Equipment News, Leaks and Tips

SP-1200 Alternatives for Sample-based Beatmaking

06 Jan · We're looking at SP-1200 Alternatives for classic sample-based music production like Daft Punk, The Prodigy, RZA, and A Tribe Called Quest.

Google Gemini: Get Track Feedback from AI for free!

06 Jan · The latest version of Google Gemini can analyze your tracks and give you feedback on the arrangement and mix - for free!

LG PF600U is a Lamp, a Projector, and a Speaker in one. WTF?!

06 Jan · Is this the new lava lamp for producers? The new LG PF600U is part mood lamp, part projector, part Bluetooth speaker.

Eclipsa Audio: Samsung & Google’s Answer to Dolby Atmos

06 Jan · Samsung and Google have teamed up to develop Eclipsa Audio, a state-of-the-art solution for 3D spatial sound - without any licensing fees!

Humble Bundle IK Pro Sound Suite: 40 Plugins & Sound Packs for €27 Instead of €3600

06 Jan · With this Humble Bundle from IK Multimedia, you can save on creative music software and donate to a good cause while you're doing it.

Ferrofish Pulse8 AE: Pro Conversion in a Compact Format

06 Jan · The Ferrofish Pulse8 AE is a compact 8-channel professional AD/DA converter with a wide range of applications in studio and live situations.

Christophe Duquesne Loris Synth Brings the Power of Resynthesis to EaganMatrix Instruments

05 Jan · Use your own samples in EaganMatrix-powered synths with Christophe Duquesne Loris Synth, as featured in the soundtrack to Dune 2!

Haken Audio EaganMatrix Micro: All the Fantastic Power of the Osmose’s Synth Engine in a Tiny Form Factor

05 Jan · Haken Audio EaganMatrix Micro puts all the synth power of the Expressive E Osmose into a small and affordable box.

Just a Sample, BP-909, Tubeshifter: Free Plugins of the Week

05 Jan · Let's kick off 2025 with three awesome free plugins! Just a Sample is an open-source sampler, BP-909 packs a punch, and Tubeshifter delivers tasty saturation.

Tops and Flops: Highlights of the Week

04 Jan · In this week's edition of Tops and Flops, we'll discuss the most exciting and entertaining stories, and a few other gems I've found online.

Win a DrumCraft Drum Kit – XMAS Raffle!

04 Jan · Last round of our XMAS raffle! Win a complete DrumCraft drum kit with five shells and all the necessary hardware!

Win a Universal Audio Volt 2 USB Recording Studio & 2 UAFX Pedals – XMAS Raffle

04 Jan · In this competition you can win the Volt 2 USB interface and the two UAFX pedals Orion Tape Echo and Heavenly Plate Reverb. Good luck to you!

Motorola Synths: These Gorgeous Classic Synthesizers Are All Powered by the Same DSP Chips

03 Jan · These are the Motorola synths - and some are still being made today.

Advanced Chord Techniques: Adding Extra Flavour to Your Playing

03 Jan · Enhance your guitar skills with these advanced chord techniques. Let's add depth and flavour to your playing.

Thomann Jobs: A Workplace for Real Music Fans – A Look Behind the Scenes

03 Jan · At Thomann, music lovers become part of a team that integrates passion into their daily work. Find out more about Thomann Jobs now!

Sonicware CyDrums: Drums in the Fourth Dimension!

03 Jan · Sonicware's CyDrums is their third instrument in the "Giant Gameboy" style form factor, with this unit promising 4D drum sounds that react, transform and evolve, using 64 proprietary wavetables.

The 5 Best DJ Setups: Top Gear Combos for All DJs and Skill Levels

02 Jan · What’s the best DJ setup? Why, the one that fits you perfectly. Here are 5 example DJ rigs for everyone from the total beginner to the club king.

My Highlights of 2024: Bah Humbug, Grinch Mode

01 Jan · A look back at 2024, the year I went into full-on Grinch Mode and went back to basics - my highlights of 2024.

Happy New Year 2025: GEARNEWS Wishes You a Great Start!

01 Jan · Happy New Year 2025! The GEARNEWS editorial team wishes you a great start to 2025 with lots of music and new instruments!

Best Guitar Gear: My Favourite Products from 2024

31 Dec 2024 · Best guitar gear! As the year comes to a close, we're all looking at the best gear of 2024. Here are some of my favourite releases from this year

Mensla MS-3: Freeware Waveshaping Synthesizer – Powerful, Creative and Free!

31 Dec 2024 · The Mensla MS-3 combines hybrid synthesis and waveshaping for experimental sounds. Now available as freeware!

Best Software Synths of 2024: Five Synth Plugins That Floated Our Boat This Year

30 Dec 2024 · With 2024 delivering a bumper crop of software synths, it's been tough to pick the cream of the crop, but here are my choices for Best Software Synths of 2024, along with others worthy of a mention.

My Music Highlights of 2024: Musical Moments of the Year

29 Dec 2024 · If you're a music fan, 2024 was packed with releases, live shows, and interviews throughout the year. Here are some of my music highlights.

Best Free Plugins of 2024: Freeware Picks of the Year

29 Dec 2024 · It’s been a good year for free plugins! From unique effects to creative software synths, there were heaps of great freeware to discover. We check out the best free plugins of 2024!