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Frankfurt Musikmesse 2012

Frankfurt Musikmesse is Europe's largest music equipment trade fair, and the 2012 show runs from 21-24 March.

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 from exhibitors like Fender, Gibson, Yamaha, Korg, Roland, Line 6, Peavey, Avid and many more.

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Musikmesse 2012: Ashdown launches Tonal Emphasis 500 bass amp range

New for 2012 amps feature twelve-band EQ...
Musikmesse 2012: Hayden launches new look MoFo range

Cosmetic updates, increased tonal...

Musikmesse 2012: Hayden launches new High 5 combo

Brit company reveals new five-watt guitar amp
Musikmesse 2012: Kris Menace's guide to Musikmesse

An alternative look at the show floor with the DJ...
Musikmesse 2012: The best vintage guitars, amps...

A gallery of glorious gear porn from the...
Musikmesse 2012 video: Peavey Nano Vypyr demo

This little Peavey hits the UK market
Musikmesse 2012 video: Roland GA-212 guitar amp

Alex Hutchings demos the new Roland combo
Musikmesse 2012 video: Yamaha Limited Edition A...

Translucent black finish, 200 pieces only...
Musikmesse 2012: Drums, drums and more drums

Some choice selections from this year's Frankfurt
Musikmesse 2012 video: Peavey Butcher amp head...

British-voiced rock amp arrives in Europe
Musikmesse 2012: In Pictures: Premier Nicko...

PLUS: A raft of new snares from the British...
Musikmesse 2012: In Pictures: Sonor Jojo Mayer...

Drum ace gets his own pedal
Musikmesse 2012 video: Peavey TNT & TKO bass amps

Bass combos explained and demoed
Musikmesse 2012 video: Avid Pro Tools Express...

New software bundle confirmed
Musikmesse 2012: In Pictures: Natal UK Custom Shop

Natal shows off custom kit at Musikmesse
Musikmesse 2012: Gibson reveals new 2012 Les Paul...

Split coil Burstbuckers bring single-coil sounds...
Musikmesse 2012 video: Fender Premium Audio System

We check out the legendary guitar company's in-car...
Musikmesse 2012 video: Natal introduces its UK...

Percussion company shows us a freaky,...
Musikmesse 2012 video: AddString - fit an extra...

Make your 6-string acoustic sound like a 12-string
Musikmesse 2012 video: u-he demos Reason Rack...

See third-party devices in Propellerhead's...
Musikmesse 2012 video: Studiologic Sledge

Polyphonic powerhouse demoed in Frankfurt
Musikmesse 2012 video: u-he demos Faderfox...

See the prototype in action
Musikmesse 2012 video: Reloop Beatmix

Hardware and software DJ controller bundle demoed
Musikmesse 2012 video: Stanton DJC.4 controller

Flexible Virtual DJ controller demoed at Frankfurt...
Musikmesse 2012 video: Fender American Standard...

We get an overview of the new models in the range
Musikmesse 2012 video: u-he Diva dedicated...

Software instrument meets hardware control
Musikmesse 2012: Pro X Kick pedal

"Rugged" new pro pedal from Alesis
Musikmesse 2012 video: Zahl AM1 analogue modular...

It's time to go old-school
Musikmesse 2012: Steinberg Nuendo Live announced

Simplified interface for the live environment
Musikmesse 2012: Carlsbro Classic Tube and VAC Amp...

The revival of the classic British Carlsbro guitar...
Musikmesse 2012: Alesis iO Mix 4-channel iPad...

"The world's first mixer/multi-channel interface...
Musikmesse 2012: Focusrite ISA Two mic preamp...

Dual mono mic pre unveiled
Musikmesse 2012 video: The Raw Guitar Co.

Guitars inspired by old blues players
Musikmesse 2012: Laney unveils new Tony Iommi...

VIDEO: Black Sabbath guitarist and heavy metal...
Musikmesse 2012 video: Alphasphere on camera

The AlphaSphere is a spherical, pad-based tactile...
Musikmesse 2012 video: Roland Jupiter-50

Plus, the Jupiter-80 version 2
Musikmesse 2012 video: Boss Loop Station World...

We chat to the stellar looper
Musikmesse 2012 video: Pioneer DJM-850

Pioneer show us around the new Beat Color system...
Musikmesse 2012 video: Vox Lil' Looper

As its name suggests, a little looper
Musikmesse 2012 video: Clavia Nord Electro 4D

It's all about the drawbars
Musikmesse 2012 video: Pioneer RMX-1000

We head to the Pioneer stand to get a detailed...
Musikmesse 2012: TC Electronic announces Duff...

TC's Corona Chorus chosen for Duff Chorus
Musikmesse 2012: FXpansion Etch filtering effect

Based on DCAM circuit-modelled technology.
Musikmesse 2012: TC Electronic unveils the BG250...

TonePrint-enabled, 250 watts
Musikmesse 2012: Mackie expands portable PA range

New range of flexible gear for passive and powered...
Musikmesse 2012: Avid Pro Tools Express to ship...

16 audio tracks plus virtual instruments
Musikmesse 2012 VIDEO: Watch the full...

See how Figure and Rack Extensions were introduced
Musikmesse 2012: Ampeg expands Portaflex series

Two new cabinet designs - the PF-115LF and...
Musikmesse 2012: live from the show floor

Up-to-the-minute coverage from Frankfurt,...
Musikmesse 2012: VOX Lil' Looper

Two independent loops for guitar and vocal...
Musikmesse 2012: JamVOX III announced

Stand-alone app aims to provide "ultimate...
Musikmesse 2012: Brand new Roland guitar amps

The GA-112 and GA-212 are "supercharged for the...
Musikmesse 2012: Roland Jupiter-50 synth announced

Takes features from the Jupiter-80, loses some of...
Musikmesse 2012: New Korg microKey controllers

25- and 61-note versions join 37-note original
Musikmesse 2012: Roland TD-15KV V-Tour Series

Mid-range kit and sound module revealed
Musikmesse 2012: Roland announces TD-11K V-Drums...

Entry-level range gets an upgrade
Musikmesse 2012: Fender American Standard Series...

Upgraded Teles, Strats, Precision and Jazz basses...
Musikmesse 2012 video: Blackstar Amplification...

Programmable amps with 'True Valve Power'
Musikmesse 2012: Blackstar Amplification launches...

2 x 10 configuration, cream covering and more
Musikmesse 2012 video: Propellerhead Figure for...

Hands-on with the super-affordable Reason-inspired...
Musikmesse 2012 video: Propellerhead Reason Rack...

Plug-ins... or something else?
Musikmesse 2012: Propellerhead announces Figure...

Video of a new $1 app, and third-party devices in...
Musikmesse 2012: Zynaptic announces Unveil plug-in

Real-time de-reverberation and signal focusing...
Musikmesse 2012: Boss VE-5 vocal processor

Six effects, a looper and more
Musikmesse 2012: Two new Jackson signatures debut

Mille Petrozza and Adrian Smith models revealed at...
Musikmesse 2012: as it happens

All the gear news from Europe's biggest music show
Musikmesse 2012: Gretsch adds Brushed Brass to its...

"Suitable for any musical setting"
Musikmesse 2012: Vestax V-MIDI iOS interface

Plug in a USB controller and power your iOS device
Musikmesse 2012: Ruokangas Guitars announces Mojo...

Boutique beauties from Finland
Musikmesse 2012: Nord Electro 4D unveiled

Waterfall keyboard, hands-on drawbars and more
Musikmesse 2012: Vestax VCI-380 DJ controller

Designed for controllerism; comes with Serato Itch
Musikmesse 2012: JHS gears up for Frankfurt and...

Plus! New electric ukes!
Musikmesse 2012: Blackstar Amplification to launch...

Plus! Bon Jovi legend Richie Sambora joins the...
Musikmesse 2012: win mystery new Rupert Neve...

Teaser images revealed
Musikmesse 2012: Propellerhead to share "exciting...

Pre-show announcement "for music makers...
Musikmesse 2012: Warwick and Framus announce new...

Plus new RockBass and more for Frankfurt launch

Highlights

Musikmesse 2012: Nord Electro 4D unveiled

Waterfall keyboard, hands-on drawbars and more
Musikmesse 2012: Vestax VCI-380 DJ controller

Designed for controllerism; comes with Serato Itch
Musikmesse 2012: Blackstar Amplification to launch biggest ever product

Plus! Bon Jovi legend Richie Sambora joins the...
Musikmesse 2012: win mystery new Rupert Neve product

Teaser images revealed
Musikmesse 2012: Propellerhead to share "exciting news"

Pre-show announcement "for music makers...

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