Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Behringer Wave: This Fantastic Synth Is Now Only €599!
27 Dec 2024 · The price has come down on the Behringer Wave and it's now €599. Time to break out that holiday money?
Best of 2024
Highlights of the Year: My Favorite Gear of 2024
26 Dec 2024 · With so much to choose from, picking my favorite synths, samplers, and software of 2024 isn't easy. Here's my list of my personal gear highlights of the year!
REVERB PEDALS
The Best Budget Reverb Pedals for your Setup
26 Dec 2024 · Guitar pedals can provide versatile effects for a range of instruments. We check out some of the best budget reverb pedals for your setup.
Best of 2024: Marcus
My Highlights of the Year 2024: Concerts, Parties and New Gear for my Studio!
25 Dec 2024 · These are my highlights of the year 2024, with lots of great events and most importantly these cool upgrades & gadgets for my studio!
CHRISTMAS ALBUMS
5 of the Best Christmas Albums That Capture the Festive Spirit
25 Dec 2024 · Merry Christmas Folks! To get you into that festive mood, we've selected some of the best Christmas albums recorded in the last century.
Behringer Surges: The Budget Mutable Ripples Eurorack Remake Is Now Available
25 Dec 2024 · Behringer Surges is a liquid-smooth filter module for your Eurorack rack rig based on the Mutable Instruments Ripples. You won’t believe the price.
Merry Christmas 2024: GEARNEWS Wishes You a Happy Holiday Season!
24 Dec 2024 · Like every year, Christmas is just around the corner. And we at GEARNEWS say: grab your instruments and make some music!
Fender Rei R246 Stratocaster Revealed for J-Pop Star
24 Dec 2024 · Fender Japan Rei R246 Stratocaster has 24 frets, a vintage 7.25" radius, and a lightweight basswood body
The Punk Rock MBA: DIY Hero or Corporate Shill?
24 Dec 2024 · Following his interview with influencer, Jesea Lee, Finn Mckenty aka Punk Rock MBA has seen more backlash than Metallica's acoustic records.
Behringer PHARA-O MINI – Synth Like an Egyptian?
24 Dec 2024 · Like No.17 buses, you get nothing for a while; then three turn up at once. The Behringer PHARA-O MINI is the third in their Mini range, with a 700S-inspired filter.
MIXING vs MASTERING
Mixing vs Mastering: Can You Do It All?
23 Dec 2024 · So you've started creating tracks in your home studio, but what are the next steps in the process? We're looking at mixing vs mastering.
Arpeggio: Tangible Instruments Kickstarter Project Now Available to All
23 Dec 2024 · Tangible Instruments has announced that after its initial crowdfunded campaign, the Arpeggio is now available for anyone to pre-order!
Dübreq Stylophone Stylosette Puts a Stylophone in a Fun Cassette-Style Package
23 Dec 2024 · The Stylophone Stylosette looks like a cassette - and also suspiciously like another product…
Erica Synths Megarack S: The ’S’ Is for Slightly Smaller
23 Dec 2024 · Erica Synths Megarack S is a honking big Eurorack case that’s marginally smaller than the original Megarack - and still super affordable.
Free Plugins
OctoWah Stew, Resonator, Subtle Spaces: Free Plugins of the Week
22 Dec 2024 · OctoWah Stew fattens up your tracks with a tasty blend of octaves, overdrive, and auto wah. Check it out in this week’s round-up of the best free plugins.
Solar Guitars Pyro Rojo Ignites with Upgrades
22 Dec 2024 · Ignite your passion with the upgraded Solar Pyro Rojo. Featuring a stunning Shou Sugi Ban finish, a Gotoh 1996T tremolo, and a roasted maple neck
Now on Kickstarter! Dtronics DT-DX: A TX816 (8x DX7’s) In A Box
21 Dec 2024 · Eight months after announcing their ambition to manufacture their MiniDexed synth in a box, the Dtronics DT-DX has launched on Kickstarter and has already beaten its target!
HITS AND MISSES
Synthy Xmas Hits and Misses! Our Pick of the Bunch
21 Dec 2024 · We all love a good Xmas song, but what are the best and worst Synthy Xmas tracks that we love to hear or are desperate to avoid?
ACOUSTIC COVERS
Acoustic Covers: 5 Lighter Takes on Rock Classics
20 Dec 2024 · Experience rock classics reimagined with acoustic covers, offering stripped-down, soulful renditions that highlight the essence of each song.
PUSHING THE ENVELOPE
7 Soft Synths Pushing the Envelope
20 Dec 2024 · When you need to go beyond stale virtual analog and played out wavetables, turn to these seven soft synths pushing the envelope.
Spotify Ghost Artists: Are Musicians Being Scammed (Even More)?
20 Dec 2024 · This is a new level of Spotify ghost artists: a new report shows how the company is replacing artist's music with royalty-free production music on mood playlists.
EBMM Commerford StingRay: Power & Precision
20 Dec 2024 · Tim Commerford Signature StingRay limited-edition collection features two an active and a passive version