Posts by Bob Malkowski

Metallica Download Festival 2023: Heard 15 Miles away – how and why?

Metallica Download Festival 2023: Residents as far away as 15 miles from the festival say the gig could be heard clearly, but why did this happen?

Thomann Beatmaking Competition: Big prizes to be won!

Want to win a haul of beat-making bounty from Universal Audio, Native Instruments and more? Then enter the Thomann Beatmaking Competition!

The Best of Superbooth 2023 – The Editor’s Picks and Highlights!

Superbooth is the place to be for synthesisers and electronic music! Gearnews editor Bob Malkowski gives his picks of The Best of Superbooth 2023. 

Cassette Tape Comeback as sales boom: Why YOU should record to tape!

We're witnessing a cassette tape comeback! The compact cassette experiences its biggest sales in 20 years. Here's why you should rediscover tape...

REVIEW: D’Angelico Deluxe Eric Krasno Brighton. A guitar of surprises!

There's no ignoring the signature Deluxe Eric Krasno Brighton guitar from D'Angelico. We get our hands on 1 of only 50 examples available worldwide...

Behringer Xenyx 502s and 802s USB Mixers: Tiny size & tiny price!

Looking for a compact and affordable way to get into recording and podcasting? Then the Behringer Xenyx 502s and 802s USB mixers could be the answer!

REVIEW: WARM Audio WA-MPX – Vintage tube warmth at a bargain price?

We review the WARM Audio WA-MPX; can a tube pre at this price point really deliver warm, girthy, vintage tube tones? We took one for a test drive...

Walrus Audio Fundamental Series – Available now! Prices & Specs.

The Walrus Audio Fundamental Series is now official! We can confirm Walrus Audio's new pedal series is real. Here's what we know so far...

LinnDrum: Software tools to get THE 80s drum sound

The LinnDrum was the neon heartbeat of the 1980s: From EPROM emulation plug-ins to sample packs, here are the best software alternatives.

The Best Podcasting Mics: 6 USB and XLR Podcast mics for any budget!

Looking to get into podcasting or improve the quality of your podcasts? Here's our pick of 6 XLR and USB podcast mics to suit all budgets!

Shure GLX-D+ Dual Band Wireless – Mid range digital wireless for all!

Shure GLX-D+ Dual Band is a whole new mid-range wireless ecosystem. Vocalists & guitarists looking for a new pro-level setup should take a close look!

Yamaha STAGEPAS 200 – Perform anywhere with this tiny PA system!

Yamaha STAGEPAS 200 is the company's most portable, self-contained PA system to date. This pint-size powerhouse promises to bring the noise anywhere!

The Gearnews Holiday Raffle Week Four: Win a ZOOM R12 MULTITRAK CLOSED

It’s week four of the annual Gearnews Holiday Raffle! This week, we have the amazing Zoom R12 MULTITRAK recorder/audio interface to give away!

The Gearnews Holiday Raffle Week Three: Win a LEWITT Connect 6 CLOSED

It’s week three of the annual Gearnews Holiday Raffle! This week, we have the amazing LEWITT Connect 6 audio interface to give away!

The Gearnews Holiday Raffle Week Two: Win a Blackstar Amped 1 CLOSED

It's week two of the annual Gearnews Holiday Raffle! This week, we have the amazing Blackstar Amped 1 guitar amplifier to give away! What a prize!

The Gearnews Holiday Raffle Week One: Win a Harley Benton JA-60 CC CLOSED

It's time for the annual Gearnews Holiday Raffle! This week, our friends at Harley Benton have kindly given us a JA60CC guitar in Dakota Red!

H90 Harmonizer multi effect from Eventide is here!

H90 Harmonizer is the new multi-effect pedal from Eventide and follows on from their wildly successful H9. Is it everything you hoped it would be?

REVIEW: iZotope RX10, the ultimate audio repair suite?

iZotope RX10 lands today and we've got a hands-on review of what may be the ultimate audio repair suite. Is it still the "go-to" audio repair suite?

Spitfire Audio Transphobia row: co-founder Christian Henson steps down

The Spitfire Audio Transphobia row has erupted across social media, following comments on Twitter by co-founder Christian Henson.

Alto Professional TS4 – Value powered speakers with app connectivity

The new Alto Professional TS4 series offers plenty of power with Bluetooth connectivity and app control promising a lot of bang for your buck!

Yamaha STAGEPAS 1K mkII and DXL1K: portable column array PA systems

Yamaha introduces two new PA systems: the STAGEPAS 1K MkII and the DXL1k. Modern, all-in-one, portable column array PA systems with premium specs.

Mackie Thump and Thump XT: Refreshed and expanded PA speakers & subs

Mackie Thump series: refreshed and expanded for 2022 with Thump XT! This new and updated app-enabled range of speakers should find fans everywhere.

Will Compact Disc make a comeback? Ableton’s Robert Henke says YES!

Will Compact Disc make a comeback? Ableton's inventor, Robert Henke, has campaigned for a return to the obsolete Compact Disc music format.

NAMM 2022: Austrian Audio OD303 – high quality low price vocal mic

If you've been searching for an alternative to the typical "go to" live vocal mics, then you should take a close look at the new Austrian Audio OD303