{"id":2233948,"date":"2026-01-14T03:05:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T03:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2233948"},"modified":"2026-01-14T03:05:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T03:05:32","slug":"namm-2026-rumours-predictions-and-live-updates-from-the-worlds-biggest-music-technology-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/namm-2026-rumours-predictions-and-live-updates-from-the-worlds-biggest-music-technology-show\/","title":{"rendered":"NAMM 2026: Rumours, predictions and live updates from the world\u2019s biggest music technology show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-01-13T15:25:25+00:00\">2026-01-13T15:25:25.491Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"60c63690-63f2-4c43-aca5-8275850c146c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1280px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:52.73%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QLvXQ5GWjwydzzai9DxNFa-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QLvXQ5GWjwydzzai9DxNFa-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QLvXQ5GWjwydzzai9DxNFa-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QLvXQ5GWjwydzzai9DxNFa-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QLvXQ5GWjwydzzai9DxNFa-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QLvXQ5GWjwydzzai9DxNFa-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: NAMM)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"ffc99090-46f1-40cd-a7f4-5b4d264776ec\">We&#8217;ve just published a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/music-industry\/they-said-go-to-la-youre-going-to-the-namm-show-i-said-whats-a-namm-show-ahead-of-namm-2026-we-get-to-know-the-man-in-the-hot-seat-of-the-industrys-biggest-trade-show\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/music-industry\/they-said-go-to-la-youre-going-to-the-namm-show-i-said-whats-a-namm-show-ahead-of-namm-2026-we-get-to-know-the-man-in-the-hot-seat-of-the-industrys-biggest-trade-show\">lengthy interview with NAMM&#8217;s President and CEO, John Mlynczak<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>With vast expertise across the music education domain, as well as a stint driving learning at PreSonus Audio, Mlynczak\u2019s appointment in early 2023 marked a real statement of intent. At that time, the future of NAMM was looking somewhat bleaker following the industry\u2019s painful readjustments post-COVID.<\/p>\n<p>With John at the helm, NAMM\u2019s year-round educational offerings &#8211; and people-first attitude &#8211; have been key factors in its annual winter show regaining both its attendance and its importance to the wider industry. As John explains, this year\u2019s show is already well on course to exceed previous records across a range of metrics.<\/p>\n<p>We caught up with John to learn about his experience of leading NAMM so far, and his view on some of the key industry concerns that will undoubtedly be on everybody\u2019s lips at the Anaheim Convention Center this year\u2026<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/music-industry\/they-said-go-to-la-youre-going-to-the-namm-show-i-said-whats-a-namm-show-ahead-of-namm-2026-we-get-to-know-the-man-in-the-hot-seat-of-the-industrys-biggest-trade-show\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/music-industry\/they-said-go-to-la-youre-going-to-the-namm-show-i-said-whats-a-namm-show-ahead-of-namm-2026-we-get-to-know-the-man-in-the-hot-seat-of-the-industrys-biggest-trade-show\"><br \/>Read our interview here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-01-12T12:36:42+00:00\">2026-01-12T12:36:42.410Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3a10bb7d-d17f-4764-b172-a7c3da0719f3\"><em>Here&#8217;s some early speculation to ponder what we can expect next week from some of the bigger players\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"1000544e-952e-40eb-9060-90817e514206\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1280px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:52.73%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftB2nDFZmiTCqyxhUErCJk-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftB2nDFZmiTCqyxhUErCJk-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftB2nDFZmiTCqyxhUErCJk-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftB2nDFZmiTCqyxhUErCJk-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftB2nDFZmiTCqyxhUErCJk-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftB2nDFZmiTCqyxhUErCJk-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftB2nDFZmiTCqyxhUErCJk.png\" alt=\"NAMM 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftB2nDFZmiTCqyxhUErCJk-1200-80.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftB2nDFZmiTCqyxhUErCJk-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftB2nDFZmiTCqyxhUErCJk-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftB2nDFZmiTCqyxhUErCJk-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftB2nDFZmiTCqyxhUErCJk-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftB2nDFZmiTCqyxhUErCJk-320-80.png 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftB2nDFZmiTCqyxhUErCJk.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftB2nDFZmiTCqyxhUErCJk.png\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: NAMM)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"cf68ed88-81dc-43fc-b28d-59cd5d5ac7c9\"><strong>Roland: <\/strong>We know for sure that Roland will be foregrounding beats, with showcases of its recently-released <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/music-tech\/drum-machines\/promises-a-lot-and-mostly-delivers-although-its-not-without-a-few-teething-issues-roland-tr-1000-rhythm-creator-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/music-tech\/drum-machines\/promises-a-lot-and-mostly-delivers-although-its-not-without-a-few-teething-issues-roland-tr-1000-rhythm-creator-review\">TR-1000 Rhythm Creator<\/a> as well as the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/drums\/electronic-drums\/roland-vad316-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/drums\/electronic-drums\/roland-vad316-review\">V Drums 3 &amp; 5 series<\/a>. There\u2019s also the MIDI-enabled Aerophone Brisa Digital Wind Instrument which we\u2019re curious to see and hear in action &#8211; hopefully played by an actual flautist.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re also hearing rumours of a few new offerings in the software domain which have piqued our curiosity. So, we&#8217;ll certainly be checking in with Roland as a day one priority.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"231593b0-bf5f-4b48-9da2-2c5984a8e9ed\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:8688px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nh7LUUmLBWbqyLWaPosmK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nh7LUUmLBWbqyLWaPosmK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nh7LUUmLBWbqyLWaPosmK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nh7LUUmLBWbqyLWaPosmK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nh7LUUmLBWbqyLWaPosmK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nh7LUUmLBWbqyLWaPosmK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nh7LUUmLBWbqyLWaPosmK.jpg\" alt=\"Roland TR-1000 drum machine\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nh7LUUmLBWbqyLWaPosmK-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nh7LUUmLBWbqyLWaPosmK-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nh7LUUmLBWbqyLWaPosmK-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nh7LUUmLBWbqyLWaPosmK-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nh7LUUmLBWbqyLWaPosmK-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nh7LUUmLBWbqyLWaPosmK-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nh7LUUmLBWbqyLWaPosmK.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nh7LUUmLBWbqyLWaPosmK.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The Roland TR-1000 will be doing a victory lap at NAMM, but might it have to square-off against a new rival in the beat-making field? <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Roland)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"5e4b46f6-eb5a-4dc3-bfe1-adae5507ea24\"><strong>Korg: <\/strong>Everyone is expecting <em>something <\/em>of note from Korg this year, considering it typically uses NAMM as the annual launch point for the year&#8217;s new flagships. Last year, for example, we were highly impressed with the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/music-tech\/synths\/namm-2025-korgs-revived-kronos-workstation-promises-faster-operation-and-fresh-sounds-but-otherwise-looks-remarkably-familiar\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/music-tech\/synths\/namm-2025-korgs-revived-kronos-workstation-promises-faster-operation-and-fresh-sounds-but-otherwise-looks-remarkably-familiar\">Kronos 3<\/a> workstation. Perhaps a new revitalized Electribe will square-off against Roland\u2019s TR-1000? <\/p>\n<p>We must stress we&#8217;re in pure speculation mode here and don\u2019t have any firm updates as yet from the company, but we\u2019re standing by the proverbial phone\u2026<\/p>\n<p>As we noted last year, Korg is also a dab hand at throwing in a plethora of unannounced Easter eggs onto its booth. Back in 2020 we caught our first glimpse of a prototype Opsix when it appeared unannounced on Korg\u2019s NAMM stand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Akai: <\/strong>A few unconfirmed leaks suggest that Akai has been working on something that will mark a major advance of its industry-leading MPC platform. Perhaps a substantial all-in-one software\/hardware workstation that expands on the brilliance of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/music-tech\/akai-mpc-live-3-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/music-tech\/akai-mpc-live-3-review\">MPC Live III<\/a>. That&#8217;s certainly heavily rumoured. As with everything, we\u2019ll keep you posted with confirmed info when we have it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Native Instruments: <\/strong>Speaking of all-in-one music production hubs, it\u2019s rumoured strongly that NI might\u2026 <em>might\u2026<\/em> be re-introducing a 2026-ed-up version of Maschine, six years since the Maschine+. This would see it go head-to-head with Akai\u2019s hypothetical offering.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, we can surely expect a series of new releases in the Kontakt instrument realm, plus updates to the expanded family of companies under NI\u2019s belt (iZotope, Plugin Alliance and Brainworx)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Behringer:<\/strong> Well, like everybody else, we\u2019re entirely in the dark on this one. After returning to the show for the first time in a decade last year, Uli Behringer\u2019s company are clearly keen to push the envelope when it comes to spotlight-stealing. <\/p>\n<p>Last year Behringer captivated us with the 16-voice Prophet-5-inspired, Pro-16 (which now seems to have <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/music-tech\/is-behringer-cancelling-synths-that-have-already-been-announced\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/music-tech\/is-behringer-cancelling-synths-that-have-already-been-announced\">been strangely discontinued\u2026<\/a>), the LM Drum and the Yamaha DX-1-inspired BX1. So, we can expect displays of similar allure this year for sure. The question is, when (if ever) will whatever instruments Behringer brings this year be available for purchase?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"52dc0d59-0bf4-422f-b843-78b3e203c9ad\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1280px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:52.73%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JopbvvDfoFh5HqXrSfArcR-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JopbvvDfoFh5HqXrSfArcR-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JopbvvDfoFh5HqXrSfArcR-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JopbvvDfoFh5HqXrSfArcR-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JopbvvDfoFh5HqXrSfArcR-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JopbvvDfoFh5HqXrSfArcR-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JopbvvDfoFh5HqXrSfArcR.png\" alt=\"Behringer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JopbvvDfoFh5HqXrSfArcR-1200-80.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JopbvvDfoFh5HqXrSfArcR-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JopbvvDfoFh5HqXrSfArcR-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JopbvvDfoFh5HqXrSfArcR-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JopbvvDfoFh5HqXrSfArcR-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JopbvvDfoFh5HqXrSfArcR-320-80.png 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JopbvvDfoFh5HqXrSfArcR.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JopbvvDfoFh5HqXrSfArcR.png\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The Pro-16 tantalized us last year\u2026 but then mysteriously vanished <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"589019ca-8c55-45f1-9b3a-08ba09ea0f87\">Besides the major players, speculation is also rife that Arturia will be bringing out a new software-integrated hardware synth offering, Ashun Sound Machines (the maker of the extraordinary HydraSynth) is also heavily rumoured to be dropping its successor. Or perhaps that\u2019s just wishful speculation\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Anyway, this is just our initial chin-rubbing to get the wheels turning. <\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be back every day over the next week with further updates, theories and NAMM-related news drops until the show itself kicks off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.musicradar.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026-01-13T15:25:25.491Z (Image credit: NAMM) We&#8217;ve just published a lengthy interview with NAMM&#8217;s President and CEO, John Mlynczak. With vast expertise across the music education domain, as well as a stint driving learning at PreSonus Audio, Mlynczak\u2019s appointment in early 2023 marked a real statement of intent. At that time, the future of NAMM was looking [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2233949,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25179],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2233948","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NAMM-2026-Rumours-predictions-and-live-updates-from-the-worlds.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2233948","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2233948"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2233948\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2233950,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2233948\/revisions\/2233950"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2233949"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2233948"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2233948"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2233948"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}