Latest articles by Chris Corfield
Hear your mixes like never before with up to $100 off Beyerdynamic's dependable studio headphones - including the DT 770 Pro X and DT 990 Pro
Don't miss out on these workhorse studio headphones, as Beyerdynamic discounts a bunch of top cans for Black Friday weekend on Amazon
5 Waves plugins for just $99 is the perfect Black Friday deal to fill the gaps in your music software arsenal – get them for less than $20 each
There's over 250 plugins to choose from, including loads of classics that I swear by
My daily-driver podcast mic is 15% off for Black Friday at Amazon and it’s one of the smartest buys you can make for a spoken word setup
I just found the best Black Friday deal for podcasters with a generous discount on the model we called "one of the most versatile, feature-laden mics for podcasting”
FabFilter's killer Black Friday sale just launched, including hefty discounts on the essential production tools I reach for with every mix
You'll need to be quick - these 13 FabFilter savings will cease to be on 1st December
With up to 85% off bundles, the 12 Days of UAD early Black Friday sale has some of the best plugin discounts you'll see this year
There'a already massive UAD software savings up for grabs – and their official Black Friday sale hasn't even arrived yet
Best studio monitors 2025: Studio speakers for musicians and producers on any budget
My comprehensive guide to the best studio monitor speakers for home studio recording, whether you’re a beginner or pro producer
Best in-ear monitors 2025: IEMs for stage and studio
Our expert guide to the best in-ear monitors for practice, performance and production, no matter your budget
Best budget audio interfaces 2025: Cheap USB interfaces for home recording, streaming, podcasting, and more
I’ve tested more than 20 options to bring you my expert pick of the best affordable audio interfaces for great quality recording on a budget
Best budget studio monitors 2025: Make your mixes sing with these wallet-friendly home studio speakers
The best cheap studio monitors for home recording, with my hand-picked and affordable options from Adam, IK Multimedia, M-Audio, PreSonus and more
Best MIDI keyboards 2025: Find the perfect match for your studio workflow
My expert guide to the best MIDI keyboards of all sizes and budgets to integrate with your home studio
My go-to audio interface is now even better value at under £80 in Gear4Music's early Black Friday sale
Brands including Moog, Native Instruments and Baby Audio are also on sale - shop now and beat the crowd to loads of discounted home studio gear
Best PCs for music production 2025: Apple Macs and Windows machines for your home studio
Discover the power that a desktop PC or Mac can bring to your music-making, with my expert pick of the best desktops for music production
Best budget in-ear monitors 2025: My pick of cheap in-ears for every type of musician
Our recommended budget IEMs for practice and performance – options starting from $45/£45
Best acoustic guitar for beginners 2025: Strum your first chords with our choice of beginner acoustic guitars
Start playing today with beginner acoustics from Taylor, Fender, Epiphone, Martin and more – hand-picked by experts
Best podcasting microphones 2025: my expert picks for every budget and level, including audio demos
Record your next pod’ or stream your heart out with the very best podcast mics, including my affordable recommendation under $100/£100
Best budget laptops for music production 2025: Affordable laptops for making music
I've got the latest laptops on test that will not only enable you to make music anywhere, but do it without spending a fortune – our top picks start at just $/£300
Best external hard drives for music production 2025: Back up your music and boost your computer's performance
Store recording sessions, video files, and sample libraries with our expert pick of the best external hard drives for Mac and PC
Best laptop for music production 2025: For home studios and mobile music-making - tested by experts
My pick of the best laptops for making music, plus hands-on reviews, stress testing, and what to look for when buying
Best cheap microphones for recording 2025: Budget microphones for the home studio
Record at home for less with my pick of the best budget recording microphones around
Best electric guitars under $1,000/£1,000 in 2025: My top picks for players of all styles
Years of playing and reviewing gear have taught me exactly what to look for - here's how to get a guitar to grow with
Best studio chairs 2025: Are you sitting comfortably in your home studio?
Experience exceptional ergonomia with these studio chairs from Corsair, Ikea, Ergolab and more
Best USB microphones 2025: Plug-and-play mics for everything from streaming to singing
Capturing audio has never been easier, with these all-in-one USB microphones from Shure, Sennheiser and more
Best earplugs for musicians 2025: protect your hearing with these essential audio attenuators, for the practice room to your next gig
I road-tested six sets of the best musician-friendly earplugs, from Alpine, ACS, Minuendo and more - recommended options from budget to moulded
