Best of Superbooth 2023

Preorder CME’s Favorite New Releases Introduced at Superbooth 2023!

What started as a common space for presenting exotic hardware and electronic musical instruments among a small and passionate collective of boutique manufacturers within the massive Musikmesse trade show held in Frankfurt, Germany, every year, has grown into its own annual offshoot!

Now, the increasing number of big-name manufacturers who’ve jumped on board the exhibitor list at this year’s Superbooth 2023 in Berlin (held May 11-13) shows just how important this show has become for new product announcements in the world of music tech, Eurorack, and electronic musical synthesis!

Here’s a list of our favorite new product announcements at Chicago Synth Exchange, hand-picked by CME’s new product purchasing team—all of which are now available for preorder from the Synth Exchange!

Taylor GT Sitka/Urban Ash w/AeroCase

£1,133.00

Note: Due to differences in wood grain, the item you receive may not exactly match the item in the photos.

Taylor GT Sitka/Urban Ash w/AeroCase
Designed to produce a stronger low-end response than a guitar its size would normally deliver, Taylor’s GT Series Sitka/Urban Ash models introduce a new category to the world of acoustic guitar shapes with a scaled-down version of Taylor’s “Jumbo” body shape, with a fast, vibrant attack imparted by the Urban Ash paired with a solid spruce top. 

GT Series—Sitka/Urban Ash
More than just a new body style for Taylor guitars, the Grand Theater (GT) shape represents a whole new category of guitar. With an even shorter scale than the Grand Concert, the GT features an asymmetrical C-Class bracing—which employs ideas adapted from Taylor’s V-class bracing—to produce a stronger low-end response than a guitar its size would normally deliver. Lightweight like mahogany, the fast, vibrant attack of the Urban Ash paired with a solid spruce top gives these GT series models a dramatic, wide-awake sound that lends an almost flamenco guitar–like character and quick responsiveness. 

Grand Theater
Sporting the curves of the Grand Orchestra (Taylor’s “Jumbo” body style) scaled into uniquely compact proportions—including a shorter, 24 1/8-inch scale length for a slinky and responsive handfeel—Taylor’s Grand Theater (GT) body shape employs C-Class bracing to pack the tonal depth of a full-size guitar into a form that’s easy to play. With dimensions that fall between the travel-friendly GS Mini and Grand Concert body shapes, the GT represents Taylor’s reimagination of the parlor-style guitar for the present day.


Body Style: Non-cutaway GT
Scale Length: 24-1/8"
Nut Width: 1-23/32"
Bracing: Taylor C-Class
Top: Solid Spruce
Back/Sides: Solid Urban Ash
Fretboard: Eucalyptus
Bridge: Eucalyptus
Peghead Overlay: Eucalyptus
Fretboard Inlays: Italian acrylic "Pinnacle"
Rosette: 3-ring koa
Body Edge Treatment: Black top purfling
Stain: Urban Sienna (Back/Sides)
Finish: Matte 2.0 mil
Tuners: Taylor nickel mini
Pickguard: Faux tortoise
Case: Brown AeroCase

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Taylor GT Sitka/Urban Ash w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GT Sitka/Urban Ash w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GT Sitka/Urban Ash w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GT Sitka/Urban Ash w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GT Sitka/Urban Ash w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GT Sitka/Urban Ash w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GT Sitka/Urban Ash w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GT Sitka/Urban Ash w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GT Sitka/Urban Ash w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium

Taylor GTe Sitka/Urban Ash ES2 w/AeroCase

£1,284.00

Note: Due to differences in wood grain, the item you receive may not exactly match the item in the photos.

Taylor GTe Sitka/Urban Ash ES2 
Designed to produce a stronger low-end response than a guitar its size would normally deliver, Taylor’s GT Series Sitka/Urban Ash ES2 models introduce a new category to the world of acoustic guitar shapes with a scaled-down version of Taylor’s “Jumbo” body shape, with a fast, vibrant attack imparted by the Urban Ash paired with a solid spruce top. Plus, Taylor’s ES2 electronics provide ample tonal control and responsiveness.

GT Series—Sitka/Urban Ash
More than just a new body style for Taylor guitars, the Grand Theater (GT) shape represents a whole new category of guitar. With an even shorter scale than the Grand Concert, the GT features an asymmetrical C-Class bracing—which employs ideas adapted from Taylor’s V-class bracing—to produce a stronger low-end response than a guitar its size would normally deliver. Lightweight like mahogany, the fast, vibrant attack of the Urban Ash paired with a solid spruce top gives these GT series models a dramatic, wide-awake sound that lends an almost flamenco guitar–like character and quick responsiveness. 

Grand Theater
Sporting the curves of the Grand Orchestra (Taylor’s “Jumbo” body style) scaled into uniquely compact proportions—including a shorter, 24 1/8-inch scale length for a slinky and responsive handfeel—Taylor’s Grand Theater (GT) body shape employs C-Class bracing to pack the tonal depth of a full-size guitar into a form that’s easy to play. With dimensions that fall between the travel-friendly GS Mini and Grand Concert body shapes, the GT represents Taylor’s reimagination of the parlor-style guitar for the present day.

ES2 Electronics
The Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) delivers the latest technology in Taylor acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the ES2 system is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, featuring three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. The new positioning enables the piezo pickup’s crystals to respond more naturally to the guitar’s energy as it is transferred through the saddle, with three pickup sensors installed behind the saddle, through the bridge, with three tiny Allen screws that calibrate the position of the sensors in relation to the saddle. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed preamp, this ES2 system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. 

Body Style: Non-cutaway GT
Scale Length: 24 1/8"
Nut Width: 1 23/32"
Bracing: Taylor C-Class
Top: Solid Spruce
Back/Sides: Solid Urban Ash
Fretboard: Eucalyptus
Bridge: Eucalyptus
Peghead Overlay: Eucalyptus
Fretboard Inlays: Italian acrylic "Pinnacle"
Rosette: 3-ring koa
Body Edge Treatment: Black top purfling
Stain: Urban Sienna (Back/Sides)
Finish: Matte 2.0 mil
Tuners: Taylor nickel mini
Pickguard: Faux tortoise
Electronics: ES2
Case: Brown AeroCase

View Detailssss
Taylor GTe Sitka/Urban Ash ES2 w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GTe Sitka/Urban Ash ES2 w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GTe Sitka/Urban Ash ES2 w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GTe Sitka/Urban Ash ES2 w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GTe Sitka/Urban Ash ES2 w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GTe Sitka/Urban Ash ES2 w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GTe Sitka/Urban Ash ES2 w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GTe Sitka/Urban Ash ES2 w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GTe Sitka/Urban Ash ES2 w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium
Taylor GTe Sitka/Urban Ash ES2 w/AeroCase Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium

Elektron Analog Heat +FX Dynamic Sound Processor
The new Elektron Analog Heat +FX provides a wide color palette of effects for sound processing possibilities, then lets you reorder them to experiment and find your signal flow with your own special timbres! Preorder the Elektron Analog Heat +FX from the Synth Exchange today!

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To shop all new releases from Superbooth 2023 now available for preorder from Chicago Synth Exchange, call us, chat CME online or in the CME mobile app, or come to the Synth Exchange in the lower level of CME’s Lincoln Avenue showroom!

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Behringer Deepmind 12X 49-Key 12-Voice Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer
Behringer Deepmind 12X 49-Key 12-Voice Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer
Behringer Deepmind 12X 49-Key 12-Voice Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer
Behringer Deepmind 12X 49-Key 12-Voice Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

Behringer Deepmind 12X 49-Key 12-Voice Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

£695.00
Moog Mavis Monophonic Analog Synthesizer Voice
Moog Mavis Monophonic Analog Synthesizer Voice
Moog Mavis Monophonic Analog Synthesizer Voice
Moog Mavis Monophonic Analog Synthesizer Voice

Moog Mavis Monophonic Analog Synthesizer Voice

£167.00
Arturia MicroBrute UFO Monophonic Analog Synthesizer
Arturia MicroBrute UFO Monophonic Analog Synthesizer
Arturia MicroBrute UFO Monophonic Analog Synthesizer
Arturia MicroBrute UFO Monophonic Analog Synthesizer

Arturia MicroBrute UFO Monophonic Analog Synthesizer

£287.00
Korg Wavestate MKII Digital Wave Sequencing Synthesizer - USED
Korg Wavestate MKII Digital Wave Sequencing Synthesizer - USED
Korg Wavestate MKII Digital Wave Sequencing Synthesizer - USED
Korg Wavestate MKII Digital Wave Sequencing Synthesizer - USED

Korg Wavestate MKII Digital Wave Sequencing Synthesizer - USED

£408.00
Arturia MiniFreak Vocoder Edition
Arturia MiniFreak Vocoder Edition
Arturia MiniFreak Vocoder Edition
Arturia MiniFreak Vocoder Edition

Arturia MiniFreak Vocoder Edition

£468.00
Korg B2+ 88-Key Digital Piano Black
Korg B2+ 88-Key Digital Piano Black
Korg B2+ 88-Key Digital Piano Black
Korg B2+ 88-Key Digital Piano Black

Korg B2+ 88-Key Digital Piano Black

£454.00
Korg B2+ 88-Key Digital Piano White
Korg B2+ 88-Key Digital Piano White
Korg B2+ 88-Key Digital Piano White
Korg B2+ 88-Key Digital Piano White

Korg B2+ 88-Key Digital Piano White

£454.00
Dreadbox Eudemonia Dual Filter, Mixer & VCA Eurorack Module Black Light
Dreadbox Eudemonia Dual Filter, Mixer & VCA Eurorack Module Black Light
Dreadbox Eudemonia Dual Filter, Mixer & VCA Eurorack Module Black Light

Dreadbox Eudemonia Dual Filter, Mixer & VCA Eurorack Module Black Light

£106.00

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