5 of the Best Samplers for Music Production and Live Performance

We discuss the key aspects of samplers and look at some of the best samplers for both creating music and incorporating into your live setup.

Sony Walkman turns 45: When music turned mobile

The Sony Walkman turns 45 years today! Let's look back at its success, its rocky development story and what it means for music today!

The 6 Worst Guitar Sounds of all Time

All that glitters is not gold. You'll even find them in the biggest hits: the worst guitar sounds of all time.

UREI 1620 Rotary Mixer: Classic DJ Gear

The UREI 1620 was the choice for top discos throughout the 1970s and 1980s. But did you know it’s actually a clone?

Martin Guitars D-200 Deluxe for $135,000: Luxury or Waste of Money?

This Martin D-200 Deluxe is arguably one of the most expensive list price guitars. Celebrating Martin's 2000000th serial number since 1833.

Cats, Vocoders and a 90s Yamaha Classic Reborn: Synth Journal

In this week's Synth Journal we've got classic cats and synths plus a very exclusive Nonlinear Labs C15 and a quirky version of Blue Monday.

5 of the Best Budget Small Diaphragm Mics for Home Recording

Need to record instruments at home? We've selected some of the best budget small diaphragm mics to capture piano, acoustic guitar, and more!

40 Years of Purple Rain – Prince and his Gear

Purple Rain turns 40! We take a look at Prince as a guitar player and the gear and techniques used in the creation of this timeless masterpiece.

Speaker Placement for Beginners: 5 Nearfield Monitoring Tips

You've got your first set of monitors, but you aren't sure where to position them? We're discussing speaker placement for beginners.

Sounds and Presets: Expand Your Behringer UB-Xa

You've got your Behringer UB-Xa and are revelling in the low-cost analogue goodness. Here are some great banks to broaden your palette!

The Best Budget Headphones for Music Production

A decent pair of headphones is an essential part of your setup, we check out some of the best budget headphones for recording and mixing.

How To Use DAW Automation: 3 Methods to Add to your Workflow

We look at how to use DAW Automation in your production workflow to help you make precise arrangement and mixing decisions with your tracks.

Samplers with Analog Filters: Get the Best of 2 Worlds

Pairing digital samples with analog filters can yield some creamy and delicious results. Here are the top samplers with analog filters.

How many guitars do you really need, and why more is not always better

I've owned about 40 guitars in my time. Today there are 10. Why less is sometimes more and how to make a well-informed decision on how many guitars are enough.

5 Of The Best Budget Eurorack Modules: Building Synths from Scratch

Thinking of building your own modular synthesizer rig? We've selected some of the best budget Eurorack modules to get you started.

Sounds and Presets: Give Me The Reason!

Yesterday saw the launch of Reason 13, the latest iteration of the famous Swedish DAW. These Reason Refill packs contain sounds and presets that every Reason user should own.

The 5 Best Monitor Controllers for your home studio

The ability to accurately control your levels is extremely underrated. We check out the Best Monitor Controllers for a home studio setup.

The Building Blocks: How To Use A Step Sequencer

We look at different formats, designs, and programming styles to find out how to use a step sequencer in your music production setup.

Johan Röhr: The Secret King of Spotify Playlists

A Swedish musician you've probably never heard of has more plays on Spotify than Michael Jackson and Metallica. Who is Johan Röhr?

Kloppmann Pickups: Premium Pickups made in Germany

We went and met one of Germany's finest pickup makers, Andreas Kloppmann. His Kloppmann Pickups are among the best handcrafted pickups on the market!

Synth Journal: Love Hultén, Behind The Scenes of a Eurorack Factory & more!

Welcome to Synth Journal! This new weekly column from the GEARNEWS team of synth writers brings you all the latest stories, news, and gossip from the wonderful world of synthesizers.

The 5 Best Budget Polysynths for your Home Studio & Playing Live

Polyphonic synthesizers are more accessible than ever these days. Let's check out some of the best budget polysynths for your home studio!

How To Use A Drum Machine: 4 Beatmaking Basics

Beatmaking plug-ins and hardware drum machines can be tricky the first time around. We look at how to use a drum machine in your studio.

Sounds and Presets: HyperSynth HCard Special

In this week's Sounds and Presets, I want to showcase the work of HyperSynth who make modern storage cartridges for classic vintage digital synths such as the DX1, M1 and D50!