Latest articles by Chris Corfield
Best microphones for recording 2024: Top studio mics for instruments, vocals and more
These are the best recording microphones from the biggest brands including AKG, Rode, Audio Technica and more, split by price
Best beginner electric guitars 2024: Start strong with our top picks
Our round-up of the best electric guitars for beginners, tested by experts
“A superb option for podcasters, streamers and musicians”: Lewitt Ray review
Beat the proximity effect with Lewitt’s exciting new range detection technology. We go live
Best PCs for music production 2024: Apple Macs and Windows machines for your home studio
Discover the power that a desktop PC or Mac can bring to your music-making, with our expert pick of the best desktops for music production
Best audio interfaces for streaming 2024: Elevate your content with our pick of budget-spanning devices
Take your live-streaming game to the next level with our pick of streaming audio interfaces from Mackie, Elgato, Roland, PreSonus, and more
Best cheap electric guitars 2024: epic budget electrics
Our experts pick the best cheap electric guitars for rock, metal and blues players on a budget
10 reasons to buy an electronic drum set
From quieter practice to flexible sounds, here's why an electronic drum kit is the perfect alternative to acoustic drums
How to choose an audio interface for your home studio and record anything into your computer
An audio interface is a studio essential. Here’s everything you need to consider when buying your first one, or your next one...
Best synthesizers 2024: Top analogue, digital, mono and polysynths
From cheap monosynths to the best high-end polysynths, our experts have hand-picked the best synthesizers for every budget
Best budget podcasting microphones 2024: Wallet-friendly microphones for budding podcasters
Budget podcast mics for voice and speech situations, including Rode, Audio-Technica, Shure, and more
Best DJ headphones 2024: Booth-ready choices from budget to pro-level
Our expert pick of reliable headphones to suit any type of DJ, including options from Sennheiser, Technics and Pioneer
“It’s hard to make ear protection sexy, but Minuendo has gone above and beyond the basics”: Minuendo Live review
Specialist live music earplugs promise to dampen the sound, but not the magic
“Delivering clarity and accuracy which means you can mix your tracks with confidence”: IK Multimedia ARC Studio review
This all-in-one room correction package means no more excuses for a muddy low-end
Best Focusrite audio interfaces 2024: the top models to suit your recording needs
Whether you're a studio pro or a bedroom beatmaker, there's a Focusrite audio interface that's perfect for you
Best budget audio interfaces 2024: Start recording today for less than $60/£60
Kickstart your recording journey with an incredible interface that won't break the bank. Here’s our pick of cheap audio interfaces for PC, Mac and iOS
Best earplugs for musicians 2024: hearing protection for the practice room to your next gig
Our rundown of the very best earplugs for concerts, band practice, and more to give your ears the protection they deserve
“Easy to use but with enough flair and innovation within to elevate it above its competition”: Rode Rodecaster Duo review
All-in-one podcast production device brings a dash of colour to small-scale setups
How to choose a microphone to record any instrument or vocal
Don’t know your dynamic from your ribbon or condenser microphones? Here’s what you need to know about live and studio microphones
Best studio monitors 2024: Studio speakers for musicians and producers on any budget
A comprehensive guide to the best studio monitor speakers for home studio recording, whether you’re a beginner or pro producer – including Yamaha, IK Multimedia, Focal and more
Best condenser mics 2024: Our expert picks for budget and pro use
Capture every nuance of a vocal and every detail of an instrument with our pick of condenser microphones from Neumann, Audio-Technica, Aston, AKG and more
“The perfect single device for routing, mixing, performing and producing”: Allen & Heath CQ-18T review
Can one device solve all your studio and performance routing needs? The CQ-18T is giving it a go
"For the price, it’s almost a no-brainer": sE Electronics Neom USB review
Does sE Electronics’ debut in the crowded USB microphone field hit the mark?
