Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Best home studio mixers 2025: Analogue and digital mixing desks for all budgets
Our expert pick of compact consoles for home recording, production, podcasting and more
I didn’t think online guitar lessons were for me until I tried Til - get $20 off your first lesson with a professional guitar player
Get a big discount on your first private guitar lesson with a professional guitar tutor in this exclusive deal for MusicRadar readers
Thomann just got Black Friday moving with their early Cyberweek sale - save up to 70% on select gear
Bag yourself some big savings on Neural DSP, Slate Digital, Focusrite, and loads more
Best studio headphones for music production and mixing 2025: tested by experts
We’ve tested and reviewed a huge range of headphones for music production. These are our tried and trusted choices – plus your FAQs answered
Best laptop for music production 2025: Portable computers for musicians, producers and DJs
Our experts have rounded up and tested the finest options from Apple, Acer, Dell and more to help you make music whenever and wherever you like
Best budget laptops for music production 2025: Affordable laptops for making music
We've got the latest laptops on test that will not only enable you to make music anywhere, but do it without spending a fortune – our top picks start at just $/£300
How we test audio interfaces
Everything you need to know about how the MusicRadar team tests audio interfaces for reviews and buyer's guides - our full methodology explained
Waves just launched 3 massive early Black Friday software offers - and you can get your hands on one of them for absolutely nothing
Grab yourself some monstrous discounts with these early plugin deals over at Waves
Best budget studio monitors 2025: Wallet-friendly home studio speakers, most pairs under $200/£200
The best cheap studio monitors for home recording, with hand-picked and affordable options from IK Multimedia, M-Audio, JBL, PreSonus and more
Best MIDI keyboards 2025: Mac, PC and iOS keyboards for players, composers and producers
Our expert guide to the best MIDI keyboards of all sizes and budgets to integrate with your home studio
Best dynamic microphones 2025: Top picks for recording instruments, vocals and podcasts in challenging conditions
Equally at home on the stage or in the studio, we’ve tested a range of dynamic mics to help you get the results you’re after
Best budget studio headphones 2025: Cheap headphones to tackle every studio task
Expert buying advice, plus our pick of budget studio headphones for music-makers from just $49/£39
Best free DAWs 2025: The best free music production software
Start making music today by downloading a digital audio workstation for nothing - featuring options for PC, Mac, Android, iOS, and Linux
Best iPhone microphones 2025: Top picks for mobile recording, vlogging and video conferencing
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a studio with these mics from Austrian Audio, Shure, Teenage Engineering, Zoom, and more…
Best audio interface 2025: For home recording, podcasting, and streaming - tested by experts
Our tried and tested pick of USB and Thunderbolt interfaces for Mac and PC across every budget, plus full reviews, in-depth testing, and buying advice
Best DAWs 2025: The best digital audio workstations for PC and Mac
Our expert pick of music production software packages for every budget and application - tested and rated
Supercharge your next production with up to 50% off instruments and effects in the unmissable Native Instruments NKS partner sale
The perfect sale for producers just landed over at the Native Instruments website
“A brilliant piece of kit that’s more than a match for the demands of the modern producer/engineer”: Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 review
The next generation of Universal Audio Apollo is here, and we got hands-on ahead of launch to put it through its paces
Best XLR microphones 2025: Superb sound for studio and stage
Capture the very best-quality, noise-free performances with these XLR-equipped mics from AKG, Aston, Neumann, Røde, Sennheiser, Shure and more...
Best looper pedals 2025: these are the greatest loop stations for every budget
Explore our pick of compact and floorboard loopers from the likes of Boss, TC Electronic, Line 6, and more
Best Stratocasters 2025: Our top choice Fender Stratocasters
Our experts countdown the best Strat guitars - from budget to pro - that showcase arguably the most iconic guitar of all time
"Offers a huge amount of options for all players of stringed instruments, and provides the highest accuracy available for any clip-on tuner": Peterson Stroboclip HDC review
One of the most accurate clip-on tuners available for musicians, and discuss that astronomical entry fee
“A great option for beginner players or those looking to expand their tonal palette on a budget”: Harley Benton DNAfx GiT Advanced review
The middle model of Harley Benton’s budget multi-effects pedal range looks for your attention in a crowded market
