Latest articles by Chris Corfield
Best budget laptops for music production 2025: 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 2025: 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 free DAWs 2025: 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 2025: 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 2025: 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 2025: 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 travel guitars 2025: 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 2025: 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 2025: 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 2025: 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 2025: 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 2025: 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
“Whether you're upgrading from the SM7B or exploring professional microphones for the first time, the SM7dB is a compelling option that stands out in its category”: Shure SM7dB review
Iconic speech and vocal mic gets a welcome boost. The same, but better?
Best ukulele strings 2025: From beginner to pro
Our expert round-up of the best ukulele strings is suitable for beginner ukulele players and seasoned strummers alike
Best microphones for recording 2025: 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 2025: 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 audio interfaces for streaming 2025: 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
