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Voltage Labs: A New Chapter for Thomann Synthesizers Begins Now!

16 Jun · Thomann Synthesizers has a new name: Voltage Labs. They're bringing a breath of fresh air to the synthesizer scene and connecting creative minds beyond content.

PLAYY is a Community Platform That Completely Reimagines Music

06 Jun · PLAYY offers independent artists a new platform for sales, community, and career planning.

The Gearnews Guide to Field Recording

28 May · In this post, we'll take a look at some different solutions for field recording for newbies and seasoned pros alike.

Montreux Jazz Festival 2025 with Thomann & Shure: Win a Wildcard and Gear – Vote Now!

27 May · Thomann and Shure are looking for acts to perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival. The first phase is now over. Now it's time for you to vote!

Superbooth 25 Rolling Report: Get the Latest News Here!

05 May · Superbooth 25 Rolling Report: Discover all the exciting news from the event, new synthesizers, groove boxes, modules and devices in one place!

Tariffs Shake Up the Music Tech World: Sonicware Warns of Massive Price Hikes

22 Apr · 145% tariffs on Chinese products cause massive price hikes for electronic instruments in the U.S. market. Buy now!

Labels vs Self-Releasing: Which Is The Best Route For Your Music?

06 Mar · We look into music publishing and the benefits of working with labels vs self-releasing to learn the best way to get your music out there.

Tops and Flops: Plugins, Pedals, and Platforms

22 Feb · In this week's edition of Tops and Flops, we look at some of the most exciting and infuriating developments in the world of audio and music.

Prolight + Sound 2025: The Event Highlight Celebrates its 30th Anniversary!

21 Feb · Prolight + Sound 2025 will be celebrating its 30th anniversary from 8 to 11 April 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, and will be focusing on future topics.

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

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

The World’s Largest Instrument? It Weighs 100 Tons and is 62 m Tall!

17 Feb · Is Chicago's carillon the largest instrument in the world? A steel and bronze musical giant with an impressive history.

Composing by Cards and the Return of Lemur: Tops & Flops

08 Feb · Tired of running out of ideas? Flipspark Elements could be the solution! And if you’re a Lemur fan, here are some good and bad news. Tops and flops of the week!

Making Ambient Music: How to Earn $3000 a Month From Spotify

03 Feb · Ambient is more popular than ever. Six professional musicians give advice on how you can earn money by making ambient music.

Core Ukulele Skills: 5 Songs to Get You Started

31 Jan · These ukulele skills will help you on your way to becoming a better player. These well-known songs can help you with your ukulele-playing journey.

Tops and Flops: The Classic Rock Show, John Sykes and Liverpool

25 Jan · In this week's Tops and Flops, we go and see The Classic Rock Show in Liverpool, and face the depressing realities of trying to get to gigs in adverse weather.

Polyend Step Is a Programmable Drum Machine for your Feet

21 Jan · Polyend Step is a fully-featured, programmable drum machine you control with your feet! Is Polyend Step the most powerful stompbox drum machine ever?

Studer A80-VU II: The Original Beatles Tape Machine – Now for Sale!

16 Jan · A piece of Beatles history: Ringo Starr's Studer A80-VU II tape machine is up for auction on Catawiki until 2 February 2025.

NAMM 2025: Everything You Need to Know – News, Facts and More!

16 Jan · NAMM 2025 takes place from 21-25 January. We will be covering the show and keeping you up to date. Update due to the devastating wildfires in LA.

How has the Role of the Producer changed in Modern Music?

13 Jan · We discuss the role of the producer and how it has changed throughout the history of recorded music, from acoustic recording to FL Studio.

Thomann Jobs: A Workplace for Real Music Fans – A Look Behind the Scenes

03 Jan · At Thomann, music lovers become part of a team that integrates passion into their daily work. Find out more about Thomann Jobs now!

Happy New Year 2025: GEARNEWS Wishes You a Great Start!

01 Jan · Happy New Year 2025! The GEARNEWS editorial team wishes you a great start to 2025 with lots of music and new instruments!

My Music Highlights of 2024: Musical Moments of the Year

29 Dec 2024 · If you're a music fan, 2024 was packed with releases, live shows, and interviews throughout the year. Here are some of my music highlights.

My Highlights of 2024: The Best Software for Electronic Music Production

27 Dec 2024 · These are my 2024 picks for the best software for electronic music production.