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Frankfurt Musikmesse 2013: live highlights

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By The MusicRadar Team published 10 April 2013

The latest news, video and photos

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Musikmesse 2013, 10-13 April

Musikmesse 2013, 10-13 April

MUSIKMESSE 2013: Musikmesse 2013, Europe’s biggest music equipment gear show, is now in full swing. In Frankfurt, MusicRadar has a team on the floor seeking out the big stories and hottest products, while our UK office is handling the latest news as it comes in.

So where do you get the pick of the Musikmesse 2013 content in one place? Right here: click on for the story so far and keep checking back for the biggest news, most eye-catching photos and revealing videos.

If you want to catch absolutely every Frankfurt-related article as it’s posted be sure to bookmark our Musikmesse 2013 event page.

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Page 1 of 33
Korg Volca series

Korg Volca series

Having defined a new product category with its Monotron and Monotribe products, Korg has now taken the compact synth concept a step further with three $150, MIDI-capable analogue grooveboxes. Known as Volca Keys, Volca Bass and Volca Beats, they look terrific.

Musikmesse 2013: Korg Volca analogue grooveboxes unveiled

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Page 2 of 33
Fender Cabronita

Fender Cabronita

Fender has something extremely desirable and affordable for Cabronita fans at Musikmesse.

Via Guitarist Magazine on Twitter

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Page 3 of 33
Softube Console 1

Softube Console 1

A software-modelled analogue-style mixer meets a dedicated hardware controller in this intriguing 'hybrid' release from Softube.

Musikmesse 2013: Softube Console 1 offers complete software/hardware mixing solution

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Page 4 of 33
Fender Classic Series

Fender Classic Series

Check out the rather lovely Fender Classic Series guitars - nitro-finished and around £1,000.

Via Guitarist Magazine on Twitter

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Page 5 of 33
Universal Audio Apollo 16

Universal Audio Apollo 16

UA has unleashed a 16x16 channel version of the Apollo that's been designed with studio applications in mind.

Musikmesse 2013: Nord Lead 4 revealed by Clavia

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Page 6 of 33
Jackson Soloist 3-8

Jackson Soloist 3-8

8-strings everywhere! Here's the Jackson Guitars X Series Soloist 3-8, around €900.

Via Guitarist Magazine on Twitter

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Page 7 of 33
Ibanez RG9 protoype

Ibanez RG9 protoype

Eight strings not enough for you? The Ibanez RG9 9-string prototype is new for Musikmesse - no price yet!

Via Guitarist Magazine on Twitter

Musikmesse 2013: Ibanez stand highlights in pictures

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Page 8 of 33
Clavia Nord Lead 4

Clavia Nord Lead 4

The successor to the Lead 3 is a 2-oscillator, 4-part multitimbral virtual analogue subtractive instrument that also boasts Wavetable and FM capabilities.

Musikmesse 2013: Nord Lead 4 revealed by Clavia

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Page 9 of 33
Gibson Chris Cornell ES-335

Gibson Chris Cornell ES-335

Good news for Soundgarden fans! Here's the Gibson Chris Cornell ES-335!

Via Total Guitar Magazine on Twitter

Musikmesse 2013: Gibson announces Chris Cornell ES-335

Musikmesse 2013: Gibson stand in pictures

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Page 10 of 33
Novation Bass Station II

Novation Bass Station II

This all-new Bass Station features a pure analogue signal path, two oscillators plus a sub oscillator, two filters, an all-analogue effects section, plus a step sequencer and an arpeggiator.

Musikmesse 2013: Novation unveils the Bass Station II

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Page 11 of 33
Orange Crush amps

Orange Crush amps

Orange Amps is expanding its solid-state Crush range, with new 60-watt 1x12, 120-watt 2x12 or head models. Juicy!

Via Total Guitar magazine on Twitter

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Page 12 of 33
Bogner Amps pedals

Bogner Amps pedals

Huzzah! New Bogner Amps pedals - named Burnley, Wessex, Harlow and Oxford - will be gracing 'boards this summer.

Via Total Guitar Magazine on Twitter

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Page 13 of 33
Marshall Amps 1-watt Custom Offset

Marshall Amps 1-watt Custom Offset

The final word on Marshall's 50th Anniversary - check out this stunning 1-watt Custom Offset. Want.

Via Guitarist Magazine on Twitter

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Page 14 of 33
SPL Crimson

SPL Crimson

So is this an audio interface or a monitor controller? Actually, it's both!

Musikmesse 2013: SPL launches Crimson audio interface

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Page 15 of 33
Guitar egg slicer

Guitar egg slicer

Musikmesse always has its share of music-related tat; we were particularly taken with this guitar-shaped egg slicer.

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Page 16 of 33
Nord Drum 2 and Nord Pad

Nord Drum 2 and Nord Pad

Offering six channels and stereo outputs, the Nord Drum 2 is a step up from its predecessor. And now there's a nice controller to play it with, too.

Musikmesse 2013: Nord Drum 2 and Nord Pad announced

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Page 17 of 33
PRS SE30

PRS SE30

Here's the revoiced PRS Guitars 1x12 SE30 amp. Now £599 in the UK, this looks like fantastic value.

Via Guitarist Magazine on Twitter

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Page 18 of 33
Pioneer DJM-750

Pioneer DJM-750

Pioneer's replacement for the 700 mixer upgrades the feature set with new effects, Isolator EQ and a four-channel audio interface.

Musikmesse 2013: Pioneer unveils the DJM-750 mixer

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Page 19 of 33
Something with bite from LTD Guitars

Something with bite from LTD Guitars

LTD Guitars gets its monster on at Frankfurt.

Via Total Guitar Magazine on Twitter

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Page 20 of 33
Detune Korg M01D

Detune Korg M01D

If iOS apps don't scratch your mobile music-making itch, how about Detune's Korg M01D for Nintendo 3DS?

Musikmesse 2013: Korg M01D for Nintendo 3DS launched

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Page 21 of 33
Numark Mixtrack Edge

Numark Mixtrack Edge

Is this the thinnest DJing controller in the world? If not, it's certainly got to be one of them.

Musikmesse 2013: Numark unveils Mixtrack Edge

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Page 22 of 33
The godfather of solder

The godfather of solder

Hand wiring on the Marshall stand. Nice!

Via Guitarist Magazine on Twitter

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Page 23 of 33
Shadow PanaFlex acoustic pickup

Shadow PanaFlex acoustic pickup

This Shadow PanaFlex undersaddle acoustic pickup has a built-in 5.2GHz wireless system. No more leads - clever!

Via Guitarist Magazine on Twitter

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Page 24 of 33
Pint-sized pedals

Pint-sized pedals

Impossibly cute Hotone Audio pedals - yes that is an iPhone 4. Smartphone-sized pedalboard, anyone?

Via Guitarist Magazine on Twitter

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Page 25 of 33
Fender Custom Shop Telecasters

Fender Custom Shop Telecasters

Cool Fender Custom Shop Teles - we think JD McPherson would approve!

Via Guitarist Magazine on Twitter

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Page 26 of 33
Nord number 1

Nord number 1

Check out the first ever Nord! Hans Nordelius' analogue synth from 1976.

Via Future Music Magazine on Twitter

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Page 27 of 33
Cash for cans

Cash for cans

Interesting business model...

Via Future Music Magazine on Twitter

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Page 28 of 33
Schecter PT Fastback B

Schecter PT Fastback B

Here's the retro-tastic new PT Fastback B from Schecter Guitars. Available in metallic red and dark emerald green for €96.

Via Total Guitar Magazine on Twitter

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Page 29 of 33
Caparison C2

Caparison C2

Caparison Guitars has 'Mid-price' C2 models at Musikmesse. This one comes in at €1184.

Via Total Guitar Magazine on Twitter

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Page 30 of 33
Gritty in pink

Gritty in pink

Who doesn't want a Pink Paisley Fender Twin?

Via Guitarist Magazine on Twitter

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Page 31 of 33
Lag Guitars Roxanne

Lag Guitars Roxanne

There's something of a racing theme to the Lag Guitars Roxanne - built in France, prices start from €1,499.

Via Guitarist Magazine on Twitter

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Page 32 of 33
Duesenberg Guitars HQ

Duesenberg Guitars HQ

How cool is this distressed metallic paint-finished Duesenberg Guitars HQ model?

Via Guitarist Magazine on Twitter

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Page 33 of 33
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