Namba Gear Blog by Woody Moran

Namba Gear Introduces GoBoard Keyboard Gig Bags

Woody — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:05:41 +0000

The GoBoard 49 & GoBoard 61 MIDI Keyboard Controller Gig Bags offer the ultimate mobile protection for your controller and laptop computer. We were approached by musicians using keyboard controllers such as M-Audio’s Axiom49/61 or Novation’s SL49/61 mkII along with a laptop computer to see if we could provide an upgraded transportation solution to what was already on the market, and our designers admittedly went a little crazy making an insanely phenominal keyboard gig bag.

The GoBoard 49 & GoBoard 61 have many musician friendly details that separate them from the other solutions on the market. Lockable zippers for security, three pockets to hold your laptop, cables, audio device, external HD and more, plus a cover for these pockets for added security (and a great place to keep your charts). The bags are made of weather-resistant 1680D poly-nylon with rubber standoffs on bottom and back side, and your keyboard nestles into thick padding that provides just the right amount of pampering for your gear.

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Namba Gear Rocks DJ Expo in Atlantic City, NJ

Woody — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:13:38 +0000

Namba Gear participated at DJ Expo for the first time this year. The show was held in Atlantic City, NJ at the Trump Taj Mahal. We got a good vibe from the show, met a bunch of great people, and heard some talented performances.

We released our new color of Midnight Blue for the Big Namba, Lil Namba and Samba Stash bag (available for immediate delivery from our webshop) and gave the 1st sneak peek of the new GoBoard49 and GoBoard61 MIDI Keyboard Controller Bags as well as the Juju Magic Bag.

Check out our Facebook page for more photos of the show and our new fans. www.facebook.com/nambagear.

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DJ Manny - Namba Gear Featured Artist

Woody — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:00:18 +0000

DJ Manny aka El Baron Del Mix (DJ/Producer)

Website: www.facebook.com/mannymunet

City: Port St. Lucie, FL

Namba Gear: Lil Namba Remix Backpack

Favorite Software: Tractor Pro 1.2.6 with Stanton System3 midi controller

Manuel Munet was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico and began seeking out his musical roots during his younger years. He was influenced by a diversity of music genres, such as salsa, jazz, disco, rock and meringue, that later solidified Manny’s dedication to representing this full spectrum of musical styles.

After leaving college to follow his music-filled heart, Manny started dj-ing in different clubs in the Puerto Rico, and in 1982 got a big break at Club Bachelors next to his mentor and best friend DJ Pablo Flores. After that, the rest is history working at the best dance clubs in Puerto Rico. In 1987 he moved to Florida, where he became the most requested DJ in West Palm Beach and also working at an FM radio station bringing the best Latin music to the beaches. At present, Manny is dj-ing at Club La Zen in Port St. Lucie to a full house on Saturday nights, where he spins his own edits and remixes of Latin music.

DJ Manny also spins at special events, concerts and Latin festivals. Hear him live and you’ll understand how he conquered his home town with his unique style. DJ Manny is also the only Latin DJ sponsored by Stanton DJ products and System SCS3.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR NAMBA GEAR BAG?
I love my Namba Remix Bag because it is the most versatile bag on the market for DJ’s today. After carrying my setup in a regular backpack, I found the Lil Namba Remix thanks to DJ Techtools and I decided this was the bag for me. I can carry my laptop, headphones, midi controller, cables, etc. I don’t leave home without my Namba Remix bag; this is the most important for me because I’ve got my equipment protected.

I am the resident DJ of Club La Zen in Port St Lucie, FL. I work 4 nights a week and I gotta have my equipment well protected, and the Remix bag is so far the best bag for any Digital DJ… period. I am also sponsored by Stanton DJ’s products and the Namba Remix keeps my System 3 midi controller secure. Follow me on twitter at djmannymunet or go to www.clublazen.com. Future plans… keep spreading the word about the Lil Namba Remix Backpack. I love it!

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Namba Gear Summer

Woody — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:50:29 +0000

Your luggage will be arriving at carousel 8.

We’re in the middle of summer, it’s hot all across the United States, and from the lack of recent Namba Gear blog posts you’d be forgiven for thinking there’s not much going on. Nothing could be further from the truth.

To start with, we’ve been out of stock on some of your favorite Namba Gear products, to which we are sincerely sorry. But we have a full container coming to the States by the end of this month and another container arriving in Europe at the same time.

These shipments not only have our current products to restock, but the new Midnight Blue color for the Big Namba Studio Backpak, Lil Namba Remix Backpack and the Samba Personal Stash Bag. We’ll also be introducing three new products (more on that later).

We are also planning our visit to Atlantic City, NJ for the annual DJ Expo on August 16th. If you are there, be sure and stop by and say hi.

We’re also starting to plan a relocation of our offices from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR. I guess we got caught in LA traffic just one time too many. Our warehouse and fullfillment will remain in Los Angeles.

And maybe like you, the Namba crew has been doing a little summer gigging. We can only hope that your gigs are paying better than ours.

Be sure to hook up with us on Facebook and tell us about your Namba Gear, as we also have some interesting and very different content happening there.

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Namba Gear Announces New Midnight Blue Studio & Remix Backpacks

Woody — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:41:29 +0000

If you visited our booth at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim this past January, or are an alert reader of our blog, than you know that Namba Gear showed prototypes of our two high-performance backpacks in Midnight Blue with a bright Orange interior. The original thinking was that we would make this color a Limited Edition, but we have been encouraged by both our customers and our resellers to add this color to our line on a permanent basis.

We are in production now and the Midnight Blue Editions of the Big Namba Studio Backpack and the Lil Namba Remix Backpack will be available in both the United States and in Europe by the end of July. Let us know how you like these colors, or if you have any other ideas for color combinations.

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Namba Travels with David Cook

Woody — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:59:05 +0000

Lil Namba Remix Backpack owner David Cook is traveling all over the world and wanted to share some of his “Namba Moments” with us. As we discovered, David is also an excellent photographer. So, we are posting David’s continuing Namba travels on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/nambagear. Check it out and see where David goes next.

By the way, if you are already on Facebook, please “Like” us; we like you back. So come over to Facebook and let’s take a Namba Gear photo tour on the road with David Cook.

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Lil Namba Remix Backpack Spotlight Video featuring DJ Michael Trance

Woody — Mon, 31 May 2010 20:58:47 +0000

Helping us get the word out about the Lil Namba Remix Backpack is Los Angeles, CA area dj, DJ Michael Trance. Mike travels a lot as he is also a product specialist for Roland in addition to his dj duties, so he is the perfect guy to talk about the travel advantages of using the Lil Namba Remix Backpack. Thanks for the support, Mike.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGbNOGJAd8w

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Get Paid If Your Music Is Streamed On The Web

Woody — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:50:21 +0000

If your music is currently being streamed on the web or getting played on other prominent formats (Pandora, Internet radio, cable music channels, etc.), you might have some money coming to you. Unfortunately, for many artists, the methods for collecting this revenue remain shrouded in mystery. Most musicians know that… ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC are there to collect royalties for the songwriter, but who represents the recording artist whose performance is also critical to a song’s success? SoundExchange, a non-profit performance rights organization, is here to help. Not only do they offer a comprehensive understanding of the way royalties function in the digital world, they can also aid in collecting money that you may be due. This short video contains a quick overview of how SoundExchange works. Take a look – you just might have money waiting for you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_FgWdKkBQo

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Jamie Bonk - Namba Gear Featured Artist

Woody — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:10:33 +0000

Jamie Bonk (jazz guitarist / recording artist)

CITY: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

WEBSITE: www.jamiebonk.com

FAVORITE MUSIC SOFTWARE: Logic & MainStage

Namba Gear: Big Namba Studio Backpack

Jamie Bonk is a contemporary jazz guitarist whose music draws on various styles including Jazz, Chill and Pop. His music has been heard on over 700 radio stations world-wide and he has won or has been nominated for a number of awards including: Nominee for “Guitarist of the Year” (Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards 2005) and Winner of Album of the Year and Best Instrumental Album Acoustic for “My World” (NAR Music Awards 2004). Jamie is currently performing in the Toronto/Southern Ontario region, composing for his next release, and conducting an ongoing series of seminars for Apple focusing on digital recording. Jamie uses and is endorsed by Godin Guitars.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR LATEST PROJECT. I’m writing for my sixth release right now and things couldn’t be going better! There have been times in the past when the tunes came slowly, but over the last few months things have (thankfully!) been going great. I’ve written almost 40 new pieces, of which 15-20 are what I would call “album quality”. Over the next month or so, I’ll narrow down the song list, roll up my sleeves and start the hard work of arranging/producing/recording the tracks. I’m hoping I can enlist the help of all of the great musicians I’ve played with on my previous records and create an album that combines my love of both acoustic and electronic music.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR NAMBA GEAR BAG?: I suppose this is a cliche but: Form meets function. I’ve been moving gear around now for probably 30 years or so — that’s carrying lots and lots of different setups into rehearsals, gigs, events, teaching, etc. I’ve found without bags and cases built specifically for music gear, very quickly my focus turns off of music. The last thing I want to be concerned about when going to a gig is whether or not my computer is safe or if I’ve forgotten a cable or battery. All of the different storage areas in my Big Namba Studio Backpack help to keep me organized and the padded compartments make sure all of my gear is safe and secure. In the end, it helps me to concentrate on the important thing - music!

WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON? I was looking at some of the other artist profiles on the Namba Gear website and couldn’t help but think we live in an absolutely amazing era! Like many of the other profiled artists, my studio is wherever I am. Sure there are a few things like my guitars and my studio monitors that won’t fit in my Big Namba Studio Backpack (maybe you guys are working on the Huge Namba Studio Backpack right now!), but for the most part my entire studio is now in a great backpack. Thank you Namba Gear!

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DJ Tech Tools Review of the Lil Namba Remix Backpack

Woody — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:21:09 +0000

Review by Matt Belcher

All traveling DJs need something to carry their gear around in, even if they’re just hoofing it down to the local dive bar for a tune-up set. After hunting for a suitably rugged, comfortable and well-priced bag for my digital DJ endeavors, I finally struck gold with the Lil Namba Remix Backpack. The smaller brother of the Big Namba Studio Backpack, this medium sized, nice-looking gear bag really does the job, and is integral to my setup. If you’re interested in a single gig bag for a laptop/controller/soundcard rig, check out the full review.

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