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Chris Barnes

I'm MusicRadar's eCommerce/Deals Editor, I play drums (and guitar, badly) and I've worked in the music gear industry for 16 years. I manage all buyer's guides on the site and it's my sole purpose to help musicians find the right gear and the best prices.

Articles by: Chris Barnes

The best drumsticks 2020: wooden and synthetic drumsticks for pros and beginners alike

By Chris Barnes

And all the info you need to choose the right drumsticks for your own budget and drumming style

The 7 best Yamaha electronic drum sets 2020: top Yamaha e-kits for beginner, intermediate and pro drummers

The 7 best Yamaha electronic drum sets 2020: top Yamaha e-kits for beginner, intermediate and pro drummers

By Chris Barnes

Use our expert guide to help you find the right Yamaha electronic drum set for you

Waves Gold bundle deal

Waves’ epic 42-plugin Gold bundle is just $149.99 right now – save $650

By Chris Barnes

Plus, save 40% store-wide and get free plugins

The best drum sets 2020: the best drum kits for all styles and budgets

The best drum sets 2020: the best drum kits for all styles and budgets

By MusicRadar, Chris Barnes

Explore the best acoustic drum sets for the bedroom, studio and stage, from Ludwig, Pearl, Tama, DW and more

Dell Black Friday in July sale: save up to £356/$300 on a Dell XPS music-making laptop

Dell Black Friday in July sale: save up to £356/$300 on a Dell XPS music-making laptop

By Chris Barnes

Save big on a great music-making computer – including Dell XPS 13 and XPS 15 models

The best drum sets 2020: the best drum kits for beginners, intermediate and pro drummers

The best drum sets 2020: the best drum kits for beginner, intermediate and pro drummers

By MusicRadar, Chris Barnes

Explore the best acoustic drum sets for the bedroom, studio and stage, from Ludwig, Pearl, Tama, DW and more

12 best electronic drum sets 2020: top-rated electronic drum kits for every budget and playing level

12 best electronic drum sets 2020: top-rated electronic drum kits for every budget and playing level

By Chris Barnes

Buying advice and recommendations for the best electronic drum sets for all budgets and styles, including kits from Roland, Yamaha, Alesis and ATV

Sign up for epic guitar, drum and recording courses from just £12.99 in the Udemy Flash Sale

Save up to 93% on guitar, drum and recording courses in the Udemy Flash Sale – start learning from just £12.99

By Chris Barnes

Today only! Save big on epic Udemy music courses, with lifetime access to content

Save up to 94% on guitar, drum and recording courses in the Udemy Sale

By Chris Barnes

Courses start from as little as £11.99 with lifetime access to the content

Get 4 months of TIDAL HiFi and pay just £/$4 per month – usually £/$19.99 per month

Get 4 months of TIDAL HiFi and pay just £/$4 per month – usually £/$19.99 per month

By Chris Barnes

Huge discount on TIDAL's Spotify and Apple Music-beating high quality audio

Fender Play deal

Get 3 months of FREE online guitar lessons with this epic Fender Play deal

By Chris Barnes

Start learning guitar, bass or ukulele at home today – extra free subscriptions added!

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Where can you buy music gear online during the Coronavirus lockdown?

By Chris Barnes

As the lockdown continues, many online music retailers remain open. Here’s where you can still buy guitar, drum and studio gear and how you can support your local music shop

Best website builders for musicians and bands 2020: sell your merch and get your music heard

Best website builders for musicians and bands 2020: sell your merch and get your music heard

By Chris Barnes

Our top picks of easy-to-use website building services for music makers, bands and creatives

Save up to 93% on Waves plugin bundles – prices dropped by as much as $3,700

Save up to 93% on Waves plugin bundles – prices dropped by as much as $3,700

By Chris Barnes

Stay home and make music for less with this epic music software deal from Waves

The 9 best electronic drum sets for kids 2020: top child-friendly electric drum kits

The 9 best electronic drum sets for kids 2020: top child-friendly electric drum kits

By Chris Barnes

Help your child learn to play the drums with these top entry-level electronic drum sets and drum pads

Get 20% off guitar tab, sheet music and tuition books when you spend over £30 at MusicRoom

Get 20% off guitar tab, sheet music and tuition books when you spend over £30 at MusicRoom

By Chris Barnes

Money off The Beatles, AC/DC and Iron Maiden guitar tab books, plus sheet music for piano, bass, ukulele and drums

Dell XPS 13 discounts! Save up to 15% off Dell’s top-rated music-making laptops

Dell XPS 13 discounts! Save up to 15% off Dell’s top-rated music-making laptops

By Chris Barnes

Plus Dell XPS 15 savings and free shipping on everything

Quick! Get £150 off a Huawei MateBook X Pro laptop for today only at Amazon

Quick! Get £150 off a Huawei MateBook X Pro laptop for today only at Amazon

By Chris Barnes

Make better music with this ace Apple MacBook Pro and Dell XPS challenger

Waves is spreading the Valentine's Day love with 30% off (almost) all plugins and bundles

Waves is spreading the Valentine's Day love with 30% off (almost) all plugins and bundles

By Chris Barnes

Seriously, cheap plugins make great Valentine’s Day gifts for musicians

Save up to $160 on Waves' latest plugins in their epic January sale

Save up to $160 on Waves' latest plugins in their epic January sale

By Chris Barnes

Get Abbey Road Studio 3, Bass Fingers, Berzerk Distortion and more for as little as $29.99

Buy any virtual instrument and get a second for just $1 – today only at Waves

Buy any virtual instrument and get a second for just $1 – today only at Waves

By Chris Barnes

This mega deal includes pianos, synths, clavinets and basses

Celebrate Green Monday with an extra $10 off your plugins order at Waves

Celebrate Green Monday with an extra $10 off your plugins order at Waves

By Chris Barnes

Save even more on top-rated plugins for music production – but hurry, this mega offer ends soon

Save $400 on the music-friendly Dell XPS 13 laptop – just $799.99 for today only

Save $400 on the music-friendly Dell XPS 13 laptop – just $799.99 for today only

By Chris Barnes

It's Christmas come early with this great deal on a top music-making machine

Native Instruments' massive 50% off Thanksgiving XXL is almost over – save big on Massive X, Traktor and more while you still can

Native Instruments' massive 50% off sale is almost over – save big on Massive X, Traktor and more while you still can

By Chris Barnes

Loads of deals are still live in the NI Thanksgiving XXL sale, including half price Komplete upgrades

Gifts for drummers: the ultimate guide to present ideas for the drummer in your life

Gifts for drummers: the ultimate guide to present ideas for the drummer in your life

By Chris Barnes

Treat the drummer in your life with our pick of drumming accessories, gadgets and gift ideas for all budgets