It's time for another Musikmesse show in Frankfurt and so far we've already been treated to a host of exciting new releases! We will be constantly updating this article with information on the most exciting news from the show and will include links for you to find out more information on specific products where possible. So, if you want to keep up to date with all the latest Musikmesse 2013 news, this is the place to be!

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Huge news for all Pro Tools (and potential Pro Tools users)... Avid have just announced version 11! Pro Tools 11 is set to feature a brand new, ultra-efficient audio engine; 64-bit performance; plus a whole bunch of new features that help you concentrate on the job at hand. In fact, Pro Tools 11 gives you exponentially more processing power than Pro Tools 10 without having to change any of your hardware! Now that's impressive! You will also be able to edit HD videos directly within the Pro Tools 11 timeline if this is your bag!

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Fancy grabbing some free professional AAX plug-ins with some Avid gear? Well, the good news is that the original offer has now been extended so you still have time! You only have until the end of March 2013 to take advantage of these offers though, so make sure that you don't hesitate! Full details are as follow...

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For a limited time, AVID are offering up to four free AAX plug-ins when you purchase and register any Mbox interface, Eleven Rack guitar processor, full version of Pro Tools 10 or Pro Tools 10 crossgrade before 28th December 2012! Plug-ins range from reverbs and delays to analogue synth module emulations and amp emulations. Details of all these offers are as follows:

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Up until October 31st 2012, if you purchase an Aurora 8, Aurora 16 or Aurora 16-VT audio converter, you'll get a Lynx LT-HD Pro Tools interface card pre-installed for no extra cost! The LT-HD card has a RRP of £469, so this offers a fantastic saving, giving Pro Tools users a brilliant opportunity to upgrade their converters.

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Get to grips with a bit of Pro Tools know-how with these expert tips rounded up by PT junkie Russ Hughes...

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Avid have announced Pro Tools Express at Musikmesse 2012, a cut-down version of the industry leading Pro Tools DAW that will only be available with Mbox and Mbox Mini audio interfaces.

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Pro Tools 10 and HDX - Common Questions

Check out our handy list of commonly asked Pro Tools 10 questions, compiled by our very on Pro Tools expert, Mr. Tom Osbourne.

1. What's new in the Pro Tools 10 software?

Avid have implemented over 50 new features in Pro Tools 10. The main ones being Clip Gain, Support for multiple file formats and bit depths, better recording and playback performance, Higher Resolution at 32 bit floating point, integration with Soundcloud and iTunes, improved EUCON support and much more. More details are on the AVID website.

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Producer, engineer and self-confessed Pro Tools know-all Max Dingel shares some of his audio know-how...

STUDIO SECRETS

Max Dingel has been busy. In the past five years he has been involved in the production of albums for Muse, The Killers, Goldfrapp and John Cale to name but a few, and more recently he’s been working with The Hoosiers and White Lies. Max started recording local bands in his late teens and in 1999 he moved from Stuttgart to London where he worked at various top studios alongside some of the biggest names in music production. Max is currently one of the most in-demand UK producers and Pro Tools engineers and over the next two pages you’ll find out why…

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For the first time ever, Pro Tools is available as a free 30-day trial download. You can now put the industry standard audio DAW through its paces from the comfort of your own studio and see if it suits your needs! CLICK HERE to visit the official Avid website and download the 30-day free trial. You can choose to download the trial version of Pro Tools 10, or Pro Tools HD if you have an existing HD set-up. Just note that you will need an iLok to authorise the trial. Continue Reading