Latest articles by Matt McCracken
These 3 essential FabFilter mixing plugins will supercharge your workflow - and they’re $90 off for Black Friday
Get FabFilter’s must-have mixing tools for less in the Plugin Boutique Black Friday sale
Andertons' massive Black Friday sale is here with some of the best deals we’ve seen so far - save on PRS, D’Agelico, Focusrite and more
UK and EU-based musicians can grab serious savings on guitars, studio gear, PA systems, and loads more great gear
6 unmissable Black Friday sales every musician needs to check out right now
Get a Black Friday gear bargain with these sales from Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Thomann, and loads more
Black Friday iPad deals 2023: Up to $100 off iPad Pro, Air and mini models - all with music-friendly specs
Apple's tablet is the perfect tool for mobile music production and this year's Black Friday discounts are heavy, making it the ideal time for you to start you iPad music making journey…
Best guitars for kids 2024: The ultimate guide to electric and acoustic guitars for children
Set them off on the right path with our pick of the best guitars for kids from Fender, Epiphone, Yamaha, Ibanez and more
Waves has added even more $19.99 plugins in week two of its Black Friday early bird software sale
Waves just updated its double discount deal with loads more of its best plugins for just $19.99 - plus get up to another 40% off that price too!
Best bass amps 2024: top choice amplification options for bassists
Dive into our best bass amp guide to discover the options that deliver the power and features to suit your low-end needs, whatever your budget
Don’t wait for Black Friday to save big on a Fender - grab $100 off Player Plus and $50 off Player series guitars right now
With everything from the Player Strat to the Player Plus Meteora seeing a discount, it’s a brilliant time to pick up a guitar bargain - but only whilst stocks last
With up to $350 off Fender Aerodyne and Vintera guitars at the official Fender store, who needs Amazon Prime Big Deal Days anyway?
Whether you love modern guitars or period-correct ones, you’ll find yourself an incredible deal over at the official Fender shop
10 PA mistakes every band makes
From setup and sizing, to feedback and failure to prepare, avoid these common PA pitfalls and give your band a better sound in practice and on stage
Universal Audio Apollo Twin X review
UA’s desktop interface gets a serious upgrade to match its rackmount counterparts, but is it worth the entry fee?
PA speaker jargon buster: Everything you need to know about PA systems and live sound
Know your compressors from your compression drivers with our guide to the puzzling world of PA lingo
Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 review
Positive Grid’s premier plugin suite gets a massive update, but can it compete in the fast-growing world of amp and effects modelling?
Best reverb pedals 2024: Our pick of reverb effects for your pedalboard
From subtle to extreme, these are our reverb top picks right now
Best pedalboard power supplies 2024: our choice of top power supplies for your effects
Unsure how best to power your guitar effects? Here are some of the best pedalboard power supplies from Truetone, Voodoo Lab, MXR and more
Brighten your summer with 20% off select Fender ukes in this super sale
Snag yourself some hefty savings over at the Fender website, but only whilst stocks last
Andertons summer sale has landed with sizzling savings on electric guitars, pedals, amps, recording gear, and loads more
Save big this summer with up to £1,800 off ESP, £500 off select PRS guitars, and £330 off Chapman guitars
Record your guitar at home from $80/£70 with these 3 cost-effective rigs
Strapped for cash? We look into the best ways to get high-quality recordings of your guitar on even the strictest budget
Best guitar amps under $300/£300: Get the guitar tone you want for less
From practising at home to playing your first gig, the best guitar amps under $300/£300 will help elevate your guitar playing
Ferndale P3-E Parlor electro-acoustic guitar review
From UK retailers PMT comes Ferndale with a fresh take on the parlor guitar, but will it stand out in a crowded market?
Best clip-on guitar tuners: Top headstock and soundhole tuners to buy right now
Keep your tuning in check in all scenarios with the best clip-on tuners for guitar, bass and ukulele
Best cheap guitar pedals 2024: Budget-friendly stompboxes that prove cheap doesn't mean compromising on tone
Beat the cost of living crisis with our pick of budget pedals from Boss, Electro-Harmonix, TC Electronic, Ibanez, Pro Co, and more
Give the gift of great tone this Father's Day with these Positive Grid deals
Get yourself money off and a free gift with these tempting deals on Positive Grid Spark, Spark Mini, and BIAS software
