Gear Expo Summer 2022
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The most sought-after new signature electric guitars of 2022
By Matt Parker published
From Adam Jones to ZZ Top, we run down the best new artist collaborations hitting shelves this year

Meet Mavis, the affordable Moog analogue synth that you can build yourself
By Ben Rogerson published
Use it on its own or as part of a Eurorack or Moog semi-modular setup

Magix releases Acid Pro 11: is it time to take another look at the classic loop-based DAW?
By Ben Rogerson published
Now with Brainworx plugins and MIDI triggering of chopped-up samples

Rob Papen has fun with a pun as he releases the free RP-Pan plugin
By Ben Rogerson last updated
Creative panning effect can be yours for nothing

Roland’s new E-X50 arranger keyboard is built for entertaining, whether you’re at home or on stage
By Ben Rogerson published
“Premium” acoustic pianos, auto-accompaniment features and more

Nektar’s Aura MIDI pad controller is now a “complete beatmaking solution”
By Ben Rogerson published
Nektarine 2.5 software update takes it up a level

The Keeley Andy Timmons Halo dual delay / echo pedal sounds spectacular
By Rob Laing published
Two effects in tandem equals versatility

Hot new drum kits you need to try in 2022
By Stuart Williams published
Portable, practice and high end drum kits for this year

Spitfire Audio and Dame Evelyn Glennie promise awesome aftershocks with the Resonate orchestral percussion instrument
By Ben Rogerson published
Because “every impact has a memory”

The electric guitars you need to play in 2022
By Matt Parker last updated
From the year of Jaguar, to mock Mosrites and THAT John Mayer model…

The best new guitar amplifiers for 2022
By Matt Parker last updated
Our pick of the finest tone boxes hitting the market this year

Zoom’s new AMS audio interfaces can switch between music and streaming modes at the flick of a switch
By Ben Rogerson published
Whether you’re recording or performing to the world, they should have you covered

Slate Digital at Gear Expo Summer 2022: Over $100,000 worth of vintage tube mics in one sleek package
By MusicRadar last updated
In blind test after blind test, the ML-1 and its mic models consistently outperform the original vintage tube mics they're based on

NAMM 2022: Meet the 88-note hammer action MIDI keyboard that breaks into backpack-friendly pieces
By Ben Rogerson last updated
The Piano de Voyage Model B is a MIDI controller with a difference

NAMM 2022: GPU Audio promises to harness the power of your graphics card to run VST plugins
By Ben Rogerson published
A better option than buying dedicated DSP hardware?

Epiphone refreshes the BB King Lucille with limited run Bone White and Cherry finishes
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Bone White Lucille is exclusive to the European market while the Cherry model is a US exclusive

Our pick of the new basses for 2022
By Matt Parker last updated
From entry-level active models to limited edition luxury builds

The freshest new acoustic guitars you need to play in 2022
By Matt Parker last updated
From bargain parlours to boutique builds
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