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Sampling and Field Recording in 2026 as a Creative Process: How to Build Tracks From the World Around You
17 Aug · Sampling and field recording as a creative process: what gear you need, how the workflow works, and why the best sounds are waiting right outside your door.
DJ Gear Nobody Talks About: 3 Upgrades That Actually Move Your Setup Forward – Perfect Match!
24 Jul · Beyond turntables, mixers, and controllers, there's DJ gear that genuinely levels up your setup. Here are three underrated tools worth adding to your rig.
PORTABLE GEAR
The Traveling Studio: Portable Studio Gear
20 Jul · Welcome to the world of portable studio gear, where you get to take your musical ideas and creative toys with you wherever you go on your travels.
Pedals in the DAW
Using Guitar Pedals in the DAW: Hardware Effects Even Without Re-Amping!
20 Jul · Guitar pedals in the DAW: how do they work? And what do you need? Check out this guide.
Recording Deals Galore: Thomann Music Days 2026 Heats Things Up – Only Until Tomorrow!
13 Jul · High-quality microphones, preamps, and interfaces are currently on sale for a limited time during the Thomann Music Days Recording Deals event.
SD CARD SHORTAGE
The SD Card Shortage: Will it Impact Music Gear Prices?
23 May · There’s an SD card shortage caused by AI data centers. With memory prices shooting sky high, how will this affect us musicians?
Voice as Instrument: 3 Pieces of Gear for New Sounds – Perfect Match
22 May · Voice as instrument: Use it with this hardware Perfect Match: Shure SM58, Elektron Tonverk and Zoom V3 for complete tracks without a DAW or plugins.
Thomann Spring Sale 2026: Awesome Studio Deals With Up to 60% Off!
26 Mar · At the Thomann Spring Sale, you do not have to hunt for deals like Easter eggs. We have handpicked the best studio deals for you.
Blawan
Blawan: How Modular Systems, Distortion, and Noise Shape His Uncompromising Techno Sound
26 Mar · Blawan builds techno from noise, distortion, and modular systems. This article shows why his sound feels shaped rather than produced.
Fred Again..
Fred again.. Gear and Sound: Why Even Daft Punk Legend Thomas Bangalter Celebrates His Live Show
12 Mar · Fred again.. rebuilds his tracks live on stage using Logic Pro, samples, and controllers. Even Daft Punk legend Thomas Bangalter is watching closely.
Double-Tracking
Double-Tracking Guitars: How to Add Width and Punch to Electric Guitar Recordings
23 Feb · One of the most important production techniques in music: double-tracking guitars. Find out what you need to pay attention to for a huge sound!
Lo-Fi Guitar
The Art of Imperfection: A Guide to Creating Lo-Fi Guitar Tones
14 Feb · Master the art of the imperfect with our guide to lo-fi guitar tones for a nostalgic, dusty sound.
SSL SiX ALTERNATIVES
The Best SSL SiX Alternatives for your Studio Setup
22 Jan · 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.
Ambient Gear 2026: 3x Hardware for a Perfect Match
16 Jan · Which of the current gear is suitable for producing ambient music? We present three hardware products that are perfect matches, with alternatives included.
Acoustic Guitar Pedal
The 7 Best Acoustic Guitar Pedals: Improve your Acoustic’s Piezo-Sound
12 Jan · The best acoustic guitar pedals enhance your instruments sound without getting in the way. Less feedback, fuller sound at your feed!
Win a Zoom H4essential – XMAS Raffle!
22 Dec 2025 · The last in our series of Xmas Raffles gives you a chance to win a nifty Zoom H4essential handheld recorder. Just answer the question to stand a chance of winning!
VOCAL EFFECTS
The Best Vocal Effects Pedals for Studio and Stage
17 Dec 2025 · 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.
Zoom LiveTrak L-12 Deal: Nearly 30% Off + iZotope RX Elements Free!
10 Dec 2025 · Until January 15, 2026, you can save nearly 30% on the Zoom LiveTrak L-12 mixer and get the RX Elements audio restoration software free.
Zoom LiveTrak L12next: Now Available for Pre-order!
05 Dec 2025 · The Zoom LiveTrak L12next is the latest addition to Zoom's LiveTrak series of digital mixers with SD recording and DAW control capabilities.
New Studio Deals added to Thomann Cyberweek 2025: SSL, Neumann, and more!
28 Nov 2025 · Even more deals have been added to Thomann Cyberweek! Find the best offers on audio interfaces, monitors, microphones and more here!
Zoom LiveTrak L6max: This Portable Mixer is Hard to Beat – Now Available!
26 Nov 2025 · Following the success of the more compact model, the Zoom LiveTrak L6max expands the range with a slightly larger version with more inputs.
Zoom Essential Series Firmware Update brings AI Noise Reduction and more…
12 Nov 2025 · The Zoom Essential series update brings some exciting new features to the H1essential, H4essential, and H6essential handheld recorders.