Gear

Ribbon microphones might seem like a sacred relic that'll fall apart if you so much as look at it wrong. But when used correctly, they can really take your studio to the next level. Here's everything you should know about ribbon mics — and why you probably need one!

How do you connect this to that? Well, if you read this article, you'll know! Learn about all the different types of cables you'll need to connect various pieces of music gear. 

Confused about the difference between a Dobro and a resonator? So were we! Let's break down their history, body styles, and bridge types to help you find your perfect sound.

We saw a TON of awesome gear at NAMM. But what were our favorite products...? Glad you asked! Here are the top 7 things we saw at NAMM 2026 according to the AMS Content Team.

There's no longer only one brand when it comes to multi-voice pickups, because Seymour Duncan has officially thrown their name into the hat with MortalCoil. Plus, a whole host of other new gear at NAMM 2026.

Yamaha always has some of the coolest products, which is why we were super excited to visit their booth at NAMM 2026. And they didn't disappoint with ridiculous new drum mics, video-enabled mixers, and even a new T-style guitar! 

We got to talk to the incredible Billy Corgan at NAMM 2026, and he told us all about his latest collaboration with Laney: the SUPERGRACE LOUDPEDAL. It's a super versatile 60-watt amp that fits on your pedalboard! Check out the interview here. 

Just follow the cloud of smoke, and you'll find the AlphaTheta booth at NAMM 2026. They had all sorts of new goodies, like the upgraded CDJ-3000X, brand new effects engine, and an upgraded, downsized mixer. Check it out!

We couldn't wait to see what PRS had cooked up for NAMM 2026, and they certainly didn't disappoint. From new Silver Sky finishes and permanent DGT semi-hollow models all the way to their first baritone offering, we had a blast at the PRS booth! 

We're always excited to visit the Friedman booth at NAMM, and this year certainly didn't disappoint with his basically-magic new load attenuator. Check out all the latest offerings from Friedman with this year's NAMM 2026 recap. 

Neural DSP going mini? That's right! At NAMM 2026, we got to play with the new Neural DSP Quad Cortex Mini and see if it's really as good as its full-sized counterpart. Spoilers: It's pretty sweet. 

It was loud at the NAMM 2026 VOX booth, so we just had to wander over and take a look. Check out the latest gear releases from VOX, including some new hand-wired models, the return of Valvetronix, and the cutest stack you ever did see. 

KORG makes some of the best synths in the game. But they just took the game out of the electronic world and into the "real world" with the phase8 Acoustic Synthesizer. Yes, you read that right... 

It's not just for the '80s anymore! Chorus is back and it's better than ever. But where should you start? Check out this guide to anything and everything chorus — with a few suggestions about the best chorus pedals out there. 

Musicians put their skills to the test to replicate a guitar tone using an assortment of gear. Whoever gets the closest is crowned Game of Tones champion.

A lot of cool stuff released in 2025. But what was the best? Check out this list of the Best Gear of 2025 to see all the top picks — in our humble opinion, at least. 

When you're tired of worrying about pesky little things like staying on pitch, there are two tools that can really help you dial in your perfect sound. Here's the breakdown between the two heavyweight pitch correctors: Melodyne vs. AutoTune. 

Shure makes some of the best gear in the game; there's no doubt about it. But with a catalog as big as theirs, how do you know where to start? Check out our AMS-approved list of the Top 9 Shure Products for all the answers you seek!

Yamaha makes a TON of different products. You name it, they make it. So where do you start? Well, how about this AMS-approved list of our top 10 favorite Yamaha products! 

The Fender name is legend. But their catalog is so vast, you might not know where to start. We'll give you a quick hint with this AMS-approved list of the Top 5 Fender Products available right now.