The Top Gear of 2022

December 25, 2022

The Best Gear 2022 had to offer! 

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

As 2022 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 2023. Enjoy!

Your Friends, 
The Sound Parcel

Top Effects of the Year 

1. Hudson Electronics Broadcast – Dual Foot Switch
2. Greer Amps Lightspeed Organic Overdrive
3. Boss SL-2 Slicer
4. Earthquaker Devices Dispatch Master v3
5. Drybell Vibe v3
6. Keeley Electronics Halo
7. JHS Packrat
8. Benson Germanium Boost
9. Boredbrain Music Patchulator 8000 v2 8-Channel Mini Patchbay
10. Walrus Audio LORE Reverse Soundscape Generator

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Top Synths of the Year

1. Korg Volca Beats Analogue Rhythm Machine
2. Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-33 K.O!
3. Korg Volca Sample 2 Digital Sample Sequencer
4. ALM Busy Circuits Pamela's PRO Workout: Master Clock and Modulator
5. 1010 Music nanobox | lemondrop – Polyphonic Granular Mini Synth
6. Roland SP-404MKII creative sampler and effector
7. Bastl Instruments Dude Mixer
8. Bastl Instruments Kastle Drum Patchable Groovebox
9. Bastl Instruments Softpop SP2 Synth
10. Teenage Engineering OP–1 FIELD portable synthesizer

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