Chris Corfield
Chris Corfield is a journalist with over 12 years of experience writing for some of the music world's biggest brands including Orange Amplification, MusicRadar, Guitar World, Total Guitar and Dawsons Music. Chris loves getting nerdy about everything from guitar and bass gear, to synths, microphones, DJ gear and music production hardware.
Latest articles by Chris Corfield
![Universal Audio UAFX Golden Modulator](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XoFaMHHtVnYtWRWa6AcEUK-320-80.jpg)
Best reverb pedals 2024: Our pick of reverb effects for your pedalboard
By Chris Corfield last updated
From subtle to extreme, these are our reverb top picks right now
![Piano keys being cleaned](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/As42qZzEWYjinQGwxfrTgJ-320-80.jpg)
How to clean your piano keys
By Chris Corfield published
Whether you play an acoustic or digital piano, here’s the best way to keep your keys grime-free without impacting performance
![BEACN USB microphone in a home studio](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vxfD4XkwwQBi69bWrsi9K5-320-80.jpg)
BEACN Mic review
By Chris Corfield published
Premium USB Mic brings a new software ecosystem to the table
![Young girl playing ukulele by the pool](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mqQjZx3yT8aKD6B4zuvMeM-320-80.jpg)
Best beginner ukuleles: Top entry-level ukuleles for kids and adults
By Chris Corfield last updated
Our expert guide to the best beginner ukuleles for having fun when you're starting out, with top picks from Mahalo, Cordoba, Kala, and Ibanez
![IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro in home studio setup](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CtJcF2xF4zWYhDCgCcrdV-320-80.jpg)
IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro review
By Chris Corfield published
Do-it-all mic and audio interface for streaming, vlogging and podcasting
![Asus Strix Scar 16 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/98e3xgZMXdF8yAAqmytzfJ-320-80.jpg)
Asus Strix Scar 16 review
By Chris Corfield published
Top-tier gaming laptop promises peak performance
![AKG Ara microphone in a studio setting](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W36ujFhH39MwjN2Xwakp2m-320-80.jpg)
AKG Ara review
By Chris Corfield published
This budget USB mic aims to stand out in a crowded market
![Home studio setup with a laptop running AmpliTube](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebgzbQWtdh5ZVEwMk2oZU9-320-80.jpg)
Best guitar VSTs: guitar plugins and software to supercharge your guitar recordings
By Chris Corfield last updated
Elevate your sound in the studio with our pick of the best guitar VSTs for guitarists
![Closeup of the Orange Micro Dark head on top of a flightcase](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zpedwepLjZAEhBFtEMHNu5-320-80.jpg)
Best budget guitar amps under $500/£500 in 2024: top cheap amps for smaller budgets
By Chris Corfield published
We showcase some of the best cheap tube and digital modelling guitar amp heads and combos, for all playing styles
![Women in her studio surrounded by Shure microphones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wqiisyMdeKDgHHgPqXpRMA-320-80.jpg)
Best Shure microphones: Our pick of classic mics for vocals, recording, podcasting and more
By Chris Corfield published
Our pick of the best recording mics from the biggest name in the game
![Novation Launchkey Mini Mk3 on a white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/crEM6vZft9rZyPrQnf9bpE-320-80.jpg)
Best Novation Launchkey Mini Mk3 deals September 2024: find the lowest prices on this top budget MIDI keyboard
By Chris Corfield last updated
Get to know this excellent budget controller keyboard and grab a great price on the Novation Launchkey Mini Mk3
![Shure MV7 microphone on a white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YF9SiNgqgrAsY4sAqUC7N4-320-80.jpg)
Best Shure MV7 deals September 2024: the latest bargains on this do-it-all XLR/USB mic
By Chris Corfield last updated
All the best Shure MV7 microphone deals, plus everything you need to know about this top-rated streaming, vlogging and podcasting mic
![Sennheiser HD-206 headphones on a white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hTn92Y7aUWWAcLv4zFVqZK-320-80.jpg)
Best Sennheiser HD-206 headphones deals September 2024: find the best prices online for these cheap studio cans
By Chris Corfield last updated
Get to know these excellent budget headphones and grab yourself a genuine bargain using our smart price widgets
![Rode NT-USB and Rode NT-USB Mini microphones on a white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zkWweoQMsELjoHdZ4uhMuE-320-80.jpg)
Best Rode NT-USB and Rode NT-USB Mini deals September 2024: find a desktop USB microphone bargain
By Chris Corfield last updated
Explore our pick of Rode NT microphone deals online - plus, everything you need to know about these workhorse USB mics
![Audient iD4 MKII audio interface on a white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C8SVWZcQ5VXtufjqrNP32X-320-80.jpg)
Best Audient iD4 MKII deals September 2024: cheap prices on this top-rated budget audio interface
By Chris Corfield last updated
Everything you need to know about the Audient iD4 MKII and where to find the best deals online
![Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones on a white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tqBfU2D7QscX5a3FYME55R-320-80.jpg)
Best Audio-Technica ATH-M50x deals September 2024: bag our favourite studio headphones for less
By Chris Corfield last updated
Get to know the ins and outs of these excellent studio cans and grab yourself a bargain today
![Focal Listen Professional headphones on a white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UUBWT2rB7UyMTMhVWhTCKJ-320-80.jpg)
Best Focal Listen Professional deals September 2024: find the best prices on our number one studio headphones pick
By Chris Corfield last updated
The very best Focal Listen Professional deals in one place, plus what you need to know about these pro studio cans
![MacBook Pro M1 on a white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qsCEeMASqBUihqkCpoe8X8-320-80.jpg)
Best MacBook Pro M1 deals September 2024: make significant savings on a slick music production laptop
By Chris Corfield last updated
Unlock killer Apple laptop savings, including cheap MacBook Pro M1 laptops - plus, everything you need to know about Apple's latest machines
![KRK Rokit 7 G4 studio monitors on a white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DotVpAM2aP4ERmTz5M3iBY-320-80.jpg)
Best KRK Rokit 7 G4 deals September 2024: find a top studio monitor bargain
By Chris Corfield last updated
Find the biggest savings on these top-rated studio speakers from KRK
![Boss RC-1 looper pedal on a white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6KBZNwq9KZaxyVMtsQBA7d-320-80.jpg)
Best Boss RC-1 deals September 2024: make major savings on an iconic looper pedal
By Chris Corfield last updated
Get to know this top-rated looper and find the cheapest Boss RC-1 loop station deals online
![PRS Sonzera 20 combo on a wooden background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7cozJCREVKp6f5hcEtmPeB-320-80.jpg)
Best guitar amps under $/£1,000: Heads and combos for rock, metal, blues and beyond
By Chris Corfield last updated
Top choice amps under a grand from Fender, Peavey, Orange and more
![Electric and acoustic guitar hard cases lined up next to each other](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SAJFuUyUi4i9RnNZbuTVha-320-80.jpg)
Best guitar cases and gig bags: Top options for protecting your gear
By Chris Corfield last updated
From lightweight gig bags to flight-ready hard cases, we look at the best guitar cases out there right now
![Podcast microphone in front of a laptop displaying recording software](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/st4MKwzeHBUC7LJUovtd2L-320-80.jpg)
Best podcast recording software: Our pick of essential software and apps for capturing your pods
By Chris Corfield last updated
Our pick of software for recording podcasts - both paid and free - to suit any ability level and budget
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