Equipment news, leaks and tips

Percussion Special: Great Handpans, Conga, and Djembes!

17 Jun · It's time for a percussion special! There are great deals on handpans, congas, and djembes with up to 22 percent off!

Ripple Delay, QSynthi, NastyVCS mkII: Free Plugins of the Week

16 Jun · Ripple Delay by Davisynth is one of the best free delay plugins we've seen in a while. Check out the free plugins of the week here!

Studio Deals from RME, Tascam, and IK Multimedia

15 Jun · In this week's edition of Studio Deals, you'll find discount offers on recording gear from some of the industry's most reputable brands.

Johan Röhr: The Secret King of Spotify Playlists

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

Standalone Beat Makers: 5 Best Groove Machines

14 Jun · Got itchy fingers? Come down with a bad case of sampleritis? We have the cure for what ails you: the best standalone beat makers - for a variety of budgets.

Intermediate Guitar Riffs: Take your playing to the next level

14 Jun · Intermediate guitar riffs are a big step in the right direction for guitar players. Here's a couple of songs that will help you level up your playing.

Erica Synths EDU DIY Labor: Design Your Own Synth from Scratch!

14 Jun · Have you always wanted to design your own synths and modules? The Erica Synths EDU DIY Labor is just what you need!

Taylor 50th Anniversary: How limited is limited?

14 Jun · The Taylor 50th Anniversary collection of guitars marks five decades of great-sounding and well-crafted instruments.

Black Corporation Kijimi MK2 to Sport New VCOs, Filter, More

13 Jun · New information! The upcoming Black Corporation Kijimi MK2 will have significant improvements throughout.

Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT ANC Headphones with 90 hours of Playtime

13 Jun · The Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT is a new lifestyle headphones design with quick charging and a digital hybrid noise-cancelling system.

Best DJ Software: Which DJ App Is Right for You?

13 Jun · Confused by all of the different DJ applications on the market? We break down the best DJ software, from paid to subscription to completely free.

Kloppmann Pickups: Premium Pickups made in Germany

13 Jun · 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!

13 Jun · 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

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

KUVO, DJ Monitor & NTIA: Teaming Up for Fair Club Royalty Reporting

13 Jun · AlphaTheta’s KUVO powered by DJ Monitor has partnered with the UK’s NTIA to help get a royalty reporting system in place in clubs across Britain.

How To Use A Drum Machine: 4 Beatmaking Basics

12 Jun · 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

12 Jun · 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!

RME M-1620 Pro: Flexible Conversion with MADI, Milan, and ADAT

12 Jun · The RME M-1620 Pro is a powerful digital converter with a wide range of connectivity options for both live and studio applications.

8 awesome Freeware Plugins you need in your Studio

12 Jun · Want professional sound at no extra charge? Then take a look at these 8 awesome freeware plugins for mixing and mastering!

Great Synth Deals from Roland Juno-DS, Novation, and Udo Audio

12 Jun · Save up to 20 percent with these deals on the Roland Juno-DS, a legendary synth from Novation, and one of Udo Audio's instruments!

Full Bucket Music Six-Traq: FREE Software Synth Brings the Six-Trak to your DAW

11 Jun · Full Bucket Music Six-Traq is a FREE emulation of the classic Sequential Circuits Six-Trak polysynth from 1984.

Arturia FX Collection 5 Review: Incredible Effects Bundle

11 Jun · Four new effects join the bundle, bringing Arturia FX Collection 5 to 34 dynamics, modulation, delay, reverb, filter and distortion plugins. It’s a fantastic collection but are the new plugins worth the ...

The Best Channel Strips for your recording setup

11 Jun · We've selected some of the best channel strips for your home recording setup, and we'll discuss how to find one that suits your workflow.