So it is that time of year again to start thinking and dreaming of what might be coming out in next years NAMM show in January 2015. Like most years, personally I am only hoping for a couple of things and they are actually pretty much the same from year to year, so there must be a gap in the market, and one thing in particular, the TC Electronic Nova System is right up there. Given by just how popular my review and videos on the unit are, it would seem I am not alone. So for the third year running, this is what I am hoping for. I would be very interested to hear what you are waiting for/hoping for.But, otherwise here are my NAMM 2015 wishes1) (This is the big one!) A new Nova System from TC Electronic. Well to be honest, I love the Nova System, I have been gigging mine for over three years now, but there are a few omissions and small things that would make it totally perfect. These are, a filter section (Autowah, envelope filter perhaps, I would have these over the pitch if I had to), and improved tuner (insert a polytune please!!!) and perhaps another way to access patch v presets. I would also love for it to be Toneprintable, how incredible would it be to be able to download Toneprints to the Nova System. Oh okay maybe one more, to make it the most perfect object of all time, perhaps adding in a few basic amp models (Fender, Marshall, Vox perhaps?), so that it could be used direct into a PA or as a basic modeller. That would make it perfection!! Particular on the last point that the TC Halicon Voice Channel can do this, and Tech 21 have introduced this concept with the FlyRig, it would be perfect. But sadly I don't think it is com in.2)Love to see an update to the Ibanez RG Prestige range, perhaps a natural finish guitar?? Having said that after all these years using Ibanez (25+) I actually have my eye on Suhr!3)Spectrasonics?? Where are you???????….maybe some new libraries for Stylus RMX? Omnisphere is pretty perfect, but maybe open it up to import samples? and how about the next generation of awesome software that we know you are capable of!!4)Logic 11? 2013 was the year of Logic X, although I have to say I am still yet to upgrade, I have used Logic X a fair few times now, but I just can't totally see the advantage and feel more drawn to Logic 9 at the moment, time will tell. I am very cautious with Apple at the moment and their (what feels to me) move away from supporting the creatives that carried them through the bad times. They are a phone company now and not a computer company, evidenced by their latest update to the Mac Mini, a total backward step IMHO.5)I also use Digital Performer 8 a fair amount and whilst it is great for audio and film stuff, I still prefer Logic for straight composition and song writing, probably because of the ability to work with looped regions. Maybe this will come to DP one day?6) Suhr pedals, they seem to be on a bit of a high with the development of pedals at the moment, I would love something like the Riot with a boost function like the Koko Boost. That would be awesome.Still interested to see what Gibson do with Sonar!Maybe I'll get my book there next year ;)
So what is on your list?PeaceNeil