Hello New Gear – March 2025

These smart and wireless guitar headphones from Positive Grid use Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4 GHz wireless technology and offer a dynamic range of 96 dB and up to 5 m of range with only 3.8 ms of latency. The 40 mm drivers with biofibre (ABF) diaphragms deliver a great sound and the Spark app for iOS and Android gives you access to 33 amps and 43 effects. Plug in, start playing, enjoy! More in the video below:

The Genelec 8010 AM is the perfect compact studio monitor for all nearfield applications. It is equipped with a 3″ woofer (25 W) and a 3/4″ tweeter (25 W) and covers a frequency range from 74 to 20,000 Hz (± 2.5 dB). Its maximum sound pressure level is 105 dB SPL peak (1 m). Whether in the home studio, on the mixing desk, or next to the computer screen, the 810AM delivers the renowned and popular Genelec sound for your next mix.

Do you already have a good pair of headphones and want to connect them to your guitar? Then the Boss Katana Go is the perfect headphone amp for you. It delivers the sound of 5 guitar amp and 3 bass amp models with EQ, gain, and volume, plus dozens of high-quality effects, including classic BOSS pedal sounds. The built-in OLED screen provides visual feedback. The Katana Go also features a chromatic tuner and the Stage Feel option for live performance vibes in your headphones. You can find all the details on our product page.

The Walrus Audio Canvas Rehearsal is a practice tool with a built-in headphone amp for your pedalboard. It features an integrated metronome with adjustable time signature, beat division, and accent note. There are independent volume controls for the guitar and aux inputs as well as the metronome, and you can also listen to a backing track via Bluetooth. The video below shows why so many musicians no longer want to do without this pedal:

Three new dynamic microphones with supercardioid polar patterns for bass drum, tom/snare, and guitar amps are available from Shure. With a frequency range of 20 to 16,000 Hz and a specially designed body, the Nexadyne 2 is perfect for bass drums. A frequency range of 50 to 16,000 Hz and an extremely compact shape make the Nexadyne 6 perfect toms and snare. The Nexadyne 5 also has a frequency range of 50 to 16,000 Hz and you can simply hang it in front of your guitar amp. Find out more about the new mics from Shure’s Nexadyne series in the video below:

This analogue drum machine is now available in a limited special edition. Each of the 10 sounds has its own tone control for a wide variety of sounds. The Arturia DrumBrute Impact 1984 also offers swing, accent, random patterns, and polyrhythms. A distortion effect on the mix output delivers extra drive if desired. In addition, 4 individual outputs provide plenty of flexibility for perfect, punchy mixes.

The Hercules DJ Control Mix Ultra is a DJ controller with a built-in rechargeable battery. It is compatible with Android and iOS and connects wirelessly via Bluetooth Low Energy. It features a classic layout with 2 virtual decks and a mixer. There are 2 touch-controlled jog wheels, 8 pads, and controls for EQ, pitch, tempo, loops, samples, volume, mixing, hot cues, and effects. Perfect for all DJs looking for a versatile controller at a really attractive price. Watch the video below for more details:

Audio-Technica presents two new circumaural studio headphones. With a frequency range of 5 to 40,000 Hz and a sound pressure level of 98 dB, the high-impedance ATH-R70xa (470 Ohm) is designed for professional studio use. The ATH-R50x is a 50 Ohm model for home studios and offers the same frequency range at a maximum of 93.3 dB. Both models are equipped with 45 mm drivers and are handmade in Japan from carbon and magnesium alloy.