Multimedia comes in. It's a broadcast mount with an integrated microphone preamp that will add professional-quality sound to your smartphone footage.

The name Paramount calls up all kinds of associations, from major record labels to concert halls to studios to mountain tops. From now on, it will also be associated with this new Fender electro-acoustic guitar in three models: the Dreadnought, Parlour and the Triple O. First and foremost, these guitars offer high quality at a great price, which sounds great - or are they too good to be true?

We were already familiar with the SlapKlatz damper pads - handy gel pads that reduce the sustain of your drum kit. Now, they introduce the Pro Box, a set of ten pads in various diameters. These are great for fine-tuning the sound of your kit.

Any musician who has worked with digital sheet music will be familiar with the less-than-ideal method of 'turning' pages on an iPhone, iPad or tablet. If you don't have someone to do it for you, you have no other option than to interrupt your playing to do it yourself. That's annoying enough during individual practise sessions at home, but it's unthinkable during rehearsals with your ensemble! Thanks to the iRig BlueTurn by IK Multimedia, however, this problem is a thing of the past! With this wireless page turner, you can navigate through your digital sheet music with your foot, so your hands are free to conduct, play or present.

Denon DJ can't deny it. They were a strong contender on the market years ago, but have been more or less off the radar lately. Ever since the introduction of the digital DJ, Denon DJ has taken some blows from the competition. Now, they're announcing a comeback, and we're pretty sure they'll have something new to show us at NAMM 2016.

The crown jewel among synthesizers, the Prophet 12 by Dave Smith Instruments, has just received an operating system update! OS 1.3 promises a number of long-awaited features that are sure to make a lot of musicians very happy.

Is regular exercise on your list of New Year's resolutions this year? Our number one tip to keep motivated in 2016 is: great music! Whether you're listening to pop, dance or metal, music is the best inspiration for any workout and can get just about anyone up and running. Urbanears knows what athletes want, and they couldn't have chosen a better time to launch their new Reimers series, which includes the Team (white), Trail (blue), Rush (orange) and Black Belt (black) earphones.