Demo Love: Why Does Your Rough Mix Sound Better?
04 Jan in Studio
We investigate 'Demo Love', a phenomenon that makes you feel like you simply can't beat the initial rough mix of your band's new song.
Japan Synthesizer Tour: Synth Secrets from the Rising Sun
02 Jan in Synths
Book your Japan synthesizer tour with the help of this guide to the top synth sites in the country.
Happy New Year 2026: GEARNEWS Wishes You a Great Start!
01 Jan in Other
Happy New Year 2026! The GEARNEWS editorial team wishes you a great start to 2026 with lots of music and new instruments!
Modular Jams for New Year’s Eve: From Ambient to Techno
31 Dec 2025 in Synths
In just a few hours, 2025 will be history. Here are a couple of awesome modular jams to get your New Year’s Eve party started!
My Highlights of the Year 2025: When Boredom Suddenly Turns Into Excitement!
My highlights of the year 2025: Serum 2, Elektron Tonwerk, and the Amsterdam Dance Event, which was full of energy, creativity, and inspiration.
Pedal FOMO: Have You Been Affected?
29 Dec 2025 in Guitar
The psychology of Pedal FOMO, from boutique hype and scarcity tactics. Learn how to break the cycle of gear obsession.
My Highlights of 2025 – The Big Winners of My Year
29 Dec 2025 in Synths
I take a look back over 2025 to select my synth-related highlights of the year!
My Highlights of 2025: A Genuine Bechstein Piano and a NAM wave
28 Dec 2025 in Guitar
The NAM wave is gaining momentum, a piano arrives, and the greed for greed continues. My highlights from 2025 at Gearnews!
The Sound of Black Hole Sun: Plugins, Budget Rigs, and Pro Studio Gear
27 Dec 2025 in Guitar
How to get the sound of Black Hole Sun? If this question has been haunting you, we might have a few suggestions on how to achieve it.
My Highlights of 2025: My Software, Music, and Media Picks of the Year
A look back through some of my key gear releases, acquisitions, and my favourite music picks of the year. Here are my highlights of 2025!
Highlights of the Year: 2025 A Year of Guitar Gear!
26 Dec 2025 in Guitar
Highlights of the Year: Budget pedals, offset guitars and boutique amp tones!
The Birth of the Fairlight CMI – When Computers Took Over Music
25 Dec 2025 in Synths
It's been 50 years since the inception of Fairlight, the company that brought us the first-ever commercial digital sampler, the Fairlight CMI. We take a look at how it started.
Highlights of the Year: My Favorite Gear of 2025
25 Dec 2025 in Synths
Happy Holidays, everyone! Before we get ready for the new year, it's time to look back at my personal highlights of 2025. Spoiler alert: no synths this time!
Merry Christmas 2025: GEARNEWS Wishes You a Happy Holiday Season!
24 Dec 2025 in Other
Like every year, Christmas is just around the corner. And we at GEARNEWS say: grab your instruments and make some music!
The Best Christmas Albums That Capture the Festive Spirit
Merry Christmas Folks! To get you into that festive mood, we've selected some of the best Christmas albums recorded in the last century.
Avalon 737 Alternatives: Recording Ultra Clean
22 Dec 2025 in Studio
We check out some of the best Avalon 737 Alternatives and look at why the 737 remains such a popular preamp choice in pro studios worldwide.
My 10-Minute Guitar Masterclass for Beginners
20 Dec 2025 in Guitar
10-Minute Guitar Masterclass. Learn the "Three Zone" approach and phrasing secrets to turn simple scales into captivating melodies.
The Best Vocal Effects Pedals for Studio and Stage
Tired of dealing with dry vocals and relying on the venue engineer? We take a look at the best vocal effects pedals for studio and stage.
Creative Chords and More Free Patches: Sounds and Presets
17 Dec 2025 in Synths
Free Creative Chords for Massive X, freebies for Mercury-8 and more in this week's Sounds and Presets!
The 5 Best Effects Pedals of 2025: From Perfect Beginner Tool to Premium Boutique Effect
15 Dec 2025 in Guitar
The 5 best effects pedals of 2025 offer something for everyone: entry-level versatility, sonic weirdness, and more. Is our favorite on our list?
My Top 5 Expressive Synths
14 Dec 2025 in Synths
A look at some of the more expressive synths of the last 40 years that I have owned and used.
The Worst First Guitar Ever? Here’s Why I’ll Never Sell it
13 Dec 2025 in Guitar
Like many, your first guitar isn't anything special. I didn't think that mine was, but years later, here's why mine is the most special in my collection.
The Best Channel Strip Plugins: Get That Console Experience in Your DAW
11 Dec 2025 in Studio
We look at some of the best channel strip plugins that combine EQ, dynamics, and more for shaping each and every element in your mixes.