Namm Summer Session 2006, July 14 - 16, Austin, Texas

For the first time the NAMM summer session was hosted at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. At the second annual State of the Industry Address, NAMM President Joe Lamond and a panel of industry experts discussed the current state of the industry as well as upcoming trends, challenges and opportunities.

News at summer NAMM show 2006: - Mackie introduces dual 18" Active subwoofer - Boss Micro BR palmtop recording studio - A-T adds handheld transmitter to its 3000 UHF series - New Artist Serie by Audio-Technica - Affordable 700 series UHF wireless systems - Peavey's Vortex metal guitar and new Generation models - Schecter Guitar Research unveils black SheDevil - All tube ValveKing Royal 8 combo amplifier - Hot Hand Flanger/Phaser added to Wah Filter system - Alvarez Masterworks guitars with Fishman Aura - New finishes for Accent and Custom Elite outfits - Ludwig introduces new marching percussion - Roland's E-Series Music Workstations - The Guitar Wheel music theory