Frankfurt Musikmesse, the world's largest annual musical instrument show, is set to take place 11 - 14 April.

As ever, MusicRadar will be on the ground in Germany ready to report on all the latest news, new gear announcements and artist appearances.

We'll be bringing you the latest from guitar brands like Fender, Gibson, Marshall, Orange, Peavey, Gretsch, PRS, Blackstar, and more. While, on the tech side of things, we expect updates from the likes of Native Instruments, Korg, Roland, Novation, Akai, Yamaha and others.

For an idea of what to expect, check out some of the highlights of Musikmesse 2012:

Musikmesse 2012: live from the show floor

Musikmesse 2012: Propellerhead announces Figure for iOS, Rack Extension for Reason

Musikmesse 2012 video: Blackstar Amplification launches revolutionary ID Series

Musikmesse 2012 video: Roland Jupiter-50

Musikmesse 2012: Laney unveils new Tony Iommi TI100 signature amp

Musikmesse 2012 video: Fender American Standard Series 2012

Musikmesse 2012 video: Stanton DJC.4 controller

Musikmesse 2012: Steinberg Nuendo Live announced

Musikmesse 2012: The best vintage guitars, amps and more in pictures