More than 3,500 brands from the music-making world are expected to showcase their wares during the 2025 NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Anaheim, Calif. – With exhibits running through Saturday, Jan. 25, the 2025 NAMM Show kicks off at the Anaheim Convention Center today. More than 3,500 brands from the music-making world are expected to showcase their wares, including those repping a variety of DJ-related categories (playback, studio, pro audio, lighting, content creation, and accessories).
Of course, DJ LIFE is there to take it all in and report on the latest DJ-related developments – before and after the show. At presstime, the following product debuts are expected from NAMM exhibitors:
DJ Sector: In addition to some anticipated debuts, AlphaTheta will showcase its recently released DDJ-FLX2 intro-model controller and the DDJ-GRV6 controller, plus the XDJ-AZ all-in-one system, the euphonia 4-channel rotary mixer, the OMNIS-DUO controller, and WAVE-EIGHT active loudspeaker system.
German brand Reloop, distributed by American Music & Sound, will debut the RMX-30 BT 3-channel Bluetooth mixer that features eight inputs and four outputs, plus channel strips with 3-band EQ. Additionally, it’ll showcase the Reloop Stand Hub Pro laptop/equipment stand with a 10-in-1 multimedia hub and the Reloop Keypad Pro, a compact USB-MIDI DAW workstation.
Longtime DJ-gear supplier Hercules, also distributed by American Music & Sound, will debut the DJ Control Mix Ultra all-in-one controller which allows DJs to mix on an Android or iOS smartphone with included Algoriddim djay software. The two-deck unit has up to 10 hours of battery life and features eight pads, EQ, two tempo faders and two touch-sensitive jog wheels. Hercules will also show the White Edition of the DJControl Inpulse T7 all-in-one controller, which runs with included Serato DJ Lite and DJUCED software.
For portablists and vinyl junkies, Korg will showcase a variety of products. They include: handytraxx play portable turntable, which features digital effects and a built-in looper; handytraxx tube record player; the handytraxx 1bit turntable, which offers playback and recording capabilities for those looking to digitize their vinyl; and the limited-edition handytraxx tube J portable record player.
Content Creation: For podcasters, Apogee Electronics will unveil its new Podcast Kit Collection, which includes the HypeMiC Podcast Kit professional set-up and the MiC Plus Podcast Kit starter set-up. While the former includes four Apogee HypeMiCs for high performance, the latter includes four Apogee MiC Plus USB mics. Both feature Apogee’s First Take Software, four 10-foot USB cables, a USB Hub, and a travel case.
For podcasters and streamers, Shure will showcase the new MV7i Smart Microphone and Interface, which eliminates the need for a separate audio interface by enabling creators to connect an additional XLR mic or instrument directly to the MV7i for two-channel recording.
Pro Audio: Cali-based pro-audio maker QSC will debut the KC12 column active 3-way column loudspeaker system. Equipped with a 3,000-watt amp, the system has apps for mobile use and static installations and features QSC’s patented LEAF waveguide combined with a true 1-inch compression driver, two 4-inch midrange drivers and a 12-sub.
New Jersey-based brand RCF will showcase the NXL 14-A column speaker, which features dual 6-inch woofers, a 1.75-inch PKX driver on a rotatable waveguide and is powered by a 2,100-watt amp, and SUB 15-AX active subwoofer, which combines a 15-inch transducer with a 2,200-watt Class-D amp, delivering up to 133 dB SPL.
Adam Hall brand LD Systems will debut its MAILA (Modular All-Round Intelligent Line Array) line-array system. With its four basic elements – MAILA SAT satellite module, MAILA COL column module, MAILA SPA amplifier module, and MAILA SUB subwoofer – MAILA enables scalable system configurations for a wide range of PA applications. LD Systems will also showcase its ANNY Series of portable, battery-powered PA systems.
JBL Professional will show two new PRX900 Series portable loudspeakers – the PRX925 two-way, dual 15-inch and the PRX935 three-way single 15-inch units. Both systems feature a DSP package, accessible via an onboard color LCD or the JBL Pro Connect app, that features 12-band parametric EQ and integrated dbx Automatic Feedback Suppression.
Oaktone will debut three new MIDI controllers for music-makers and techs using computers. They include: Oakboard Floor Vista with USB-C, a rugged unit allows the user to see a visual readout of their Ableton Live and Oaktone Taz CueList without the need to look at a computer; Oakboard Mini 2, which launches music cues in a compact form factor; and the Oakboard Slide Duo with USB-C, which offers dual output MIDI operation for failover/redundancy rigs.
Lighting: Mixware’s lighting brand ColorKey will debut several products. From the Creator Series of moving-head fixtures, new products include: the Creator BSW 1200; the Creator Sport 250; the Creator Beam 150; and the Creator BX7 Wash. ColorKey will also debut: the Halo Spot 100 moving head mini-spot effect fixture; the Mobile Spot 50 battery-powered 30-watt moving head spot; the GrooveBar FX moving-head effects fixture; and the Mystique Scalelike LED Matrix modular lighting solution designed for dynamic and customizable visual effects.
LA-based ADJ Lighting will show the new Vizi Pix Z19 moving head wash light, which offers an array of dynamic effects and the Vizi Beam CMY, a high-performance moving head fixture. On the lighting control side, ADJ will showcase myDMX 5 lighting software/hardware, myDMX 5 Express, a streamlined version of the software, and the WMX1 MK2 stand-alone hardware controller – powered by Wolfmix, it’s a tactile performance-based control solution for DJs and club settings.
ADJ-related brand Eliminator Lighting will debut five new products. They include: the Fantasy FX effect light: the Elecktron Bar FX LED fixture; the Vortex 150 barrel mirror scanner; the Furious Three RG UV compact effects light; and the SC8 II Pad System controller.
Studio: Studio-monitor maker Telegrapher will showcase a limited-edition line of deadmau5-branded active speakers. Blending visual design with analog-sound technology, these specially made units include the ELEPHANT subwoofer, the FOX nearfield monitor, and the GORILLA midfield monitor. Telegrapher will also debut its flagship Rhino four-way main reference monitor.
Yamaha will showcase SEQTRAK Mobile Music Ideastation, an all-in-one production system featuring drums, synths, sound design and sequencing loaded into a compact unit. Yamaha will also show its HPH-MT8 studio-monitor headphones. Avid will feature its new VENUE E6LX-256 engine and VENUE 8.0 software for large live events. Avid will also preview Pro Tools speech-to-text AI technology, which speeds navigation and finding specific vocal takes.
Roland will debut its VMH-S100 studio headphones and GALAXIAS 1.5 Super Instrument, which combines over 23,000 iconic sounds and dozens of legendary instruments and effects into a single creative environment. Roland will also showcase the AIRA P-6 Creative Sampler and the JUNO-D series of synth keyboards, which includes the JUNO-D6, JUNO-D7 and JUNO-D8 models.
Recording-products brand PreSonus will showcase its all-new DAW, Studio One Pro 7, which features new features like Splice Integration, a very-first in-DAW experience, and AI-powered Stem Separation, which allows users to un-mix audio into separate tracks to use for sampling, remixing, and rearranging sounds.
Plug-in maker Waves will show its latest – Curves Equator Live, a new function included in the Curves Equator plug-in. This component features the same resonance suppression and frequency unmasking as the studio version, all in real time with zero latency.
Longtime brand beyerdynamic will debut a new line of in-ear monitors, plus the new DT 1990 PRO MKII and DT 1770 PRO MKII studio headphones. The new IEM range includes the DT 70 IE, for mixing and critical listening, plus the DT 71 IE, DT 72 IE, and DT 73 IE units, all for traditional musicians.
England’s Solid State Logic, distributed Stateside by Group 1 Ltd., will display new MKII versions of the company’s SSL’s 2 and SSL 2+ audio interfaces. SSL will also show the ORIGIN analog studio console, as well as the full range of Audio Creation Products, including the U Series range of controllers, interfaces, BiG SiX mixer, and full suite of 500 series modules.
Genelec will demonstrate its UNIO Personal Reference Monitoring Solution, which includes the 9320A SAM Reference Controller, Reference Measurement Microphone, the new 8550A Professional Reference Headphones, and GLM software, which offers headphone calibration features.
MQA Labs will reveal new mixing and mastering plug-ins that will enable engineers to employ previously unavailable methods for improved impulse response and noise shaping.
Accessories: Mixware’s Headliner brand will introduce the Downtown line of cases, which will include cases for Ableton Push 3, Akai Pro MPC Live II, Akai Pro MPC One+, and the Roland SP-404 MKII. Headliner will also show three models of Desktop Production Stands, which accommodate synths, samplers, and drum machines, with steel construction and non-slip rubber pads. Headliner will also show four new models in the Pro-Fit series of cases, including units for Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4, AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6, Headliner R4, and Ableton Move.
Mixware brand Decksaver will show a new set of protective covers for a wide range of DJ gear and electronic instruments. They include covers for products from: AlphaTheta (DDJ-FLX2, DDJ-GRV6 and XDJ-AZ); Ableton (Move); Denon DJ (Prime Go+); Korg (Microkorg 2); Native Instruments (X1 MK3 and Z1 MK2); Oberheim (TEO-5); Sequential (Take 5); and Union Audio (orbit.2 LE/LE FX, orbit.4 LE/LX and elara.4).
New Mixware brand, Germany’s Black Panther, will showcase its range of fully customizable keyboard and studio stands. They include: PARA, a robust 3-tier stand; CEDRO, a stable 2-tier stand; and BABACU, a single-tier stand.
ACT Entertainment brand Lava Cable will show its range of newly packaged cables for live and studio apps. They include Vintage, Retro Coil, Blue Demon, Tightrope Line Kits and Tightrope DC Kits. Gignite will show its new app that helps planning and executing music tours, with a mission to improve the touring economy, support emerging artists, and reduce the touring carbon footprint.
New custom-IEM brand Dark Matter Audio Labs will launch four models: DM2H Hybrid dual-driver; DMA3 triple-driver; DMA6 six-driver; and DMA8 eight-driver.
For the latest on NAMM 2025, please visit www.namm.org.