The Top Gear of 2021

December 10, 2021

December is a month for “Best of..." lists. An opportunity to reflect on what defined the past year.

What was trending?
Who was on heavy rotation?
What pulled at your heart strings?
Who captured your attention?

As 2021 comes to a close we’re here to provide a breakdown on what we saw as the industry influencers and taste makers that are shaping the sounds for musicians today.

Our team has tirelessly scoured the data and distilled the best of the best for your tonal exploration.

We truly look forward to rocking with you again in 2022. Enjoy!

Your Friends, 
The Sound Parcel

The Top 10 Pedals of the Year 

1. Earthquaker Devices Hizumitas fuzz sustainer
2. Hudson Electronics Broadcast Dual Foot Switch
3. GFI System Specular Tempus Reverb & Delay
4. Earthquaker Devices Plumes Small Signal Shredder in TSP Exclusive Yellow and Teel
5. Drybell Vibe Machine (v2 & v3)
6. Chase Bliss Audio Mood
7. Drybell Unit67 Compressor
8. Chase Bliss Audio CXM 1978
9. Greer Amps Lightspeed Organic Overdrive
10. DSM Simplifier DLX zero watt dual channel & reverb stereo amplifier
    
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The Top 10 Synths & Electronics of the Year

1. Bastl Instruments Kastle Drum Patchable Groovebox
2. Bastl Instruments Kastle v1.5 - Mini Modular Synth
3. Bastl Instruments Dude Mixer
4. Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-33 K.O!
5. Teenage Engineering OP-1 portable synthesizer
6. Korg Volca Beats Analogue Rhythm Machine
7. Bastl Instruments microGranny 2.5 Granular SAMPLER
8. Korg SQ-1 Step Sequencer
9. ALM Busy Circuits Pamela's NEW Workout: Master Clock and Modulator
10. Teenage Engineering Capcom Series Pocket Operator PO-133 Street Fighter
    
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