Jef’s Picks 2016: Epiphone, Hudson, Friedman
29 Dec 2016 in Guitar
My top three bits of gear released in 2016. Some of them were so great I even went out and bought them myself!
Simon’s Picks 2016: Cakewalk, PreSonus, Townsend and more…
28 Dec 2016 in Music Tech
A year of new pro audio toys has nearly passed and so has the first year of Gearnews. Here's my top 5 products that have stood out for me this year.
Robin’s Picks 2016: Behringer, Screenforge, Make Noise
26 Dec 2016 in Synths
Here's the top 3 products from this years releases that really got under my skin in a deliciously musical way.
Happy Christmas from the gearnews.com team!
25 Dec 2016 in Other
2016 is almost over, and what a great year it's been! For music gear, at least...
The 5 Best Microphones 2016: Shure, Lewitt, Chandler, Ocean Way, Townsend
22 Dec 2016 in Music Tech
This year has seen some significant advancements in microphone technology. Here's our run down of the Top 5 microphones, each with something to shout about.
Top 5 new guitar ranges of 2016
16 Dec 2016 in Guitar
Here are five new guitar ranges launched in 2016 that should be on your radar!
Christmas Gift Ideas For Guitarists!
07 Dec 2016 in Guitar
Christmas is almost upon us, and many of us are still looking for some last minute ideas for gifts. Here are some ideas for guitar-related stocking-fillers!
‘Brexit-busting’ budget guitar recording Pt. 1: Software
06 Nov 2016 in Guitar
Want to record some of your great guitar tones? Crashing pound left you without the cash for a recording studio? Here are some great tips for recording guitars on very, very low budget...
New Guitar Amps 2016 Quiz
05 Nov 2016 in Guitar
All year, our resident amp expert Jef Stone has been feeding you the latest news on the hottest amps, from 50s-style reissue Blues combos to 200-Watt Hair Metal monsters. Have you been paying attention?
How to sound like J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr
15 Oct 2016 in Guitar
Coming out of the post-punk hardcore scene of the United States, J Mascis transformed from a drummer into guitar legend, his unique style was complemented by his love of classic rock and melded with his ...
Top 5 Signature Guitars and Basses 2016
02 Oct 2016 in Guitar
Artist associations have come a long way over the years and this year we feel these are the best so far. What do you think?
Top 5 free mixing plug-ins in 2016
18 Sep 2016 in Music Tech
With so many free plug-ins available, we take a look at some of the hottest free mixing plug-ins released this year... so far!
Android – Why is it still so crap for making music?
17 Sep 2016 in Other
If you are a musician and an Android smartphone user I guarantee that at some point you've looked at what's on offer and thought - 'If only I had an iPhone'.
Weird guitar pedals – Top 5
13 Sep 2016 in Guitar
Our Top 5 Weird and Wonderful effects pedals of 2016 so far. Join us down the rabbit hole and seek inspiration on the road less travelled with these odd little stomp boxes of joy.
Top 5 modular synths for beginners
26 Aug 2016 in Synths
Intrigued by modular but don't know where to start? Here's our guide to the best gateway products for getting into Modular Synthesis.