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5 of the Best USB Turntables
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Stop just admiring the covers of your record collection and start listening with these five best USB turntables. For every budget! The post 5 of the Best USB Turntables appeared first on gearnews.com.
WATCH: TAYLOR MOMSEN Joins SOUNDGARDEN For NFL Kickoff Halftime Show
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
NBC fumbled when it came to airing it live. The post WATCH: TAYLOR MOMSEN Joins SOUNDGARDEN For NFL Kickoff Halftime Show appeared first on Metal Injection.
88emu, Noise Engineering Legio, Organic Sequencing & More: Synth Journal
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Usual Suspects 88emu brings back the sound of ‘90s gaming, Noise Engineering drops 16 new Legio firmwares, and Botanica is an organic sequencer. The post 88emu, Noise Engineering Legio, Organic Sequencing & More: Synth Journal appeared first on gearnews.com.
LISTEN: OV SULFUR Cover SLAYER's "Disciple" Ahead of 'God Hates Us All' 25th Anniversary
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
The deathcore quintet head out on tour with Mental Cruelty this fall. The post LISTEN: OV SULFUR Cover SLAYER's "Disciple" Ahead of 'God Hates Us All' 25th Anniversary appeared first on Metal Injection.
Arturia AudioFuse Studio Rev2: The Premium Desktop Interface Gets a Revamp
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Arturia AudioFuse Studio Rev2 is the latest generation of Arturia's flexible desktop audio interface with upgraded preamps and clocking stability. The post Arturia AudioFuse Studio Rev2: The Premium Desktop Interface Gets a Revamp appeared first on gearnews.com.
CONVERGE's 'Jane Doe' Turns 25: The Album That Changed Hardcore Forever
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
Few records have had more of an impact on music as a whole than what Converge did with Jane Doe. The post CONVERGE's 'Jane Doe' Turns 25: The Album That Changed Hardcore Forever appeared first on Metal Injection.
Gibson Custom Elegant Koa: Hummingbird and SJ-200
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Gibson Custom reveals two iconic flat-top guitars in their sophisticated Elegant Koa collection. The post Gibson Custom Elegant Koa: Hummingbird and SJ-200 appeared first on gearnews.com.
Why pedal artwork matters – and how it impacts your sound without you even realizing: “They're tools for making music, but they're also statements about who we are as players and what we value as artists”
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
JHS Pedals founder Josh Scott explains how the artwork you're stomping on might be affecting more than just the way your pedalboard looks
“Most people hate our best-selling guitars right out of the gate”: We’re in a golden era for new body shapes, but they still split opinion – we speak to the brands risking it all in a nostalgia-led market
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The most established guitar body shapes are all over 70 years old. So why are more and more manufacturers turning their backs on tradition to boldly go where no-one has gone before?
Acon Digital Acoustica 8: AI-Enhanced Post-Production
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
In version 8, Acon Digital Acoustica adds a range of upgrades, including an improved interface, immersive support, and AI-powered restoration features. The post Acon Digital Acoustica 8: AI-Enhanced Post-Production appeared first on gearnews.com.
Guitar Center is inviting players to test its new in-house guitar brand – but you’ll need to sign an NDA
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The retail giant has been working on its own guitar line for over a year, and now it’s about to test the first prototype
“I ran over to the student center, unenrolled from all my classes and hit the road”: Noah Kahan was an unknown when his guitarist got the gig. Now he’s playing Fenway Park with his own signature guitar
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Armed with a new John Page signature baritone, guitarist Noah Levine shares the moment that captured the magnitude of Kahan’s ascent and the solo career that’s taking shape behind the scenes
Gretsch LTD Electromatic Black Limba: Jet and CVT
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Gretsch adds two new models: a Jet and a CVT, both in Black Limba with Sunburst finishes The post Gretsch LTD Electromatic Black Limba: Jet and CVT appeared first on gearnews.com.
EQD Stereo Easy Listening: 100% Analog Stereo Amp Simulator
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The EarthQuaker Devices Stereo Easy Listening converts mono to stereo and houses a fully analog amp and speaker simulation. The post EQD Stereo Easy Listening: 100% Analog Stereo Amp Simulator appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Technology is supposed to make things easier, not get in the way”: Are apps ruining guitar gear? We argue for and against the trend that has taken over practice amps
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Two Guitar World writers duke it out to see if apps really have a place in guitar amps or if they're a needless extra no-one really wants – which side are you on?
“Ozzy’s such a nice guy. But the day I walked out of the band I was like, ‘I’m glad to be out of that’”: Bernie Tormé’s turbulent eight-gig stint with Ozzy Osbourne
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Tormé was drafted in mid-tour after the tragic death of Randy Rhoads – and it was one of the most difficult periods of his career
Apple AirPods 5 Announced: No More Paying Extra – ANC Is Now Standard on Every Model
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Apple AirPods 5 are here: ANC now comes standard even on the cheaper model, plus a new chip. Prices, specs, and everything else that's new. The post Apple AirPods 5 Announced: No More Paying Extra – ANC Is Now Standard on Every Model appeared first on gearnews.com.
Soundcraft Signature Plus Series: Analog Mixers with Subgroups, Effects, and Audio Interfaces
🗓️ September 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Soundcraft Signature Plus Series is a new range of analog mixers with extensive routing capabilities, Lexicon effects, and recording via USB. The post Soundcraft Signature Plus Series: Analog Mixers with Subgroups, Effects, and Audio Interfaces appeared first on gearnews.com.
Serato DJ 5.0 Delivers Lucid Beatgrids and More – Now Live in Public Beta!
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Serato DJ 5.0 is here, with flexible analysis Lucid Beatgrids for tracks with fluctuating BPMs, open streaming, cue loops, and more. The post Serato DJ 5.0 Delivers Lucid Beatgrids and More – Now Live in Public Beta! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“The album is quickly emerging as a major crossover moment”: Brian May will be on William Shatner’s surprise album – alongside a host of metal guitar heroes
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The unlikely collaboration will be heard on the Star Trek actor’s upcoming record
KELLY OSBOURNE Opens Up About Mental Health and Body Image Struggles, Reveals Docuseries Plans
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
This comes after her appearance at the 2026 Grammys that had people worried about her sudden weight loss. The post KELLY OSBOURNE Opens Up About Mental Health and Body Image Struggles, Reveals Docuseries Plans appeared first on Metal Injection.
909 Day: Celebrate with the Hottest TR-909 Emulations and Clones
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Looking for the best Roland TR-909 replica or emulation? Spend 909 Day celebrating with these hardware and software recreations. The post 909 Day: Celebrate with the Hottest TR-909 Emulations and Clones appeared first on gearnews.com.
Recording Tools That Completely Change the Way You Work
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Gear News
We look at recording tools that provide you with a different way of thinking when using them in your workflow for tracking and mixing applications. The post Recording Tools That Completely Change the Way You Work appeared first on gearnews.com.
The ultimate guide to sus chords: the secret sauce shapes for the Edge, Andy Summers and the Beatles
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Some of guitar’s biggest names swear by suspended chords. Learn why they’re not so sus after all…
Two of Gretsch’s most affordable and desirable guitars just got an irresistible new look
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Fan favorite CVT and Jet models are getting a glow-up
Question of the Month: How Important Is an Effect Pedal’s Looks?
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
Question: How important is an effect pedal’s looks?Linnea Siggelkow (Ellis, Ethel Cain)A: Ultimately, not important. I was just debating between two different overdrive pedals and ended up going with the less-cool-looking one, because it functioned the way I needed it to. But the truth is that if it had been really ugly, I probably wouldn't have bought it, so actually, ultimately kind of important.Obsession: Though I’ve been playing guitar for most of my life, more recently I’ve mainly been play...
ANDY WILLIAMS Memorial Event Revealed; ANTHONY GREEN, Members of CAVE IN + More to Pay Tribute
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
The memorial will take place later this month. The post ANDY WILLIAMS Memorial Event Revealed; ANTHONY GREEN, Members of CAVE IN + More to Pay Tribute appeared first on Metal Injection.
With up to 60% off budget guitar brand Harley Benton plus loads more big brands, the Thomann Guitar Days sale is the place to pick up an absolute steal on a guitar right now
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
If you want to save big on guitar gear, then this mega sale at Thomann is the one you've been looking for
Elektron Outbox 8 – Now Available: All the Specs for the New 8-Channel Interface
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Elektron Outbox 8 is now officially available. Price, full specs, and important compatibility details for the new audio/CV interface. The post Elektron Outbox 8 – Now Available: All the Specs for the New 8-Channel Interface appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Metal players embraced it, but so did players like David Gilmour”: 20 gear innovations that changed guitar playing
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
From divebombs to delays, the way we play is intrinsically tied to the gear we use. These are the things that changed the game for guitarists…
Positive Grid Spark Pedal: Amp Modeling, FX & Looper!
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Positive Grid's Spark Pedal is latest product in their ecosystem. An all-in-one feature packed unit. The post Positive Grid Spark Pedal: Amp Modeling, FX & Looper! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“When the next generation are 60 with money for a vintage guitar, they’re going to want a Strandberg, not a Fender. Les Pauls will be collectible art pieces”: Meet the 24-year-old luthier taking headless guitar design into the future
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Pearson Omega is a bold, metal-bodied headless guitar that blends Stratocasters, Les Pauls and Strandbergs – and its creator thinks he’ll be outselling his biggest rivals in just five years
“This was the beginning of my love affair with them”: Joe Bonamassa’s pawn shop 1961 SG changed his outlook on P-90s – now Seymour Duncan has recreated its pickups
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The 1961 SG ended a years-long search for the perfect P-90 pickup
Wavea Flite 2.0: The Fully Loaded Soft Synth Gets Even More Impressive
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Version 2.0 brings loads of new sound and modulation capabilities to Wavea Flite, including new FM configurations, new filter models, and more. The post Wavea Flite 2.0: The Fully Loaded Soft Synth Gets Even More Impressive appeared first on gearnews.com.
Marshall Hendrix 60th Anniversary Half-Stack: New Addition – Studio Bundle with a Portable Amp!
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Marshall Hendrix 60th Anniversary Half-Stack is now joined by a Studio Bundle and two Bluetooth products! The post Marshall Hendrix 60th Anniversary Half-Stack: New Addition – Studio Bundle with a Portable Amp! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Visitors saw stacks of amps with names like Yngwie Malmsteen, George Lynch, Jake E. Lee and Adrian Vandenberg on the service tags”: The story of Eddie Van Halen’s elusive amp tech, José Arredondo – and the new amp that honors his legacy
🗓️ September 09, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
José Arredondo modified amps for some of guitar’s biggest stars. Dave Friedman’s Jose amp pays tribute to this elusive legend and makes his formerly secret mods available to everyone