Gear

Your ideas deserve to be shared. It's time to start a podcast! And if you're starting from scratch, here's a list of all the gear you need to start a podcast — and a few of our favorite product suggestions. 

Since AMS is officially 40 years old, we wanted to take a look back on the biggest musical innoviations we've seen since 1986. What do you think are the most impactful changes to music over the years? 

It's AMS's 40th Anniversary! And what better way to celebrate than by looking back at some of the top gear from 1986 — the year we were founded. Step back through time and remember the good ol' gear. 

To celebrate 40 years of helping musicians find the right gear, let's take a look at the songs that were popular back in 1986 when AMS first got started. Bring your shoulder pads... 

MIDI is the secret sauce behind today's music. You might even be using it without even realizing! Learn all about MIDI, how it works, and how it can make your workflow leaner, smarter, and more efficient. 

You can do lots of crazy things with mod pedals, so we went into the warehouse to find five of our favorite modulation pedals you didn't know you needed... until now. 

Dirt: It's what guitarists live for. Sure, you've heard of the staples like the Tube Screamer and OD-1, but here are five of our favorite lesser-known drive pedals that you definitely shouldn't sleep on. 

Looking for an acoustic guitar that sounds good AND won't break the bank. Well, have we got the list for you! Check out our picks for best acoustic guitars under $1,000. 

We stacked up the best overdrive pedals just so you don't have to! Check out our list of the best overdrive pedals for 2025 and add some tone to your life. 

Want to get weird with your guitar tone? Here are our top 10 favorite "crazy" guitar pedals to add some wild to your tone — and some of these are REALLY crazy... 

You're probably sick of hearing about AI, but could an AI-powered amp actually be a good thing in the world...? We went to find out by playing the new Positive Grid Reactor AI-powered guitar amp — and were pleasantly surprised! 

Ever wonder what your voice or wind instrument would sound like through guitar effects pedals? Well wonder no more! Because we've done it, and here are all the secrets to unlocking unlimited tone — no guitar needed. 

Breedlove has always made good guitars. But they might have outdone themselves with their newest acoustic line: Artisan and Roots series. We got to try them out, and here's what we thought. 

What do you do if you have a bunch of Walrus Audio gear laying around the studio? You use it to jam on The Beatles' "I Am the Walrus" of course! Check out this tasty jam and all the gear that made it possible. 

The new Empress Drive just dropped... And we got to check it out! It was a really solid overdrive pedal that gives you exactly what you'd expect with some awesome tone-shaping abilities. 

Of all the acoustic guitar strings offered today, it’s difficult to find the place to start. Or maybe you’re looking to try a new set and need some new recommendations? Let's dive deeper into the world of acoustic guitar strings.

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.