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Thomann Jobs: A Workplace for Real Music Fans – A Look Behind the Scenes

03 Jan · At Thomann, music lovers become part of a team that integrates passion into their daily work. Find out more about Thomann Jobs now!

Sonicware CyDrums: Drums in the Fourth Dimension!

03 Jan · Sonicware's CyDrums is their third instrument in the "Giant Gameboy" style form factor, with this unit promising 4D drum sounds that react, transform and evolve, using 64 proprietary wavetables.

The 5 Best DJ Setups: Top Gear Combos for All DJs and Skill Levels

02 Jan · What’s the best DJ setup? Why, the one that fits you perfectly. Here are 5 example DJ rigs for everyone from the total beginner to the club king.

My Highlights of 2024: Bah Humbug, Grinch Mode

01 Jan · A look back at 2024, the year I went into full-on Grinch Mode and went back to basics - my highlights of 2024.

Happy New Year 2025: GEARNEWS Wishes You a Great Start!

01 Jan · Happy New Year 2025! The GEARNEWS editorial team wishes you a great start to 2025 with lots of music and new instruments!

Best Guitar Gear: My Favourite Products from 2024

31 Dec 2024 · Best guitar gear! As the year comes to a close, we're all looking at the best gear of 2024. Here are some of my favourite releases from this year

Mensla MS-3: Freeware Waveshaping Synthesizer – Powerful, Creative and Free!

31 Dec 2024 · The Mensla MS-3 combines hybrid synthesis and waveshaping for experimental sounds. Now available as freeware!

Best Software Synths of 2024: Five Synth Plugins That Floated Our Boat This Year

30 Dec 2024 · With 2024 delivering a bumper crop of software synths, it's been tough to pick the cream of the crop, but here are my choices for Best Software Synths of 2024, along with others worthy of a mention.

My Music Highlights of 2024: Musical Moments of the Year

29 Dec 2024 · If you're a music fan, 2024 was packed with releases, live shows, and interviews throughout the year. Here are some of my music highlights.

Best Free Plugins of 2024: Freeware Picks of the Year

29 Dec 2024 · It’s been a good year for free plugins! From unique effects to creative software synths, there were heaps of great freeware to discover. We check out the best free plugins of 2024!

Best of 2024: More Pedals, More Guitar News, More Gigs

28 Dec 2024 · Way too many great pedals, lots of guitar news and even more concerts: 2024 was an exciting year at Gearnews for me!

My Highlights of 2024: The Best Software for Electronic Music Production

27 Dec 2024 · These are my 2024 picks for the best software for electronic music production.

Schecter Unleash One-of-a-Kind Ink Bomb C-1

27 Dec 2024 · Schecter's Ink Bomb C-1 features a unique, hand-splattered finish, making each one a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Behringer Wave: This Fantastic Synth Is Now Only €599!

27 Dec 2024 · The price has come down on the Behringer Wave and it's now €599. Time to break out that holiday money?

Highlights of the Year: My Favorite Gear of 2024

26 Dec 2024 · With so much to choose from, picking my favorite synths, samplers, and software of 2024 isn't easy. Here's my list of my personal gear highlights of the year!

The Best Budget Reverb Pedals for your Setup

26 Dec 2024 · Guitar pedals can provide versatile effects for a range of instruments. We check out some of the best budget reverb pedals for your setup.

My Highlights of the Year 2024: Concerts, Parties and New Gear for my Studio!

25 Dec 2024 · These are my highlights of the year 2024, with lots of great events and most importantly these cool upgrades & gadgets for my studio!

5 of the Best Christmas Albums That Capture the Festive Spirit

25 Dec 2024 · Merry Christmas Folks! To get you into that festive mood, we've selected some of the best Christmas albums recorded in the last century.

Behringer Surges: The Budget Mutable Ripples Eurorack Remake Is Now Available

25 Dec 2024 · Behringer Surges is a liquid-smooth filter module for your Eurorack rack rig based on the Mutable Instruments Ripples. You won’t believe the price.

Merry Christmas 2024: GEARNEWS Wishes You a Happy Holiday Season!

24 Dec 2024 · Like every year, Christmas is just around the corner. And we at GEARNEWS say: grab your instruments and make some music!

Fender Rei R246 Stratocaster Revealed for J-Pop Star

24 Dec 2024 · Fender Japan Rei R246 Stratocaster has 24 frets, a vintage 7.25" radius, and a lightweight basswood body

The Punk Rock MBA: DIY Hero or Corporate Shill?

24 Dec 2024 · Following his interview with influencer, Jesea Lee, Finn Mckenty aka Punk Rock MBA has seen more backlash than Metallica's acoustic records.

Behringer PHARA-O MINI – Synth Like an Egyptian?

24 Dec 2024 · Like No.17 buses, you get nothing for a while; then three turn up at once. The Behringer PHARA-O MINI is the third in their Mini range, with a 700S-inspired filter.

Mixing vs Mastering: Can You Do It All?

23 Dec 2024 · So you've started creating tracks in your home studio, but what are the next steps in the process? We're looking at mixing vs mastering.