My Bloody Valentine Loveless 30 years on: The gear and how to glide
08 Nov 2021 in Guitar
On the 30th Anniversary of Loveless, the second album from My Bloody Valentine, we look at the gear the band used to create their landmark recording.
The 1958 Gibson Flying V: A History (Part One)
06 Nov 2021 in Guitar
Back in 1958, Gibson's Flying V may have been too ahead of its time. In this two-part series, we look at how this iconic guitar came into existence.
The guitar sounds of 90s-era Nine Inch Nails and how to get them
30 Oct 2021 in Studio
In this article, we'll go over some choice equipment and techniques that helped make NIN guitars sound like NIN guitars in the darkly glorious 90s!
Best Eurorack effects modules to add adventure to your modular rack!
23 Oct 2021 in Synths
Processing audio within your rack can add a fun and adventurous layer to your patches. Here's our pick of the best new effects modules for Eurorack.
Pink Floyd at Pompeii: Recreating the backline for one of rock’s most legendary gigs
23 Oct 2021 in Live
Chris Hewitt and The Australian Pink Floyd have recreated the 1971 backline of Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii, using amps and PA gear from 50 years ago.
5 things to remember when running music software on your new M1 Mac
Considering switching to a new M1 Mac? Worried about compatibility? Here are 5 things to remember when moving to Apple Silicon-based machines.First Look Review: 1BitDragon 3.0, a standalone grid-based music making machine
1BitDragon makes musik-making on a computer ridiculously easy. Has v3.0 finally fulfilled the promise? We take the latest version through its paces.5 of the best streaming software solutions for YouTube, Twitch and Facebook
01 Oct 2021 in Tech
We look at 5 great streaming software apps, from free to pro: Which one suits your current streaming setup and how can you improve your system?
Break through creative block! Tips and gear to get you composing again
Running out of ideas? In a creative cul-de-sac? Here are some valuable pointers and ideas for gear that will get you composing again.First Look Review: Akai MPC Studio and MPC Desktop production system
Almost 10 years ago, Akai presented the MPC Studio, a very compact USB and MIDI controller with accompanying software. At the time, this MPC generated positive feedback but also some critical voices. The famed ...Best Hardware Sequencers: How to go dawless with gear from Korg, Arturia, Erica and co.
18 Sep 2021 in Synths
So, you're thinking of going Dawless and are considering a hardware sequencer. What are the options and what could they bring to the sequencing table?
Guitar Amp Tubes Demystified: All about amplifier valves!
11 Sep 2021 in Guitar
Know your EL34 from your KT88? Here's our condensed primer on guitar amp tubes, from preamp and power amp valves through to rectifier tubes.
Amplifier Speakers Demystified: All About Amp Speakers!
04 Sep 2021 in Guitar
British or American? Alnico or Neodymium? Series or parallel? This introduction will help you find your way to the right speaker for your guitar tone.
Patreon for musicians: 5 ways to help you generate income
21 Aug 2021 in Tech
Patreon is a great way to build revenue as a music creator - if you know how. Here are 5 ways to get the most out of Patreon for musicians.
5 key ways to make publishing your music on Tunecore a success
31 Jul 2021 in Tech
Thought about or currently using Tunecore to publish and distribute your music? These 5 key aspects will help you get the most out of Tunecore.
How to budget and get a great Logic Pro setup for under £1000
You can have an all singing and dancing Logic Pro setup for under £1000. In this article, Jef shows you where you need to spend your money to get it.Best Guitars for under €500: Our Top 10 Budget Electric Guitars!
02 Jul 2021 in Guitar
The best guitars for under €500! It's a great time to grab a new electric guitar for some sweet summer jams - these 10 guitars should be on your radar.
First Look Review: Crazy Tube Circuits TI:ME, a retro digital delay pedal
02 Jul 2021 in Guitar
Crazy Tube Circuits' TI:ME is billed as a retro-flavoured, warm-sounding delay pedal - does it hold up to the hype? We take it through its paces.
Audio rooms for musicians: New tools to grow your audience?
Audio rooms on Facebook, Twitter, Spotify and Deezer let you engage with your fans and even generate income - let's see how audio rooms can help you.First Look Review: Harley Benton Dullahan FT-24 and AT-24
19 Jun 2021 in Guitar
Harley Benton's Dullahan headless guitar found its way to the Gearnews office - here's what (not) to expect from your first headless guitar.
Case Candy: Waste of money or added value?
05 Jun 2021 in Guitar
Case Candy: Do you love it or hate it? And does it add value to your purchase? Does Case Candy make you feel special? Here's our take - what's yours?
Review: Minimal Audio Rift pushes the creative distortion envelope
31 May 2021 in Studio
Rift splits waveforms in two, destroying each half in more ways than you could possibly imagine. Our verdict: No distortion plug-in comes close.
The Gretsch 6128: How I ended up with one, and why you should get one too
29 May 2021 in Guitar
Read one guitar-buyer's journey that began with the overpriced '79 Les Paul Silverburst and ended with a delightfully playable used Gretsch 6128.