74 Results for "rock"

How to Get the Deep Purple Guitar Tone: “Smoke on the Water” with Plugins, a Budget Setup, or Studio Gear

If you're looking for ways to achieve the Deep Purple guitar tone throug plugins, beginner gear, or a studio setup, look no further!

Neumann U 47 fet Bon Scott Edition: A High Voltage FET 47

The Neumann U 47 fet Bon Scott Edition is a limited version of the renowned studio microphone created in collaboration with the Bon Scott Estate.

Guitar Amp Mics for Studio Recording

Adding an amp cabinet to your recording chain introduces resonance and harmonics to the sound. We explore guitar amp mics for capturing this source.

Should You Buy a Talkbox? 5 Killer Tracks That Use Them

Should you buy a Talkbox? This niche piece of gear is rarely used, but when it is, magic happens. Let's check out 5 songs that use them.

Essential Plugins for Rock: Tools to Add Grit, Character, and Punch

We look at some essential plugins for Rock music production for adding flavour to drums, shaping guitar tones, and building more powerful mixes.

The Strokes’ Guitar Tone: You Need These Plugins and This Gear to Play “Last Nite“!

How to achieve The Strokes' guitar tone? If that's what you googled, check out this guide for suggestions for plugins and gear!

The 5 Best Signature Bass Guitars for Every Budget

From budget-friendly Marcus Miller designs to high-end StingRay legends, these are the best signature bass guitars you can actually buy today.

Recording Drums In Small Rooms: Capture A Clean, Direct Sound

We discuss the limitations of recording drums in small rooms and how to approach the performance, acoustics, and mic placement for the best results.

The Classic Rock Show: Keeping the Music We Love Alive

The Classic Rock Show personifies the affection that we all have for the genre. Playing gigs across the globe, I was lucky enough to see them on my doorstep.

The Best Electric Guitar Strings for Every Genre: Better Tone, Longer Lasting, Your Sound

If you want the right tone and feel for rock, metal, jazz, or funk, it is essential to find the best electric guitar strings for your genre.

H2 Audio Helios Olympic 1100 Series Console: A Legend Returns

This month, H2 Audio has been teasing the release of the Helios Olympic 1100 Series Console, and it's on the floor at the NAMM 2026 show!

12-String Guitar Riffs That Shaped Rock History

A 12-string guitar can provide a magical experience for players and listeners. The added octaves enrich our ears across different genres of music.

Weird Covers of Well-Known Songs: Hit or Miss?

These weird covers of chart hits will leave you questioning why they bothered. Are these versions musical genius, or should they have left the original alone?

The 7 Best Flanger Pedals: From Gilmour to Van Halen

The best flanger pedals get you close to the famous wooshing sounds of the classic rock era. Check out our seven picks!

The Magic of Slide Guitar: 5 Iconic Songs You Must Know

Slide guitar is a mythical art that can only be tamed by the greats. Less of a mainstream device and technique, let's look at 5 songs that use it beautifully.

Extreme X OUT: New Video, But What’s the Deal?

Extreme just released a new video for their track 'X OUT' from the 2023 album 'Six'. Have they lost their rock routes?

The Best Electric Twelve-String Guitars: 60s to Savings

Electric twelve-string guitars are in a class of their own. Capturing the feel of a bygone era, let's check out some examples that you should buy. The Best Electric Twelve-Strings: Harley Benton RB-612 ...

How to Practice Timing: 5 Songs to Help Your Rhythm

Guitar players don't really like to practice timing, but it's one of the most important things you can do to improve.

The Best Distortion Pedals in Every Price Range – Budget to Boutique

Is your guitar sound not evil enough? Does it need more bite or crunch? Then one of the best distortion pedals for every budget might help!

Cars and Guitars: The Best Rock Anthems About Cars

Cars and guitars can easily go hand in hand. There's nothing better than a song with fast cars and loud guitars. Let's check out some cool examples!

Interview: Ian Anderson on Jethro Tull’s lastest album, Curious Ruminant

Gearnews offers Paul Rigg's exclusive take on a generic interview with Ian Anderson and a review of Jethro Tull’s Curious Ruminant

70s Bass Lines: Unlocking the Funk on Four Strings

These 70s bass lines will turbocharge your bass playing. 5 tracks dedicated to smooth melodies, compete with TABs so that you can master these skills at home.

Blackstar DA100 Ruby: Doug Aldrich’s New Signature Amp

Here it is, the new Blackstar DA100 Ruby! A collaboration between the manufacturer and guitar virtuoso Doug Aldrich.

The Punk Rock MBA: DIY Hero or Corporate Shill?

Following his interview with influencer, Jesea Lee, Finn Mckenty aka Punk Rock MBA has seen more backlash than Metallica's acoustic records.