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“Light strings are a bit of a fallacy”: String gauge does actually matter to tone, according to The Edge
🗓️ October 29, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The U2 guitarist once made his stance on string gauge crystal clear. B.B. King, Billy Gibbons and John Mayer might not agree with everything he says...
HK Audio POLAR 15 MK2: A New Flagship Column Speaker
🗓️ October 29, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The new HK Audio POLAR 15 MK2 is both powerful and portable, offering the deepest and most physically resonant low-end projection in the range. The post HK Audio POLAR 15 MK2: A New Flagship Column Speaker appeared first on gearnews.com.
Steve Lukather on how he ended up getting a daily guitar lesson from one of his biggest heroes
🗓️ October 29, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
When Lukather was a kid, he wanted to be Larry Carlton – and he ended up learning from the man himself years later
Behringer IGNITE is an Open-Source Hardware Sequencer that can be Anything You Want
🗓️ October 29, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Behringer IGNITE is a 64-track sequencer that invites you to transform it into anything you like – thanks to open-source firmware and plenty of I/O. The post Behringer IGNITE is an Open-Source Hardware Sequencer that can be Anything You Want appeared first on gearnews.com.
Session legend Carl Carlton on imposter syndrome, meeting his heroes, and the wild tale that gave him his name
🗓️ October 29, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Renowned as one of Europe’s great slide men, Carl Carlton might also be the rock ’n’ roll era’s best raconteur. He shares some war stories from the glory days
Behringer SP1200X is a $200 SP1200 Clone – But What Do You Actually Get?
🗓️ October 29, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Behringer SP1200X appears to be making progress! We now have the first pictures of the upcoming SP1200 clone. The price raises a few questions. The post Behringer SP1200X is a $200 SP1200 Clone – But What Do You Actually Get? appeared first on gearnews.com.
Epiphone Prophecy: No More Classic Rock in 2026?
🗓️ October 29, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The new Epiphone Prophecy guitars look to bring these classic designs into the 21st century. But will these bring an Obsidian Storm amongst the traditionalists? The post Epiphone Prophecy: No More Classic Rock in 2026? appeared first on gearnews.com.
Boss Katana-25: 25 Watts & 60 FX!
🗓️ October 29, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Boss has launched the Katana-25 combo amp and it is packed with features. A great amp for home and more! The post Boss Katana-25: 25 Watts & 60 FX! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Boss unveils the Katana that’s always been missing – a compact 25W combo designed for home playing
🗓️ October 29, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The digital combo looks to help Boss assert its authority in the ever-competitive practice amp market
Behringer KICK: Can I Kick it? Yes You Can!
🗓️ October 29, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Behringer KICK is an upcoming sampler groovebox with some surprising functionality like an AI camera. It will also be open-source. The post Behringer KICK: Can I Kick it? Yes You Can! appeared first on gearnews.com.
AKAI MPC Sample Review: The Sample Is Going Open Source
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Fancy a chiptune synth on your MPC Sample? How about a wavetable one? That and much more will be possible when AKAI makes it open source. The post AKAI MPC Sample Review: The Sample Is Going Open Source appeared first on gearnews.com.
Apple MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Display: The Ultimate Touchscreen Laptop?
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Apple MacBook Pro PROLED XDR is the latest and greatest mobile workstation from Apple with an intuitive touchscreen display in 14- and 16-inch options. The post Apple MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Display: The Ultimate Touchscreen Laptop? appeared first on gearnews.com.
Softube Flow Studio: 3rd-Party Plugin Support Added!
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The latest update for the Softube Flow Studio controller adds compatibility with a range of popular 3rd-party plugins, giving you hands-on control. The post Softube Flow Studio: 3rd-Party Plugin Support Added! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Drop C tuning: how to get to grips with the earth-shaking tuning used by Metallica and Periphery
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Metal’s finest have forged some of their heaviest riffs in Drop C – now you can too
Studio Gear Worth Buying Instead of Another Plugin
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
We investigate studio gear worth buying that will slow down your incessant need to acquire every new music production plugin that comes out on the market. The post Studio Gear Worth Buying Instead of Another Plugin appeared first on gearnews.com.
Photos: Periphery Live in Toronto
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
Check out all the action right here. The post Photos: Periphery Live in Toronto appeared first on Metal Injection.
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s ‘Back to the Beginning’ Concert Film Coming to Blu-ray and Vinyl In December
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
Tell Santa early. The post Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s ‘Back to the Beginning’ Concert Film Coming to Blu-ray and Vinyl In December appeared first on Metal Injection.
Behind the curtain at Eastman Guitars –where a wizard named Otto is transforming bolt-on design
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Eastman's SC Classic’s Asbury Butterscotch finish is a nod to the Boss, but as Pepijn ’t Hart explains, its designs are no copycat of '50s standards
“Close to being one of the best metal-oriented baritones on the market”: Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Baritone review
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Epiphone’s new Les Paul takes the metal-focused Prophecy series into baritone territory, with a 27-inch scale and active Fishman Fluence humbuckers
Derek Trucks plays Lonnie Mack’s workhorse guitar after it sold for over half a million dollars at auction
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Tedeschi Trucks guitarist wielded the 1958 Flying V in Chicago, and its new owner has also been revealed
Epiphone overhauls the Prophecy Series – offering some of the most advanced electrics it’s ever made
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Epiphone has gone big with new neck profiles, custom Fishman Fluence pickups, a baritone Les Paul, and the first-ever Epiphone Victory
Positive Grid’s upgraded Spark CAB 2 addresses our only gripe with the original
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Three years after the Spark CAB launched, it’s been refreshed and revised with key new details
Flamma Tone Go: 119€ Practice Amp That Loads NAM A2 Captures
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Flamma Tone Go packs a stunning number of features like NAM A2 profile loading into a very affordable practice amp. The post Flamma Tone Go: 119€ Practice Amp That Loads NAM A2 Captures appeared first on gearnews.com.
Behringer ANIMA DJ Controller: A Powerful “Open Hardware” DJ Performance System
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
A prototype Behringer ANIMA DJ Controller has just been teased on the manufacturer's Facebook page, and it will cost under $400 when it arrives. The post Behringer ANIMA DJ Controller: A Powerful “Open Hardware” DJ Performance System appeared first on gearnews.com.
Trivium’s Matt Heafy on why he’s switching to Jackson –and the redemption of The Crusade
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Plus, what we can expect from his upcoming Fishman signature pickups, and why it makes sense to switch back to amp modelers for the upcoming tours
Hotone VOCLAS: An Intelligent Vocal Multi-Effects Pedal
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Hotone VOCLAS is a vocal pedal for stage and studio that combines advanced effects processing with expressive performance-based control. The post Hotone VOCLAS: An Intelligent Vocal Multi-Effects Pedal appeared first on gearnews.com.
How The Scratch mashed Irish folk and and metal with distorted acoustics – and won over Iggy Pop
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Championed by the Stooges star and the Dropkick Murphys, the Irish band found their sound via a Glen Hansard song. Powered by twin Cole Clark True Hybrid acoustics, they’ve achieved international status
The exact moment Wild Cherry’s biggest hit was born
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Wild Cherry were a rock band in a 1970s club scene that was changing fast. One comment changed everything
Soma Warp Version 1.2 Grungifies Everything With Lo-Fi Mode
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Get down and dirty with Lo-Fi Mode for Soma warp with the new firmware update. The post Soma Warp Version 1.2 Grungifies Everything With Lo-Fi Mode appeared first on gearnews.com.
Apple Logic Pro 13: Enhanced Drum Separation and a New AI Assistant
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
An exciting new version of Apple Logic Pro is on its way next month, as Apple announced a major update to its Creator Studio subscription. The post Apple Logic Pro 13: Enhanced Drum Separation and a New AI Assistant appeared first on gearnews.com.
Positive Grid Spark CAB 2: A Refined Design with Re-Tuned Acoustics
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Positive Grid Spark CAB 2 refreshes the popular 10-inch cabinet by tightening the acoustics and updating the looks to match the Spark 2 series. The post Positive Grid Spark CAB 2: A Refined Design with Re-Tuned Acoustics appeared first on gearnews.com.
The 5 Best Semi-Hollow Guitar for Any Budget 2027: Blues, Jazz, and Vintage Vibes!
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
What the best semi-hollow guitar is for you might be the worst one for someone else. Check out these five suggestions! The post The 5 Best Semi-Hollow Guitar for Any Budget 2027: Blues, Jazz, and Vintage Vibes! appeared first on gearnews.com.
AKAI Sample Key: The MPC Sample Gets a Keyboard and Surprise! It’s Open Source!
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Check out AKAI Sample Key, a keyboard sampler based with an open-source operating system. This thing can run Massive! The post AKAI Sample Key: The MPC Sample Gets a Keyboard and Surprise! It’s Open Source! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Waldorf Neptun: Is the New Desktop Waldorf a Percussion Synth?
🗓️ October 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
What is the Waldorf Neptun? Is it Steichfett 2? Is it a VA synth? Is it even called Neptun? The post Waldorf Neptun: Is the New Desktop Waldorf a Percussion Synth? appeared first on gearnews.com.
Behringer 1601 Sequencer Now Available
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Behringer’s 1601 analog sequencer is at last here. Time to get your steps in. The post Behringer 1601 Sequencer Now Available appeared first on gearnews.com.
50 Synth Sounds and 70+ Instruments Without a MIDI Pickup | Melofty Axom Max
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
Melofty is a new name for most guitar players, and the Axom Max is a big first statement. The company calls it a hybrid audio processor, which in practice means an amp modeler, effects unit, guitar synth and audio interface sharing one floorboard. Melofty Axom Max MELOFTY Axom Max is a Hybrid Audio Processor that combines amp modeling, synthesis, instrument modeling, AI-powered tone generation, and professional recording capabilities in a single platform, bringing together a broad range o...