Tom Porter
Tom Porter worked on MusicRadar from its mid-2007 launch date to 2011, covering a range of music and music making topics, across features, gear news, reviews, interviews and more. A regular NAMM-goer back in the day, Tom now resides permanently in Los Angeles, where he's doing rather well at the Internet Movie Database (IMDB).
Latest articles by Tom Porter
![Led Zep Physical Graffiti cover](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sT29WruCdc8DHcWDCKVPWN-320-80.jpg)
5 quick facts you didn't know about Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti
By Tom Porter published
A return to Led Zeppelin's sixth LP
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9842247403a53c3fb6097423964282d6-320-80.jpg)
IK Multimedia launches iKlip mic stand adaptor for iPad
By Tom Porter last updated
Take your music apps on stage for live performance
![The DM-1T, DM1s and DM1B](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6258ad71e3f445a3c97fd1f9ccd6a446-320-80.jpg)
Sontronics unveils three new drum mics: DM-1B, DM-1T and DM-1S
By Tom Porter last updated
Condenser microphones designed specifically for drums
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f395aafbc342a2a4ba282d2f9075c40f-320-80.jpg)
Apogee Mike: studio quality microphone for iPad, iPhone and Mac
By Tom Porter last updated
Works with GarageBand and all your iOS devices
![900: The first of the Pro series](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7ef5a60c1996d87900c9d98888577396-320-80.jpg)
Ultrasone's 'radiation reducing' Pro 900 headphones
By Tom Porter last updated
The earcups feature a larger soundstage for improved acoustics too
![The Hesh](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/13f7fcac3fea846fbc6d17c4cd0b48a0-320-80.jpg)
Metallica team with Skullcandy, launch Death Magnetic headphones
By Tom Porter last updated
Hesh and Lowrider models: "What better way to hear audio clipping…"
![The new line-up](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7ccd0266b0671bedd84f7a592083bd78-320-80.jpg)
Future Sonics 'colourful' in-ear Atrio headphones
By Tom Porter last updated
New M3 and M9 models won't get tangled up
![Ear jewellry not included](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a127556f75b96ae9d1a52f4c39c72839-320-80.jpg)
H20 Audio: 100% waterproof headphones, iPod case
By Tom Porter last updated
Take your MP3 player 12ft underwater, if you dare
![The 'Zebra' option](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ac86beaaacffeb8e120712daf57b3fa1-320-80.jpg)
Ear muff headphones warm your lobes, play tunes
By Tom Porter last updated
Style and functionality combined. Sort of…
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dcc52d13aec7387d80953af101ee067a-320-80.jpg)
Marshall Amps launches headphones
By Tom Porter last updated
Guitar amplification giant branches out into cans market
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e2133c85d3365d003efd89d76c2d11cd-320-80.jpg)
Yamaha A-Series electro acoustic guitars: A1 and A3 details and spec
By Tom Porter last updated
Full specifications following our NAMM 2011 video demo
![The Damnation PC](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c21693de72ba8b63a45ef14908b00718-320-80.jpg)
Damnation: a Steampunk PC mod to end them all
By Tom Porter last updated
The Telecalculograph MK II…
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cdfafe5ddfe171bc16b03af26d547000-320-80.jpg)
Deftones drum setup: Abe Cunningham's kit in pictures
By Tom Porter, Rhythm magazine last updated
Abe and his drum tech talk gear, Diamond Eyes and Deftones' new rhythm section
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/52aeb639dcfd2a8db4c383485647488e-320-80.jpg)
Pendulum's drum setup revealed: KJ Sawka's kit in pictures
By Tom Porter, Rhythm magazine last updated
Exclusive shots of the drum 'n' bass star's kit
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/009b636b8997bdc71cc3cc0c8e54d870-320-80.jpg)
Muse's drum setup revealed: Dom Howard's kit in pictures
By Tom Porter, Rhythm magazine last updated
Exclusive shots of Dom's DW The Resistance tour kit
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/1bb43d19cb757b407aa8b0fd6eed7d57-320-80.jpg)
Gavin Harrison's drum setup revealed: Porcupine Tree's kit in pictures
By Tom Porter, Rhythm magazine last updated
Drummer talks odd time signatures and familiar configurations
![Mapex VX Series Kit - from £479 - £519](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/84833d3c526e9da6febb22bd7d309411-320-80.jpg)
How to build the ultimate drum setup… on a budget
By Tom Porter, Rhythm magazine last updated
The best cheap kit your money can buy
![Stars' live and studio drum setups in pictures](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4d9e6aff62582dc7749714aad9830e2d-320-80.jpg)
Drum kits of the pros: stars' live and studio drum setups in pictures
By Si Truss, Tom Porter, MusicRadar last updated
UPDATED: Up close with the pro gear behind the beats
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9a7a32836a63a1e90523b3547276002f-320-80.jpg)
Guitar cables: which is the best?
By Tom Porter last updated
Whirlwind? Monster? Planet Waves? Help us find the leading lead
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/88ad7c07230182c83f2f27b64ec8afde-320-80.jpg)
Summer NAMM 2011: Alesis DM10 X electronic drum kit unveiled
By Tom Porter published
Latest set features new chrome Xrack
![The Pedal Jeanie at NAMM 2011](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5378234e5c99a5164afe7d709bb59e7d-320-80.jpg)
Grid 1 unveils Pedal Jeanie Jr battery-powered pedalboard
By Tom Porter published
World's first rechargeable FX board gets smaller sibling
![Les Paul, NYC, 2008](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c52d7774383ffd044a66991242ad5388-320-80.jpg)
Today's Google logo is an interactive guitar for Les Paul's birthday
By Tom Porter published
Compose your own HTML5 ditty for the guitar legend
![Twinmaster: "sparked the low-wattage revolution in guitar amplification"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/1d148ac18c86cb61c79048a7550e7929-320-80.jpg)
Budda reissues Twinmaster guitar amplifier
By Tom Porter published
18-watt boutique combo returns from 1995
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