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.

Samples of the week: Vocalise 3, Aquatic Predators, Master Tanbur

Samples of the week is here with new releases by Heavyocity, BOOM Library, Rast Sound, and other sampling maestros!

Spectral Plugins Pancz multi-band transient shaper review

Pancz ticks the right boxes by doing exactly what a transient shaper ought to, then going ways beyond it. Bow to the punch!

How to sound like: Metallica – Master of Puppets

Stranger Things has shone a light on the classic 80s thrash-metal masterpiece Master of Puppets. We tell you how to get the sound! 

Which keyboard stand is best? Our picks of the best stands!

Synthesizers need reliable support, and in this article, we're going to check out which keyboard stand is the best choice for your situation.

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.

Review: Audient EVO 16 USB-C Audio Interface

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!

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

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.

Midweek Modular: Cool cases, matrix mixing, Acid and fader banks

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.

Is NAMM worth it still? Do trade shows need to evolve?

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

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

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!

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

Midweek Modular: LA Circuits West Coast elegance in Eurorack form

While most of the modular world takes some time off after Superbooth we check out the growing catalogue from California's LA Circuits.

Midweek Modular: Superbooth 22 highlights

Superbooth 22 was a huge success, full of a vast array of electronic music-making machines. Here's what caught my eye in new modules and Eurorack.

Gibson = Dad Rock? Has Gibson miscalculated for the future?

YouTuber Rhett Shull thinks that Gibson mostly appeals to Dad Rock players and that the brand may be headed for trouble in the future.

Guitar Gear Gems: An oddball Burls Art pencils guitar and a Fender featuring crystals

Guitar Gear Gems this week features two oddball guitars. One from Burls Art, the other from Fender. Plus new mini volume pedal from Lehle you didn't know you needed until now.

REVIEW :Cre8audio East Beast semi-modular synthesizer

We got our hands on the only Cre8audio East Beast synthesizer in existence before release and here's my full, exclusive review and demo video.

Review: UDO Audio Super 6 Desktop Synthesizer

The UDO Audio Super 6 is a 12-voice analog-digital hybrid synth with mind-blowing binaural capabilities. Here’s our review of the desktop version.

Are plug-in manufacturers running out of ideas?

With new plug-ins popping up almost every day, do you sometimes feel like you've seen it all before? Are manufacturers running out of ideas?

Review Harley Benton MR-Modern: A classic design with modern specs

In this review of the new Harley Benton MR-Modern, I put this vintage styled guitar through its paces. Should you buy this modern re-design?