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Fixing Gain-Structure Problems in the Mix
🗓️ February 11, 2026 | Source: Gear News
We look at how fixing gain-structure problems can help you get cleaner, more musical mixes with defined separation and dynamic performances. The post Fixing Gain-Structure Problems in the Mix appeared first on gearnews.com.
Rig Rundown: Heart
🗓️ February 11, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
Classic-rock legends Heart, led by iconic sibling duo Nancy and Ann Wilson, tore across the United States last year on the Royal Flush tour. The show touched down at the Pinnacle in Nashville on December 21, and prior to the festivities, PG’s John Bohlinger met up with lead shredder Nancy Wilson and her tech/“guitar butler” Nathan McMurdo, plus guitarists Ryan Wariner and Ryan Waters. Check out some highlights from their rigs below, and tune in to the full Rundown for more!Brought to you by D’Ad...
“The tone got me addicted – when it broke I’d say, ‘I can’t play!’” April Wine are hitting arenas again with Triumph – guitarist Brian Greenway discusses his hopes for a new album, and the pedal he couldn't live without
🗓️ February 11, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The last man standing from the Canadian band's best-known era recalls the making of classic songs, talks about being underrated, and explains how he’s modded the Les Paul Custom he’s had for over 50 years
“He wanted $200 for it. Now it’s worth millions”: Andy Summers was skeptical of Telecasters at first – until he found one that would become one of his main Police guitars
🗓️ February 11, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Strat-lover’s head was eventually turned by a modded Tele that ended up becoming one of his go-to guitars
“Once you have it down, you can explore improvised melodies along with the steady bass pattern”: What is “Dead thumb” fingerpicking?
🗓️ February 11, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Jared James Nichols is a master of “Dead thumb” fingerpicking. The Blues Power fingerstylist explains how it gives the him freedom to cut loose
Brainworx bx_tonebox is a Flexible New Creative Multieffects Plugin
🗓️ February 11, 2026 | Source: Gear News
With Brainworx bx_tonebox, you can build your own effects chains with six different modules to choose from and mid-side processing power. The post Brainworx bx_tonebox is a Flexible New Creative Multieffects Plugin appeared first on gearnews.com.
“The world has lost a giant. A colossus of African music”: Ebo Taylor, celebrated Ghanaian guitarist and highlife music pioneer, dies at 90
🗓️ February 11, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Across numerous albums and collaborations, Taylor cemented his position as one of the foremost proponents of highlife, afrobeat and West African music
“He had nothing left to prove. He still showed up whole-heartedly, simply because a piece of music spoke to him”: Steve Cropper played on my song – and his performance was matched only by his warmth and generosity
🗓️ February 11, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
When Sheri Miller invited her guitar hero to play on her track back in 2012, she never dreamed he would turn up in the studio
How To Solder Instrument Cables: 11 Steps To Make Your Own Jack Cable!
🗓️ February 11, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Solder instrument cables like a pro: Save cash, avoid signal issues, and build custom cables that perfectly fit your studio or live rig. The post How To Solder Instrument Cables: 11 Steps To Make Your Own Jack Cable! appeared first on gearnews.com.
There's no need to wait for the weekend to find your dream guitar – Musician's Friend just slashed prices by up to 60% off in their early Presidents' Day sale
🗓️ February 11, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Celebrate National Guitar Day with a big saving on some fresh gear in the early Presidents' Day sale at Musician's Friend
“The door cracks open and I hear, ‘Who the hell are you? Play that again!‘” Steven Tyler gatecrashed Jared James Nichols’ jam and invited him to hang out with Aerosmith – and he kept coming back
🗓️ February 11, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Nichols ended up rubbing shoulders with Aerosmith and was even shown some early studio mixes
Xiphonics picoTracker Advance: The Pocket-Sized Tracker Sequencer Is All Grown-Up Now
🗓️ February 11, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The new Xiphonics picoTracker Advance is a pocket-sized sampler and tracker sequencer that looks like heaps of fun. The coolest way to make beats on the go? The post Xiphonics picoTracker Advance: The Pocket-Sized Tracker Sequencer Is All Grown-Up Now appeared first on gearnews.com.
“It's the biggest show on the planet... I'm like, ‘Oh you gotta be kidding me right?’” Zakk Wylde recalls his “Spinal Tap moment” during Back to the Beginning
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Wylde reveals the crucial moment that could have gone horribly wrong during Ozzy Osbourne's final show...
Guitar Journal: Is Analog Man About To Quit?
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Analog Man hints at retirement, Sunn drops the 200W Beta Mini, and Billie Joe Armstrong x Marshall signature amp rumors after Super Bowl LX. The post Guitar Journal: Is Analog Man About To Quit? appeared first on gearnews.com.
“This guy came up after a gig and said he was a specialist in repetitive strain injuries. He said, ‘What you’re doing is exactly what we tell people not to do!’” David Gedge and Rachael Wood decode the (literally) blistering sound of The Wedding Present
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
With a refreshed lineup, a new EP, and a box set documenting the band's storied career, founder/frontman Gedge and new guitarist Wood tell us why they're not afraid to bleed for their art – but they're not superglueing the wounds together
Cherry Audio SH-MAX Celebrates Roland’s 70’s ‘SHuper SHynths’!
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Cherry Audio's SH-MAX celebrates the often-overlooked SH range of synths with not one, not two, but three 'clasSHics' represented in one instrument! The post Cherry Audio SH-MAX Celebrates Roland’s 70’s ‘SHuper SHynths’! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Chino said, ‘Guitar?’ He looked over at his bandmates and smiled”: Deftones invite superfan onstage to play in front of sold-out arena crowd
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The fan seized his moment under the stage lights to play 7 Words alongside Chino Moreno and co
“He had definite ideas about how he wanted to do certain songs. I’m similar, so we clashed”: Brian Robertson sets the record straight on his Thin Lizzy exit
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Robertson left Thin Lizzy amid conflict with Phil Lynott and a serious hand injury – but came back as a session hand on future albums and tours
Roland, Softube, XLN Audio, Klevgrand: 4 Ultimate Software Deals You Shouldn’t Miss
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
This week, Roland, Softube, XLN Audio, and Klevgrand are offering four practical studio software deals that make real sense from a sonic perspective. The post Roland, Softube, XLN Audio, Klevgrand: 4 Ultimate Software Deals You Shouldn’t Miss appeared first on gearnews.com.
“It crushes me not to be able to play guitar”: Manowar founding guitarist Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman diagnosed with ALS
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Friedman has been diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease
“At this point, we’re even being emulated by other companies”: Tosin Abasi never planned to be a guitar designer – he explains how Abasi Concepts became one of the biggest names in progressive guitars
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Animals as Leaders virtuoso charts his journey as an ergonomic guitar pioneer, from commissioning eight-strings to having his own designs imitated
“I never thought I would release a guitar with my own logo”: Epiphone teams up with Chinese pop icon WoWkie Da on a bold new J‑180 signature acoustic
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The superstar has been an avid fan of Gibson and Epiphone for decades – and has solidified his mark in the Mandopop and pop-punk scene both as a solo artist and as a member of The Flowers
“There’s nothing that impressive about being able to play the guitar at a decently high level anymore”: Why Billy Corgan changed the way he plays guitar solos
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Social media burnout has impacted the role of guitar solos in the Smashing Pumpkins’ live show
Ableton Push 3: New Public Beta with Link Audio, Improved Mapping, and More
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Ableton Push 3 benefits greatly from Live 12.4: Link Audio, expanded MIDI mapping, and improved M4L integration. The post Ableton Push 3: New Public Beta with Link Audio, Improved Mapping, and More appeared first on gearnews.com.
Ableton Move 2.0 Update: Now Available as Public Beta with New Features – Review
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Producers using Ableton Live and Move can now work more extensively with audio data directly on the device. However, Public Beta 2.0 can do even more! The post Ableton Move 2.0 Update: Now Available as Public Beta with New Features – Review appeared first on gearnews.com.
Behringer UB-Xa Mini: New Momo Müller Software Editor
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Momo Müller has released a software editors for the Behringer UB-Xa Mini. Control and automate the ‘Baby Oberheim’ from the comfort of your DAW! The post Behringer UB-Xa Mini: New Momo Müller Software Editor appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Everything you need to create truly iconic tones”: Fractal goes up against Neural DSP and IK Multimedia with ICONS – its first-ever plugin
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
ICONS is the first of a series of plugins, and offers 36 Fender-style amps and a load of effects lifted from Axe-Fx
Palmer ORBIT 11: Coaxial 3-Way Studio Monitor
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Palmer ORBIT 11 is a powerful and flexible 3-way studio monitor with digital input and thru for use in immersive mixing installations. The post Palmer ORBIT 11: Coaxial 3-Way Studio Monitor appeared first on gearnews.com.
Softube Weiss DS5: Precision Multiband Dynamics
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Introducing the Softube Weiss DS5 Multiband Compressor, which becomes part of the new Weiss Complete Collection 3 for mixing and mastering. The post Softube Weiss DS5: Precision Multiband Dynamics appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Far, far from limited to our man in terms of its potential use”: Fender Johnny Marr Signature Special Jaguar review
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
It’s been 13 years since we saw the first Johnny Marr Jaguar, and with little fanfare his second signature landed at the end of 2025. What’s changed?
Ableton Live 12.4: Link Audio, Effect Updates, and More – Now Available as a Public Beta!
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Ableton Live 12.4 is now available as a public beta, bringing new features, refined devices, and extensive bug fixes. The post Ableton Live 12.4: Link Audio, Effect Updates, and More – Now Available as a Public Beta! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I wanted to pay my respects to James Hetfield, who I think is an amazing guitar player, and Lars Ulrich, who was an excellent songwriter”: Dave Mustaine breaks down Megadeth’s final album, track by track – and why he paid tribute to Metallica
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The thrash pioneer reveals the stories behind the thrash icons’ final songs
Hot Deals on Harley Benton, Epiphone, Keeley, Orange & More
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Great Savings on Harley Benton SC-Custom III, the Epiphone 1963 Firebird V and more! The post Hot Deals on Harley Benton, Epiphone, Keeley, Orange & More appeared first on gearnews.com.
Gibson Original Collection: Reworked Classics in Stunning Sunburst
🗓️ February 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Gibson Original Collection celebrates 100 years of flat-top acoustic guitars. These classics feature vintage flair with contemporary attributes. The post Gibson Original Collection: Reworked Classics in Stunning Sunburst appeared first on gearnews.com.