Our Favorite Gear of the Year (So Far)
A year of fresh gear is coming to a close and what a year it’s been.
From affordable yet dynamic releases from PRS and Squier to next-level rhythmic workhorses from Polyend and Roland, we’re highlighting more than a dozen new releases guaranteed to spark some gear-spiration.
PRS SE Silver Sky
What's better than a premium-grade S-style guitar? One that all of us can afford. Refreshingly affordable without cutting corners, the SE Silver Sky is the highest-flying guitar of 2022.
Fender Player Plus Meteora
Amid a sea of classics, Fender released a stunning new shape, furthering its history of daring guitar design. And with a set of newly designed humbuckers, it sounds as fresh as it looks.
Fender Player Plus Meteora
Amid a sea of classics, Fender released a stunning new shape, furthering its history of daring guitar design. And with a set of newly designed humbuckers, it sounds as fresh as it looks.
Roland AIRA J-6
Don't let its size fool you—the J-6 is a deep Juno-style synth that is as fun as it is easy to play. Select chords at the touch of a button and let your inspiration soar.
Make Noise XPO
A giant step forward for Eurorack, the XPO is a stereo oscillator. Bring your modular system out of the dark ages of mono.
Make Noise XPO
A giant step forward for Eurorack, the XPO is a stereo oscillator. Bring your modular system out of the dark ages of mono.
Chase Bliss Habit
Chase Bliss created a delay pedal unlike any other. The Habit puts your signal through a spinning wheel of fate and kindly lets you play along.
Heather Brown Electronicals Sensation Fuzzdrive
From a builder that's dedicated to her craft, the Sensation Fuzzdrive is a dirt pedal you can make your own. Blend the fuzz and overdrive circuits, hit the toggles, and find what moves you.
Heather Brown Electronicals Sensation Fuzzdrive
From a builder that's dedicated to her craft, the Sensation Fuzzdrive is a dirt pedal you can make your own. Blend the fuzz and overdrive circuits, hit the toggles, and find what moves you.
Warm Audio WA-CX12
The clarity and depth of a vintage tube mic, without the expense. Warm Audio's WA-CX12 is a wonderful recreation of the AKG C12, putting that pristine vocal mic in everybody's reach.
Universal Audio Volt 476P
A home studio interface you won't outgrow, the 476P has four mic-pre inputs and a built-in 1176-style compressor. Record yourself—and your bandmates—and make it shine.
Universal Audio Volt 476P
A home studio interface you won't outgrow, the 476P has four mic-pre inputs and a built-in 1176-style compressor. Record yourself—and your bandmates—and make it shine.