Lehle Interview: Signal Flow Made in Germany.

A conversation with Burkhard Lehle about the company's beginnings, his view of the challenges in signal transmission, and much more!

MPE Expressions for Pigments, Organic Waves for Behringer – Sounds and Presets

Marc Barnes dives into the wonderful world of MPE with MPE Expressions for Arturia's Pigments, and we have new sounds for the Access Virus B/C and Behringer's Wave.

Getting Started: Which is the Best DAW for Beginners?

Getting into music production? We're trying to find the best DAW for beginners, and what to look out for when researching this topic.

The Magic Piano that Makes Music Visible

You’ve never seen music like this: These guys built a magic piano that makes notes visible through bioluminescent algae. For real!

Techno Legends Use This Gear: Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman

Richie Hawtin's approach to techno is unparalleled, incorporating everything from TB-303s to modular equipment to digital DJ setups.

The Best SSL SiX Alternatives for your Studio Setup

An analogue mixer is still a practical solution for a home studio, so here are some of the best SSL SiX alternatives for music production.

Aphex Twin has Overtaken Taylor Swift on YouTube – Thanks to a 24-Year-Old Piano Track

24 years after its release, the classic "QKThr" is breaking records and establishing Aphex Twin as a streaming phenomenon. Poor Taylor Swift.

A Tribute to Klaus Schulze – Sounds and Presets

A good mix of presets for you this week, including a tribute to Klaus Schulze, patches for the TUS JE-8086 and a bunch of polyrhythmic patterns for Arturia's DrumBrute Impact.

The 7 Best Delay Pedals for any Budget: Endless Depth and Lush Vibes

The best delay pedals don't have to be expensive (but they can!). Get anything from subtle slapbacks to endless ambient vibes with these seven pedals!

The Best Budget Reverb Pedals for your Home Studio

Guitar pedals can provide versatile effects for a range of instruments. We check out some of the best budget reverb pedals for your setup.

Tube Amps: Finally Obsolete in 2026?

Is 2026 the year tube amps finally meet their demise?

75 Years of the Telecaster: Why This Guitar Still Does It All Today

It's a special year for Fender: 75 years of the Telecaster, 75 years of Precision Bass, and 80 years of company history. Let's take a look back at its history!

The Return of Delay Lama (sort of) – Synth Journal

If you don't know about the legendary Delay Lama plugin from back in the day, then do we even know each other?

100 Pigments Freebies and Synthwave Patches for Iridium – Sounds and Presets

Just bought Pigments 7 and fancy some sonic inspiration? Well, look no further as Mushroom Sounds is giving you 100 free patches!

The Best LA-2A Alternatives for Home Recording

The famous optical leveling amplifier is one of the most sought-after recording tools, we check out some of the best LA-2A alternatives.

20 Years Of MacBook Pro: How Apple’s Power Laptop Became a Design Icon

From Steve Jobs' "One More Thing" to the modern Apple M chips, the MacBook Pro celebrates 20 years.

A World Without Bowie – 10 Years On…

David Bowie made a career of killing himself off and rebirthing into something new, different and unique. But on the evening of Sunday, the 10th of January, 2016, he died one last time. And for real.

New Year, New Sounds – Kompare & Kontrast: Sounds and Presets

Expressive E bring us another collaboration, this time with Dawesome and their excellent Kontrast instrument, with presets made for the Osmose but equally at home with most MPE-compatible synths and ...

Apple iTunes Turns 25: From Music Player to Digital Legend

25 years ago, Apple launched iTunes, changing the way people buy, listen to, and love music.

The Best Compact Analog Mixers for your Studio

Running out of inputs on your interface? We're checking out the best compact analog mixers for expanding your music production setup.

Demo Love: Why Does Your Rough Mix Sound Better?

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

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!

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

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!