Gear Reviews

A cautious review of Bookmaking Gear at MoMA’s Creativity Lab, where tactile tools, access systems, and partner expertise shape the show.

Live performance gear recap from LA-area 2026 shows, with cautious notes on AI pedals, modeling rigs, monitors, and NAMM 2027.

Getty Sound Gear analysis for fall 2026 events, from outdoor performance zones to app-based audio, with cautious notes for artists.

Live performance gear ideas for Nocturne & Catawampus, using verified follow-spot data to frame safer lighting and performer control.

A cautious read on creator commerce tech in Macy’s Fall 2026 push, from Ask Macy’s AI to capsule retail and creator-led sales signals.

Corey Pemberton gear analysis for artists weighing glass, fiber, quilting, and mixed-media tools in contemporary craft practice.

IMTS 2026 gear gets a cautious review, from Artec Neo scanning to multitasking machines, inspection systems, and creator workflows.

Live sound gear from 2026 festivals showed larger PA control, spatial mixes, and wireless shifts. Here is what artists should expect.

Komplete 26 Features get a cautious producer review, from Kontakt 8 tools and Absynth 6 to drums, effects, and bundle value.

Cincinnati Music Festival gear analysis with cautious notes on staging, PA scale, FOH choices, and what was confirmed after July 2026.