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Sam Gutman at NAMM 2026: Synths Gone Walkabout

Strap yourself in, mates—Sam Gutman’s NAMM 2026 roundup is a wild ride through the synth jungle, where tradition gets tossed out like a burnt snag at a bush BBQ. With his educator’s eye and a knack for sniffing out the oddballs, Sam dives headfirst into a showcase of gear that’s as unpredictable as Melbourne’s weather. From biofeedback gadgets that make mushrooms sing to synths that look like video games, this is no ordinary stroll through the keyboard aisle. If you’re after gear that’ll survive a dust storm and still turn heads at your next warehouse rave, you’ll want to see

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