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Latest Music Gear and Software News – 15 Mar 2026

ANINA, epicVerb mkII, RazorClip: Free Plugins of the Week https://www.gearnews.com/?p=246076 ANINA gives tools like Soothe 2 and Trackspacer a run for their money – for free! Check it out in this week’s round-up of the best free plugins. The post ANINA, epicVerb mkII, RazorClip: Free Plugins of the Week appeared first on gearnews.com. To Mod…

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Latest Music Gear and Software News – 08 Mar 2026

The Classic Rock Show: Keeping the Music We Love Alive https://www.gearnews.com/?p=245409 The Classic Rock Show personifies the affection that we all have for the genre. Playing gigs across the globe, I was lucky enough to see them on my doorstep. The post The Classic Rock Show: Keeping the Music We Love Alive appeared first on…

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Latest Music Gear and Software News – 07 Mar 2026

Guitar Deals: Accessories to Improve Your Studio https://www.gearnews.com/?p=245750 Guitar Deals that make your life easier are priceless. Here’s some gear that will improve your workflow and help make recording easier. The post Guitar Deals: Accessories to Improve Your Studio appeared first on gearnews.com. 5 Stunning Analog Synths: The New Generation of Analog https://www.gearnews.com/?p=245734 These are…

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Latest Music Gear and Software News – 06 Mar 2026

5 Times Bedroom Studios Became Hit Factories https://www.gearnews.com/?p=245654 Compelling music isn’t always made in pro studios with million-dollar gear lists. Here are some of the moments when bedroom studios became hit factories. The post 5 Times Bedroom Studios Became Hit Factories appeared first on gearnews.com. Waldorf Iridium Mk.2 – New and Improved! https://www.gearnews.com/?p=245283 Well, we…

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Latest Music Gear and Software News – 05 Mar 2026

Fixing Phase Problems In The Mix: Saving Phase https://www.gearnews.com/?p=245526 You record with the best mics and converters, but phase issues can still reduce the impact of performances. We learn about fixing phase problems. The post Fixing Phase Problems In The Mix: Saving Phase appeared first on gearnews.com. Perfect Pads for Protein – Sounds and Presets…

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Latest Music Gear and Software News – 04 Mar 2026

Michigan Synth Works LRB-303 Is an Easy 303 Kit for Less Than $500 https://www.gearnews.com/?p=245497 Get your DIY acid on with Michigan Synth Works’ new LRB-303, an easy TB-303 kit, plus OS-303, an open-source 303 processor. The post Michigan Synth Works LRB-303 Is an Easy 303 Kit for Less Than $500 appeared first on gearnews.com. Guitar…

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Latest Music Gear and Software News – 03 Mar 2026

Workshop: Your Guitar Sounds Muffled? Try These Tips for a Better Sound! https://www.gearnews.com/?p=245328 Your guitar sounds muffled when you’re recording into your DAW? We’ve got five tips on how to fix that. The post Workshop: Your Guitar Sounds Muffled? Try These Tips for a Better Sound! appeared first on gearnews.com. Space Echo Alternatives for the…

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Latest Music Gear and Software News – 02 Mar 2026

Waldorf Iridium Mk.2 – Leaked! https://www.gearnews.com/?p=245283 They’re cracking the whip over at Waldorf with a slew of new products seemingly every few weeks. Now we have a leak of their latest synthesizer, the Iridium Mk.2 The post Waldorf Iridium Mk.2 – Leaked! appeared first on gearnews.com. The Art Of Mixing Bands You Don’t Like: Maintaining…

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Latest Music Gear and Software News – 01 Mar 2026

DIY DJing: Build Your Own Useful DJ Gear https://www.gearnews.com/?p=245103 Can’t afford the latest DJ gear? Want to add unique functionality to your rig? Now you can build your own with these five DIY DJing projects. The post DIY DJing: Build Your Own Useful DJ Gear appeared first on gearnews.com.

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Latest Music Gear and Software News – 28 Feb 2026

Love Hultén X Andrew Huang Custom Sound Processor: Check Out This Glitch Machine https://www.gearnews.com/?p=245252 Take a look at the sound processor Love Hultén X Andrew Huang, with pedal guts from Empress Effects, Hologram Electronics and Red Panda. The post Love Hultén X Andrew Huang Custom Sound Processor: Check Out This Glitch Machine appeared first on…

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Latest Music Gear and Software News – 27 Feb 2026

JHS Pedals Double Dragon: Analog & Wild Octaver! https://www.gearnews.com/?p=245177 The JHS Pedals Double Dragon Lo-Fi Octave Device is a fully analog classic octave-divider The post JHS Pedals Double Dragon: Analog & Wild Octaver! appeared first on gearnews.com. Are DJ Subscriptions Out of Control? https://www.gearnews.com/?p=198130 You don’t have to give up DJing. Here’s how to tackle…

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Latest Music Gear and Software News – 26 Feb 2026

Elektron Syntakt Update Leak: Are Samples Coming to Syntakt? https://www.gearnews.com/?p=140666 Elektron Syntakt owners can look forward to a new firmware update. It looks like the Syntakt will be getting a sample playback machine! The post Elektron Syntakt Update Leak: Are Samples Coming to Syntakt? appeared first on gearnews.com. Logic Pro Alternatives for Windows Users: Not…

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