Musikmesse 2016: IK Multimedia release Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE – an orchestra on a budget

A compact collection of the new Miroslav Philharmonk 2 emotionally charged orchestral library.

Musikmesse 2016: Acme drop in the Audio Opticom XLA-3 military grade compressor as a plug-in

A harmonically rich optical compressor from Acme recreated in plug-in form.

Musikmesse 2016: Universal Audio announces UAD-2 Satellite DSP box with USB for Windows

A DSP box of plug-ins for Windows users over USB3.0 that gives better performance than Firewire? Yes please!

Musikmesse 2016 Report

Breaking news from Musikmesse 2016!

Musikmesse 2016: Sennheiser & Apogee Partner to Offer MK 4 Digital

Following Sennheiser and Apogee's other collaborations, which brought us the HandMic digital, ClipMic and MKE 2 digital, they now present the MK 4 Digital.

XILS-Lab STiX is a history lesson in drum machines

Every drum machine you can think of is packed away in here somewhere.

Musikmesse 2016: Brainworx bx_panEQ places EQ in the stereo field

Imagine being able to apply different EQ to different parts of the stereo field: mind = blown

Musikmesse 2016: Audio-Technica Introduces ATM350a Microphone Systems

The well known ATM350 receives an update, handling more SPL and with six available instrument mounting packages, I wonder where they got their inspiration from?

Musikmesse 2016: Zynaptiq announce reflectionless ADAPTIVERB and space effect WORMHOLE plug-ins

Ray tracing reverbs and eccentric spectral warping being previewed at Musikmesse.

Musikmesse 2016: Apogee announce ‘ONE for Mac’

'ONE for Mac' will be the third generation of Apogee's compact USB audio interface with built-in mic, and at a new lower price.

Musikmesse 2016: Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer multi-effect pedal

Boss announce a new multi-effect aimed at all you budding singer/songwriters that need to fill out your solo sound when playing live.

Musikmesse 2016: Boss TU-3S and TU-3W Waza Craft new variations on their flagship tuner.

Boss have announced redesigns for their classic TU-3 tuner pedal, with two new variations presented at the Musikmesse show this week.

Musikmesse 2016: Cort updates Artisan B5 bass with Markbass preamp

New for this years Musikmesse, the Artisan B5 bass range now features an updated Markbass preamp - could this add a touch more control to your bass tone?

Musikmesse 2016: Genelec expands its Smart Active Monitoring Systems

Genelec's SAM self-calibrating studio monitors offer accurate monitoring conditions for nearly any room. This unique range is extended with 5 more products.

Barefoot stack-up with monstrous proportions: Introducing the new MasterStack12

With 10 drivers per side, Barefoot have literally extended their MM12 flagship monitors, to provide "the ultimate monitoring setup".

Musikmesse 2016: Digitech Whammy Ricochet and Dirty Robot pedals

Two new brand pedalboard friendly glitch, synth and pitch boxes. For those players that want more than just another Tubescreamer clone in their sonic arsenal!

Musikmesse 2016: Epiphone Limited Edition Brent Hinds Flying-V

Looking very smart indeed, this new signature Flying V for the Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds will be one for those that like to play heavy!

Musikmesse 2016: Audient debut ASP8024 Heritage desk

Released at Musikmesse 2016, Audient are celebrating their ASP8024 recording console and their upcoming 20th anniversary with a special heritage edition ASP8024.

Musikmesse 2016: Pigtronix Power – all the juice you’ll need in one unit

The Pigtronix Power should have enough power for the most demanding of pedal geeks, hoarders and those with pedal boards the size of a UFO.

Musikmesse 2016: Dave Smith and PioneerDJ cooking up something colourful in the TORAIZ SP-16

A performing DJ's groovebox with Dave Smith analogue filters, Pioneer Pro DJ Link and more flashing lights than you can shake a stick at.

Musikmesse 2016: Nord release the Drum 3 percussion synth and Drum 3P with pads

A decent update to the Drum 2 rather than something revolutionary and the Drum 3P makes for a more complete product.

Acustica Audio release another channel strip-style plugin: Pink

Following Acustica's last release Amethyst, also a channel strip plugin, Pink marks the release of their new CORE8 engine, so I took for a spin.

Audiothing releases Hats – Hi-Hat and cymbal synth

Forget your banging kicks, your sizzling snares and perpetual cowbell, this is all about the hats.

Musikmesse 2016: Softube teasing something modular – Updated!

Softube are hinting at some virtual modular type action that looks very interesting indeed. Click through for teaser video.