Slated for Q4 2002, these range from a single-cable USB MIDI interface to the flagship SonicPort Studio Ultimate X192-8.8, featuring eight +4/-10 analog I/Os, digital I/Os, 192kHz/24-bit conversion, wordclock and 32 MIDI channels. Gibson Guitars subsidiary Opcode ( showed a line of audio recording peripherals. The GNX3’s hands-free interface makes this one fast, easy and fun. The hardware includes XLR mic and guitar inputs, MIDI control and S/PDIF, and analog outs. DigiTech ( is shipping its GNX3, which combines an 8-track 24-bit/44.1kHz digital recorder, Multi-Modeling technology (models of 19 guitar/bass amps, 15 cabinets and 10 distortion boxes), built-in drum machine, JamMan™ looping, digital multi-effects and more. (For more details on Digi 002, see “Tools of the Trade” on page 100.) The spotlight was on the world debut of the Digi 002, a powerful DAW controller and hardware/software package that offers a full-featured Pro Tools system at an affordable price. The day before NAMM, the way cool, all-new - and SSL 9000K-equipped! - Paragon Studios complex (in nearby Franklin, Tenn.) hosted Digidesign‘s ( Digiworld event. And this reprise was a hit, with good fun, great music and plenty of hot new products to see - and hear. From July 19-21, 2002, some 21,000 music and audio pros returned to Nashville for the tenth anniversary of NAMM’s run in Music City. The new venue brought Summer NAMM to a popular tourist destination (an obvious draw for attendees), while the local recording community boosted the participation of pro audio exhibitors.

Ten years ago, NAMM refocused the summer event on guitars and acoustic instruments and moved the show to Nashville. In its latter years, the Chicago Summer NAMM show was referred to as the “wake on the lake” because of poor attendance and lack of direction.

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