Julian Schmauch, Author at gearnews.com

Julian Schmauch has been teaching music production and writing tutorials, workshops, and reviews for more than ten years. He has also written for Sound on Sound, Production Expert, Beat Magazine, and a variety of music magazines. On Gearnews.com his main areas of expertise are all things Guitar.

Thomann Spring Sale 2026: Electric Guitars, Basses, and Acoustic Guitars up to 60% Off!

25 Mar in Deals, Guitar

Check out these epic guitar and bass deals from the Thomann Spring Sale 2026! Save up to 50% on Fender, Gibson, Martin, and more!

Gretsch Electromatic Premier Jet: Gretsch to the Future

18 Mar in Guitar

The Gretsch Electromatic Premier Jet proves that even a traditional brand like Gretsch can keep up with the times. and beyond!

Thomann Spring Sale 2026: Electronic Drums, Acoustic Snare Drums, and More up to 60% off!

18 Mar in Deals, Drums

Thomann Spring Sale 2026 includes electronic drum kits, acoustic drum kits, snare drums, and percussion. Check it out!

Fender Releases 75th Anniversary Telecaster: Honoring the Iconic Guitar With Beautiful New Models!

17 Mar in Guitar

With the 75th Anniversary Telecaster, Fender celebrates the history of its second iconic electric guitar while adding modern updates to its timeless design.

The 9 Best Pitch Shifter Pedals for Wild Sounds and Perfect Tracking

The 5 Best Pitch Shifter Pedals for Wild Sounds and Perfect Tracking

16 Mar in Guitar

The best pitch shifter pedals offer octave shifts, different harmonies, or even Whammy-style dives. Check out our picks!

The Guitar Sound of Basket Case: Sound Like Green Day With Plugins, a Budget Setup, or Studio Gear

15 Mar in Guitar

Achieving the guitar sound of Basket Case is easier than you think! Check out what gear you need to get close to the sound of Green Day's hit.

Taylor Next Generation Brings New Pickup System and Improved Bracing

Taylor Next Generation Adds 11 New Acoustic Guitar Models to the Series

11 Mar in Guitar

Taylor Next Generation features three innovations that significantly improve the sound of its luxurious acoustic guitars. New models have arrived!

Fender John Osborne Telecaster: The B-Bender is Back!

10 Mar in Guitar

It doesn't get anymore 'twang' than this! The Fender John Osborne Telecaster brings back the B-Bender for bluegrass and country sounds.

Victory Amps PowerValve 200: More Than a Pedal Platform, More Than a FRFR

09 Mar in Guitar

The Victory PowerValve 200 is 200-watt hybrid power amp with a switchable tube stage, built for modeler players and pedal platformers.

Neural Amp Modeler: Plugin, Profiles, Hardware – Our Complete Guide

09 Mar in Guitar

Ever wondered what NAM is all about? We've got all the details about the Neural Amp Modeler and how you can use it!

Strymon PCH X1 and PCH X2: Gorgeous Re-Amping DI Boxes

Strymon PCH X1 & X2: The Ultimate Tool for Your Live Amp Modeler Rig

05 Mar in Guitar

If you need hum-free, crystal clear sound on stage, Strymon PCH X1 and X2 will be the last DI boxes for that job.

Fender 2026: Hot Rod 30th Anniversary Edition is available now!

04 Mar in Guitar

Fender 2026 at NAMM showcased new Squier Sonic models and a Hot Rod Deluxe 30th Anniversary. That's available now!

Nux Dual-Loop Stereo: Record and Loop All Day. Seriously.

03 Mar in Guitar

The Nux Dual-Loop Stereo offers huge loop storage, a color display, and much more at a very attractive price! Check it out!

Epiphone J-45 and Hummingbird: 3 Legendary Acoustic Guitars, Inspired by Gibson!

03 Mar in Guitar

Epiphone J-45 Standard, Hummingbird Standard, and L-00 Standard: three legendary acoustic guitars, inspired by Gibson!

Workshop: Your Guitar Sounds Muffled? Try These Tips for a Better Sound!

02 Mar in Guitar

Your guitar sounds muffled when you're recording into your DAW? We've got five tips on how to fix that.

Save up to 13% on Fender Player II, Soundcraft & Behringer Mixers, and more: Deals of the Week!

28 Feb in Deals, Guitar

Save up to 13% on Stratocasters from Fender Player II, a compact mixer from Soundcraft, and a DJ mixer from Behringer!

Cort Gold MC6 and Core MC: Affordable, High-Quality Acoustic Guitars

25 Feb in Guitar

The Cort Gold MC6 and Cort Core-MC Ovangkol acoustic guitars offer amazing build quality at a very exciting price.

Soothe 2 Alternatives: VSTs for Free, Cheaper, and Even Better?

24 Feb in Studio

Check out these Soothe 2 alternatives!! To mark the 10th anniversary of the mixing tool, you can find all the information about the VST and the alternatives here!