Julian Schmauch, Author at gearnews.com

Julian Schmauch has been teaching music production and writing tutorials, workshops, and reviews for more than ten years. While his initial focus was writing for Bonedo, Germany's biggest music production and music industry blog, he has also written for Sound on Sound, Production Expert, and a variety of music magazines. On Gearnews.com his main areas of expertise are all things Tech, with a focus on Apple, music streaming and electronic gadgets.

UAD Helios Type 69 EQ and Manley Vari-Mu: Available as VSTs!

27 Feb in Studio

UAD Helios Type 69 EQ and Manley Vari-Mu are the latest emulations to be available as VST plug-ins. How do they sound?

Drums Deals: Up to 20% off from Mapex, Ludwig, and Istanbul Agop

Drum Deals: Up to 20% off from Mapex, Ludwig, and Istanbul

26 Feb in Drums, Deals

Great drum deals from Mapex, Ludwig, and Istanbul! We've got a legendary snare, a drum kit and a cymbal set!

Kings of Leon New Album Alert: Catch Their New Single & Tour Info!

Kings of Leon’s upcoming album: What is their favorite gear?

23 Feb in Guitar

Breaking news about Kings of Leon's new album! The band of "Sex on Fire" announced a new record. Here's what we know.

Compare all your favorite cymbals at home with Thomann’s Cymbot

22 Feb in Drums

Ever wanted to compare cymbals at home? That's what Thomann's new cymbal comparison tool Cymbot is for! Test it with these five ride cymnals.

Best Melodyne Alternatives: Cheaper and free VSTs for Vocal Tuning!

19 Feb in Studio

Are you looking for ways to fix your vocal recording? We've selected the best Melodyne alternatives for that!

Retro Meets Bluetooth: We Are Rewind Portable BT Cassette Player

30 Jan in Tech

Tape recorder, bluetooth audio player, retro styler - Is the Portable BT Cassette Player from We are Rewind better than a Walkman?

Zoom Essential Series: H1, H4, and H6 Field Recorders with 32-bit

25 Jan in Tech, Studio

32-bit, better displays, better sound! H1essential, H4essential and H6essential from the new Zoom Essential Series off numerous updates.

Up to 13% off: Larry Carlton Guitars & Marcus Miller Basses!

24 Jan in Deals, Guitar

We've found some nice deals for a couple of signature models from Sire Guitars! Guitars by Larry Carlton and basses by Marcus Miller.

Apple Spring 2024: New iPad Pro, new Macbook Air, and so much more!

22 Jan in Tech

It's going to be a hot Apple Spring 2024! New iPad Pro with OLED, new MacBook Air and a lot more! We've got all the latest rumors and leaks.

Drum Deals: Save up to 30% with drums from Alesis, Sonor, and Evans!

22 Jan in Deals, Drums

Want to save big on all things drums? We've found a few very exciting drum deals from Alesis, Evans, and Sonor. Let's take a look!

Artists Alert: 1M+ Manipulated Tracks on Streaming Sites like Spotify

22 Jan in Tech

Are artists losing royalties because of over one million manipulated tracks on DSPs like Spotify? A recent study has some alarming results.

KORG handytraxx: Tribute to Vestax, Mobile Record Player and more

19 Jan in DJ, Live

Portablism fanatics, listen up! KORG handytraxx brings back the glory of the old Handy Trax from Vestax, DJ effects included!

Save up to 20 Percent with these Mooer Pedal Deals!

17 Jan in Deals, Guitar

Three pedals, all with pretty nice discounts! Get great bargains on these Mooer pedal deals with almost 20 percent off!

GEWA music becomes global distributor for Gretsch Drums

16 Jan in Drums

German distribution and music instrument heavyweight GEWA music announce the acquisition of the global distribution rights of Gretsch Drums!

IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic USB brings Studio-Quality Sound Anywhere

16 Jan in Tech

The new iRig Stream Mic USB from IK Multimedia offers all that is needed for podcasting and content creation. Is this the last USB mic you need?

Tama Iron Cobra: The Legendary Bass Drum Pedal goes Psychedelic!

15 Jan in Drums

Is this bass drum pedal going to make your feet dizzy? There is a new special edition Tama Iron Cobra with VERY coloful finishes. And there is a rug.

Tama Superstar and Imperialstar: New Drum Kits for the Anniversary!

15 Jan in Drums

Four limited edition drum kits are part of the new Tama Superstar line-up. In addition, there is a new Imperialstar and a legendary Starclassic kit!

50 Years of Drumming Mastery: Four New Tama Mastercraft Snare Drums!

12 Jan in Drums

Do you need a 3,000 Dollar Snare Drum? Tama seems to think so and has released one as part of their TAMA Mastercraft Snare Drums release.

Mixtape Memories Reborn: FiiO CP13 Brings the Walkman Vibe into 2024!

12 Jan in Tech

Does this Walkman-like cassette player tickle your nostalgia bone? The FiiO CP13 certainly looks the part. But how does it sound and what's the price?