No New Gear 2025 - NGNY25

[moving_particles]

I don’t think this is a failing. An entire year of abstaining and then receiving a gift

@pumpkin_head

It really felt good to not buy anything this year, not a lot of time to make music anyway but I focused on my A4 + OG DT combo, and have a couple of tracks on the way. I also know what kind of gear I don’t want anymore too, so selling things.

that’s great, a great takeaway into the new year and hopefully some more time for music

@matteblacksmoke

I spent like $7000 on music gear in 2025. I’m trying to buy a house in 2026 so I’m gonna reduce that spending a lot. Not sure about a full on NGNY but trying to keep it way lower this time…

wow, sounds like you’ll have lots of non music things to focus on!

@Musement

But I’m going to really limit myself to just this one thing, so I guess it’s 1GNY for me.

nice, so that’d be 2 years and 1 piece of gear. good stuff.

@White_Noise

I’ve been researching and I think there’s some things I want. So I don’t think I’ll do another year. But you never know…

I have a project I’ll be working on next year as well as an abstract idea I have currently. I have a small amount of things I would like and look forward to stepping into next year with some fresh perspective.

I’ve also moved into a new place with my partner this year as mentioned and have a dedicated office / studio. So I’ve made a space that can be for focusing/studying as well as music - looking forward to the year ahead.

[moving_particles]

I see @LyingDalai has made a new thread for 2026, so for all those that have posted here with intentions of getting involved for next year, I’d like to point you to the thread and wish everyone good luck and a great year ahead with it!

No New Gear 2026 - NGNY26

2025 isn’t over yet, but I already can state that it was an epic fail to me when it comes to resisting to GAS. I can safely say I got all I need, and some in double. I feel like 2026 is the one for my NGNY! And releasing music instead of hoarding gear.

also I encourage anyone who is thinking about this to read through some/all of the current thread, many of us have shared insights, stumbles and learnings and I for one have found it really helpful to read them.

[White_Noise]

I’m definitely finishing this year. Going to go post in the 2026 thread to get subbed and encourage others. Some of the life growth and philosophy we shared here was great and I definitely want to be around that for another year.

[moving_particles]

agreed it’s been great. many insights and experiences shared this year, and a load of support/encouragement!

[Sternenlicht]

I think i am in for next year - i already have whats necessary. Ok -if they add a WT engine to that TV i might get into a problem, but besides that - there are no wishes.

[sacguy71]

I think that I can do it for 2026 unless Polivoks 8 arrives.

[moving_particles]

If it comes out, you couldn’t wait a few months until the next year?

[moving_particles]

I’m reading a book called “The practice of not thinking”. It’s got a really great section on the psychology of owning things / wanting things. Recommend it.

[Azzarole]

@moving_particles

The practice of not thinking

That’s definitely me when GAS buying though .

[heretical_audio]

Wake me when you start the 2026 thread, I’m in. Even my Sweetwater salesperson is starting to sound like a used car salesman this year.

[rtme]

@heretical_audio

Wake me when you start the 2026 thread, I’m in.

It’s already there!

No New Gear 2026 - NGNY26

2025 isn’t over yet, but I already can state that it was an epic fail to me when it comes to resisting to GAS. I can safely say I got all I need, and some in double. I feel like 2026 is the one for my NGNY! And releasing music instead of hoarding gear. When you are feeling weak, post here to get some help for reaching your objective. You may set yourself weaker intermediate objectives that are easier to reach Don’t buy after 5pm. Wait for a month Make a track with one piece of gear only R…

[sacguy71]

It probably wont release until mid next year based on latest update from Elta Music so yeah I can wait

[MrZardoz]

Well done to everyone who has stuck to their guns and made it so far, the finish line is in sight!

[moving_particles]

merry christmas NGNYers this year!

wish you all some rest and hopefully some time to pause.

massive well done to everyone that has gone this whole year, less than a week remaining!!

[0xD]

Curious to hear if the people here have devised any kind of “exit strategies” to prevent themselves from rubber-banding right back into the whole addiction/GAS cycle once the clock ticks over into January. How are you going to navigate a world in which buying new stuff is once again “allowed”? Anybody preemptively resubbing to NGNY26 to avoid the problem altogether?

[moving_particles]

quoting myself here as I thought about this a few weeks back.

@moving_particles

I will get a few new things in the new year, I’ve spent the year with the DTII alone and it’s been a great exercise. Ready to test the water out though and there are a few things that piqued my interest that I know I would greatly appreciate, it will never be much, that wasn’t my problem - my problem was constantly reorganising and spending far too much time researching.

My hopes are that the year has instilled some peace in my mind, and that I will be content with what I choose/have and not be searching for an ideal. I’d like to be more project focused than product.

I have quite a lot of confidence in this but we shall see.

I have 2 distinct projects that I’d like to focus on so my hope is for some new things to bring joy, not obsession, and to focus on the projects and not the gear.

Ideally, I’d not like to make many purchases and refrain from chopping and changing.