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Musikmesse International Press Awards Announced
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Best Audio And Music Products Of 2009 + 2010 26/03/10
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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.