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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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Tops and Flops: High Fade, 90s Amps and Discontinued Products

07 Dec 2024 · This week's Tops and Flops, the rediscovery of a forgotten amplifier, a live performance from High Fade, and the sad demise of one of my favourite products.

Behind The Passion – The Thomann-Story: Now on YouTube!

06 Dec 2024 · To celebrate the 70th anniversary, you can now watch the truly impressive documentary 'Behind The Passion' about Hans Thomann and his company on YouTube.

Win an Arturia AstroLab – XMAS Raffle!

05 Dec 2024 · How about an Arturia AstroLab for Christmas? This week’s edition of our XMAS raffle is your chance to win a brand-new stage keyboard!

Economic Impact of Generative AI Study: “AI has the power to cause great damage to human creators”

05 Dec 2024 · What will the economic impact of generative AI be? A new report finds that generative AI poses a massive risk to music producers.

How to Get that Old-school Sampler Sound

18 Nov 2024 · Ever wondered how to get the old-school sampler sound? Punchy lo-fi drums and underwater pad sounds can give your music a retro feel.

Scary Beats: Horror Movie Samples in Famous Songs

31 Oct 2024 · To get into the spirit of Halloween, we're looking at classic Horror Movie Samples used in Famous Songs by some of our favourite artists.

An Incredible Story of my G.A.S., Staying Awake for 3 Days & Move – My 3 Tops and Flops

26 Oct 2024 · What a week of tops and flops: G.A.S. alarm, a no-sleep event and music making everywhere.

Listening to Music May Speed Up Recovery From Surgery, Say Scientists

26 Oct 2024 · Patients listening to music post-surgery used 50% less morphine because they they felt they were in less pain, the study found.

Teenage Engineering OB-4 John Lennon ‘Mind Games’ Edition: a $1000 Box Set?!

09 Oct 2024 · Are you a die-hard fan of John Lennon’s 1973 album ‘Mind Games’? Today’s your lucky day! Meet the Teenage Engineering OB-4 John Lennon ‘Mind Games’ Edition.

70 years of Thomann competition: win instruments and more for €70,000!

02 Oct 2024 · Enter now for a chance to win: 70 years of Thomann competition offers instruments and music equipment worth €70,000.

5 Weird and Wonderful Movies About Music: Tops and Flops

21 Sep 2024 · The best and worst movies about music from Adam’s point of view. Do you agree with him?

Amsterdam Dance Event 2024: The highlight of the electronic music scene!

11 Sep 2024 · Meet the big names in electronic music and discover the latest trends at Amsterdam Dance Event. That's what to expect.

Superbooth 25 Rolling Report: Get the latest news here!

06 Sep 2024 · Superbooth 25 Rolling Report: Discover all the exciting news from the event, new synthesizers, groove boxes, modules and devices in one place!

NAMM 2025: Everything you need to know – news, facts and more!

16 Aug 2024 · NAMM 2025 will take place again in January from 21-25 January. We will report on the latest news and keep you updated here.