Novation turns 30: Their 5 best Synths – plus a chance to win!

Novation turns 30 and celebrates the event with a huge giveaway: Win a bundle of eight Novation products! We look back at 5 of their best synths.

How to Sound like: Nine Inch Nails – Pretty Hate Machine

Still active today, Nine Inch Nails remains one of the most successful alternative acts ever. We check out what went into their early sound.

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field Review

Teenage Engineering has updated the OP-1 and released the OP-1 Field – for a mindblowing price. Is it worth it? Find out in our review!

Review: Korg drumlogue – the drum machine of the future?

The wait is finally over and the Korg drumlogue has arrived! We had the opportunity to take the hybrid drum machine for a test drive in our review.

Review: iZotope Ozone 10 Advanced Mastering Bundle

iZotope Ozone 10 steps up your mastering game with even more AI-powered assistants. Should you upgrade to the latest version of the mastering suite?

The Death of Boutique Pedals: Is Boutique Over?

Could "The Death of Boutique Pedals" be on the horizon? Have global situations made it near impossible for small builders to make a profit?

D16 Phoscyon 2 Review – The only 303 you’ll ever need?

D16 Group has released Phoscyon 2. Will the new version win the battle for the best software emulation of the TB-303? Read our review to find out!

How To Sound Like Muse

Explore the world of Muse, one of the most gear-centric bands ever. We check out some of their gear choices from studio and stage.

How to sound like the Red Hot Chili Peppers

Ever wondered what makes up the Red Hot Chili Peppers sound? We check out some of the band's key members and their favourite gear picks.

How to sound like Vince Clarke of Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure

Dive into the world of Vince Clarke, a true legend of synth-pop. We check out his most prominent projects and how he got his sound.

Samples of the week: Vocalise 3, Aquatic Predators, Master Tanbur

Samples of the week is here with new releases by Heavyocity, BOOM Library, Rast Sound, and other sampling maestros!

Spectral Plugins Pancz multi-band transient shaper review

Pancz ticks the right boxes by doing exactly what a transient shaper ought to, then going ways beyond it. Bow to the punch!

How to sound like: Metallica – Master of Puppets

Stranger Things has shone a light on the classic 80s thrash-metal masterpiece Master of Puppets. We tell you how to get the sound! 

Which keyboard stand is best? Our picks of the best stands!

Synthesizers need reliable support, and in this article, we're going to check out which keyboard stand is the best choice for your situation.

How to Sound Like: Opeth – Blackwater Park

We dive into the recording process Opeth used on Blackwater Park and check out some of the gear used in the creation of this classic album.

External DSP solutions: are they really worth it?

We discuss the pros and cons of external DSP systems and check out some options for use in the studio and live sound environments.

Review: Audient EVO 16 USB-C Audio Interface

The new Audient EVO 16 is an affordable audio interface with plenty of I/O and many interesting features. Find out what it has to offer in our review.

Gear picks of Glastonbury 2022: What’s on our hit list?

With Glastonbury 2022 underway this past week, we take a look at some of the gear choices from the top acts appearing at the festival.

AKAI MPC Key 61 Review: The MPC is a proper synth now!

It’s official: AKAI has unleashed the MPC Key 61! Find out everything you need to know about the first MPC with a keyboard in our review.

Midweek Modular: Chain routing, matrix mixing and Roland filters

This week we saw more routing and matrix mixing, a new DSP platform, a Roland filter clone, spikey knobs and Goldsmiths hosts the EMS VCS4.

How to sound like Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)

Kate Bush is back in the charts again with her 1985 single, Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God). We take a deep dive into the song's production.

Midweek Modular: Cool cases, matrix mixing, Acid and fader banks

There's a new case while 8 faders offer CV automation, a matrix of 64 buttons gives routing and you can build a 303 with a series of DIY modules.

Is NAMM worth it still? Do trade shows need to evolve?

NAMM 2022 was much smaller than previous shows. Do trade shows need to evolve and are they still relevant in a world of social media?

Upgrading my music setup with the Apple Mac Studio

We dive into the rather idiosyncratic process of upgrading to the new Apple Mac Studio with our Gearnews.de editor, Marcus Schmahl.