
NAMM 2026: AEA FC2 & R8
Taking pride of place on the AEA booth at NAMM 2026 was a new dual-channel valve preamp that’s been designed alongside Fred Forssell.
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Taking pride of place on the AEA booth at NAMM 2026 was a new dual-channel valve preamp that’s been designed alongside Fred Forssell.

The OC-B6 integrates a large-diaphragm capsule into a remarkably compact, stage-ready design that promises to be capable of handling extremely high SPLs while delivering a pure, unprocessed sound.

The new-and-improved Origin console completes the classic 4000 E experience by integrating an authentic, full recreation of the E Series' dynamics processing on every channel.

Warm Audio's take on the Electro-Voice 664 adopts the distinctive design of the original, but features a custom-tuned capsule which the company say has been engineered with modern front-of-house environments in mind.

IK Multimedia have partnered with Miami-based Heiga Studios to release the Heiga Studios Amp Series for ToneX, a new collection of premium Tone Models captured from the studio’s extensive amplifier collection.

A free update has been released for MeterPlugs' Loudness Penalty Studio, bringing a range of performance improvements, new analysis tools and expanded reporting features in version 1.5.

Boss have announced the GX-1 and GX-1B, two new ultra-compact multi-effects processors that extend the GX series with two keenly priced entry-level models for guitar and bass respectively.

Bringing together ACE Studio’s AI-based performance technology with EastWest’s established range of professional virtual instruments.

Korg have announced the microAUDIO series, two compact USB-C audio interfaces designed for desktop, mobile, and streaming-based workflows.

Vienna Symphonic Library have released Vienna Ensemble Pro 8 and 8V, representing major updates to their established networked mixing and hosting environment.

Korg have announced launch details of phase8, an eight-voice acoustic synthesizer built around the company’s pioneering Acoustic Synthesis technology.

Sontronics have announced the ZETA, a new high-performance JFET condenser mic designed for studio recording applications including vocals, voiceover and acoustic instruments.

Korg have announced the Kaoss Pad V, the latest evolution of their long-running touch-controlled effects processor.

Dangerous Music have announced the BAX500, a single-slot 500-series equaliser that brings the core design and sonic approach of the company’s 19-inch BAX EQ into a compact modular format.

A new free studio plug-in designed to bring the sound and spatial realism of a professional loudspeaker monitoring environment to the company's headphones.

Roland have announced several new products and updates across hardware and software, led by the launch of GO:MIXER STUDIO, alongside new software and plug-ins for the Roland Cloud.

A new ultra-compact guitar and bass processor that delivers the same processing architecture, audio quality and Neural Capture technology as the original Quad Cortex, now in a significantly smaller and more portable enclosure.

Newly announced desktop audio interface combines four high-end analogue microphone inputs with real-time, ARM-powered DSP processing.

Noise Engineering have announced Multi Repetitor, a new algorithmic trigger sequencer designed for live performance and compact percussion systems.

The votes have been counted, and we are very happy to announce the results of each category on the official results page published in our February 2026 issue.