Latest articles by Chris Corfield
5 reasons you should upgrade your PA
Here's why the time may be right to make yourself heard better with a PA system upgrade
How to tune a piano: plus, the pros and cons of doing it yourself
Everything you need to know about piano tuning, including our thoughts on the DIY approach
Shure SM7B vs Rode NT1: Which mic is best?
We dive deep into the features, performance and sound of these two popular recording microphones
How to clean your piano keys
Whether you play an acoustic or digital piano, here’s the best way to keep your keys grime-free without impacting performance
Best beginner ukuleles 2025: Top entry-level ukuleles for kids and adults
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 review
Do-it-all mic and audio interface for streaming, vlogging and podcasting
Best guitar VSTs 2025: guitar plugins and software to supercharge your guitar recordings
Elevate your sound in the studio with our pick of the best guitar VSTs for guitarists
Best budget guitar amps under $500/£500 in 2025: top cheap amps for smaller budgets
We showcase some of the best cheap tube and digital modelling guitar amp heads and combos, for all playing styles
Best Shure microphones 2025: Our pick of classic mics for vocals, recording, podcasting and more
Our pick of the best recording mics from the biggest name in the game
Best Novation Launchkey Mini Mk3 deals February 2025: find the lowest prices on this top budget MIDI keyboard
Get to know this excellent budget controller keyboard and grab a great price on the Novation Launchkey Mini Mk3
Best Shure MV7 deals February 2025: the latest bargains on this do-it-all XLR/USB mic
All the best Shure MV7 microphone deals, plus everything you need to know about this top-rated streaming, vlogging and podcasting mic
Best Sennheiser HD-206 headphones deals February 2025: find the best prices online for these cheap studio cans
Get to know these excellent budget headphones and grab yourself a genuine bargain using our smart price widgets
Best Rode NT-USB and Rode NT-USB Mini deals February 2025: find a desktop USB microphone bargain
Explore our pick of Rode NT microphone deals online - plus, everything you need to know about these workhorse USB mics
Best Audient iD4 MKII deals February 2025: cheap prices on this top-rated budget audio interface
Everything you need to know about the Audient iD4 MKII and where to find the best deals online
