Musikmesse Frankfurt 2016 - open for public

[hairmetal81]

Samstags hat man draussen schon fleissig an der "Center Stage" gewerkelt:

...man beachte die vielen Truss-Teile unten rechts!



"Megaforce" - das klingt nach Big Business!

Die Sonne lacht über dem Messegelände.

...such' den Truck von Roland! (...er wird später nochmals zu sehen sein - versprochen!)

 

[hairmetal81]

Ein sehr schöner Ansatz ist auch dieses Jahr wieder der 'Music4Kidz' Bereich!


...hier ein paar Bilder, wie der Bereich dieses Jahr aufbaumässig geplant ist:

Musikhaus Kirstein schreibt zum 'Music4Kidz' dieses Jahr:

Spoiler: Music4Kidz auf der Musikmesse 2016

Experimentieren, mitmachen, entdecken:
Music4Kidz auf der Musikmesse 2016

Auf dem Sonderareal Music4Kidz der Musikmesse in Frankfurt gibt es auch dieses Jahr wieder tolle, interaktive Angebote für Kinder. Vom 6.-8. April haben Grundschul- und Kindergartengruppen die Möglichkeit, kostenlos an speziellen Mitmach-Aktionen teilzunehmen. Gruppenanmeldungen sind noch bis 1. Februar möglich.

Music4Kidz möchte den Kindern im Alter von 5-10 Jahren spielerisch vermitteln, wie viel Spaß Musik macht und welche Entdeckungen und Erlebnisse mit Musikinstrumenten, Klangskulpturen, Klängen und Tönen verbunden sein können.
Bereits seit 15 Jahren begeistern die spannenden Erlebniswelten schon die Jüngsten unter den Messebesuchern. Das erfolgreiche Konzept der interaktiven Musikausstellung setzt die Messe Frankfurt in Zusammenarbeit mit dem renommierten Musiker, Pädagogen und Instrumentenbauer Michael Bradke um

Zusätzlich zu den anmeldepflichtigen Gruppenterminen, die bereits einen Tag vor der offiziellen Eröffnung der Musikmesse angeboten werden, steht der Bereich Music4Kidz während der regulären Messezeiten dann auch allen anderen Messebesuchern offen.

Die Jahre zuvor hat sich zum Beispiel Roland Deutschland mächtig dafür ins Zeug gelegt - eine ganze 'V-Drums Area' für die Jüngsten... (zum Vergrössern klicken!)





...auch Skoogmusic war mit ihren MIDI-Controllern anwesend (quasi eine Art "Reactable" im Kleinformat)

...ReLoop hat sich um Nachwuchs-DJ's gekümmert...

...und Paiste hat u.a. 'nen Gong mitgebracht...

...ein Spass für die ganze Familie!

 

[cello und bass]

Heute ist die Nachricht gekommen, dass ich zu Mittagessen bei PGR eingeladen werde Klasse, Freunde im Business zu haben

 

[hairmetal81]

20 Jahre RME...

20 Jahre führende Audio-Wandler und -Interfaces aus Haimhausen, München, Deutschland!

...und was zu gewinnen gibt's auch... Hoch die Tassen!

 

[hairmetal81]

Etwas, dass einem - auch ökologisch denkenden - Musikus natürlich postwendend ins Auge springt:


Creare Studio (Halle 11.0, Stand D71) stellt farbenfrohe Stickbags sowie Gigbags für Akustik- und E-Gitarren aus recycelten Materialien her!

...unten links, das dürfte den Alex-van-Halen-Fans gefallen!

"Soon on the way to MusikMesse in Frankfurt!" ...hier ein "Sneak-Peak" des neusten Produkts im Portfolio - extra für die Messe!

...vielleicht entdeckt man auch einen der zahllosen rezyklierten Lampenschirme an ihrem MuMe-Stand...

...da kommen leichte Pink Floyd Gefühle auf!

Nett fürs Auge. Schön umweltbewusst!

 

[hairmetal81]

Supro baut neu Effektpedale!

Spoiler: Supro Boost, Fuzz, & Drive Pedals Press-Release

MUSIKMESSE 2016: Since its return in 2014, we've seen a wealth of Supro amps come through our doors, but now the company enters the pedal market with a trio of boutique-level stompboxes: the SP1303 Boost, Supro SP1304 Fuzz and SP1305 Drive.

Delivering up to 20dB of noiseless gain boost, the Supro Boost (£159) promises to be a 'clean' preamp, and offers High Pass and Low Pass filtering via a toggle switch - a TRS port also provides expression pedal control of the volume knob, allowing the pedal to double up as a volume pedal. Neat!

The Supro Fuzz (£159) goes old-school with an NOS germanium transistor in the first stage, followed by a silicon-based gain section and, mysteriously, "a dash of Supro's 'special sauce'" to create a low-noise, high-gain fuzz box - again, expression control via TRS is available, for adjustment of the treble knob.

Finally, Supro's Drive (£169) pedal claims to recreate the circuitry of the company's amps, including an actual, adjustable output transformer - the TRS port offers real-time control of the gain knob on this one.

All three pedals are assembled in Port Jefferson, NY, USA, and feature anodized, brushed-aluminium enclosures, as well as noiseless true bypass switching and 9V battery or power supply operation.

Eckdaten:

• Drei Pedale - Boost, Fuzz & Drive
  
• Made in New York, U.S.A.
  
• Eloxiertes, gebürstetes Metallgehäuse
  
• True Bypass Switching
  
  
  Boost Pedal:
  
• 20db Boost-Reserve
  
• Schaltbarer High- und Lowpass Filter
  
  
  Fuzz Pedal:
  
• Germanium Transistor vorne
  
• Sillizium Transistor hinten
  
  
  Drive Pedal:
  
• Sound der Supro-Amps
• Eingebauter, regelbarer Ausgangstransformator

Spoiler: Video Demo

Dank Remote-Buchse kann man das Boost-Pedal mit einem Expression-Pedal steuern, und hat so quasi gleich noch ein Volume-Pedal!

Beim Fuzz kann man über die Remote-Buchse das Treble-Poti steuern, beim Drive-Pedal das Gain-Poti!

 

[hairmetal81]

Ashdown (zusammen mit Haydn Amps am Stand von Trius, Halle 11.0, Stand D91)

...bringt die brandneuen Rootmaster EVO und AAA EVO Amp-Serien mit, welche zum ersten mal in Europa zu sehen sein werden, sowie ein paar weitere schöne Sachen.

Ashdown sagt dazu:

It’s back for 2016...

The world's biggest music trade show, the Frankfurt Musikmesse is back on Thursday 7th April to Sunday 10th April 2016.

Musikmesse in Frankfurt is an international trade fair for the entire music industry and this year's show will see the introduction of a brand new concept by opening its doors to the public for the duration of the show.

Ashdown will have a dedicated space for trade customers in the B2B area (11.1 stand E51). We will have the friendly Kim Braun, Product Manager at Trius Music Distribution in Germany on hand to answer any questions you may have. Ashdown have recently appointed Trius as sole distributor in Germany for their flagship range of bass amplification. Trius have over two decades of experience in sales and marketing to the music industry’s German market.

As always, the Ashdown team will be on hand at the Frankfurt Musikmesse and are extremely proud to introduce their latest bass amplification offerings to the European market with the all new, freshly updated Rootmaster EVO and AAA EVO series of bass amps – all launched earlier this year at the NAMM show in California.

You can find the Ashdown and Hayden Amps stand in Hall 11.0 stand D91. Pop by and say “hi” or if you are interested in making an appointment please send us an email. We look forward to seeing you there!

(http://ashdownmusic.com/news/153/See-Ashdown-at-Frankfurt-Musikmesse-2016/)

Spoiler: Ashdown Rootmaster RM-500-EVO

Now in its second evolution is the RM-500. The 500-watt power section of the RM500 EVO has been developed to maintain a deep low end, defined mids and transient highs delivering its output into a 4-ohm load. Ashdown Rootmaster heads are the perfect choice for working bassists looking for power and features without the weight.

The Rootmaster EVO series’ pre amp now includes a passive and active input jack socket for use with high and low output instruments, this sets a clear signal path to the input control enabling you to fine tune your input level using the trademark Ashdown VU meter. With the signal at its optimal level, you then hit the rich features designed enhance your tone, such as the shape button, 5-band EQ and on-board compressor. The drive control, as always delivers a delectable valve emulated over-drive, whilst the sub harmonic controls add further fatness to your tone - both can be foot-switched via an FS 2 footswitch (sold separately).

Rootmaster EVO heads also feature an upgraded power section plus a handy mute button. What’s even cooler is when switched to mute, the trademark Ashdown Engineering VU meter changes from orange to cool blue – creating the perfect on stage mood lighting between sets.

Simple, powerful EQ
The Rootmaster EVO series’ pre amp now includes a passive and active input jack socket for use with high and low output instruments. The five- band rotary tone controls act with surgical precision to provide total control over your sound, while a shape switch instantly dials you in to a classic Ashdown tone setting, straight from the world-famous ABM.

One-knob Compression
Instantly adding warmth and body to your tone, this simple to use, great sounding compressor delivers a powerful, even sound to make sure your bass will fill out any mix.

Footswitchable variable overdrive
With footswitchable flexibility, our tube-emulated overdrive can take your core bass sound and push it into warm overdrive through to distorted filth whenever you need to add extra grind and girth to your tone.

Kick it down
Bringing extra depth and definition to your bass parts, the Sub-Harmonic Generator lets you dial in a sub-octave and kick it in via footswitch whenever you need the extra depth for those super-heavy Godzilla moments.

Totally connected
If you want to use your favourite pedals or multi-effects, you’ll find send and return sockets on the back panel, along with a DI output for direct injection into the PA mixer or recording console and a Line Input (with front panel level control) so you can jam along with a backing track in rehearsal.

Create the perfect rig
A combined Jack/Speakon socket with a minimum 4 ohm load provides flexible partnering options with a dedicated range of Rootmaster EVO cabinets. Ashdown’s 1 x 12”, 1 x 15”, 2 x 10” and 6 x 10” cabs all feature Ashdown White Line speakers for a refined tone, plus a high- frequency 3-way controllable tweeter for additional top-end bite.

Spoiler: Ashdown RM-115T-EVO

The Ashdown Rootmaster EVO 115T unleashes 300 watts at 8 ohms of deep bass sound through its single Ashdown 15” speaker, bringing the bass to the front of the mix with comfort and standing out from the crowd with its distinctive, high quality finish, coupled with a dramatic reduction in weight.

Ashdown Rootmaster EVO cabinets are now loaded with custom NEW Ashdown White Line speakers for exceptional attack, clarity and low-end performance.

Tonally, the compact design maintains the low-end response with a more dynamic mid range. The addition of the tweeter provides extra high end and can be adjusted either to either hi, low or off with the three way tweeter switch depending on the player’s preference.

The new Rootmaster EVO cabs are made from light-weight ply to cut down on weight without risk to the signature Ashdown sound. A solid slim-line construction is paired with mindful design features such bar handles for ease of transport and easy stacking. The cabs are finished in Buffalo Tolex with a black cloth grill for a quality finish that truly stands out from the crowd.

Spoiler: Ashdown AAA-120-15T

The Ashdown AAA EVO 120-15T is a solid 120 watt bass amp combo with a single 15” Ashdown speaker. The 120-15T features a fully loaded array of facilities including passive and active inputs, as well as a balanced Di output and tweeter, making it a perfectly gig worthy combo.

The Ashdown AAA EVO 120-15T has the option for an extension speaker out with its own dedicated 4 Ohm min load jack socket. This can be paired with a 4 Ohm cab or two 8 Ohm cabinets for when demand strikes at larger gigs. When connecting an extension speaker it will disconnect the internal 4 Ohm speaker.

The Ashdown AAA EVO 120-15T features a re-energised foot switchable tube emulated overdrive for devastating distortion, as well as a 4 band EQ section with a sweepable mid control. The addition of a Vintage/Modern Low push button changes the character of the low end for either a deep vintage feel or a more modern punchy low end. In a similar fashion, on the high end, the Vintage/Modern Highs push button adds or takes away a high end presence.

On the rear of the combo, there is a Tweeter mute switch to reduce some of the top end and a speaker mute switch and headphone socket for silent practice. There is also a balanced DI XLR socket, an FS-1 footswitch jack socket and a Line in and an FX loop for use with either a line level device or FX processor/pedal board.

Download Ashdown’s signature ABM Pre App (available via Agile Partners Amp Kit) and switch on the incredible features that you get from the formidable ABM range including Sub Harmonics, Tube Drive, Compression and comprehensive 7 Band EQ, thus transforming the amp into a tone machine.

Most prominently, the Ashdown AAA EVO Range has been upgraded to a premium heavy-duty buffalo Tolex covering with a stylish and distinctive vintage red grill. The Ashdown AAA EVO Range maintains its build quality and durability but utilises a new lightweight ply construction that has cut down on the weight but not the tone.

Spoiler: Ashdown B-SOCIAL-75W

Straight out of the box, B-Social delivers signature Ashdown bass tone via a powerful 75W stereo amplifier and two custom dual concentric 5” drivers, specifically designed to deliver punchy low-end in the most compact enclosure. Unlocking further tonal possibilities, the App-Tek socket allows players to access the ever-growing range of amp sim and effects apps available on Smartphones and devices, including Ashdown’s very own ABM Pre App.

Wireless
Allowing the bassist to roam at home, B-Social features wireless audio connectivity and a transmitter that lets the bass connect wirelessly to the amp for cable free jamming.

Wireless audio connectivity also enables audio streaming from any compatible music player. Adding a new social dimension to the amp, the B-Social includes a second input so the bassist can play along with another bass player or guitarist - electric or acoustic.

“It’s a simple feature - and obvious - but so often over looked by amp companies,” says Mark Gooday. “Being able to plug into a single amp with a friend or band mate makes B-Social a great tool for collaborative writing and recording.”

Recording
Recording itself is made simple via the built-in USB audio interface, compatible with all major DAWs on both PC and Mac platforms. The stereo output features a button to enable latency-free monitoring when in use with a DAW.

Connectivity
Rounding out the feature set is a Line In, Line Out and a Headphone Out for silent practice. B-Social is available in three stunning high gloss wood finishes - Natural, Black and White.

Spoiler: Ashdown METERS CUBED

Sweet, stylish and dynamic. The Meters Cubed Bluetooth Home Micro Audio System by Ashdown Engineering will rumble your desktop or bookshelf.

Designed in Britain
With a heritage in British bass amplification, Meters Cubed are three 90mm cubes – one micro amplifier and two 2.5” high power stereo speakers at 10 watts per channel. Meters Cubed is a micro audio system like no other and utilizes Ashdown Engineering’s signature VU meter, normally reserved for reading the input levels on bass guitar amplifiers. The illuminated VU shows the music playback level status at a glance, so you don’t only hear your music – you see it too!

Bluetooth Technology
Spotify has never sounded so good! Bluetooth 4.0 technology allows for wireless music streaming to your smartphone, tablet, laptop, PC or Mac with reinforced audio quality. Meters Cubed also features a 3.5mm jack aux-in for use with non-Bluetooth devices too.

Small, yet powerful
With a diameter of just 90mm (cubed) and neatly rounded styling, the mains powered Meters Cubed take up little desk space but pack a punch with mSound DSP Sound Enhancement Technology.

Meters Cubed Key Features Include:
- The latest in Wireless Bluetooth Technology for wireless streaming from your MP3/mobile device
- mSound DSP Sound Enhancement Technology
- Trademark Ashdown VU Meter
- 2 x 2.5” High Power True RMS 10W+10W Stereo
- 3.5mm Jack Aux-In to connect and play from your MP3/mobile device, desktop or laptop computer
- Mains Power Supply
- Available in Black or White Finish.

....B-Social ... - herrlicher Produktname für einen Amp, oder?

 

[hairmetal81]

Blackstar (Halle 11.0, Stand A61) expandiert ebenfalls in Richtung Tieftöner:


Der BASS-Fly 3 (!)

Spoiler: Blackstar Bass Fly 3 Press-Release

Blackstar have announced a new amp to accompany the popular Fly 3 guitar amplifier, and its aimed squarely at bass players. Pressed into a similar desktop format as its guitar cousin, the Bass Fly is also available with an extension speaker option. Not available until around May this year, the new bass version of the Fly has been built to handle the low frequencies and includes the ability to run off of batteries or an external power supply, just like the original guitar version.

The whole concept is a portable, very compact and yet good-sounding practice amp which can also double up as a computer monitor speaker or music playback system. I own one of the original guitar versions and if the new bass version is anything like that one then I imagine it will be very popular. Mine lives on my desk and gets frequent use. I am very impressed with its overall sound, and it seems to last for months off of a single set of six AA batteries.

The controls for the Bass Fly are as follows: Gain, EQ Comp and Volume. There are inputs for your bass, for audio in the form of, say, an MP3 player and a headphone out socket for when you need to practise silently without annoying anyone.

This should be a popular unit if it sounds anywhere near as good as the original guitar version does. My only reservation would be that low frequencies tend to make little amps rattle, but as there are no audio demos of the unit at the time of me writing this, I cannot say for sure if this will be an issue or not. There are no official details on their site as yet though either.

Pricing: RRP GBP £49.99 For just the Bass Fly 3 or £79.99 for Bass Fly and extension speaker

...ausserdem gibt's den "normalen" (Gitarren-) Fly-3 neu in einer Limited "Union Jack"-Variante...

...ausserdem hat der Künstler Andrew Rae diesen Fly-3 hier für die Messe bemalt, um Geld für das Papworth Hospital zu sammeln (eine Herz-Transplantations-Klinik in Cambridge, UK)

...schöne Aktion!

https://twitter.com/DrewRae/status/712201531706228737

Bonus-Feature:

So hat übrigens der erste Stand von Blackstar ausgesehen - geschossen 2007 auf der MuMe, kurz nach der Gründung.

...und ja - die Jungs haben definitiv Humor!

[

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[Ivan-777]

Ich freu mich auf Mr. Ola Englund am Samstag - 09.04. -> 14:00-14:30 bei Randall Amp's

Link:
https://events.messefrankfurt.com/de/musikmesse2016/center-stage/Detail/534820

 

[steeve_rockstarz]

So sieht es aus, wenn es für's Publikum "noch nichts" zu sehen gibt... - vom Social-Media Kanal der Messeleitung, geschossen von der "Fruhen Messebau GmbH":

Ich bin alle 2 Jahre zur Light& Building beruflich dort, und finde es wirklich erstaunlich wie Riesig das Gelände ist und wie extrem Wandelbar die Hallen und Gänge sind.

 

[hairmetal81]

Zwei Neuheiten von Digitech: Ein abgespeckter Pitch-Shifter à la Whammy und ein neues Synth-Wah.

Spoiler: Digitech Whammy Ricochet Press-Release

MUSIKMESSE 2016: Unstoppable bastion of tone DigiTech has launched a pair of new pedals for Messe: the Whammy Ricochet polyphonic pitch-shifter and Dirty Robot stereo mini-synth.

Like the Drop and Luxe, the Ricochet is an offshoot of DigiTech's legendary Whammy pitch-shifter, but takes the pedal's treadle-based pitch bends and maps them onto a momentary footswitch instead.

Seven pitches are available - 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, Octave, Double Octave, and Octave+Dry - up or down, while shift and return knobs control the rate at which the pitch rises and falls - a series of trajectory LEDs provide a visual indication of pitch-shift direction and rate.

A true bypass latching footswitch mode is also available to maintain the selected pitch, and players have a choice of polyphonic Chords mode (from the Whammy DT) and glitchy Classic (from the original Whammy) tracking.

The Whammy Ricochet is available from May/June for $187.44/€175.

Spoiler: Digitech Dirty Robot Press-Release

Also in the offing is the Dirty Robot stereo mini-synth, a successor to the company's Synth Wah that's designed for both guitarists and bassists.

Two synth voices are available - straight envelope-style synthesis and vocal formant synthesis - controlled by seven controls, including mix, mod (which adds chorus to the synth signal), drift (adjusting between sub, octave and square waveforms) and sensitivity - start, stop and time knobs adjust the time between the sweep starting and stopping.

What's more, there's a momentary vibrato setting, which modulates the synth signal with, well, vibrato, like a mod wheel on a keyboard synth. Neat.

The Dirty Robot is available from May for $187.44/€175. Expect reviews of these fresh stompers soon.

Spoiler: Video Demos

...nachdem man Ende des Jahres die X-Series rund um ihr prominentestes Mitglied, den Bad Monkey, ersatzlos eingestellt hat (vorerst...?), expandiert man wohl lieber die hauseigene Boutique-Serie...

Strange Move, eigentlich... []

 

[hairmetal81]

Sprung zurück auf Sonntagmorgen...

Die Currywurst durfte nicht fehlen...

Sieht schon sehr nach Bühne aus!

"Center-Stage" fast fertig - noch ein wenig Deko und Equipment dazu...

...und die Gigs können steigen! Das aktuelle Live-Programm zur Center-Stage gibt's übrigens hier:

https://events.messefrankfurt.com/de/2016/musikmesse2016/center-stage/Calendar



Auch "School-Jam" ist dieses Jahr wieder angesagt - diesmal sogar "Open-Air", wie's scheint... cool für die beteiligten Bands!

 

[peter55]

Arbeitest du auf oder für die Messe oder wie bist du an die Fotos gekommen?

 

[hairmetal81]

Draussen schon gut fortgeschritten, derweil ging es drinnen weiter... Fotos von der Messeleitung...

Der Aufstieg zum - für uns verborgenen - "Business-to-Business"-Bereich...

Hier wird's laut - die Halle mit dem Schlagwerk und den elektrisch hochgepushten Gitarren

Hier entsteht das 'music4kidz' Areal...

...und wieder outdoors...

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Arbeitest du auf oder für die Messe oder wie bist du an die Fotos gekommen?

Nee, ich bin nur der nicht-offizielle Übermittler der Netz-Fundstücke...

 

[hack_meck]

Nee, ich bin nur der nicht-offizielle Übermittler der Netz-Fundstücke...

Was ist schon so ein Netz-Fundstück Musikmesse, gegen die Panama-Papers .. machst du nebenbei - oder ???

Viel Spaß
Martin

 

[hairmetal81]

Kleiner Abstecher in die Schweiz... Der Tonabnehmer-, P.A.- und Zubehör-Hersteller Schertler (Halle 8.0, Stand G92) bringt Neuigkeiten mit.

Spoiler: Schertler Arthur Format48 Press-Release

Frankfurt Musikmesse, 31st March 2016 – Schertler Group’s latest “rising stars” are unveiled at this year’s Musikmesse. These new products incorporate some of the group’s most advanced technologies to date, as well as heralding an expansion into new market sectors.

Headlining this year is ARTHUR (Format48), a groundbreaking modular mixer that can be designed and built by the user. The mixer is created from a choice of eight different Class A input/output modules, which can be combined in virtually any order and quantity. Arthur’s innovative electronic design is notable for its absence of negative feedback (NFB) from input to output. This results in ultra-fast response and a natural attack. All circuits are built using discrete components and pure high-voltage DC-amps (without any capacitors in the signal path), offering 30dB headroom and low noise, as well as unparalleled stability, warmth and transparency. Combining the modules is a straightforward process, with the user able to change the unit sequence, or add further units at any time. ARTHUR is scheduled for release in summer 2016.

Spoiler: Schertler CHARLIE Press-Release

Schertler's CHARLIE is an exciting new compact electric amplifier that has been specifically developed for use with jazz guitar. The single channel, 280W amp is designed to enhance the delicate low-mid range of the instrument, which often features more prominently in a conventional jazz line-up.

When played though a standard guitar amp, those particular frequencies on the instrument can appear “muddy” with compressed harmonics. In contrast, CHARLIE is designed to offer maximum intelligibility in that range.

Equipped with a Class A preamp, an uncompromising speaker/power amp combination and traditional spring reverb, CHARLIE delivers a warm, clear sound that gives the jazz guitar its true voice in any ensemble.

Spoiler: Schertler JAM Press-Release

JAM becomes the third member of Schertler’s “next generation” acoustic amplification series. The new 5-channel “all-rounder” combines a comprehensive feature set with the updated technology and enhanced “look” that defines all the models in this latest range.

Equipped with a 1” dome tweeter and 8” woofer, and featuring an optimized 2-way bass reflex construction, JAM offers 200W (150W + 50W) of bi-amplified power. The amplifier includes a balanced microphone (XLR) input, an unbalanced mic/instrument input and an input offering both balanced microphone and unbalanced mic/instrument options. Both instrument inputs feature a Bootstrap technology that enables the input to automatically adapt to any impedance. A separate stereo input channel will additionally accommodate devices such as a computers, MP3 or CD/DVD players. A 5th FX Return channel can also be used for inputting line level devices.

The 3 main microphone/instrument input channels include a Gain control for input sensitivity regulation and 3-band EQ, with parametric mids on input channels 1 and 3 and a switchable resonance (notch) filter (240Hz/150Hz) on channel 2. Phantom power is supplied for condenser and electrostatic microphones. Each of these channels also features an overload LED. Channel 1 is additionallyequipped with a phase reverse switch to prevent feedback, or unwanted effects between the various channels.

JAM’s Master Section controls include a new adjustable DI Out, a new Mute button, a Line Out enabling the connection of externalsystems, a digital reverb and an Insert for connecting an external dynamics processor. Connection options are further enhanced with an Aux Out (Channel 1) that also enables connection to other systems. A Low Cut filter (cutting frequencies below 180Hz) can be used with instruments that generate aggressive low frequencies. This also enables a separate subwoofer to be connected without causing any damage to the amplifier. JAM is additionally equipped with a high voltage CLASS-A preamp that has no integrated circuits and No Negative Feedback (NFB).
JAM is available in wood and anthracite versions.

Spoiler: Schertler Unico Press-Release

UNICO, the fourth member of Schertler’s “next generation” acoustic amplifier series, is a re-engineered 5-channel version of the company’s original Unico Classic/Deluxe amps, with increased power output (250W) and a new 10” subwoofer (previously 8”). Unico features a Class A preamp with no integrated circuits or negative feedback.

Spoiler: Schertler Magnetico AG6 Press-Release

Schertler's MAGNETICO AG6 pickup for acoustic guitar is the first model in a range of specially developed, affordable fretted instrument pickups that uniquely combine high-end Schertler electronics with active multiple coil technology. Benefits include a fast transient behaviour, flat frequency response and a full rich sound across the entire range of the instrument.

The compact pickup fits inside the guitar’s sound hole. It is equipped with volume control and external input (also with separate volume control) for connecting a second pickup. Sound from both pickups can be blended to create exactly the right effect for each individual performance or recording. The MAGNETICO AG6 is supplied with an internal Jack cable for fixed installation on the instrument. An external Jack cable is available separately.

Spoiler: Schertler Basik Set Press-Release

BASIK is a general purpose, universal contact microphone that has a whole range of applications. Designed for use with practically any stringed, percussive or ethnic instrument, it has a precise, natural sound with no harshness or distortion. BASIK is easy to apply and can be moved between instruments, making it a cost-effective solution for semi-professional, student and multimedia projects. It’s also a useful addition to the professional sound engineer’s equipment arsenal.

The standard BASIK-SET package includes the pickup and a phantom power adapter box supplied with a 1.5V AA battery. This enables the pickup to be plugged directly into any amplifier for a no-fuss solution that’s easy to set up.

Spoiler: Schertler Guitar Tuners Press-Release

Schertler tuning keys have been designed and developed by our enginers in Switzerland, using an improved braring structure for accurate tuning up and down. The design is very "Swiss": distinctive and straightforward, like a Swiss watch, yielding highly reliable results.

The tuning keys are enhanced with fine Indian ebony.
Carefully ed materials and manufacturing excellence ensure a tuner of outstanding quality.

Spoiler: Schertler TIM / TOM Press-Release

Supporting products include TIM and TOM, two high-performance, active analogue 2.1 amplification systems, re-engineered for professional use from SR Technology’s original Pocket Series. Each system includes a powerful active subwoofer and two passive satellites. The subs are constructed using BJT technology, which utilizes a linear power supply for excellent bass response and efficient stereo effect. TOM (formerly Pocket 2) has an increased power capability of 1000W. Sub levels on both systems can be adjusted from -7dB to +2dB. A new Mono/Stereo switch has also been added. In each system, the robustly constructed satellites are supplied directly by the sub. All satellites contain a passive crossover featuring a custom coil. For safe, easy transportation, insulated padded bags can be separately purchased for both systems. TIM and TOM will be available in wood or anthracite grey finishes.

Spoiler: Schertler Yellow Mic 500 Modules Press-Release

Bringing a new pro audio focus to the line-up is Schertler’s recently released YELLOW MIC500 microphone preamp range. Available in three different models - MIC500-TL, -TO and –TT – the single channel, full Class A, 500 series preamps are specially designed for user installation in commercially available Lunchbox racks. The preamps feature intuitive controls and discrete electronics, with no Negative Feedback applied for faster attack and improved slew rate.

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Was ist schon so ein Netz-Fundstück Musikmesse, gegen die Panama-Papers .. machst du nebenbei - oder ???

*schluck* ...ja, oder so ähnlich...

 

[hairmetal81]

AMT (Halle 11.0, Stand D51)
sind im besten Sinne etwas "wortkarg", wenn es um das Releasen ihrer neuen Produkte geht...

...und dennoch: Neu für 2016:


AMT Mini Pedals FX Drive:

AMT PowerEater 15 Watts RMS Reactive Load Box

AMT REINCARNATOR RD-2 - Reamp/DI-Box:

AMT CP-100FX Pangea Speaker Sim / MIDI-Controller

AMT Stonehead SH-100R:

...gerade den neuen Stonehead finde ich konzeptionell total interessant:
100 Watt, vier Kanäle, MIDI, FX-Loop, eine Höheneinheit (!)

Wir haben dazu schon einen Thread:


https://www.musiker-board.de/thread...-watt-rack-head-mit-midi.635259/#post-7831946



...hoffen wir mal, dass er den Weg nach Frankfurt findet!

 

[hairmetal81]

Ein erstes Produkte-Leak ist aufgetaucht:
Neue Interfaces von Antelope Audio (Halle 9.1., Stand D33)

Some images have emerged of three new boxes from Antelope that will be on display at next weeks Musikmesse show in Frankfurt. The feature festooned Goliath thunderbolt audio interface we’d seen before, caught hanging out on a booth at NAMM in January, but the other two are certainly new. The images appeared on the Gearslutz forum overnight and are labelled as a “Live Clock” and “Zen Tour”. These products are also teased on the Antelope website as “we have secrets to share”.

There’s no actual product information available yet but we can make some pretty safe deductions. The Live Clock is most likely a Word Clock device in the style of their 10MX Rubidium Atomic Clock – I can see a little atomic icon on the display. The Zen Tour looks like a very attractive desktop version of the Zen Studio. It appears to have headphones outputs and guitar inputs on the front edge and 4 mic preamps plus some line inputs on the back. There’s DB-25 connector for presumably another 8 in or out, S/PDIF and I’m pretty sure I can see USB and Thunderbolt ports. There are 32 lines on the LED meter display but is that ins, outs, in and out? Who can say.

No news on pricing, but for me that Zen Tour could be the audio interface I’ve been looking for – very interesting indeed.

More information should become available on: http://www.antelopeaudio.com/

Antelope ZEN Tour

Antelope LiveClock

Antelope GOLIATH

Antelope hat seine Wurzeln in der Entwicklung von Produkten für den professionellen Audiobereich. Der Kopf dahinter ist Igor Levin, der zuvor für Aardvark das 'AardSync'-Protokoll entwickelte. Der Firmensitz ist Los Angeles, Kalifornien.

 

[hairmetal81]

Softube (Halle 9.1., Stand D23)
ist bekannt für hochwertige Software- und Hardware-Emulationen. So spannte man jüngst z.B. mit dem Traditionshersteller Marshall zusammen, um die neue CODE Modelling-Verstärker-Serie zu entwickeln - siehe dazu den Thread im Board!


Softube's Teaser für die MuMe 2016 ist kein Text und auch kein Bild - gleich ein Video soll den Mund wässerig machen...






...es scheint als handelte es sich hier um eine modulare Software, welche mit modularer (Eurorack-)Hardware integriert werden kann... quasi nicht unähnlich Native Instruments' Reaktor Blocks für externe Module.


Spannende, musikalisch eher quietschende, Sache...

 

[hairmetal81]

Etwas für die DJ-Fraktion:



Reloop (Halle 5.1., Stand B33)
feiert ebenfalls 20 Jahre. Dies mit einer eigens aufgelegten "Limited Edition" ihres populärsten Plattenspielers, neuen Cartridges und zahlreichen weiteren Produkten!

Frankfurt, wir kommen! Vom 10. bis 13. April 2013 pilgern wissbegierige DJs, Produzenten, Künstler und Genießer zur Musikmesse Frankfurt. Als eine der größten Musikmessen weltweit gibt es 4 Tage lang ein Maximum an Input, Informationsaustausch, Produktneuheiten und wissenswertem Rund um unsere größte Leidenschaft: Musik! In diesem Jahr werden die Pforten für die Privatbesucher schon am Freitag, ab 14 Uhr geöffnet!

An unserem Stand Halle 5.1, Stand B 33 präsentieren wir euch in Deutschland erstmalig den langersehnten Nachfolger vom Jockey 3 ME: Der Jockey 3 Remix.
Weitere Produktneuheiten, die erstmals überhaupt der Öffentlichkeit vorgestellt werden, haben wir ebenfalls im Gepäck verstaut. Was das genau sein wird, erfahrt ihr exklusiv in Frankfurt.

Auch in diesem Jahr haben wir viel Wert auf ein erstklassiges Lineup gelegt. Lasst euch von den Reloop Artists inspirieren und schaut den Profis dabei auf die Finger. Wir freuen uns auf euch!

FRANKFURT, RELOOP FEIERT SEIN 20. JUBILÄUM AUF DER MUSIKMESSE 2016:

Seit 1996 entwickelt Reloop nun schon DJ-Equipment für dich und das ist definitiv etwas, was wir gemeinsam mit dir feiern möchten! Komm in die Halle 9.1, Stand A45 und schau dir die neuesten Produktentwicklungen von Reloop an. Die Musikmesse findet vom 7. bis 10. April in Frankfurt statt und ist an allen Tagen für euch geöffnet.

Viele erfahrene Reloop Produkt-Experten werden dir zur Seite stehen und dir bei Fragen zu unserer Hardware und auch in Sachen DJ-Software gerne helfen.

Teste unsere Reloop Classic Turntable Sets mit den preisgekrönten RP-8000 und RP-7000 Turntables sowie den beliebten Mixern der RMX-Serie. Wenn du mehr auf digitales Mixing stehst, versuch dich an einem unserer Controller Sets.

Wähle zwischen unseren iOS kompatiblen Controllern, wie dem brandneuen MIXTOUR oder Beadpad 2, oder einem unserer Serato certified Controller, wie dem Terminal Mix 8 oder Beatmix 2 und 4.

Exklusive Veröffentlichungen:
Die Musikmesse ist eines der Musik-Events im Jahr, auf denen du exklusive Neuheiten aus erster Hand erfährst. Auch Reloop ist bereit, dich mit einigen interessanten Meldungen zu versorgen. Sei gespannt!

Open Turntables

Das Vinyl dreht sich wieder am Reloop Stand! Die Open Turntables geben dir die Möglichkeit, deine Skills an Turntable und Mixer Publikum und Jury zu präsentieren. Nur Vinyl ist erlaubt – keine digitalen Geräte! Melde dich am Reloop Stand für das Battle an, zeige 1 Minute lang deine besten Freestyle Scratches und bade im Applaus der Zuschauer. Ganz nebenbei gibt es noch großartige Preise von Reloop und Ortofon zu gewinnen.

Der Wettkampf beginnt jeden Tag um 17:00 Uhr an unserem Stand Halle 9.1, A45.

....hier ein Blick auf die angekündigten Gerätschaften:

Spoiler: Reloop RP-7000 GLD 20 year turntable Press-Release

Reloop is celebrating at Musikmesse this year. Well they always celebrate in the most messy way on the stand, but at least this year is for something meaningful. For Reloop is 20 this year, and is celebrating with shiny gold gear, they first of which is a limited run of the RP-7000 turntable. The RP-7000 GLD is gold where it matters, thankfully stopping short of the whole chassis.

THE FUTURE CLASSIC IN A LIMITED GOLDEN EDITION.

We consider ourselves extremely fortunate, that in the short span of two decades, RELOOP has become a premier brand in the global DJ industry.
On this special occasion, we are happy to present to you our golden 20 Years anniversary high end DJ turntable RP-7000 GLD among other new products.
Robert Lauterwein / CEO


Top 5 Facts

• Quartz driven DJ turntable with upper-torque direct drive
• Special golden edition, strictly limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide
• Fitting golden headshell and golden carbon fibre record cleaner also included
• Adjsutable torque (1.6 kg/cm – 4.5 kg/cm)
• Phono and line output (no grounding necessary)

Reloop are celebrating their 20th Anniversary with a strictly limited golden edition of the high-end DJ turntable, RP-7000. Limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide, the RP-7000 GLD will bear golden elements and an engraved plate with a unique serial number, making each turntable an exclusive collector’s item.

On top of that, this special edition is supplied with a golden headshell and a golden carbon fibre record cleaner out of the box.

The Reloop RP-7000 is the solution for all vinyl DJs and DVS users who are looking for a professional high-torque, club-quality turntable with extremely strong motor and a sturdy and indestructible construction.

With its high-quality, scratch-resistant finish, the RP-7000 is not only suited for your everyday club grind, it also looks extremely cool. On the technical side, the RP-7000 has also got a lot to offer:

The highly dependable direct drive motor and premium speed controller with digital correction make this turntable reliable and precise device. Thanks to the three selectable pitch ranges (+/- 8%, +/-16% and +/-50%) and the high-resolution digital fader, you can achieve absolute control over your playing records. With speed fluctuation of only 0.02%, beatmatching becomes as easy as can be with the RP-7000. Sophisticated and fast turntablism showcases can also be realized without a problem, thanks to the additional start/stop button for vertical positioning and a variable torque setting (“Classic” or “HiTorque”).

More variety in the mix: With the reverse button and an adjustable stop time from 0.2 to 6 seconds, individual and creative impulses can be achieved with the RP-7000. As the turntable is equipped with a line/phono switch, it can also be connected directly to line inputs of mixers or amps with no need for external grounding.

Price: 549 € | 659 US $ | £425.00 Available August 2016

Features

• Quartz driven DJ turntable with upper-torque direct drive
• Special golden edition, strictly limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide
• Fitting golden headshell and golden carbon fibre record cleaner also included
• Adjsutable torque (1.6 kg/cm – 4.5 kg/cm)
• Phono and line output (no grounding necessary)
• Direct connection of turntable and motor for best possible stability
• Adjustable stop time (0.2 – 6 Sek.)
• Metal housing
• Especially heavy construction
• Vertically adjustable S-shaped tonearm with anti-skating
• Pitch Range +/-8%, +/-16%, +/-50%
• Easy to exchange, freely revolvable needle illumination with super bright LED
• Quartz lock
• Safety mains switch
• Reverse switch
• Additional start/stop button for vertical positioning
• Rubber inlay for reduction of vibrations and ambient noise
• Removable mains and RCA cables
• Sunk-in connection cavity for easy case installation
• Shock proof feet
• Vibration-resistant base

technical details

• Type: manual quartz direct drive turntable
• Drive: quartz driven upper-torque direct drive
• Motor: brushless DC motor
• 3 speeds, fully manual
• Turntable RPM: 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM
• Turntable: aluminum die casting
• Pitch: variably adjustable +/-8%, +/-16%, +/-50%
• Torque: adjustable from min. 1600 – 4500 g/cm
• Start-up time/tempo change: less than 0.2 sec.
• Brake system: electronic brake
• Wow and flutter: 0.02% WRMS*
• S/N ratio: more than -55 dB (1 kHz, 4mV input)
• Admissible cartridge weight range: 3.5 – 8.5 g (incl. headshell 13 – 18 g)
• Anti-skating range: 0 – 3 g
• 2x start/stop buttons
• Adjustable stop time (0.2 – 6 sec.)
• Power input: 13 W
• Power supply: AC 115/230 V, 60/50 Hz (EU/US), AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz (JP)
• Dimensions: 458 x 144.6 x 354 mm
• Weight: 9.5 kg- Incl. slipmat, tone arm illumination, golden headshell & golden carbon fibre record cleaner

Summing up, it’s a gold RP-7000 limited to 1000 units. There is a small premium to pay — around £90 per deck. But it’s the only way you can get a pair of actual gold decks (not just the gold faceplate of the PLX) outside of winning DMC (preempting the obvious comments) or forking out for a rare as hen’s teeth Technics GLDs.

Spoiler: Reloop 20 Year cartridges Press-Release

RELOOP CONCORDE 20 YEARS
20 YEARS ANNIVERSARY EDITION – BY ORTOFON.
Muenster, April 2016
To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Reloop are proud to introduce an exclusive limited edition Concorde cartridge designed to perfectly complement their RP-7000GLD turntable. The Concorde 20 Years is a high-quality cartridge specially manufactured by Ortofon in the company’s iconic Concorde shape.
The cartridge boasts a broad stylus profile with extremely low vinyl-wear characteristics while retaining a premium sound performance, making it a true all-rounder.
PRESS RELEASE
Features

• Direct SME mounting
• Spherical stylus
• Low vinyl wearout
• Excellent sound characteristics
• Sturdy construction

technical details

• Frequency range: 20 Hz – 18 kHz
• Output voltage (5 cm/s): 5 mV
• Tracking force range: 3 – 5 g
• Recommended tracking force: 4 g
• Weight: 18.5 g

Price: 89 € | £75.00 Available June 2016​

If you’ve got a limited edition turntable, it makes sense to get a limited edition gold cartridge right? Luckily Reloop has this covered, and with their good buddies at Ortofon they’ve released the 20 Year gold Concorde cart.

Looking at the specs, it’s an Ortofon Pro S with a gold paint job, so as the blurb says, a good all rounder. And while there’s not a shortage of gold carts from Ortofon, it might make sense to use the Reloop ones, if only from a matching set perspective.

Spoiler: Reloop Beatmix 4 MK2 controller Press-Release

RELOOP BEATMIX 4 MK2

MIX BEATS OUT OF THE BOX
Top 5 Features

• 4-Deck Serato Performance Pad Controller
• Performance pad section: 16x multi-colour drum pads for triggering loop-, sample- and hot cue- modes
• Illuminated jog wheel (LED) for visual feedback of virtual needle position
• Dedicated 3-band EQ and gain control per channel
• SP-6 sample bank control with dedicated sampler volume fader
• Slim-profile, big jog wheels with premium aluminium platters and superior scratching integration
• 2x headphones connections on the front panel: 3.5 mm & 6.3 mm stereo jack
• 6.3 mm jack mic input with volume control on the front panel

The popular Beatmix series is now also available in a complete black edition.
The Reloop Beatmix 4 is a performance-oriented 4-channel pad controller for Serato. Both companies have teamed up, to develop a ‘fun to use’ 4-Channel controller for the worldwide popular DJ software Serato to work seamlessly plug ‘n’ play: Connect and start mixing. As a limited introductory offer, the Beatmix 4 comes with the full version of SERATO DJ out of the box!

Beatmix 4 offers an ergonomically designed 4-channel mixer layout, optimized for the club allowing you to work intuitively: Dedicated equalizer and gain dials, high-quality line-faders, an extremely smooth-running crossfader, 16 multi-colour drum pads, as well as two extensive FX units are the foundation for your creativity.

Ultra flat, touch-sensitive jog wheels with aluminium platters and a diameter of 14.4 cm guarantee selectively precise beat matching, fast searching within tracks, and an authentic vinyl feel. Furthermore, the implemented LED technology on the surface and border of the jog wheels always show you the virtual needle position (Serato DJ only).

The rubberised pad section is the place for trigger action and creative ideas in the mix: The 3 cm large drum pads are used to control cue points, trigger loops, select various loop lengths, and also trigger samples. Any danger of confusion is ruled out: The colour-coded trigger pads give visual feedback regarding status and mode selection – this way you will always be in control, especially in dark surroundings.

A further special feature is the sophisticated Serato sampler control: Besides a dedicated volume fader, it is possible to start and stop samples via the pad section. Split Mode offers the possibility of a combined work flow as you can control both your cue points and trigger your samples at the same time.

The high-quality studio FX by iZotope can be creatively manipulated within Serato, thanks to two separate FX units, each one equipped with three rotaries and an endless encoder. In addition to the FX selection and the combination of three FX simultaneously, the Beatmix 4 also allows you to adjust the FX quantization.

The integrated audio interface offers all necessary connections that are needed for your mix: Two headphone connections (3.5 and 6.3 mm) for monitoring, one mic input with separate volume control, and an RCA output for connecting your speakers.
Beatmix 4 is a winning package combining extensive mixing functions and a well thought out performance pad section – all at a very attractive price.

Price: 299 € | £235.00 | 359 US $ Available May 2016

Features

• 4-Deck SERATO Performance PAD Controller
• Easy plug ‘n’ play: Simply connect to your computer and start mixing your tracks
• Performance pad section: 16x multi-colour drum pads for triggering loop-, sample- and hot cuemode
• Colour-coded trigger pads give you visual feedback about mode and function
• Split mode: CUE and sampler mode can be combined
• Illuminated jog wheel (LED) for visual feedback on the virtual needle position (Serato DJ only)
• Ergonomic and intuitive mixer/player design for optimal work flow
• Dedicated 3-band EQ control and gain control per channel
• SP-6 sample bank control with dedicated sampler volume fader
• Fader-start feature: Easy CUE control with the channel fader
• Quick-skip: Fast search within a track
• Slim-profile, big jog wheels with premium aluminium platters and superior scratching integration
• Control many, stunning DJ effects (FX engine by iZotope) with 2 FX units
• Integrated USB audio club interface
• 14-bit pitch fader with pitch bend control buttons
• Large transport section with stutter and sync controls
• Mouse-less playlist navigation
• 2x headphones connections on the front panel: 3.5 mm & 6.3 mm stereo jack
• 6.3 mm jack mic input with volume control on the front panel
• SHIFT buttons for second layer control
• ASIO drivers (CORE compliant) with minimal latency and highest audio characteristics (PC/Mac)
• Seamless hardware integration for SERATO DJ & DJ INTRO
• MIDI-ready: Compatible with most popular DJ software
• USB bus powered: No power supply required!

technical details

• Input: 1x mic (6.3 mm jack)
• Output: 1x master out (stereo RCA), 2x headphones monitor out (3.5 mm & 6.3 mm jack)
• Dimensions: 558 x 317 x 41 mm
• Weight: 2,7 kg (net)
• Incl. Serato Intro 4 channel version, USB cord and quick start guide

System requirements Mac:

• Mac OS X 10.6.+ / 10.7.+ / 10.8.+ (Please check Serato.com for updates)
• 32-bit: Intel 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM
• 64-bit: Intel 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo, 4 GB RAM
• If you have a large library, you will benefit from having more RAM
• Min. screen resolution 1280*720
• Available USB 2.0 port

System requirements Windows:

• Windows 7 (Please check Serato.com for updates)
• 32-bit: Intel 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM
• 64-bit: Intel 2,4 GHz Core 2 Duo, 4 GB RAM
• AMD processors are not recommended and officially not supported
• If you have a large library, you will benefit from having more RAM
• Min. screen resolution 1280*720
• Available USB 2.0 port