Latest articles by Dave Clews
How we made Fastlove with George Michael: “He was the only artist we ever worked with who absolutely refused to have his vocals pitch-corrected”
Best of 2022: As Sony prepares a special deluxe commemorative reissue of George Michael’s Older, our writer Dave Clews revisits his own contribution to the creation of this classic ‘90s album…
Yamaha YUS3 SH2 silent upright piano review
Get the best of both worlds with one of Yamaha's finest instruments
Yamaha b1 acoustic piano review
The b1 is a best-seller amongst educational establishments, but should you have one in your living room?
Yamaha Arius YDP-S55 review
A slimline, stripped-back digital piano at the affordable end of the spectrum. But how does this space saving instrument sound?
Roland RP701 review
Family-friendly and compact home digital piano with traditional upright styling
Roland HP702
A cutting-edge and elegant digital piano from the electronic musical instrument masters
Roland Juno-X
Roland’s long-awaited Juno for the 21st century is finally here – but is it a worthy successor to the much loved original?
Roland RD-88
Personable and portable digital stage piano packed with punchy sounds
Best closed-back headphones: studio-friendly options for music makers
Our pick of recommended closed-back studio headphones for optimal audio
Best open-back headphones: top choices from Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, Philips and more
Experience natural, authentic sound both at home and in the studio with our pick of the best open-back headphones
Best beginner DAWs: Music production software recommendations for newcomers
Our pick of the best beginner DAWs, from Apple, Ableton, Reason Studios and more
Roland F107 review
Roland’s new streamlined and affordable entry-level home piano
Simply Piano review
Fast and fun app-based way to learn piano that works with any piano or keyboard
What's so great about... Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) by Kate Bush?
The music theory magic behind the revived '80s classic that's found a second life in Stranger Things
Casio GP-310 Celviano Grand Hybrid review
A keyboard mechanism designed in conjunction with C Bechstein and an updated sound engine are just a few of the highlights of this mid-range digital piano
AKG K72 review
Affordable and comfortable pro-spec headphones, ideal for home or studio use
Yamaha YDP-145 review
If you’re looking for an elegant musical centrepiece for your living space, the YDP-145 is a serious contender for your hard-earned cash
AKG K240 Studio headphones review
Classic, retro-modern semi-open headphones delivering comfort but lacking punch
Roland FP-10 Digital Piano review
This entry-level model to Roland’s FP range delivers serious bang for buck
Online vs face to face piano lessons: Which is right for you?
Do piano lessons work best online or in-person? We weigh up the cost and convenience of both approaches
Yamaha Clavinova CLP-775 review
We take one of the premium models in Yamaha’s CLP-700 range of digital Clavinova digital pianos for a spin - and refuse to give it back!
Sony MDR-7506 headphones review
Do Sony’s best-selling professional studio cans still deserve their industry standard status?
