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Neural DSP Quad Core Mini at NAMM 2026
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
A new mid-range model has arrived in the Neural DSP universe! The Quad Core Mini offers many of the same features as the QC, but is almost as small as the NC. The post Neural DSP Quad Core Mini at NAMM 2026 appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Size shouldn’t dictate what a professional rig is capable of”: Neural DSP debuts the Quad Cortex mini – putting the full QC experience into its smallest format yet
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Quad Cortex mini offers the full processing power of the flagship unit but crams it into a new form factor
Cranborne Audio Bricklane MC4: A 4-Channel PWM Compressor with Digital Recall
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Cranborne Audio Bricklane MC4 gives you not two but four channels of PWM compression, all controllable from the comfort of your DAW. The post Cranborne Audio Bricklane MC4: A 4-Channel PWM Compressor with Digital Recall appeared first on gearnews.com.
PRS 2026 Silver Sky: Limited Edition of the John Mayer Signature in Wild Blue!
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
To celebrate 2026 Silver Sky, PRS releases a super limited edition of John Mayer's signature in stunning Wild Blue. Check it out here! The post PRS 2026 Silver Sky: Limited Edition of the John Mayer Signature in Wild Blue! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“When I’d watch Meg and Jack White on stage... it felt really inspiring. Eventually I thought, what would it be like if weadded another drummer?”: How the Velveteers' Demi Demitro learned to speak through baritone fuzz riffs
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
With Dan Auerbach at the helm once more, the Velveteers' A Million Knives holds the brute force of low-end guitar and melody in equilibrium while two drummers pummel their way through the mix
Rig Rundown: Bryan Adams
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
The veteran Canadian rocker and his wingman Keith Scott count on hybrid rigs and golden Gibsons for their recent tour.Last year, Bryan Adams launched the Roll With the Punches Tour, a 40-show run across North America which marked his most significant outing in years. The production touched down at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena in early November. That’s where Adams’ tech Craig Pattison gave PG’s John Bohlinger a backstage tour of the gear used by Adams, and guitarist Keith Scott and his tech Dan ...
“Honors Cliff Burton’s groundbreaking tone and legacy”: Aria marks 40 years since Metallica bassist Cliff Burton's passing by reissuing his posthumous signature bass
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
It first arrived in 2013, with the revamp set to cater to the modern player
Meze Audio STRADA: Timeless Audiophile Design
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Meze Audio STRADA headphones combine precision craftsmanship with audiophile sound quality in a comfortable but durable design. The post Meze Audio STRADA: Timeless Audiophile Design appeared first on gearnews.com.
“A PRS hollowbody baritone has never been done before”: Ed Sheeran teams up with PRS on a signature model that's a brand first – and is limited to a thousand pieces
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Well-specced with blendable piezo and 85/15 “S” pickups, it follows his one-off Drive guitar – and Sheeran hints at more to come
Martin Molly Tuttle: Two Signature Guitars for the Bluegrass Legend!
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Martin Molly Tuttle Signature! The Queen of Bluegrass gets two, a D-18 and a D-X2E, also for left-handers! The post Martin Molly Tuttle: Two Signature Guitars for the Bluegrass Legend! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Synergy Amps Debuts Machine-Learning in Friedman IR-Load & Wampler Pedalhead
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Synergy Amps unveils machine-learning power amp tech launching with Wampler Pedalhead and Friedman IR-Load The post Synergy Amps Debuts Machine-Learning in Friedman IR-Load & Wampler Pedalhead appeared first on gearnews.com.
Blackstar ID:X Floor: A Compact Evolution for Modern Guitar Players in 3 Models
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Blackstar transforms its amp modeling legacy into a flexible pedalboard format with the new ID:X Floor series. The post Blackstar ID:X Floor: A Compact Evolution for Modern Guitar Players in 3 Models appeared first on gearnews.com.
Shure SLX-D+: Now With Remote Management
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Shure SLX-D+ is a range of pro wireless mic solutions for any type of stage setup, from small venues to large arenas and anything in between. The post Shure SLX-D+: Now With Remote Management appeared first on gearnews.com.
Martin Custom Shop M Paisley: Beautiful Guitar, Beautiful Price
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
It doesn't get much more luxurious than the Custom Shop M Paisley and the O'ahu K-42, some of Martin's most unique guitars in years, The post Martin Custom Shop M Paisley: Beautiful Guitar, Beautiful Price appeared first on gearnews.com.
Roland ZENOLOGY GX for iPad: ZEN-Core to Go!
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Roland ZENOLOGY GX for iPad brings the powerful ZEN Core synthesis engine to the mobile platform – and it'll be free for a limited time! The post Roland ZENOLOGY GX for iPad: ZEN-Core to Go! appeared first on gearnews.com.
beyerdynamic HEADPHONE LAB Brings the Studio to Your Ears – Free of Charge!
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
beyerdynamic presents HEADPHONE LAB at NAMM 2026, a free plugin for precise mixing via headphones in professional studio quality. The post beyerdynamic HEADPHONE LAB Brings the Studio to Your Ears – Free of Charge! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“This guitar carries my Malian roots and my voice”: Fatoumata Diawara makes history with her new Epiphone signature guitar
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The visually striking signature SG is Diawara through and through, with nods to Epiphone’s Muse SG, push/pull coil-splitting for genre-blending tonal versatility, and a body graphic uniquely inspired by her heritage
Warm Audio Retro 64: A Recreation of a Pioneering 1950s Dynamic Mic
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The eye-catching Warm Audio Retro 64 reimagines a classic public-address and broadcast mic with an affordable design, ideal for modern recording. The post Warm Audio Retro 64: A Recreation of a Pioneering 1950s Dynamic Mic appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Common sense said to me, ‘That’s a lot of money to spend on an amp. Don’t be doing that.’ But God, I wish I’d spent the money”: Keith Urban tells the tale of the Dumble that got away –and why he let down the buyer of his ’Burst
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The country superstar shares his love for holy grail amps, writing riffs on cheap guitars, and the Nocaster once owned by Cinderella’s Tom Keifer that’s “worth every cent”
Warm Audio Fluff Drive Signature Drive Pedal
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Get the ultimate metal tone with the Warm Audio Fluff Drive, featuring 18V headroom and a variable noise gate. The post Warm Audio Fluff Drive Signature Drive Pedal appeared first on gearnews.com.
BOSS Effects Pedals Plugin Gets More Cult Pedals: Update Brings DM-2, OD-2, and DC-2
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Roland expands the BOSS Effects Pedals plugin with legendary models such as DM-2, OD-2, and DC-2 - not just for authentic guitar sounds. The post BOSS Effects Pedals Plugin Gets More Cult Pedals: Update Brings DM-2, OD-2, and DC-2 appeared first on gearnews.com.
“A no-compromise amplifier solution”: Synergy teams up with Wampler and Friedman to launch its machine-learning power amp – and promises to change the game for tube modeling
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
A new Friedman IR-Loaded and Wampler Pedalhead are the first new products to benefit from the new tech
ISOVOX PRO: Mobile Vocal Booth for Realistic Recordings in Any Environment
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The ISOVOX PRO is an improved, compact "head booth" for vocal and voice recordings. It delivers professional results regardless of the room. The post ISOVOX PRO: Mobile Vocal Booth for Realistic Recordings in Any Environment appeared first on gearnews.com.
Audiotool Studio & NEXUS: DAW Reimagined – Collaborative, Open, in Your Browser, and Free!
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Audiotool launches with NEXUS. The new era of cloud-based music production has begun. Collaboration meets creativity. Free of charge! The post Audiotool Studio & NEXUS: DAW Reimagined – Collaborative, Open, in Your Browser, and Free! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Polyend Synth 2.0: Get the Dirt Synth Engine Now
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The much-anticipated Polyend Synth 2.0 update includes the Dirt synth engine and a Quickselect feature. The update is now officially available! The post Polyend Synth 2.0: Get the Dirt Synth Engine Now appeared first on gearnews.com.
BE@RBRICK AUDIO Maneki-Neko: Limited “Lucky Cat” Edition
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The BE@RBRICK AUDIO Maneki-Neko is a new limited edition 400% Portable Bluetooth® Speaker inspired by a fortuitous symbol - the lucky cat. The post BE@RBRICK AUDIO Maneki-Neko: Limited “Lucky Cat” Edition appeared first on gearnews.com.
Roland CR-78 Plugin: In The Cloud Tonight!
🗓️ January 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Roland has released the CR-78 plugin! The CR-78 Software Rhythm Composer brings the legendary analog drum machine to your DAW! The post Roland CR-78 Plugin: In The Cloud Tonight! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Furious? That’s putting it mildly. I was counting how many people I was going to have to kill”: Randy Holden’s 1970 album pioneered doom metal. But he was never told it had been released
🗓️ January 20, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Two decades after he’d been sickened enough to quit playing, Holden discovered he was a guitar hero. He picked up the guitar again straight away, but he’ll never return to the industry that burned him
Who's No. 1? Let the Debate Begin!
🗓️ January 20, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
PG's video crew discuss & debate what band has rocked the U.S. music scene the most in the last 75 years.
D’Addario Introduces the Micro-Fiber Polishing Mitt
🗓️ January 20, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
D’Addario announces the Micro-Fiber Polishing Mitt: a reusable, chemical-free cleaning tool that keeps instruments looking and sounding their best. Made with ultrafine microscopic fibers, the mitt removes dust, dirt, oils, and smudges, offering a fast, safe alternative to traditional cloths and harsh polishes.Designed for Precision CleaningThe wearable mitt design fits right over the hand, giving players maximum control when cleaning tricky areas like under strings, around hardware and tuning pe...
“I started hearing about these guitar contests that he would enter every year in Texas, and he was the best guitarist for six years running”: Jerry Cantrell recalls the first time he met the “otherworldly” Dimebag Darrell
🗓️ January 20, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Back in 1985, Cantrell was a regular at one of Houston's legendary clubs when he came across Dimebag and hit it off “right away”
Neumann M 50 V: A Classic Tube Mic Reissued
🗓️ January 20, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Neumann M 50 V is a reissue of the M 50 tube condenser microphone from the early 1950s, renowned for its use in classical recording. The post Neumann M 50 V: A Classic Tube Mic Reissued appeared first on gearnews.com.
Guitar Journal: Eastman FullerTone Offset & More
🗓️ January 20, 2026 | Source: Gear News
We check out the Eastman FullerTone Offset, Jam Pedals RetroVibe mk.4 and the Collision Devices Snack Series The post Guitar Journal: Eastman FullerTone Offset & More appeared first on gearnews.com.
“The straight-up, high-voltage voice of a masterfully designed single-channel amp”: Orange rolls out the OR60 – an all-valve guitar amp head that is the “most versatile it has ever built”
🗓️ January 20, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Don't let its simple design fool you: the vintage-inspired OR60 guarantees versatility and a plethora of tone shaping goodness
PRS Ed Sheeran Cosmic Splash: Cosmic Carpark Baritone
🗓️ January 20, 2026 | Source: Gear News
PRS SE “Cosmic Splash” Baritone, a limited-edition collaboration with Ed Sheeran. The post PRS Ed Sheeran Cosmic Splash: Cosmic Carpark Baritone appeared first on gearnews.com.
Studiologic Numa X Piano GT SE: Metallic Paint and a new Synth Engine!
🗓️ January 20, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Studiologic Numa X Piano GT SE sports an eye-catching metallic finish. Here's what's new in the latest edition of the flagship stage piano. The post Studiologic Numa X Piano GT SE: Metallic Paint and a new Synth Engine! appeared first on gearnews.com.