Music gear makers support anti-racism charities with giveaways and auctions

Makers of guitar and synth gear have been finding creative ways to raise money for anti-racism charities, including giveaways, raffles and special editions. Here's where to get started.

BlackOut Tuesday.

We’re not posting any content today, 2 June. Instead we're getting together to reflect on how we can better contribute to the ongoing fight against racism.

IK Multimedia Safe Spacer: Social distancing tech from the makers of AmpliTube

IK Multimedia has launched the Safe Spacer, a wearable social distance monitor. Creepy surveillance tech or a valuable new tool in the fight against Covid-19?

Signature Guitars 2020 Quiz: Test your knowledge!

This year has already seen some awesome signature axes by both rock legends and new talents - have you been keeping track? See how many of these you can get right in our Signature Guitars 2020 Quiz!

Free and discounted music content to keep you inspired in isolation

With many of us stuck indoors (thanks, coronavirus), many are looking for some new tools to keep happy and inspired. Here's a list of free and discounted music gear to put a smile on your face.

Gibson responds to Heritage Guitars’ legal action

The next chapter in the Heritage/Gibson saga: Gibson has released a statement giving its side of the story. Heritage has broken the agreement between the two guitar makers, the statement claims.

Polyend Tracker: A standalone audio workstation with sampler, synthesizer and FM!

It's here! After some annoyingly blurry teaser images, a new video has surfaced that shows us a whole lot more about Polyend's new product: Tracker is a full-on audio workstation! Here's the latest.

Rumour: Apple to launch 14.1” MacBook Pro with Mini LED display

Rumours are sweeping the tech world that Apple is preparing a broadside of new MacBook Pros, iMacs and iPads - including a new 14.1" MacBook Pro size that should please musicians.

Musikmesse postponed due to Covid-19: Superbooth and Summer NAMM next?

Covid-19 a.k.a. Coronavirus is starting to affect our little music instruments world - Musikmesse will be postponed, its organisers say. Will Superbooth and Summer NAMM go ahead?

Superbooth 2020: Get all the hottest news and rumours here.

Superbooth 2020 is approaching! The hottest synthesizer show on the planet is back and we're ready to guide you through the latest news and rumours in the world of synths.

Leak: Zen Tour Synergy Core, a potential UAD Apollo killer from Antelope Audio?

UAD's desktop line is a very obvious target for the Zen Tour successor, as its specs and features read like a barely hidden attempt at one-upping the Universal guys. David vs Goliath?

NAMM 2020: New guitars! New synths! New pedals! New studio gear!

NAMM 2020 will see gazillions of new products announced - but we're on hand to sift through it all and bring you the big news and hottest gossip from Anaheim, California.

The Top 10 stories of 2019: Your favourite posts ranked!

2019 was a great year for gear - here are the most often-viewed posts on gearnews.com from last year. They included a courtroom battle, some destroyed guitars, some leaked guitars an more!

Can you write about Live Sound? We’re hiring.

Are you an experienced live sound pro that can write interesting and timely posts for gearnews.com? We're looking for someone to cover the Live sound universe for our dedicated Live zone!

Black Friday + Cyber Monday 2019: The best deals on synths, guitars, plug-ins and more!

It's November already and manufacturers are busy slashing prices to entice you splash your cash on their plug-ins, synthesizers, microphones, guitar stings and more. Find the hottest deals here!

Win an Earthquaker Devices Swiss Things Pedalboard Reconciler pedal – Enter Now!

Want one of these great little utility boxes to help reign in the chaos on your pedalboard? Worth EUR 279, Swiss Things by EarthQuaker Devices is a must-have for pedal addicts. Win! Win! Win!