Articles by: Chris Corfield

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Chris Corfield is a journalist with over 12 years of experience writing for some of the music world's biggest brands including Orange Amplification, MusicRadar, Guitar World Total Guitar and Dawsons Music. Chris loves getting nerdy about everything from guitar and bass gear, to synths, microphones and music production hardware.

Articles by: Chris Corfield

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Best guitar cases and gig bags 2022: top options for protecting your gear

By Chris Corfield published 25 August 22

From lightweight gig bags to flight-ready hard cases, we look at the best guitar cases out there right now

Closeup of the pickup and fingerboard of the Epiphone EB-0 bass guitar in cherry red

Best beginner bass guitars 2022: 10 epic beginner basses for all

By Chris Corfield published 23 August 22

For those just starting out, we’ve picked out the best beginner bass guitars from the likes of Squier, Epiphone, Sterling, Ibanez and more

Best vocal mics 2022: 12 top vocals microphones for stage and studio

By Chris Corfield published 18 August 22

Your vocals deserve to shine. That’s why we’re guiding you through the best vocal mics available today from Shure, AKG, Rode, Aston, Telefunken, Neumann and more

Best guitars for beginners 2022: become a star in the making with 9 beginner-friendly acoustic and electric guitars

By Chris Corfield published 3 August 22

Check out our recommendations for the best guitars for beginners, kids and guitarists with small hands

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Best guitar amps under $/£1,000 2022: heads and combos for rock, metal, blues and beyond

By Chris Corfield published 2 August 22

Top choice amps under a grand from Fender, Peavey, Orange and more

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Best budget USB microphones 2022: start creating for less

By Chris Corfield published 29 July 22

The top budget USB mics for streaming, podcasting, recording, gaming and more

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Best USB microphones 2022: 11 all-in-one mics for streaming, vlogging, podcasts and voiceovers

By Chris Corfield published 19 July 22

These USB-equipped mics will make your content creation so much easier

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Best podcasting microphones 2022: top picks for every budget and level

By Chris Corfield published 7 July 22

Record your first, or next, podcast, and stream your heart out with the very best podcast mics, including the best podcasting microphone under $100/£100 – plus expert buying advice

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Best budget guitar amps under $500/£500 2022: top cheap amps for smaller budgets

By Chris Corfield published 28 June 22

We showcase some of the best cheap tube and digital modelling guitar amp heads and combos, for all playing styles

Best cheap microphones 2022: featuring budget microphones for studio and stage

By Chris Corfield published 28 June 22

Record instruments or vocals, make a podcast or boost live performances for less, with our pick of the best budget microphones around

Best budget studio monitors 2022: pocket-friendly home studio speakers, with most pairs under $200/£200

By Chris Corfield published 27 June 22

The best cheap studio monitors for home recording, with options from IK Multimedia, M-Audio, JBL, PreSonus and more

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Best cheap electric guitars 2022: 10 epic budget electrics

By Chris Corfield published 24 June 22

Our experts pick the best cheap electric guitars for rock, metal and blues players on a budget

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Best podcast recording software 2022: our pick of essential software and apps for capturing your pods

By Chris Corfield published 23 June 22

Our pick of software for recording podcasts - both paid and free - to suit any ability level and budget

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Best budget in-ear monitors 2022: our favourite cheap in-ears for all musicians

By Chris Corfield published 23 June 22

Our pick of the best budget in-ear monitors for practice and performance – from $99/£75

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Best studio chairs 2022: are you sitting comfortably in your home studio?

By Chris Corfield published 9 June 22

How to pick the right studio chair for you, plus 8 expert recommendations from brands including Ikea, Amazon and Hbada

Close-up of a Trace Elliot Elf bass amp on a hexagonal print surface

Best bass amps 2022: 13 top choice amplification options for bassists

By Chris Corfield published 7 June 22

Dive into our best bass amp guide to discover the options that deliver the power and features to suit your low-end needs, whatever your budget

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Best guitar VSTs 2022: guitar plugins and software to supercharge your guitar recordings

By Chris Corfield published 6 June 22

Elevate your sound in the studio with our pick of the best guitar VSTs for guitarists

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Best overdrive pedals 2022: Find new inspiration with 14 of the best drive pedals for guitar

By Chris Corfield published 25 May 22

Some of the best examples of a key component of any guitar player’s rig - the overdrive pedal

Best synthesizers 2022: top keyboards, modules and semi-modular synths

By Chris Corfield published 22 May 22

From cheap monosynths to the best high-end polysynths, we've got the best synthesizers for every budget

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Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2022: strum your first chords with the top beginner acoustic guitars

By Chris Corfield published 17 May 22

Start playing today with beginner acoustics from Taylor, Fender, Epiphone, Martin and more

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Best beginner electric guitars 2022: 10 top electric guitars for beginners

By Chris Corfield published 17 May 22

Our guitar experts round-up the best beginner's electric guitars to start your guitar-playing journey

Best bass guitars 2022: four-string and five-string bass guitars for every budget

By Chris Corfield published 17 May 22

Explore the world of fat frequencies with our expert guide to the best bass guitars available today

Best podcast mixers 2022: meet the central hub of your podcasting setup

Best podcast mixers 2022: the central hub of your podcasting setup

By Chris Corfield published 9 May 22

Find the ideal mixer for podcasting with 10 top picks from Rode, Yamaha, PreSonus and others – from budget to pro

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Best earplugs for musicians 2022: protect your hearing from the practice room to your next gig

By Chris Corfield published 3 May 22

Our pick of 9 of the best affordable earplugs for concerts, band practice and more – because your ears are worth protecting

Strymon Big Sky reverb pedal on black rocks

Best reverb pedals 2022: 11 of the best reverb effects for your pedalboard

By Chris Corfield published 29 April 22

From subtle to extreme, these are our reverb top picks right now

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