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Frankfurt Musikmesse 2011

Frankfurt Musikmesse is Europe's largest music equipment trade fair, and the 2011 show runs from 6-9 April.

As usual, MusicRadar will be reporting live from the show floor. We'll be bringing you up-to-the minute news, pictures and videos of the latest product announcements, star appearances and anything else that catches our eye.

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Musikmesse 2011: Gibson Melody Maker series in...

Super-affordable USA Les Paul, SG, Explorer and...
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Pacifica, SG, RGX, Super BB, AC1R, A3M models and...
Musikmesse 2011: Ashdown MiBass amp head video...

See the customisable digital bass amplifier in...
Musikmesse 2011: Day three highlights

Essential gear picks and videos from the show...
Musikmesse 2011: Premier unveils Iron Maiden drum...

Affordable Nicko McBrain replica sets coming soon!
Musikmesse 2011: Yamaha DTX electronic drum kits...

On video: all the details of Yamaha's new kits
Musikmesse 2011: The Fender stand in pictures

Pawn Shop Series, EVH Wolfgangs, Takamine...
Musikmesse 2011: Avid announces Pro Tools MP 9

New software also available with M-Audio...
Musikmesse 2011: Yamaha MOX synthesizers video...

Up close with the MOX 6 and MOX 8 workstations
Musikmesse 2011: Steinberg announces HALion 4...

Sampler has "undergone a massive overhaul"
Musikmesse 2011: Pearl announces Limited Edition...

Arch Enemy sticksman gets his own model
Musikmesse 2011: Pearl shows off new maple and...

Four sets added to the Vision Series
Musikmesse 2011: Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler up...

Powerful multi-fx pedal with 100 sounds explained
Musikmesse 2011: Line 6 POD HD up close video

A detailed look at the desktop multi-fx unit
Musikmesse 2011: Novation Twitch video demo

Find out what makes Novation and Serato's new...
Musikmesse 2011: Pearl unleashes New Limited VBA...

Two exclusive designs available
Musikmesse 2011: Pearl debuts Reference Pure

Highly resonant pro kit for a pure tone
Musikmesse 2011: Marshall showcases new Class 5...

Combo features low power mode
Musikmesse 2011: Pearl announces Masters Premium...

New range features sonically enhanced shells
Musikmesse 2011: Blackstar HT-5R amp video demo

See and hear the new amp series in action
Musikmesse 2011: Pearl unveils Throne Thumper

Feel the beat through your seat
Musikmesse 2011: Pearl announces new Roadster...

Six new thrones with improved features
Musikmesse 2011: Carlsbro launches TC range

New amps pay homage to the brand's heritage
Musikmesse 2011: Roland Jupiter-80 video demo

Find out why it's a Jupiter and hear it in action
Musikmesse 2011: DigiTech introduces its first...

Seven new amps for guitar and bass
Musikmesse 2011: Day Two highlights

Essential gear, videos and more from day two on...
Musikmesse 2011: Event Electronics brings back...

Big sound returns with this relaunched design
Musikmesse 2011: Universal Audio announces Lexicon...

Digital reverb emulation for UAD-2 on Mac and PC
Musikmesse 2011: PreSonus launches StudioLive...

Digital mixing at a budget price point
Musikmesse 2011: Orange Amps Dark Terror video...

See and hear the little heavy metal Terror in...
Musikmesse 2011: Ampeg GVT Series guitar amps...

Brand new all-tube series put through its paces
Musikmesse 2011: Steinberg introduces Yamaha...

New VST and AU plug-in bundles based on Virtual...
Musikmesse 2011: T-Rex reveals five new pedals

Triple-voice wah, drive, fuzz and more
Musikmesse 2011: Steinberg announces Cubase...

Entry-level version of the popular DAW
Musikmesse 2011: Gibson and Epiphone host...

New guitars from Gibson USA, Gibson Custom, Gibson...
Musikmesse 2011: Numark debuts Mixdeck Quad with...

Breakthrough DJ controller offers four-channel...
Musikmesse 2011: Pioneer introduces DJM-T1 mixer

Specifically designed to natively control Traktor...
Musikmesse 2011: Stanton previews CMP.800 player...

Users can access their entire music library via...
Musikmesse 2011: Stanton launches Stanton Control...

Innovative complete DJ system with built-in...
Musikmesse 2011: Radial Engineering releases...

Redesigned speaker to headphone converter
Musikmesse 2011: Alesis debuts MicTube Solo and...

Compact preamps perfect for virtually any mic or...
Musikmesse 2011: The Vox stand in pictures

Custom Shop guitars, Virage II Butterfly Series...
Musikmesse 2011: Dark Matter Audio DMA1 video demo

The Smart Audio Hub up close
Musikmesse 2011: Day one highlights

Essential gear picks and videos from the show...
Musikmesse 2011: Orange Amps launch The Book of...

Lavish new coffee-table book tells the brand's...
Musikmesse 2011: Martin unveils OMM John Renbourn...

Unique orchestra model honouring a fingerstyle...
Musikmesse 2011: Alesis unveils MultiMix 8 USB 2.0...

Mixer enables musicians to send 10 channels of...
Musikmesse 2011: Alesis announces NanoVerb 2...

Compact effects box offers 256 effects and reverb...
Musikmesse 2011: Korg monotribe video demo

Get a first taste of this analogue synth and...
Musikmesse 2011: Alesis introduces MultiMix 6 Cue

Six-channel headphone amplifier offers six...
Musikmesse 2011: Korg Wavedrum Mini video demo

A first look at the tiny Wavedrum with built-in...
Musikmesse 2011: Ashdown launches ultra-portable...

220 and 550-watt head versions available
Musikmesse 2011: DJ Tech unveils 4Mix DJ...

MIDI controller that can be linked directly to PA...
Musikmesse 2011: Yamaha announces limited-edition...

Just 50 of the reissued kits to be made
Musikmesse 2011: Warwick introduces WA series bass...

Two new bass heads and two new cabinets
Musikmesse 2011: Warwick introduces the BC combo...

Smaller combo amps for bassists who don't need ear...
Musikmesse 2011: Fender unveils new Super-Sonic...

New 100-watt combo, head and two cabinets
Musikmesse 2011: Roland Jupiter-80 synth unveiled

Pays homage to Jupiter-8
Musikmesse 2011: Line 6 launches POD HD

New desktop modelling multi-FX unit and firmware...
Musikmesse 2011: Vox introduces the Valvetronix...

A digital modelling amp with real tube tone
Musikmesse 2011: Focusrite introduces RedNet 5

New HD bridge for Pro Tools
Musikmesse 2011: Vox unveils USA Custom Guitars

New handcrafted axes from Vox's G-Rok R&D facility
Musikmesse 2011: Morley announces TWIN MIX...

Device combining features of an ABY selector and...
Musikmesse 2011: Yamaha introduces new Pacifica...

Value for money with no compromises
Musikmesse 2011: Korg introduces Pitchclip guitar...

User-friendly clip-on chromatic tuner
Musikmesse 2011: Jackson unveils Chris Broderick...

Megadeath axeman's new model comes in six and...
Musikmesse 2011: Takamine introduces four new...

A quartet of new acoustics including the highly...
Musikmesse 2011: Yamaha MOX synthesizers unveiled

MOX 6 and MOX 8 workstations heading to Frankfurt
Musikmesse 2011: Korg Wavedrum mini revealed

Built-in speaker and battery power
Musikmesse 2011: Korg monotribe - synth, rhythms...

The monotron gets a more powerful sibling
Musikmesse 2011: Vox unveils Virage II Butterfly...

New semi-hollow single and double cutaway guitars
Musikmesse 2011: Six new Vox Series 55 finishes...

Two models get three new looks apiece
Musikmesse 2011: Squier unveils the Jaguar Bass...

Short-scale version of a vintage Fender classic
Musikmesse 2011: Squier introduces the Matt...

Rancid and Operation Ivy bassist gets affordable...
Musikmesse 2011: Gretsch unveils the Duane Eddy...

New 'rock and roll' model for the Grammy winning...
Musikmesse 2011: Ovation announces new CC34-TC

Available in loud yellow, blue and red colours
Musikmesse 2011: Korg unveils MMA130 Mobile...

A power-packed, professional amp for performances...
Musikmesse 2011: Ampeg launches GVT Series guitar...

Bass amp giant re-enters the world of all-tube...
Musikmesse 2011: Boss announces MICRO BR BR-80...

A professional eight-track studio that fits in...
Musikmesse 2011: Line 6 shows off M5 Stompbox...

Stompbox with over 100 guitar effects to...
Musikmesse 2011: Blackstar unveils new HT-5 amps

Popular valve amps improved for 2011
Musikmesse 2011: Bassist Steve Bailey joins the...

New six-string Steve Bailey Signature bass...
Musikmesse 2011: Korg announces SP-170S digital...

Portable piano focuses on playability and sound
Musikmesse 2011: Roland Quad-Capture audio...

USB 2.0 device promises high-grade mic preamps
Musikmesse 2011: Roland introduces FP-4F digital...

SuperNATURAL piano sound comes to top-selling...
Musikmesse 2011: Paiste launches Twenty Custom...

New CuSn20 bronze series hits Frankfurt
Musikmesse 2011: Vox introduces AC30C2 Black Comet...

Custom Series version of an iconic guitar amp
Musikmesse 2011: Vox announces AC1 RhythmVOX Bass...

Mini bass guitar amplifier with rhythm
Musikmesse 2011: Nord Electro 3 HP has...

The first Electro to offer piano-like keys
Musikmesse 2011: Yamaha announces five new DTX...

Flagship features added to new affordable models
Musikmesse 2011: Novation unveils Twitch DJ...

Touchstrip DJ hardware developed in collaboration...
Musikmesse 2011: Dark Matter Audio unveils details...

A revolutionary smart device specifically for...
Musikmesse 2011: Korg monotribe revealed

IN PICTURES: The monotron gets a bigger sibling...
Musikmesse 2011: TC-Helicon introduces new...

H1, E1 and X1 effects pedals announced
Musikmesse 2011: TC Electronic Polytune adds...

Free software update also introduces new Capo Mode
Musikmesse 2011: TC Electronic announces RH750...

New 750 watt amp head with TC's Bass 2.0 feature...
Musikmesse 2011: Fender announces Pawn Shop Series

"Guitars that never were, but should have been"
Musikmesse 2011: Diezel Hagen guitar amp to make...

First pictures surface ahead of Frankfurt
Musikmesse 2011: New Korg analogue synth?

Teaser appears in iMS-20 app
Musikmesse 2011: Orange Amps Dark Terror unveiled

New black model is highest gain Terror yet
Musikmesse 2011: Nord teases new hardware

An update or something different?
Musikmesse 2011: Recording King introduces the...

Adirondack top, all solid, nitrocellulose finished...
Musikmesse 2011: ESP unveils limited edition...

Simultaneous launch at Frankfurt and London's...
Musikmesse 2011: Jaden Rose set to unveil Spider...

High-end heavy rock guitar maker set for second...
Musikmesse 2011: Dark Matter Audio DMA1 - the...

Could this be the star of the show?
Musikmesse 2011: JHS gears up for a mammoth show

European debuts from Fret-King, Vintage and more
Musikmesse 2011: Admira launches Alba and Diana...

Two new classical models heading to Frankfurt
Musikmesse 2011: Hofner unveils three new Verythin...

HVSC Singlecut, Special, and Contemporary Series...
Musikmesse 2011: Ampeg launches BA Series combo...

European pricing announced for compact and...
Musikmesse 2011: Ampeg unveils Portaflex Series...

European pricing announced for new flip-top heads

Highlights

Musikmesse 2011: Korg monotribe video demo

Get a first taste of this analogue synth and...
Musikmesse 2011: Korg Wavedrum Mini video demo

A first look at the tiny Wavedrum with built-in...
Musikmesse 2011: Ampeg launches GVT Series guitar amplification

Bass amp giant re-enters the world of all-tube...
Musikmesse 2011: Fender announces Pawn Shop Series

"Guitars that never were, but should have been"
Musikmesse 2011: Dark Matter Audio DMA1 - the 'Smart Audio Hub'

Could this be the star of the show?

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