Best free virtual instruments: Make music without breaking the bank
Looking to add to your virtual instrument collection but budget is slim? Here are some of our favorite free virtual instruments!
Best free EQ plugins: Sculpt your audio without paying
EQ is one of the primary tools in the engineer's arsenal. Whether you need surgical or something else, here are 7 of the best free EQ plugins.
The best microphones you need for your studio
When building out your microphone locker, it’s important to take the specific sonic characteristics that you need into consideration.
Best EQ plugins: Sculpt your sound
Equalization is one of the most important types of processing. There are a lot of options when you’re looking into the best EQ plugins, even though there are a lot...
Best compressor plugins: Tame your dynamics without hardware
There are a lot of great free compressor plugins available. But it’s a worthwhile investment to have some paid versions in your library. It’s not always about budget either. When...
Best studio monitors
Other than the room you’re working in and how well it’s treated, studio monitors are one of the best investments to make for your recording setup. And when it comes...
Best ride cymbals: Find the perfect biggest cymbal in your lineup
Let’s face it – it’s not difficult to differentiate between well made cymbals and models that well…aren’t. Ride cymbals are an integral part of a drummer’s sound selection. Just like...
Best reverb pedals: Give your guitar tones some space
Reverb is one of the most versatile types of effects. From the subtle slap of a spring, to pleasant plate resonance, all the way to the ethereal skyscapes of shimmer...
All Things Gear’s Best of CES 2025
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...
Best blues guitar pedals
These pedal selections can cover ground from traditional blues all the way to more modern, hybrid sounds. Here are some of the best blues guitar pedals.