Articles by: Chris Barnes

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

By Chris Barnes

This mega deal includes pianos, synths, clavinets and basses

Best electronic drum sets 2020: Roland TD-50 KVX

The 12 best electronic drum sets 2020: top choice electric drum kits for pro to beginner drummers

By MusicRadar Team, Chris Barnes

Electronic drum kit buying advice and our budget-spanning picks from Roland, Yamaha, Alesis and more

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

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

By Chris Barnes

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

These insane MacBook Pro deals are a Cyber Weekend steal – up to $450 off

By Chris Barnes

Get your hands on our number one music-making laptop with these killer Cyber Weekend Apple laptop deals

Supercharge your guitar recordings with big Cyber Weekend plugin savings for guitarists

By Chris Barnes

Waves is offering HUGE money off PRS Supermodels, Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel and more

Waves' Silver plugin bundle has dropped from $599 to $49.99 with this epic Cyber Weekend deal

By Chris Barnes

Get everything you need to make music in one package – 16 plugins including compressors, EQs and special effects

DJI has just slashed prices on two epic music vlogging cameras ahead of Black Friday

By Chris Barnes

Music vloggers can save up to £80 on the DJI Osmo Pocket or GoPro-rivalling Osmo Action

Waves is releasing a brand new plugin on Black Friday and you can get it for FREE

By Chris Barnes

Plus, loads of prices slashed in Waves' Black Friday VIP early sale

Love free music? Buy an Amazon Echo smart speaker and get 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for nothing

By Chris Barnes

This deal is included with purchases of the Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show or Echo Plus

Black Friday arrives early with 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for only £/$0.99

By Chris Barnes

This unmissable deal delivers millions more songs than Spotify or Apple Music

Guitar accessories and gear essentials for beginner guitarists

By Chris Barnes

Kickstart your playing today with our pick of essential gear, from electric guitars and amps, to cables, picks and guitar tuners

The best Plugin Boutique deals right now: top synths, virtual instruments and plugins for less

By Chris Barnes

Supercharge your music making with software from KV331 Audio, u-He, Izotope and more

Waves plugins and bundles: huge price drops on top music production software

By Chris Barnes

Deck out your studio with up to $3,450 off titles including Horizon, Abbey Road Studios 3, GTR3 and SSL 4000

Gerry Morgan: “Get stuck in and you’ll be fine. It’s never too late to learn another instrument”

By Chris Barnes

The James Bay and Niall Horan drummer explains why embracing technology has been the greatest tool in realising his creative vision with pop’s biggest acts

Brann Dailor: “I see riffs cinematically”

By Chris Barnes

Brann Dailor reveals his approach to songwriting, why he’s never sung better and what it takes to climb ‘drum mountain’

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

By Chris Barnes

Easy-to-use website building services for music makers, bands and creatives

The 9 best electronic drum sets for kids 2020: the best child-friendly electric drum kits available to buy

By Chris Barnes

Help your child learn the drums with these top entry-level electronic drum sets

Clutch's Jean-Paul Gaster: “For me, drumming is a meditation”

By Chris Barnes

30 years into his career, Jean-Paul Gaster knows a thing or two about the business of making music

The best snare drums 2020: our pick of the best snare drums for beginners and experts

By MusicRadar Team, Chris Barnes

Find the best snare drums for the studio or stage

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

By Chris Barnes

Plus, how to choose the right drumsticks for your drumming style and budget

The 7 best Yamaha electronic drum sets: our pick of the top Yamaha e-kits for beginner, intermediate and pro drummers

By Chris Barnes

Use our guide to find the right Yamaha electronic drum kit for you

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