How to sound like: Metallica – Master of Puppets
05 Jul in Guitar
Stranger Things has shone a light on the classic 80s thrash-metal masterpiece Master of Puppets. We tell you how to get the sound!
Review: Audient EVO 16 USB-C Audio Interface
04 Jul in Studio
The new Audient EVO 16 is an affordable audio interface with plenty of I/O and many interesting features. Find out what it has to offer in our review.
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.
AKAI MPC Key 61 Review: The MPC is a proper synth now!
23 Jun in Synths
It’s official: AKAI has unleashed the MPC Key 61! Find out everything you need to know about the first MPC with a keyboard in our review.
Midweek Modular: Chain routing, matrix mixing and Roland filters
22 Jun in Synths
This week we saw more routing and matrix mixing, a new DSP platform, a Roland filter clone, spikey knobs and Goldsmiths hosts the EMS VCS4.
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.
How to start a podcast: Audio solutions for every stage of the game
With so much new tech aimed at podcasting and streaming available, it's hard to know where to start. Let's find out how to start a podcast!
Midweek Modular: Cool cases, matrix mixing, Acid and fader banks
15 Jun in Synths
There's a new case while 8 faders offer CV automation, a matrix of 64 buttons gives routing and you can build a 303 with a series of DIY modules.
Why is the Neve 1073 such a sought-after mic preamp?
11 Jun in Studio
We briefly explore the history of the iconic Neve 1073 channel strip and check out some of the different formats and designs available.
Is NAMM worth it still? Do trade shows need to evolve?
10 Jun in Guitar
NAMM 2022 was much smaller than previous shows. Do trade shows need to evolve and are they still relevant in a world of social media?
Upgrading my music setup with the Apple Mac Studio
04 Jun in Tech
We dive into the rather idiosyncratic process of upgrading to the new Apple Mac Studio with our Gearnews.de editor, Marcus Schmahl.
Get that Sex Pistols tone: Steve Jones guitar rig
03 Jun in Guitar
The Sex Pistols guitar tone is back again on your TV with the new Danny Boyle film "Pistol". Join us as we analyse Steve Jones' guitar rig and style!
Guitar Gear Gems: Lego fuzz, hot sauce, Greeny, Silverbursts!
31 May in Guitar
This week on Guitar Gear Gems we show you how to build a Lego fuzz pedal. Plus Orange spicy sauce, Adam Jones' new Silverburst EDS-1275 and more
Why do we still use 1980s reverb?
We discuss the magic of 1980s reverb, why it's still in use today, and the different ways to bring classic reverb sounds to your setup.
The Top 5 Monitor Controllers for your home studio
27 May in Studio
The ability to accurately control your levels is extremely underrated. We check out the Top 5 Monitor Controllers for a home studio setup.
Midweek Modular: LA Circuits West Coast elegance in Eurorack form
25 May in Synths
While most of the modular world takes some time off after Superbooth we check out the growing catalogue from California's LA Circuits.