Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Black Friday plugin deals 2024: Black Friday is over, but there are still plenty of deals to get your hands on
We round up all the best plugin deals that are still hanging around post-Black Friday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over and done with, but here are 33 music deals that are still alive and kicking
You still have a chance to save on everything from keyboards and guitar pedals, to plugins and studio headphones
Thomann Black Friday 2024 deals: You can still save up to 70% today in Thomann's massive Cyberweek sale
There's an incredible selection of discounted gear in the Thomann Cyberweek sale - from Harley Benton and Yamaha, to Universal Audio and Boss. We're rounding up all the best deals as they happen, including Daily Deals and new additions
I used a PC to produce music for 15 years, here's 6 reasons I'm picking up a MacBook in the Black Friday sales
It’s been a long time coming, but this year I’m ditching the Windows PC and switching to a MacBook for Black Friday
Positive Grid's Spark 2 just got its first-ever discount - get up to 50% offthis AI-enabled guitar amp in the Black Friday sale
PG's Black Friday sale is in full swing but there's one deal that's got us particularly excited
PMT has gone bigger than ever with its early Black Friday sale, offering huge gear discounts up to 70% off
Black Friday deals have officially arrived with some huge discounts at PMT
Up to $124 off JHS Pedals at Sweetwater might just be the best pedal deal of Black Friday so far - and yes, it includes the Colour Box V2
Save a massive 25% on all JHS pedals at Sweetwater in this awesome Black Friday deal
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 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…
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
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
"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
