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 Audient iD4 MKII deals April 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
Best Audio-Technica ATH-M50x deals April 2025: bag our favourite studio headphones for less
Get to know the ins and outs of these excellent studio cans and grab yourself a bargain today
Best MacBook Pro M1 deals April 2025: make significant savings on a slick music production laptop
Unlock killer Apple laptop savings, including cheap MacBook Pro M1 laptops - plus, everything you need to know about Apple's latest machines
Best KRK Rokit 7 G4 deals April 2025: find a top studio monitor bargain
Find the biggest savings on these top-rated studio speakers from KRK
Best Boss RC-1 deals April 2025: make major savings on an iconic looper pedal
Get to know this top-rated looper and find the cheapest Boss RC-1 loop station deals online
