So it's just me and Ed, then? That's gonna make it harder to steal his credit card.
 
Come to think of it, most of the folks who came last time are no longer forum regulars. Three were Cakewalk employees who no longer work there. At least one has passed away (we'll drink a toast to you, Jan). Some have gone to other DAWs, others just couldn't stand our company any longer. Julibee? Come back, all is forgiven.

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So it's just me and Ed, then?

No, I'll be there, as you know, Dave.  Looking forward to it - never been to NAMM before!

I can't believe in all the years I lived down in So. Cal. (including working on Katella, the same street as Disneyland!), that I never went...  Oh well!

Yeh, I know, dmbaer. I didn't want to speak for you in case you wanted it to be a surprise.
 
OK, so it's Dave, David and Ed. I'll make the reservation.

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So it's just me and Ed, then? That's gonna make it harder to steal his credit card.
 
Come to think of it, most of the folks who came last time are no longer forum regulars. Three were Cakewalk employees who no longer work there. At least one has passed away (we'll drink a toast to you, Jan). Some have gone to other DAWs, others just couldn't stand our company any longer. Julibee? Come back, all is forgiven.

Never been to one of these ... been wanting to go for fun, and just enjoyment. I'm no less a geek than anyone else!
 
When is this on?

January 21-26.
 
Unfortunately, unlike its European counterpart Musikmesse, NAMM isn't open to the public. You have to be a member of NAMM (mostly music retailers and vendors), an exhibitor, performer, press or an invited guest of one of the above.
 
Despite it being a closed affair, you do see lots of gatecrashers there, especially on Saturday. Some are groupies on the hunt for rock stars to harass, some are wannabe rockstars whose parents have connections. Every exhibitor has a (limited) number of badges to give out to their favorite customers and supporters. Contact a vendor that you've had a long relationship with that's also exhibiting at the show and ask. This year at least one software developer (no, it wasn't Cakewalk) sent out emails offering NAMM badges to their customers. Musical educators and students can get passes, too.
 
There is also an admission fee for non-NAMM members. In the past it was $25, but nowadays it's between $50 and $100 depending on the type of badge.