Latest articles by Dave Clews
Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X review
We look at the open-back model in Beyerdynamic’s new PRO X range of upmarket studio reference monitor headphones
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO review
Made for mixing, should this open-back studio stalwart be on your list?
Mackie MP-240 Professional in-ear monitors review
Direct-injected, studio-quality sound for artists, engineers and audiophiles alike
Digital piano vs keyboard: what’s the difference?
We weigh up the pros and cons of choosing a digital piano or electronic keyboard for your next instrument
Pianote review 2024
Learn the piano anytime anywhere with this premium video lesson platform
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO review
A studio legend that remains a sound choice for most pro audio tasks
Can you use studio headphones for general music listening?
A deep dive into the pros and cons. Plus, our pick of the best all-rounder headphones for music making and listening
Yamaha PSR-E373 keyboard review
Yamaha’s budget-friendly, mid-range portable arranger keyboard packs a solid punch for beginners and hobbyists
Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X review
A new, more advanced take on Beyerdynamic’s highly successful DT 770 PRO closed back studio headphone
How to connect your digital piano to a computer
From recording to interactive lessons, this is the how and why of connecting your digital piano or keyboard to an external device
Can you teach yourself to play the piano?
With so much online content available, is it possible to learn your way around the keys without the aid of a piano teacher?
Which piano scales should you learn first?
Build the foundation of your piano or keyboard playing with these essential scales - plus video lessons
Yamaha PSS-A50 review
We measure up Yamaha’s teen and wallet-friendly, do-it-all mobile keyboard
Roland GO:KEYS GO-61K review
Fun portable keyboard that lets you play along with music streamed through onboard speakers
Shure SE846 Pro review
Professional sound-isolating earphones with quad high-definition micro drivers
Can you produce music using Bluetooth headphones?
Addressing the question of whether Bluetooth headphones are a wise choice for music production
Headphones vs studio monitors: which is better for mixing?
We weigh up the benefits of mixing on cans versus working with monitors
Korg Nautilus 88 Music Workstation
Kronos horsepower in an affordable package? Where do we sign?
Akai MPK Mini Mk2 vs Arturia MiniLab MkII: which budget MIDI controller keyboard is best?
In the market for a cheap mini-key MIDI controller? We’ve lined up two pint-sized best-sellers to help you decide which is best
ROLI LUMI Keys Studio Edition
ROLI’s illuminated educational keyboard has been repackaged for professional producers
Sennheiser HD-206 review
The Sennheiser HD-206's are bargain workhorse studio headphones that punch well above their weight
Sennheiser HD 25 vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50x: studio headphones head-to-head
After a new set of headphones for music production? We square up two studio favourites to see which comes out on top
