Latest articles by Chris Barnes
Best Alesis electronic drum sets 2024: Our pick of Alesis electronic drums for beginners to pros
Our expert guide to finding the perfect Alesis electronic drum set for your budget and skill level
Best budget USB microphones 2024: Get creative and sound better for less
Our expert pick of the top budget USB mics for streaming, podcasting, recording, gaming, work calls and more
24 must-have Cyber Monday deals the MusicRadar team is buying this year
In between writing deals we've been shopping... this is what's in our baskets - from e-kits and plugins, to guitar pedals and tuition subscriptions
Black Friday iPad deals 2023: Up to $100 off iPad Pro, Air and mini models - all with music-friendly specs
Apple's tablet is the perfect tool for mobile music production and this year's Black Friday discounts are heavy, making it the ideal time for you to start you iPad music making journey…
Grab a Guitar Tricks annual subscription for just $99 this Black Friday, and bag an additional $321 of extras
Make 2024 the year your playing moves up a level with online lessons from one of the best platforms around
There’s no need to wait for Black Friday with these software savings - Waves just dropped a load of titles to $29.99
And if you buy two plugins you can choose another two for free
Best drumsticks for beginners: Recommended sticks for budding players
Choose your perfect first pair of sticks from our expert recommendations, including models from ProMark, Vater, Vic Firth and more
EFnote 3X review
These high-end electronic drums from ex-Roland employees have got the looks, but do they have the midas touch?
NUX DM-8 review
A newcomer to the competitive e-kit market, NUX’s mid-range offering is a fantastic value package that should keep the competition on its toes
Best bass drum pedals 2024: single and double bass pedals for every budget
Put your best foot forward with our guide to choosing the best bass drum pedal for you, with expert picks from DW, Pearl, Tama and others
Musician’s insurance: Everything you need to know about covering you and your gear
Whether you teach, tour or own loads of gear, insurance expert John Woosey is here to help you find the right cover
Best drumsticks 2024: wooden and synthetic sticks for beginner and pro drummers
Our experts help you choose the right drumsticks for your budget and drumming style
Best electronic drum pads: Top drum and percussion pads for the studio and stage
Explore a world of sound with the best electronic drum pads around, from Roland, Yamaha, Alesis and Nord
Best online drum lessons: Our pick of tuition platforms for new to advanced drummers
Learn drums how and when you want with these 10 excellent online drum lesson resources
Best Yamaha e-kits: Top electronic drum sets from Yamaha for beginner, intermediate and pro drummers
Use our expert guide to help you find the right Yamaha electronic drum set for you
Best compact drum kits: Our pick of the best mini-kits at any budget
If you’re thinking of downsizing your set, a 16” bass drum kit from Gretsch, Ludwig, Sonor and others is the perfect solution
Best website builders for bands and musicians 2024: Sell your merch, get your music heard and build your fanbase
Do bands still need a website? Oh yes - here's our expert pick of 7 easy-to-use website builders for music makers, bands and creatives
12 essential drum accessories every player needs
From studio to stage and acoustic to electronic drums, these are the must-have gadgets and gizmos percussionists need to sound great and stay organised behind the kit
How to watch the Grammys 2023 live tonight: watch the music awards show online, without cable and from anywhere
Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Diplo, Ozzy Osbourne, Adele and Harry Styles are amongst the artists nominated for awards at tonight's ceremony
Best electronic drum amps and monitors: Play your e-kit out loud!
The top monitor speakers and amps designed to bring the best out of your electronic drum set
Load up on studio staples with all Waves plugins slashed to only $29.99 for the holidays
Even better, buy two plugins, and you'll bag another two completely free!
Waves’ crazy Cyber Monday sale includes plugins from only $5.99 - stock up while you can
Plus, multi-buy bundles have hit their lowest prices of the year so far
Waves' early Black Friday sale now includes 90 massively discounted plugins
Early bird discounts apply to 90 plugins including Waves Tune, Abbey Road, signature collections, bundles and loads more
