Winter NAMM 2012

Zoom has announced a May 2012 release date for its new multi-effects unit, the G5.

This clever songwriting and teaching tool dispenses with chord charts and hangs musical theory on the roll of the dice.

Debuted at Winter NAMM 2012, the Z-Stik is a multi-use percussive instrument that its creator says "combines the most intriguing elements of a rhythm stick, a shaker, a fingertip drum, and a rain stick."

The SLAPEROO is an electric percussive musical instrument, inspired by a steel strap on a shipping crate.

The iStomp from DigiTech allows users to change the pedal's guitar effects using an iOS device.

The new G-5 Strat features Roland's COSM modeling technology, offering players instant alternate tuning and a number of digitally-created guitar sounds.

IK Multimedia's iRig MIX is a compact mobile mixer that can be used with the included DJ Rig app to mix tracks between two iOS devices.

It's not an instrument and it doesn't make a sound, but this portable mock up of the first four frets of a guitar could help you satisfy the playing itch while parted from your guitar.

Fender has launched its first ever multi-effects unit - the Mustang Floor.

Alesis has unveiled the world's first USB/MIDI keytar - the Vortex - with a built-in accelerometer, 37 pressure sensitive keys and a host of buttons, sliders and controls.

Peavey Electronics and Parker Guitars have teamed up with Antares to launch the first electric guitars incorporating Auto-Tune technology.