Why you’re waiting longer and paying more for your gear in 2022

Noticed that some of your favourite gear is out of stock for months? That here and there prices are creeping up across the industry? Here's why.

First Look Review: Universal Audio Volt 2 and Volt 276 interfaces

Universal Audio Volt interfaces are an exciting new option in the budget interface segment. Do they live up to the brand expectations?

Dreadbox Nymphes Polyphonic Analogue Synthesizer review

The Dreadbox Nymphes is a pint-sized polysynth with a big analogue heart and a stunning price tag. We put it through its paces to see what this 6-voice synth has to offer.

Streamline your strategy with these 5 Social Media tips for musicians

Release music regularly or are looking to get started in 2022? These social media tips for musicians will help you engage your audience.

The Story of a 107-Year-Old Pianist: A Century of Piano Playing

Been playing your instrument long? At 107, Colette Maze has been playing piano for a century! This is an inspiring story for all us musicians...

The Best Music Theory Resources for Musicians and Producers, Paid and Free!

Here are 6 tried and tested sources (free and paid) to help you learn music theory, expand your existing knowledge or brush up on the basics.

Best-Selling Pedals and Amplifiers 2021: The Year’s Most Successful Guitar Gear

What were the best-selling guitar amplifiers and pedals 2021? Check out our list of the most successful amps and stompboxes last year.

Best-Selling Guitars 2021: Top 20 most successful guitars at Thomann

What were the biggest-selling guitars 2021 at Thomann? Spoiler: the top seller wasn't a Gibson or a Fender. We reveal the year's biggest selling models.

Best-Selling Synthesizers 2021: We reveal the year’s most successful synths!

The year's most successful synthesizers, according to sales at Thomann: This year's list has some surprises in store. Was your favourite among the top 20?

Modbap Osiris Bi-Fidelity Wavetable Oscillator: The Review

Osiris entices us with 1024 waveforms, a mother of a sub, Timbre processing and lo-fi/hi-fi options. But is it versatile enough to keep us riveted?

Best Effect Pedals 2021: Did your favourite make our Top 10?

What a great year for effect pedals! Here's our list of the 10 Best Effect pedals of 2021, with an array of stompboxes that should be on your radar.

Gearnews December Raffle #5: Four IK Multimedia X-Gear Pedals (Closed)

Win a set of four X-Gear digital effects pedals by IK Multimedia worth €1400 - with Delay, Modulation, Drive and Reverb this power package has you covered!

Gearnews December Raffle #4: Malevolent Synth (Closed)

Win a fantastic semi-modular analogue synthesizer by PWM in the fourth round of our Gear-Tastic December Giveaway!

Best Gifts for Guitarists: Top 10 Guitar Gear Presents for Friends or Family

Need some inspiration for a gift for the guitarist in your life? We have you covered across all budgets, from stocking fillers to big ticket items.

Best Live Gear 2021: Top Ten Microphones, IEMs and PA Systems

Live audio came roaring back, along with some fantastic releases by some top brands. Here are our favourite live, streaming and PA gear from 2021!

First Look Review: Harley Benton DNAfx GiT Pro Digital Multi-FX and Modeller

Harley Benton's new multi-FX and modeller arrived at Gearnews for a First Look Review! Has Harley Benton nailed the affordable, high-quality digital floorboard?

Best Electric Guitars 2021: 10 guitars that rocked our world this year!

What a year for guitars! These 10 electrics were our favourites, across all budgets and styles. Check out the Gearnews Best Electric Guitars 2021!

Gearnews December Raffle #2: Win a Universal Audio Volt 276 (Closed)

Gearnews December Giveaway, part 2! Win a Volt 276 audio interface by Universal Audio, with a built-in 76 compressor and Vintage Preamp mode. Tasty!

First Look Review: Moog Animoog Z for iPhone

Moog relaunches its multidimensional software synth for iOS and macOS - but how well does it stack up 10 years after the original?

Best Left-hand Guitars: 22 great lefty electrics for any budget or style

Finding a good left-handed guitar that suits your budget and style can be tough. Here are 22 great electric guitars for lefties across all genres!

My Bloody Valentine Loveless 30 years on: The gear and how to glide

On the 30th Anniversary of Loveless, the second album from My Bloody Valentine, we look at the gear the band used to create their landmark recording.

The 1958 Gibson Flying V: A History (Part One)

Back in 1958, Gibson's Flying V may have been too ahead of its time. In this two-part series, we look at how this iconic guitar came into existence.

The guitar sounds of 90s-era Nine Inch Nails and how to get them

In this article, we'll go over some choice equipment and techniques that helped make NIN guitars sound like NIN guitars in the darkly glorious 90s!

Best Eurorack effects modules to add adventure to your modular rack!

Processing audio within your rack can add a fun and adventurous layer to your patches. Here's our pick of the best new effects modules for Eurorack.