Winter NAMM back in January (one of the music industry's biggest showcases) saw the launch of some of our favourite products of 2012, with the introduction of gear like the Boss GT-100 Amp Effects Processor and the Orange Micro Terror Head. We've been excited to see what goodies the Summer event in Tennessee would bring, and it hasn't disappointed.

Innovative British amp manufacturer Blackstar have had some of the event's most high-profile launches.  Back in March we wrote about the then-new ID series, which had just been launched at Musikmesse in Berlin, and now they've added two smaller combos to the range, with all the same functionality, just more portability.  They've also launched their first ever signature amp, a head that's custom made for metal in association with Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G.

Blackstar ID:15TVP 15W and ID:15TVP 15W programmable combos Perfect for practice and home recording, with all the customisability you need to achieve the sound in your head. 6 channels, 4 modulations, 4 delays, 4 reverbs. Available in Autumn 2012. Pre-order 15w model for £199. Pre-order 30w model for £279.

Blackstar Gus G Signature Blackfire 200 Watt Head Clean and crunch channels are nothing new for amps with the Blackstar rock pedigree, but the Blackfire goes even further, offering Fire and Fury overdrive channels created in consultation with Gus G himself. A devastating full metal assault. It's got an awesome metal look too: a brushed aluminium front panel complete with an 'Evil G' logo and a cast metal Blackstar logo, plus great Gus G accessories which include a signed certificate, an 'Evil G' key ring, trading card, pick, dust cover and a CD from Gus' band Firewind . Register to get notified as soon as it's available, with no commitment to buy.

Check out some of the other NAMM 2012 gear from brands like TC Electronic, Korg and Gretsch.