Daryl Robertson
I'm a Senior Deals Writer at MusicRadar, and I'm responsible for writing and maintaining buyer's guides on the site - but that's not all I do. As part of my role, I also scour the internet for the best deals I can find on gear and get hands-on with the products for reviews. My gear reviews have been published in prominent publications, including Total Guitar and Future Music magazine, as well as Guitar World.com. I've also had the privilege of interviewing everyone from Slash to Yungblud, as well as members of Sum 41, Foo Fighters, Feeder, Fever 333 and many more.
I have a massive passion for anything that makes a sound, particularly guitars, pianos, and recording equipment. In a previous life, I worked in music retail, giving advice on all aspects of music creation and selling everything from digital pianos to electric guitars, entire PA systems, and ukuleles. I'm also a fully qualified sound engineer who holds a first-class Bachelor's degree in Creative Sound Production from the University of Abertay and I have plenty of experience working in various venues around Scotland.
Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
![Positive Grid Riff review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R6qYC2sGpwxmsVzcfQfNxS-320-80.jpg)
Positive Grid Riff review
By Daryl Robertson published
Positive Grid is bringing recording to the guitar masses with this affordable audio interface
![You don’t have long to bag $500 of recording software completely free courtesy of Line 6](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wVKvCgNbPCycePskLxmR7V-320-80.png)
You don’t have long to bag $500 of recording software completely free, courtesy of Line 6
By Daryl Robertson published
Get Cubase Elements and Helix Native plugin for free when you buy a Helix Floor, Helix LT, Helix Rack or Helix Control
![Get Native Instruments' Stacks and Burnt Hues bundle for only £66 and add some vintage mojo to your hip-hop production](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mebYCEsYcDjAooA6BwVjqk-320-80.png)
Get Native Instruments' Stacks and Burnt Hues bundle for only £66 and add some vintage mojo to your hip-hop production
By Daryl Robertson published
Get inspired by top-quality jazz and soul samples, live bass licks, horns, strings, keys, and much more with the Burnt Hues Expansion and Stacks Play Series instrument
![Treat the musician in your life to quality lessons with up to $100 off an ArtistWorks gift card this Christmas](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WcJtAUMQ8CmUGAJjDUZ2kN-320-80.png)
Treat the musician in your life to quality lessons with up to $100 off an ArtistWorks gift card this Christmas
By Daryl Robertson last updated
From guitar to piano, drums to woodwind, they can learn it all at ArtistWorks - all while saving you up to $100
![RCF EVOX JMIX8 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7GBv6uj8qFoxoKiPDkyDEA-320-80.png)
RCF EVOX JMIX8 review
By Daryl Robertson published
A seriously clever all-in-one line array speaker system that's perfect for small gigs
![Treat your ears to superior audio this Christmas with Tidal HiFi Plus for just £2/$2 for three months](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mSARazRwFEqd5MC7vwMpG5-320-80.png)
Treat your ears to superior audio this Christmas with Tidal HiFi Plus for just £2/$2 for three months
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Bag yourself three months of hi-res music streaming, just in time for Christmas
![Should you order a piano online?](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wy4QPFXMWMxwUhnUwsecRd-320-80.jpg)
Should you order a piano online?
By Daryl Robertson published
Allow us to quash any worries you may have about ordering your next piano online - be it an acoustic, digital or stage piano
![Christmas just arrived early with 50% off all Waves plugins](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Cmyfj9EkdJ37SL82GrAYx9-320-80.png)
Christmas just arrived early with 50% off all Waves plugins
By Daryl Robertson published
Polish your mix with half-price plugins and bag up to $30 Waves Cash to splash on even more ways to improve your recordings
![7 things to consider when setting up a digital piano at home](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YtE3UDvJMw7Suuw5jdRuaM-320-80.jpg)
7 things to consider when setting up a digital piano at home
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Take the fear out of setting up your digital piano with our handy tips and tricks
![Save a colossal 67% off selected E-Instruments with Native Instruments and dramatically improve the quality of your home recordings](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iB8uBqQKxjeNY75YJd6run-320-80.jpg)
Save a colossal 67% off Native Instruments' E-Instruments and dramatically improve your home recordings
By Daryl Robertson published
Seriously up your production value with this crazy early Black Friday discount on a range of virtual instruments, from violins to electric pianos
![Alesis Prestige](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vfCJxow6zbP5TAk2SNhkZn-320-80.jpg)
Alesis Prestige
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Alesis made bold claims about its affordable digital piano. Does it live up to the hype?
![LD Systems Maui 5 Go 100 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3J9mfRyjykT5gpo5izc33k-320-80.jpg)
LD Systems Maui 5 GO 100 review
By Daryl Robertson published
This user-friendly PA will go anywhere your musical journey takes you
![Positive Grid celebrates its 10th anniversary with money off the Spark amp and the return of the Spark Pearl](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EpGkkiUtwhR8R7jCy595EN-320-80.jpg)
Positive Grid celebrates its 10th anniversary with money off the Spark amp and the return of the Spark Pearl
By Daryl Robertson published
To honour a decade in the business, Positive Grid are offering mega deals on the Spark amp and BiasFX2 software
![Waves 40% off sale imagery](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uPVDBsvfSR8YoptAz64kyP-320-80.jpg)
Save an extra 40% off Waves plugins and bag yourself a FREE plugin with orders over $50
By Daryl Robertson published
Want more free stuff? Get 2 free plugins when you spend over $90, or 3 with orders over $120! Now's the time to stock up on effects and instruments
![Boss RC-1 Loop Station review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XCbPneCpZhVtrSEov8fZrc-320-80.jpg)
Boss RC-1 Loop Station review
By Daryl Robertson published
The ultimate single button looper with intuitive display
![Yamaha Piaggero NP-12 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gcFMBgrhQrsucZEa2wpcPd-320-80.jpg)
Yamaha Piaggero NP-12 review
By Daryl Robertson published
The ultimate lightweight beginner keyboard from Yamaha
![Plugin Boutique offers a massive 99% off the SoundSpot Producers Bundle: bag 5 epic plugins for only $8/£5](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SC65aqvukj4PuRFg96mYV7-320-80.jpg)
Plugin Boutique offers a massive 99% off the SoundSpot Producers Bundle: bag 5 epic plugins for only $8/£5
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Yes, you read that right! Budding producers and podcasters can get their hands on SoundSpot's Union, NEVO, Velo 2, Oracle and Axis plugins with a mighty discount
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