This year's Musikmesse trade show saw the usual round of equipment announcements and launches from all the major manufacturers, and naturally the SOS team were there to seek out the most interesting and report back on them. Here's a comprehensive listing of all the gear we found of interest to SOS readers, reviews of which will, as usual, appear in the mag over the next few months. Items already covered in SOS News have been omitted to save space. If you want to know what's going to be hot news over the next year, start here...

MANUFACTURER PRODUCT NAME DESCRIPTION FURTHER INFORMATION FROM...
AAS Lounge Lizard Modelled electric piano plug-in SCV London +44 (0)20 8418 0624/www.applied-acoustics.com
AAS Tassman v3 Modular physical modelling synth now for Mac and PC SCV London +44 (0)20 8418 0624/www.applied-acoustics.com
Ableton Live v1.5 Mac/PC loop-sequencing software for live performance Midiman UK +44 (0)871 717 7100/www.ableton.com
Access Virus C/kC Rack/keyboard versions of the latest-generation Virus modelling synth Turnkey +44 (0)20 7419 9999/www.access-music.de
Access Virus Indigo II Updated version of last year's special-edition top-of-the-range Virus Turnkey +44 (0)20 7419 9999/www.access-music.de
Access Virus Rack XL Enhanced version of last year's Virus Rack Turnkey +44 (0)20 7419 9999/www.access-music.de
Acuma Labs DSR1 De-esser plug-in for the Mackie D8b digital mixer Mackie UK +44 (0)1268 571212/www.acumalabs.com
Acuma Labs Final Mix Mastering plug-in for the Mackie D8b digital mixer Mackie UK +44 (0)1268 571212/www.acumalabs.com
AKG K240/141 Improved-design mic with XXL transducer for increased output Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1910/www.akg-acoustics.com
Alesis QS6.2/QS8.2 61-note/88-note weighted 64-voice synth Numark-Alesis +44 (0)1252 341400/www.alesis.com
Amek DMCL Dual mic preamp, compressor and filters +44 (0)161 868 2400/www.amek.com
Analogue Solutions Vostok All-analogue recreation of the old EMS 'synth-in-a-suitcase' +44 (0)1384 353694/http://listen.to/concussor
Arturia Storm v2.0 Updated software synth, featuring Mac OS X and Windows XP support Turnkey +44 (0)20 7419 9999/www.arturia.com
Arturia 'Modular Synth' As-yet-unnamed modular software synth, due for release later in 2002 Turnkey +44 (0)20 7419 9999/www.arturia.com
Aphex Model 207 Dual tube mic preamp/limiter Pure +44 (0)20 7328 0660/www.pure-distribution.com
Audiotrak Maya 7.1 PCI soundcard for PC Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.audiotrak.net
Audix Micro D Miniature back-electret instrument mic +1 503 682 6933/www.audixusa.com
Beyerdynamic MC930 Budget cardioid condenser mic +44 (0)1444 258258/www.beyerdynamic.co.uk
Boss BR1180 10-track multitracker with internal drum sounds and multi-effects Roland UK +44 (0)1792 515020/www.roland.co.jp
Brauner Phantom Large-diaphragm omnidirectional tube condenser mic +49 (0)2856 9270/www.dirk-brauner.com
Cakewalk Sonar v2.0 Latest version of Cakewalk's flagship MIDI + Audio sequencer Et Cetera +44 (0)1706 228039/www.cakewalk.com
CAD C61EF Condenser instrument mic Unity Audio +44 (0)1440 785843/www.cadmics.com
CAD C66VH Handheld condenser mic Unity Audio +44 (0)1440 785843/www.cadmics.com
CAD D60LF Large-diaphragm dynamic mic for kick drum Unity Audio +44 (0)1440 785843/www.cadmics.com
CAD GXL2200/2400 Budget large-diaphragm condenser mics Unity Audio +44 (0)1440 785843/www.cadmics.com
CAD M9EH Large-diaphragm cardioid valve condenser mic Unity Audio +44 (0)1440 785843/www.cadmics.com
Celemony Melodyne Cre8 Cut-down pitch- and time-manipulation software Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.celemony.com
Celemony Melodyne Studio Edition Pitch- and time-manipulation software Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.celemony.com
Clavia Electric piano sounds Electric grand & Rhodes stage piano sounds for Electro keyboard Hand In Hand +44 (0)1245 225538/www.clavia.se
Clavia Nord Electro Rack Rack version of modelling/sample-based electro-mechanical keyboard Hand In Hand +44 (0)1245 225538/www.clavia.se
D-Sound RT Player Pro VST host application/audio file player for Mac & PC Synthax UK +44 (0)1803 209239/www.dsound1.com
Dbx 120A Enhanced 120XP subharmonic synthesizer Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1910/www.dbxpro.com
Dbx 1074 Four-channel noise gate Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1910/www.dbxpro.com
Digitech Vocal 300 Multi-effects stomp box for singers and DJs Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1910/www.digitech.com
DSP Arts Tauron Flexible DSP engine capable of running modular synths and effects +49 (0)6103 604458/www.dsparts.com
Edirol Orchestral Software synth for Mac and PC +44 (0)20 8748 5949/www.edirol.co.uk
Edirol SD20 USB Sound Canvas module +44 (0)20 8748 5949/www.edirol.co.uk
Edirol SD80 USB Sound Canvas module +44 (0)20 8748 5949/www.edirol.co.uk
Edirol UA3D Desktop USB audio interface with 5.1 surround +44 (0)20 8748 5949/www.edirol.co.uk
Edirol UA700 Desktop USB audio/MIDI interface with COSM effects +44 (0)20 8748 5949/www.edirol.co.uk
Edirol UM550 USB MIDI interface +44 (0)20 8748 5949/www.edirol.co.uk
Egosys Wami Rack 192L PCI card and rackmounting interface for PC Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.esi-pro.com
Egosys Wami Rack 192X PCI card and rackmounting interface for PC Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.esi-pro.com
Egosys Waveterminal 192L PCI soundcard for PC Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.esi-pro.com
Egosys Waveterminal 192M PCI card and breakout box for PC Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.esi-pro.com
Egosys Waveterminal 192X PCI soundcard for PC Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.esi-pro.com
Emagic EMI 6|2m Six-in, two-out 24-bit, 96kHz USB hub, audio and MIDI interface Sound Technology +44 (0)1462 480000/www.emagic.de
Emagic EVB3 Modelled Hammond B3 organ plug-in for Logic Audio Platinum Sound Technology +44 (0)1462 480000/www.emagic.de
Emagic EVD6 Modelled Hohner Clavinet plug-in for Logic Audio Platinum Sound Technology +44 (0)1462 480000/www.emagic.de
Emagic Phat Channel V-Pot expansion panel for Logic Control Sound Technology +44 (0)1462 480000/www.emagic.de
Eowave EoFix/Filter/Ring Rackmount analogue multi-effects, multi-mode filter, and ring mod +33 (0)140051718/www.eowave.com
Evolution UC16 USB hardware MIDI controller Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.evolution.co.uk
Fostex D2424LV Enhanced D2424 with 24-channel analogue I/O as standard SCV London +44 (0)20 8418 0778/www.fostex.co.jp
Fostex DE10 Dual 24-bit multi-effects SCV London +44 (0)20 8418 0778/www.fostex.co.jp
Fostex VF80 Enhanced VF08 with internal CD writer SCV London +44 (0)20 8418 0778/www.fostex.co.jp
Generalmusic ProMega 3 320-note (yes, 320) polyphonic digital piano with knobular front panel Generalmusic +31 (0)653 410 566/www.generalmusic.com
Hammond-Suzuki B3 New, faithful version of the tonewheel classic, with DSP effects +44 (0)1644 637444/www.hammondsuzuki.com
IK Multimedia Amplitube VST guitar amp modelling plug-in Sound Technology +44 (0)1462 480000/www.amplitube.com
Joemeek Fathead Mic/instrument preamp with optical distortion/compression and EQ +44 (0)1803 321921/www.joemeek.net
Kawai MP9500 New version of the 9000 stage piano with new weighting mechanism +44 (0)1487 832830/www.kawaiuk.com
Korg DTR 1000 & 2000 Rackmounting digital tuners +44 (0)1908 857130/www.korg.co.uk
Korg EXB-PCM08 Concert grand piano PCM sound card for Triton/KARMA workstations +44 (0)1908 857130/www.korg.co.uk
Korg KARMA v2 OS upgrade for interactive workstation +44 (0)1908 857130/www.korg.co.uk
Korg KP2 Upgraded DJ-oriented KAOSS Pad controller +44 (0)1908 857130/www.korg.co.uk
Korg Pandora PX4B Bass effects processor +44 (0)1908 857130/www.korg.co.uk
Kurzweil MicroEnsemble Half-rack dedicated string module +1 253 589 3200/www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com
LEM CX22 Half-rack dual-channel dynamics unit Generalmusic Holland +31 (0)653 410 566/www.lemaudio.com
M Audio Delta ADAT 16 16-channel dual-ADAT audio interface Midiman UK +44 (0)8717 177100/www.midiman.co.uk
M Audio SP8B Active nearfield monitor Midiman UK +44 (0)8717 177100/www.midiman.co.uk
M Audio Tampa High-resolution mic preamp Midiman UK +44 (0)8717 177100/www.midiman.co.uk
M Audio USB Audio Duo Dual-channel USB audio interface Midiman UK +44 (0)8717 177100/www.midiman.co.uk
Mackie SDR2496 Budget 24-track hard disk recorder Mackie UK +44 (0)1268 571212/www.mackie.com
Mackie I/0 896 Collaboration with Apogee: 8-channel interface for Soundscape 32 Mackie UK +44 (0)1268 571212/www.mackie.com
Mackie Soundscape 32 Hard disk recording, editing and mixing system Mackie UK +44 (0)1268 571212/www.mackie.com
MAM CT1 Rackmount chromatic tuner Smart Sound Direct +44 (0)1883 346647/www.mam-germany.de
MAM Taurus Analogue rackmount bass synth Smart Sound Direct +44 (0)1883 346647/www.mam-germany.de
Midiman MIDISport Uno One-in, one-out USB MIDI interface +44 (0)8717 177100/www.midiman.co.uk
Native Instruments Reaktor v3.3 Latest version of software synth with new instrument macros Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.native-instruments.com
Native Instruments Reaktor Session Cut-down, preset-only version of Reaktor Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.native-instruments.com
Oktava MK319 Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser mic A & F McKay +44 (0)1483 208511/www.oktava.net
Oktava MK2500 Large-diaphragm cardioid tube condenser mic A & F McKay +44 (0)1483 208511/www.oktava.net
Phonic Micro series 1/3-rack preamp, compressor, expander, multi-effects and filters HW International +44 (0)20 8808 2222/www.phonic.com
Phonic PAA1 Palm-sized audio analyser with built-in reference mic HW International +44 (0)20 8808 2222/www.phonic.com
Presonus Digimax LT Eight-channel preamp with A-D conversion and ADAT digital output HW International +44 (0)20 8808 2222/www.presonus.com
Propellerhead Reason 2.0 Software synth update now with Mac OS X support Midiman UK +44 (0)8717 177100/www.propellerheads.se
Quested F5 Compact two-way powered nearfield monitor Turnkey +44 (0)20 7692 6611/www.quested.com
Quested F19 Compact powered subwoofer Turnkey +44 (0)20 7692 6611/www.quested.com
Rode NT4 Dual-capsule stereo condenser mic HHB +44 (0)20 8962 5000/www.rode.com.au
Rode NT5 Instrument condenser mic HHB +44 (0)20 8962 5000/www.rode.com.au
Roland DS30A Nearfield monitor +44 (0)1792 515020/www.roland.co.jp
Roland MC09 Four-part audio looper with built-in monosynth, effects and sequencer +44 (0)1792 515020/www.roland.co.jp
Roland Studio Package Pro Hardware control surface (SI24) with a version of Emagic Logic +44 (0)1792 515020/www.roland.co.jp
Roland VK8 Modelled 61-note organ with hardware drawbars +44 (0)1792 515020/www.roland.co.jp
Samson C*com 16 Half-rack stereo compressor/limiter Sound Technology +44 (0)1462 480000/www.samsontech.com
Samson C*com Opti Half-rack optical compressor Sound Technology +44 (0)1462 480000/www.samsontech.com
Samson C*control Half-rack control-room monitor matrix Sound Technology +44 (0)1462 480000/www.samsontech.com
Samson C*que 8 Half-rack four-channel headphone amp Sound Technology +44 (0)1462 480000/www.samsontech.com
Samson C*valve Half-rack tube mic/instrument preamp Sound Technology +44 (0)1462 480000/www.samsontech.com
Schoeps MK41V New supercardioid capsule for MK microphone range Protape +44 (0)20 7616 5500/www.schoeps.de
Serato Scratch Turntable controller for Pro Tools Digidesign UK +44 (0)1753 653322/www.serato.com
Sibelius Sibelius v2 for OS X Scorewriting package now for Mac OS X +44 (0)1223 707100/www.sibelius.com
SM Pro Audio EM280/9600 Back-electret supercardioid condenser mics Synthax UK +44 (0)1803 209239/www.smproaudio.com
SM Pro Audio FLO2 MIDI-controllable analogue filter Synthax UK +44 (0)1803 209239/www.smproaudio.com
SM Pro Audio IN5 Multi-format recording interface Synthax UK +44 (0)1803 209239/www.smproaudio.com
SM Pro Audio MC01 Large-diaphragm condenser mic Synthax UK +44 (0)1803 209239/www.smproaudio.com
SM Pro Audio PR8 Pro Eight-channel nearfield monitor with wide-band technology Synthax UK +44 (0)1803 209239/www.smproaudio.com
Steinberg Cubase SX Completely redesigned version of classic MIDI + Audio sequencer Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.steinberg.net
Steinberg Warp for Mac Mac version of software amp simulator Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.steinberg.net
TC Electronic M300 Budget twin-engine multi-effects with digital and analogue I/O +44 (0)800 917 8926/www.tcelectronic.com
Terratec EWS Mic 2 Eight-channel converter with two mic preamps Euro-tech +44 (0)870 458 0011/www.terratec.net
Terratec EWS Mic 8 Eight-channel mic preamp/converter Euro-tech +44 (0)870 458 0011/www.terratec.net
Terratec MIDI Master USB MIDI keyboard Euro-tech +44 (0)870 458 0011/www.terratec.net
Tidal Quad Four-channel analogue multi-mode filter +31 (0)616 676 786/www.tidalmusic.com
Vermona MARS Monophonic rackmounting analogue synth Analogue Solutions +44 (0)1384 353694/www.marsynth.de
Vermona MARS Control Hardware programmer for the MARS, with 56 knobs Analogue Solutions +44 (0)1384 353694/www.marsynth.de
Viscount Aries Digital piano Viscount +39 0541 981700/www.viscount.it
Viscount DB3 Single-manual hardware modelled drawbar organ Viscount +39 0541 981700/www.viscount.it
Viscount DB5 Dual-manual hardware modelled drawbar organ Viscount +39 0541 981700/www.viscount.it
Viscount DB25 Dual-manual hardware modelled drawbar organ with footpedals Viscount +39 0541 981700/www.viscount.it
Voice Systems RD80e Data filer with built-in GM module Viscount +39 0541 981700/www.viscount.it
Waldorf Micro Q Omega 75-voice analogue modelling synth Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.waldorf-music.de
Waldorf Q+ Modelling synth workstation with added true analogue resonant filter Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.waldorf-music.de
Waldorf Q Lite 12-voice analogue modelling synth Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.waldorf-music.de
Waves Masters Bundle Plug-in bundle including new linear phase EQ Pure +44 (0)20 7372 6330/www.waves.com
Wizoo Virtual Guitarist Rhythm guitar plug-in Arbiter +44 (0)20 8970 1909/www.steinberg.net
Yamaha O2R 96 Enhanced replacement for O2R mixer with DM2000 technology Yamaha-Kemble +44 (0)1908 369269/www.yamaha-music.co.uk
Yamaha RD1/RD2 SREV1 Two new libraries of sampled acoustic spaces for use with SREV1 Yamaha-Kemble +44 (0)1908 369269/www.yamaha-music.co.uk
Yamaha S08 88-key weighted, 64-note polyphonic sample-based synth Yamaha-Kemble +44 (0)1908 369269/www.yamaha-music.co.uk
Yamaha PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Drum and Latin percussion sound expansion cards for PLG synths Yamaha-Kemble +44 (0)1908 369269/www.yamaha-music.co.uk


 

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