Vinyl sales top 2m weekly units in sales: Is streaming in trouble?

Vinyl sales have topped 2 million units sold per week for the third year in a row in the week before Christmas. Should Spotify be worried?

Outersect Modeler: Trippy Acoustic Modelling born at Burning Man

Outersect Modeler emerged from classical musician and coder Rob Rayle's experience at the Burning Man festival. Was it the drugs or something more transcendental?

SONICWARE LIVEN Mega Synthesis – A Truly ‘Sonic’ Synthesizer!

The SONICWARE LIVEN Mega Synthesis recreates the iconic YM2612 FM sound chip found in the Sega Mega Drive with all the extras of a LIVEN box.

Elvis Hologram World Tour: Are virtual legacy acts here to stay?

The virtual legacy trend continues with an immersive show including an Elvis hologram starting in London in November 2024 called Elvis Evolution.

EarthQuaker Devices Blumes Low Signal Shredder

Earthquaker Devices Blumes Low Signal Shredder offers perfect drive tones for bass and low-tuned guitars for only $99

Universal Audio Brigade Review – Flow and LA2A compact pedals

In this Universal Audio Brigade Review, we look at the latest range of UAFX compact pedals, including the Flow tremolo and LA2A compressor/limiter.

Midweek Modular: Tape scrubbing, Cooking sequences and DJ drops

This week we make loops with the uTape Scrubber, create 12-tracks of sequencing with Cuisine and play with the Stereo FX and DJ VCF from Erica Synths.

Introducing the SPL MixDream XP Mk2 and Vitalizer Mk3-T

We take a closer look at two freshly updated additions to the SPL studio line including the SPL MixDream XP Mk2 and Vitalizer Mk3-T.

NAMM 2024: MXR Joshua Ambient Echo – Classic U2?

MXR Joshua Ambient Echo offers classic rack delay effects and is named after the classic U2 album filled with Edge's echoes

Tape Delay: The O.G. Echo – What it is and how to get the sound

Tape Delay is one of the oldest audio effects, and yet has a character of its own that's still in demand today. Here’s everything you need to know...

Guitar Gear Gems: Hudson Broadcast AP-II and more

In the first roundup of 2024, we look at Neural DSP's latest plugin, the all-new Magnatone Slash SL-100 amp, and the Hudson Broadcast AP-II

The Dangers Of Tinnitus And How To Protect Your Hearing

Tinnitus, or permanent ringing in the ears, is uncurable and more and more musicians are suffering from it. Here’s what you need to know.

Plugin Subscriptions: Why the hate? Should you go perpetual?

Plugin subscription models are polarizing in the music production community. Are there any benefits to endlessly paying and never owning?

Walking Bass Lines: What Are They? How You Can Use Them

Walking bass lines paved the way for rock and roll. Without them, there would be nothing. But where did it all start and how can you use them?

Slay To Pay Beer Vending Machine for Guitarists

Slay To Pay is an AI powered beer vending machine for guitarists and you can find it in New Zealand's capital Wellington

Bandcamp Alternatives: Time to jump ship?

Bandcamp isn’t the only music distribution game in town. Here are some possible alternatives to consider in case things go south in the near future.

Guitar Gear Gems: Mr Black Deuce Coupe and more

Mr Black Deuce Coupe Overdrive, Spürr Audio's F-201 FET Preamp and Orbit-2 Fuzz, plus Red Witch's Falcor Modulator

Fender Japan Wasted Youth Telecaster and Mustang Bass

Fender Japan Wasted Youth Telecaster and Mustang Bass. This limited run collaboration with Artist Verdy launches today and features Budweiser

The Best Music Tech Equipment of 2023 – Editor’s Choice

Choosing the best music tech equipment of 2023 is a difficult job. Gearnews editor Bob Malkowski chooses his top 5 picks of the year.

Christmas Riffs: Your Festive Favourites on Guitar

It's the time of year again to whip out some Christmas riffs! After you step into this rundown of riffs, you'll be rockin' around the Christmas tree! 

The Gearnews Holiday Raffle Pt4 CLOSED: WIN Rode NT1 Signature Mic

It’s time for the annual Gearnews Holiday Raffle! This week, our friends at Rode have kindly given us an NT-1 Mic! 

The Best Modelling Amplifier: Our Top 5 Picks

The Best Modelling Amplifier list contains our five favourite guitar amps featuring great tones. With amps for home, live and in the studio

Midweek Modular: Major Tom, Wonky Snares and Psychosis

Midweek Modular takes us into percussion sequencing space with Major Tom, finds the perfect Snare in AE Modular and that it all ends in Psychosis.

Which Guitar Tuner to Buy? Strobe, Clip-on, or Pedal Tuners?

Guitar tuners are vital for getting the best sound. But it is hard to know which guitar tuner to buy. Here's our pick of the best tuners available...