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EastWest Sounds at Gear Expo 2021
EastWest Sounds introduces Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition and more
Sonicware throws a $199 synth/groovebox curveball with the Liven XFM
4-track portable production and performance box looks like it packs in the features
Reason+ puts the rack-based DAW and plugin on a subscription service, with more sounds added every week
A new way to pay for the iconic music production software
Universal Audio sets course for your pedalboard with a trio of high-end guitar effects
The premium UAFX line includes the Golden Reverberator, Starlight Echo Station, and Astra Modulation Machine
Behringer “re-introduces” the RD-9 drum machine: “Priced to suit people’s pockets, without being pocket-sized”
“Authentic” TR-909 emulation also has an enhanced mode
The electric guitars you need to play in 2021
Gear Expo 2021: Here's our pick of the latest electrics. Get ready for everything you'll be buying and playing this year
Our pick of the new basses for 2021
Gear Expo 2021: Special editions, fresh finishes and signature models for your everyday low-end adventures…
6 new signature acoustics for 2021
The biggest names in acoustic guitar put their name to the must-have acoustics of the year
The best new acoustics for 2021
With new tonewoods, innovative builds and an eco-aware approach, the evolution of the acoustic guitar continues apace
The hottest new snares for 2021
Gear Expo 2021: Don't get caught without one… Uprating your snare is the quickest route to a fresh sound. Here's the latest.
The top new controllers for 2021
Gear Expo 2021: Release the real power of your software with our selection of the nicest new knobs, keys and sliders
Hot new audio interfaces for 2021
Gear Expo 2021: Give your audio the love it needs with our pick of the hottest new interface hardware.
5 great new softsynths for 2021
Gear Expo 2021: From desktop to mobile, if you're working in the box then we've got the new synths and sounds you need
Hot new monitors and mixers for 2021
Gear Expo 2021: Our pick of the freshly announced studio hardware that will keep your music on track.
Great new drumkits for 2021
Gear Expo 2021: You just can't beat them… Here's our selection of the coolest kits announced for 2021
5 great new guitar accessories for 2021
Best of 2021: What do you get for the guitarist who has everything? Strings, pickups... An app?
