Articles by: Chris Barnes

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

By MusicRadar, Chris Barnes

Explore the best acoustic drum kits 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

By Chris Barnes

Electronic drum kit buying advice and recommendations for all budgets and styles, including kits from Roland, Yamaha, Alesis and ATV

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

Waves’ massive 42-plugin Gold bundle is just $149 for today only

By Chris Barnes

This incredible value package of EQs, reverbs, compressors and more works out at just $3.56 per plugin

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

By Chris Barnes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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