Posts by Bob Malkowski

Yamaha DM3S Digital Mixer: The Dante-Equipped X32 Killer now on Sale!

The Yamaha DM3 is shaking things up in the mid-priced mixer market. Now you can get the Compact Mixer for even less.

Music copyright coup? All melodies for free!

Music copyright law might be getting turned on its head by two people who have calculated, copyrighted and then given away for free every possible melody.

Red Panda Radius: MIDI Ring Modulator/Frequency Shifter

The Red Panda Radius is an innovative ring modulator and frequency shifter with pitch tracking. Is this the most advanced Ring Modulator we've seen?

CC8 Stereo Set from Austrian Audio, Yamaha & LD Systems – Live Deals

This week's Live Deals includes outstanding deals offering up to 23% off on CC8 Stereo Set from Austrian Audio, Yamaha and LD Systems.

Dante, AES 50, AVB: What audio networking format is right for you?

Audio Networking formats such as Dante, AVB and AES50 are now commonplace. But which format is right for you? Read our guide to Audio Networking!

Warm Audio Warm Bender Review: Germanium multi-mode Tonebender Fuzz

In this Warm Audio Warm Bender Review, we sample far-out fuzz tones. Does the WA-1B fuzz evoke Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and Mick Ronson?

Warm Audio Ringer Bringer Review: Moog MF-102 Mooferfooger Returns!

In this Warm Audio Ringer Bringer review, we look at the reincarnation of the legendary Moog MoogerFooger MF-102 ring modulator.

Universal Audio Brigade Review – Flow and LA2A compact pedals

In this Universal Audio Brigade Review, we look at the latest range of UAFX compact pedals, including the Flow tremolo and LA2A compressor/limiter.

The Best Music Tech Equipment of 2023 – Editor’s Choice

Choosing the best music tech equipment of 2023 is a difficult job. Gearnews editor Bob Malkowski chooses his top 5 picks of the year.

The Gearnews Holiday Raffle Pt4 CLOSED: WIN Rode NT1 Signature Mic

It’s time for the annual Gearnews Holiday Raffle! This week, our friends at Rode have kindly given us an NT-1 Mic! 

Musician Christmas Gift Ideas: Great Gifts for all musicians!

Looking for Musician Christmas Gift Ideas for a loved one? Here's a selection of some of the best gifts to give your musician this holiday season.

The Gearnews Holiday Raffle Pt3 CLOSED: WIN Sennheiser Profile USB Mic

It’s time for the annual Gearnews Holiday Raffle! This week, our friends at Sennheiser have kindly given us a Profile USB Mic! 

PreSonus Eris Studio 8 Review – The best value studio monitors?

In this PreSonus Eris Studio 8 Review, we ask the question: are these the best value studio monitors available on a budget?

E Drum Amps: How to choose an amplifier for Electronic Drums

Looking for advice on how to choose an e drum amp? Headphones not enough? Then let us guide you to the best options for an e drum amp....

The Gearnews Holiday Raffle Pt2 CLOSED: WIN Harley Benton MR Classic!

It's time for the annual Gearnews Holiday Raffle! This week, our friends at Harley Benton have kindly given us a Harley Benton MR Classic guitar! 

Cymbals History Revealed: From Battlefields to Stadiums and Raves.

Cymbals History Revealed: it's an integral part of music across genres, cultures and societies. But have you thought where cymbals came from?

The Gearnews Holiday Raffle Pt1 NOW CLOSED: WIN Lewitt LCT 240 PRO

It's time for the annual Gearnews Holiday Raffle! This week, our friends at Lewitt have kindly given us a Lewitt LCT240 PRO condenser microphone!

Drum Zone launches at Gearnews! Hot Electronic & Acoustic drum news!

Drum Zone launches at Gearnews! We're bringing you the latest news for electronic and acoustic drummers along with tips, tricks, deals & buyer guides.

Rode Buys Mackie: Two music tech giants merge in $180M deal.

Rode buys Mackie: It's now official! The Freedman Group, the parent company of Rode Microphones, purchases Mackie in a deal worth $180M.

Delia Derbyshire Day: Dr Who and The Radiophonic Workshop

November 23rd marks Delia Derbyshire Day, a female electronic music pioneer. We talk to Radiophonic Workshop member Dick Mills about Delia's legacy.

Slash leaves Marshall Amplification – or does he? UPDATE

Slash leaves Marshall Amplification and signs a new artist deal with Magnatone. What does this move say about the state of affairs at Marshall?

Kramer 1983 Baretta Reissue – Eddie’s Hairmetal Hero is back!

An icon of 1980s Hairmetal is back! The Kramer 1983 Baretta Reissue is a Japanese-made version of the guitar that was all over MTV in the 80s.

VERY limited deal: PRS Guitars discount -up to 40 percent!

Our affiliate partners,Thomann, are currently offering a huge PRS guitars discount sale with up to 40 percent off. You'll have to be quick though!

Two Notes Opus Review: The amp-sim that should be in every gig bag!

In this Two Notes Opus Review, we take a look at their first "end-to-end" modelling system that Introducing Two Notes new TSM Preamp Emulation engine.