Latest articles by Chris Corfield
Best 12-string guitars 2025: 9 electric and acoustic 12-strings for all budgets
Buying advice and our top picks for the best 12-string guitars on the market right now
Best baritone guitars 2025: Dive deep with these hollow and solid-bodied baritone guitars
Stretch yourself with the best baritone guitars for all budgets, plus the best baritone acoustic guitar
Best consoles for live mixing 2025: Our pick of the best gig-ready live mixing boards
The best analogue and digital mixers for live music, from solo musicians to full bands
Best budget PCs for music production 2025: Plenty of power and performance for less
Looking for a great budget PC for music production? There’s value to be found at the entry level, as these choices prove
Best cheap synthesizers 2025: including the best synths under $500/£500
Portable, desktop and keyboard instruments for music-makers on a budget
Best beginner bass guitars 2025: 10 epic beginner basses for all
For those just starting out, we’ve picked out the best beginner bass guitars from the likes of Squier, Epiphone, Sterling, Ibanez and more
IK Multimedia iRig Mic HD 2 review
The versatile, user-friendly USB mic is back for a second round
Best podcast hosts 2025: Including free podcast hosting options
Our pick of 6 podcast hosting platforms designed to help you get your voice heard
Adobe Audition review
Is Adobe’s specialist audio application up to the job for musicians?
IK Multimedia iRig Mic Studio review
An inexpensive home studio upgrade with above-average build quality
How to build a music production PC
Everything you need to know to build your own music production computer, including key considerations and the gear you’ll need
Blue Microphones Snowball review
Does the tiny veteran of the home studio scene still punch above its weight in 2021?
Audio-Technica AT2035 review
Established entry-level condenser is a reliable home studio workhorse
How to make money from podcasting
8 top tips for turning a great podcast idea into a steady income
The best music podcasts for guitarists, producers, drummers, music fans and more
Fill your ears with insight, stories and laughs from some of the best music podcasts online right now
Dell XPS 13 9310 OLED review
High quality, classy and musician-friendly Windows laptop with a screen to die for
12 cheap home recording studio upgrade ideas
Enhance your home studio space, your workflow and your productivity with these budget upgrades
Neumann TLM 102 review
Classy, no-frills condenser mic from one of the best in the business
