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How to sound like the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Ever wondered what makes up the Red Hot Chili Peppers sound? We check out some of the band's key members and their favourite gear picks.How to sound like Vince Clarke of Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure
Dive into the world of Vince Clarke, a true legend of synth-pop. We check out his most prominent projects and how he got his sound.Will TikTok Music become the competition for Spotify and Apple Music?
02 Aug 2022 in Tech
According to patent filings, TikTok music streaming could well be on the horizon. There is no official statement from the parent company ByteDance, but the filing outlines a similar feature set to Resso, a ...
Are major labels aiming to reduce streaming revenue for DIY artists?
27 Jul 2022 in Tech
Believe (Tunecore) CEO Denis Ladegaillerie claimed that Major Labels are making moves to reduce streaming revenue for independent artists.
Yamaha looks to evolve listening by Stepping Out of the Slate
27 Jul 2022 in Tech
Yamaha Design Lab unveils Stepping Out of the Slate. A collection of new prototypes built to bring back that nostalgic feel to your music experience.
Meta launches Music Revenue Sharing for Facebook
26 Jul 2022 in Tech
Meta introduces Facebook Music Revenue Sharing amidst a haze of drama. A new feature for video creators earning revenue on the platform.
Paul McCartney at 80: His instruments & amps from The Beatles to today
In the spirit of Paul McCartney's 80th birthday celebration this week, we look back at some of his favourite gear choices over the years.How to Sound Like: Opeth – Blackwater Park
We dive into the recording process Opeth used on Blackwater Park and check out some of the gear used in the creation of this classic album.Amazon Prime Day 2022 Deals: Save on these specials for your studio
12 Jul 2022 in Tech
Amazon Prime Day 2022 has arrived! With a vast array of deals available, we've gone ahead and picked out some key options for your studio.
The new Dell XPS 13: a powerful and affordable mobile system
08 Jul 2022 in Tech
We check out the new 2022 Dell XPS 13. A compact and extremely lightweight laptop system with plenty of potential for non-Apple users.
Introducing the Beyerdynamic Free BYRD True wireless earbuds with ANC
07 Jul 2022 in Tech
We check out the new Beyerdynamic Free BYRD wireless active noise canceling earbuds, the company's first big move into consumer audio.
Gear picks of Glastonbury 2022: What’s on our hit list?
With Glastonbury 2022 underway this past week, we take a look at some of the gear choices from the top acts appearing at the festival.The Teenage Engineering MOAD: Swedish House Mafia’s custom live rig
We take a closer look at the Teenage Engineering MOAD, the mother of all decks. A custom spec live console built for Swedish House Mafia!The new t.akustik LF-D 60 offers affordable absorption for your studio
23 Jun 2022 in Studio
The new LF-D 60 Bass Trap set from t.akustik is a 2-piece corner mount kit that specifically absorbs low frequencies in your studio.
Klevgrand Fosfat: Transient processing with a difference
The Klevgrand Fosfat harmonic transient processor is now available through an introductory offer! We check out some of the features.Deal: Get Soundtoys Vocal Processing Plug-ins with up to 75% discount!
22 Jun 2022 in Deals
Soundtoys Vocal Processing Week is running until June 26! This is a great opportunity to get up to 75% off Soundtoys effects plugins.
How to sound like Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)
Kate Bush is back in the charts again with her 1985 single, Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God). We take a deep dive into the song's production.Ikea and Swedish House Mafia present Obegränsad
Ikea and Swedish House Mafia introduces Obegransäd! A new range of furniture for music creators and a sleek USB-powered turntable.Google introduces Teenage Engineering’s Pocket Operator for Pixel
07 Jun 2022 in Tech
Google's new feature drop brings us pocket operator for Pixel, a new video sampling and sequencing app created with Teenage Engineering.
Apple launches M2-powered MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro
06 Jun 2022 in Tech
We check out the highlights from Apple's WWDC 2022! Watch the all-new M2-powered MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro take center stage.
Jacktrip: Welcome to network based music performance
06 Jun 2022 in Tech
We explore Jacktrip, a new platform aimed at real-time remote performance, collaboration, and recording for musicians, studios, and venues.
Upgrading my music setup with the Apple Mac Studio
04 Jun 2022 in Tech
We dive into the rather idiosyncratic process of upgrading to the new Apple Mac Studio with our Gearnews.de editor, Marcus Schmahl.
Audio-Technica’s new ATH-M20x BT2 wireless headphones
20 May 2022 in Tech
We look at the new Audio-Technica ATH-M20x BT2 Bluetooth headphones. The latest wireless version of the well-known M20x studio headphones.