Gear Expo 2021
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Turn your acoustic into a smart guitar with the HyVibe System
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Any mod that turns your acoustic into a multi-fx processor, looper, amp, Bluetooth speaker and more is a mod indeed

Vox reveals new Bigsby-equipped Bobcat V90/S66 electric guitars – plus Mini-Go practice and VGH headphone amps
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
If the Bobcat'll have the vintage tonehounds' tails wagging, the Mini-Go and VGH offer portable, ultra-modern practice options

Squier reimagines classic Fender guitar designs with its new Contemporary range
By Rob Laing last updated
Contemporary Strats, Telecaster and Jaguar models with roasted maple necks for 2021

Ibanez JGM10 Jon Gomm signature acoustic guitar officially revealed
By Rob Laing last updated
"Guitar design hasn't moved forward with the style of playing – and I've wanted to change that for a long time"

13 must-have stompboxes for 2021
By Gear Expo 2021 last updated
Gear Expo 2021: Because that pedalboard won't grow itself, here is our pick of the hot new effects pedals on the market

Collings and Julian Lage collaborate on a second signature model, the exquisite 470 JL hollowbody electric
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
A guitar so classy that even just looking at it feels like it should be a black tie event

The best new guitar amplifiers for 2021
By Gear Expo 2021 last updated
Gear Expo 2021: High-end pedal platforms, affordable tube combos, headphone amps and compact modelling solutions, here are the New Year's backline options

Output and Barefoot Audio cross a new Frontier as they release their long-awaited “gold standard” studio monitors
By Ben Rogerson last updated
New speakers look lovely, but do they have the performance to match?

Yamaha goes big while you’re stuck at home with the YC73 and YC88 gig-ready stage keyboards
By Ben Rogerson last updated
Larger versions of the YC61 offer drawbars, FM synthesis and more

Alesis’s Q MKII MIDI keyboards promise no-nonsense performance at a low price
By Ben Rogerson last updated
New 49- and 88-note models joined by the super-compact Qmini

Great new plugins for 2021
By Gear Expo 2021 last updated
Gear Expo 2021: The world of the plugin never stops innovating. Here's our selection of the smartest new plugs.

Waves’ Nx Ocean Way plugin brings the sound of the famous Nashville studio’s control room to any set of headphones
By Ben Rogerson last updated
A better environment for mixing on cans?

The hottest DJ gear for 2021
By Gear Expo 2021 last updated
Gear Expo 2021: Take control of your music and your DJ performance to the next level with our pick of the latest gear.

Rane’s One DJ controller has motorised turntable platters for authentic vinyl-style performance
By Ben Rogerson last updated
New controller promises top-quality feel and build quality

Great new multi-effects processors for 2021
By Gear Expo 2021 last updated
Gear Expo 2021: Convenience, processing power, presets, the multi-effects unit continues to evolve apace

11 new hardware synths for 2021
By Gear Expo 2021 last updated
Gear Expo 2021: Once again the big guns are out for the new year. Here's our pick of the hottest synth hardware.

MusicRadar Gear Expo 2021: Exhibitor A-Z
By MusicRadar last updated
The hot gear set to dominate this year

EastWest Sounds at Gear Expo 2021
By Gear Expo 2021 last updated
EastWest Sounds introduces Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition and more
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