Latest articles by Simon Arblaster
Black Friday studio headphone deals 2024: The biggest studio headphone savings from across the internet
Grab yourself big savings on Focal, Beyerdynamic, Shure, AKG and more this Black Friday
"This might be the most affordable guitar from Strandberg, but you wouldn’t notice": Strandberg Boden Essential review
Want to get into the headless game but are wary of spending big? Strandberg just might have the gateway drug for you
The history of Korg in 21 synths: Inside Korg's new London museum
Take a trip through of Korg's most influential synths with our video tour of the new Korg Gallery exhibition
Black Friday microphone deals 2024: With early sales starting to land, these are the best microphone savings we can find
Your place for all the microphone deals from Shure, Rode, AKG, Blue Microphones and more - whether you're a musician or a podcaster
Thomann Black Friday deals 2024: The early Cyberweek sale is live now!
Score massive deals on music gear and software in Thomann's Early Cyberweek sale
Best laptop for music production 2024: 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
Black Friday plugin deals 2024: Get your hands on the biggest savings ahead of Cyber Weekend
Get ahead of the game with my top tips on how to get the most out of your plugin deals shopping
“The beauty of Anti is that it is way more than just a 5150 emulation”: Universal Audio Anti 1992 High Gain Amp pedal
Universal Audio finally gets into the high-gain game – and about time
Best audio interface 2024: 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
Black Friday Andertons deals 2024: Everything you need to know ahead of the biggest sale of the year
Save big on Fender guitars, Focusrite audio interfaces, Roland electronic drum kits, and so much more
AlphaTheta brings its A-game with the new all-in-one XDJ-AZ controller
The outgoing XZ controller makes way for improved compatibility and much more
Alpha Theta releases new DDJ-GRV6 controller
Remixing just got a whole lot easier with the new Groove Circuit and Stems FX controls
AlphaTheta launches new ultra-low-latency headphones for DJs
Can these ultra-low-latency, over-ear monitors replace your trusty old cans?
“A bastion of ingenuity. It’s noisy and expensive, but so much fun”: Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth II review
The world’s first electro-mechanical synth has evolved. We see how the Mk II compares...
“A handy, rugged form-factor for an interface that can turn its hand to different types of content creation”: Lewitt Connect 2 review
Can this multifaceted audio interface cover all the bases? We get connected
“The Nanobox range gets a sampler and a powerful one at that”: 1010music Nanobox Tangerine review
This latest Nanobox could be pushing for the title of world’s smallest sampler. We ask if it needs to be that small…
"It's the face-melting clarity that these pickups deliver which will keep you coming back for more Bay Area thrash antics, time and time again": Harley Benton EX-84 Modern EMG
A sub $/£400 Explorer-a-like with active EMGs?! Yes, please.
"It does the job of improving vocal recordings in sub-optimal acoustic spaces": t.akustik PET Vocal Booth
Need a vocal booth that you move about and pack away easily, without the need for any tools? t.akustik has got you covered
“A veritable playground of vintage synthesis and exploration”: Analogue Solutions Ample review
Is Ample more than just a greatest hits package from the AS back catalogue? We reach for the pins
“A worthy Windows-based machine for the power-hungry power user on the go”: ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED review
Looking for a high-end Windows-based laptop to handle all your music and video needs? We go PC
"An extra screen is always handy for music production but unfortunately it’s at the detriment of comfort here": ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED review
Is this dual-screen laptop a travelling producer’s salvation? We log in
NAMM 2024 live report: rolling news from the world's biggest music-making gear show - as it happened
All the hot new guitars, synths, drums and other products as they're announced
NAMM 2024: The Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 exists, we've seen it and it's coming in March
Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the Pelham Blue?
