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AKG P420 review: Versatile and natural-sounding, at a great price

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1 month ago

A great condenser microphone is a must-have for any producer, whether based in a professional studio or their bedroom. Condenser microphones can be used on pretty much anything, from vocals...

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Fender Stratocaster vs. Fender Telecaster: Classic versus classic

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3 months ago

The Fender Stratocaster and Fender Telecaster are both absolute classic guitars, but there are some major differences between the two.

Top-down view of the FreqPort FreqTube FT1

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FreqPort FreqTube FT1 review: Add true analog flare to your mix

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4 months ago

These days, it’s easy to get decent-sounding in-the-box tube soundalikes, but there’s still something to be said for the real thing. There’s a certain…feel…that you just can’t get without the...

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Everything you need to get started in home recording

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5 months ago

Looking to get started in home recording or building a small studio? Here's everything you need, including an interface and microphone.

FreqPort FreqInOut FO1 interface on a wooden table

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Freqport FreqInOut FO1 review: The easiest way to bring hardware into the box

Posted byby Christian de Looper
5 months ago

Audio plugins have improved by leaps and bounds over the past decade or so, but they’re still no substitute for good ol’ fashioned outboard gear. Plenty of engineers prefer how...

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All Things Gear Best of NAMM 2025

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6 months ago

The biggest music technology and musical instruments show of the year is here. NAMM always serves as a launch-pad for some of the most exciting innovations in the world of...

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AKG C414 XLS review: A modern legend

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6 months ago

The AKG C414 has long been considered an industry-standard microphone, and for good reason. The microphone is known for its relatively natural sound and its ability to essentially be used...

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All Things Gear’s Best of CES 2025

Posted byby Christian de Looper
6 months ago

Here at All Things Gear, we’re typically focused on music production and musical instruments. However, the audio world in general is rapidly evolving, and at CES 2025, we saw a...

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Top must-have accessories every guitarist needs

Posted byby Christian de Looper
7 months ago

After buying a guitar, there are a number of accessories worth buying to take care of your guitar. Here are the top accessories every guitarist needs.

Meinl HCS Cymbal Pack displayed in a drum setup configuration

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Best cymbal packs: All in one packs that still sound great

Posted byby Christian de Looper
8 months ago

There are plenty of good reasons to buy a cymbal pack, but once you know you want to, you'll need to find the right one. Here are the best cymbal packs.