Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Best saturation plugins 2024: Bring your mix to life with these studio secret weapons
Ignite individual tracks or give your mix the finishing flourish with our pick of the best saturation plugins from SoundToys, FabFilter, Brainworx, and more
Elevate your audio with these incredible deals on select AKG, JBL, and DSM & Humboldt gear at Thomann
From headphones to wireless Bluetooth monitors, these amazing Spring deals at Thomann are only available while stocks last
Best budget mic preamps: Upgrade your studio setup for less
Add vibe to your vocals and sheen to your instrument sounds with our selection of the best budget mic preamps available today
How to optimize your PC for music production
Follow our top tips to refresh your PC and improve your production workflow - all without spending a penny
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review
Microsoft’s hybrid tablet-slash-laptop packs some serious power, but can it level up your music production?
Bag yourself up to $180 off Fender Player and Player Plus bundles in the Fender Spring Sale
Fender’s much-lauded guitars get a healthy discount with these awesome bundle deals including Hammertone pedals and more
Upgrade your guitar playing with a month’s worth of Guitar Tricks lessons for just $1
Get access to over 11,000 online guitar lessons with this exclusive offer for MusicRadar readers
Save a huge $300 on perfect guitar tones with the excellent Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box at Guitar Center
This invaluable studio tool enables you to fully utilize the power of your tube amp from the comfort of your home studio
Best modelling amps: Variety is the spice of life with these awesome amplifiers
If you’re the type of guitar player who likes to regularly change their sound, then you need the best modelling amps
Ubisoft Rocksmith+ review
The much-loved guitar game franchise gets a refresh for the modern era, but is it a video game, an online guitar lesson platform, or both?
Best mini pedals: Give your ‘board some breathing room with these small-scale stompboxes
Our choice of mini guitar pedals for phenomenal cosmic tones, with an itty bitty pedalboard footprint
Best guitar VSTs 2024: guitar plugins and software to supercharge your guitar recordings
Elevate your sound in the studio with our pick of the best guitar VSTs for guitarists
Best creative multi-effects plugins 2024: Transform your tracks with these cutting-edge creative tools
Supercharge your samples and take those tired old synth sounds to a new level with our choice of the top multi-effects plugins
Best mastering plugins 2023: 10 plugins to make your mix streaming ready
Ensure your mix is able to compete in the loudness war with our top mastering plugins from iZotope, Waves, Softube, and more
Best delay plugins 2024: Add depth and dimension to your mixes with these must-have plugins
From self-oscillation to digital emulation, these are the best delay plugins for your productions
Take advantage of Fender Play's new year deals with 50% off annual subscriptions and a two-week free trial
This latest offer from Fender Play will have you on your way to becoming a guitar virtuoso without breaking the bank
Best budget guitar amps under $500/£500 in 2024: top cheap amps for smaller budgets
We showcase some of the best cheap tube and digital modelling guitar amp heads and combos, for all playing styles
Bag yourself a free Riff audio interface when you purchase Positive Grid’s Omnyss or BIAS FX 2
Give yourself the gift of great tone on the go, with this last-minute Christmas deal from Positive Grid
IK Multimedia’s epic Black Friday deal has been extended - save up to 85% off Max versions of Total Studio, AmpliTube, SampleTank, and T-RackS
Get the MAX Total Studio 3.5, AmpliTube 5, SampleTank 4, and T-RackS 5 for their lowest-ever prices right through to 31 December!
