European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - February 18, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Tuesday february 18, 1986 the stars and stripes Page 3 getting in tune at the fair there s playing aplenty at the Frankfurt music fair which is open to the Public on wednesday. One visitor left tries out the rhythm Slick an instrument that looks like a guitar but sounds like a drum. Another Young Man above tests the advanced digital Drums a new electronic drum set operated by an eight Channel computer that has a built in Library of sounds. Sounds of music come ave of Frankfurt fair visitors to the Frankfurt music fair also have the Opportunity to test numerous types of keyboard instruments. Story and photos by Anita Gosch staff writer Europe s largest music fair is being held at the Frankfurt Fairgrounds featuring the latest musical instruments and accessories displayed by More than 800 exhibitors from around the Globe. Primarily a Trade exhibition for dealer and distributors the fair is open to the Public on wednesday. Visitors can Sec hear and test guitars keyboards synthesizers Drums and other instruments As Well As sound systems Stu Dio and lighting equipment and electronic gadgets. The most important innovations Dis played at the fair arc in the Field of elec tronic musical instruments. Developments in the Midi system for musical instrument digital interface a device designed in 1983 that enhances the sound of keyboards guitars und drum machines through computer technology Are explained and demonstrated in workshops held throughout the Day. One such development is the Midi mod which can be hooked up to an acoustic grand piano to create string Organ or any other synthesized sounds. It also can perform material that normally would re quire two piano players. Also among the new products arc the rhythm Slick a string less guitar shaped instrument that produces the sounds of electronic Drums and rhythm components through the use of the slap technique and the synth axe a device that combines Gui tar and keyboards. The Frankfurt Fairgrounds or Messe is located Down the Street from the main train station across from the up Plaza hotel. The exhibit is open from 9 . To 6 . Entrance is 17 Marks about $7.25and tickets Are available at the door