This year's Musikmesse International Press Awards (MIPA) have been announced - a selection of the best new audio and musical products of 2009/2010, as chosen by representatives of more than 100 magazines from all over the world.

Highlights of the awards include:

Most Innovative Product:

• TC Electronic PolyTune

Studio Gear:

• Studio Microphone: Neumann TLM 102
• Studio Monitor (Near-field): Focal CMS 65
• Recording Software: Steinberg Cubase 5
• Recording Hardware: Cakewalk SONAR V-Studio 100
• Mixing Desk (Project Studio): PreSonus StudioLive
• Mixing Desk (High-End): SSL Matrix
• Audio Processor (Software): Universal Audio UAD-2
• Field Recorder: Zoom H4n
• DAW Controller: Cakewalk SONAR V-Studio 700

Keyboards & Software:

• Hardware Synthesizer: Dave Smith Instruments Tetra
• Stage Piano: Yamaha CP1
• Controller Keyboard: Novation ReMote SL Mk II
• Software Instrument: Synthogy Ivory II
• Sound Library: Vienna Symphonic Library
• Live Performance Tool: Korg Kaossilator Pro
• Electronic Drums: Korg Wavedrum W-DX

Guitars:

• Best Electric Guitar: PRS 305
• Best Acoustic Guitar: Taylor Baritone 8-String
• Best Electric Bass: Warwick Starbass II
• Best Acoustic Bass: Warwick Alien Acoustic

Amps:

• Best Guitar Amp Head: Marshall JMD:1
• Best Guitar Amp Combo: Peavey Vypyr 15
• Best Acoustic Guitar Amp: LR Baggs Acoustic Reference Amplifier
• Best Bass Amp: TC Electronic RH 450
• Best Bass Cab: TC Electronic RebelStack 210/212

Lifetime Achievement Award:

• Hartley Peavey

The winners were announced at the annual MIPA ceremony, held during the Musikmesse/Pro Light + Sound show in Frankfurt.

Link:

• MIPA

James Lewin
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