Latest articles by Chris Corfield
Best podcasting microphones 2024: our expert picks for every budget and level, with audio demos
Record your next podcast or stream your heart out with the very best podcast mics, including our recommendations under $100/£100 – plus expert buying advice
Here's the Black Friday deal DJs and home producers can't afford to miss - score up to 50% off hardware and software in Native Instruments' epic Cyber Season sale
This huge Cyber sale includes savings on the 4.5-star rated Maschine+, the beloved Guitar Rig 7 Pro, and so much more
Dell Black Friday deals 2024: Save big on Dell desktops and laptops for music production
Looking for a MacBook alternative for music-making? These Black Friday Dell deals will save you loads on a powerful content creation machine
Best laptop for music production 2024: Portable computers for musicians, producers and DJs
Our experts have rounded up and tested the finest options from Apple, Acer, Dell and more to help you make music whenever and wherever you like
Best budget laptops for music production 2024: Affordable laptops for making music
We've got the latest laptops on test that will not only enable you to make music anywhere, but do it without spending a fortune – our top picks start at just $/£300
Best budget studio monitors 2024: Wallet-friendly home studio speakers, most pairs under $200/£200
The best cheap studio monitors for home recording, with hand-picked and affordable options from IK Multimedia, M-Audio, JBL, PreSonus and more
Best MIDI keyboards 2024: Mac, PC and iOS keyboards for players, composers and producers
Our expert guide to the best MIDI keyboards of all sizes and budgets to integrate with your home studio
Best free DAWs 2024: The best free music production software
Start making music today by downloading a digital audio workstation for nothing - featuring options for PC, Mac, Android, iOS, and Linux
Best iPhone microphones 2024: Top picks for mobile recording, vlogging and video conferencing
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a studio with these mics from Austrian Audio, Shure, Teenage Engineering, Zoom, and more…
“For those needing a step up from cheaper, more basic condenser microphones, the MV6 is an excellent investment”: Shure MV6 review
Looking for a simple, high-quality way to upgrade your streaming, gaming or podcasting skills? This USB mic might just fit the bill
“In purely sonic terms the SM4 shone, capturing rich mid-range frequencies, making it an ideal choice for vocals and acoustic instruments”: Shure SM4 review
Is Shure’s new home studio mic the secret to achieving simple, mix-ready sound?
Best studio monitor stands 2024: Optimise your home studio
Everything you need to know about studio monitor stands and why you need them in your recording studio
Best electric guitars under $1,000/£1,000 in 2024: find your next guitar under a grand
Find a great sub $1,000/£1,000 electric guitar for playing rock, metal, blues and beyond
“One of the most versatile, feature-laden mics for podcasting”: Shure MV7+ review
Shure’s latest is an evolution, if not a revolution, in premium podcasting mics
Best acoustic guitar for beginners 2024: Strum your first chords with our choice of beginner acoustic guitars
Start playing today with beginner acoustics from Taylor, Fender, Epiphone, Martin and more – hand-picked by experts
Best travel guitars 2024: Top acoustic and electric guitars for musicians on the go
Out top picks for practicing your guitar on the move, wherever the road takes you
Audient iD4 MKII vs Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: Which should you choose?
Can't decide which interface to buy? We put two of the very best head to head
Best podcast headphones 2024: An essential tool for your podcast rig
Our pick of closed-back, wired headphones will help you up your podcasting game in no time
Best podcast mixers 2024: The central hub of your podcasting setup
Find the ideal mixer for podcasting with our top picks from Rode, Yamaha, PreSonus, and others – from budget to pro
Best computer monitors for music production 2024: Increase your productivity with these all-seeing displays
Maximise your screen time with the second most important monitor in your studio – budget to pro options included
Best cheap microphones for recording 2024: Budget microphones for studio and stage
Record instruments or vocals, make a podcast or boost live performances for less, with our pick of the best budget microphones around
Best camera microphones 2024: Shotgun and lavalier mics for content creators
Bypass your camera’s built-in mic with possibly the most important add-on to any video rig
