Chris Corfield

Chris Corfield

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, DJ gear and music production hardware.

Articles by: Chris Corfield

IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro in home studio setup

IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic Pro review

By Chris Corfield published

  • £149.99
  • €199
  • $169.99

Do-it-all mic and audio interface for streaming, vlogging and podcasting

Asus Strix Scar 16 review

Asus Strix Scar 16 review

By Chris Corfield published

Top-tier gaming laptop promises peak performance

AKG Ara microphone in a studio setting

AKG Ara review

By Chris Corfield published

  • £99
  • $99

This budget USB mic aims to stand out in a crowded market

Woman with pink records a guitar vlog

Best camera microphones 2023: shotgun and lavalier mics for content creators

By Chris Corfield published

Bypass your camera’s built-in mic with possibly the most important add-on to any video rig

Two mic streaming set up connected to an Apple laptop

Best audio interfaces for streaming 2023: elevate your content with our pick of budget-spanning devices

By Chris Corfield published

Take your streaming audio skills to the next level

Closeup of the Orange Micro Dark head on top of a flightcase

Best budget guitar amps under $500/£500 2023: top cheap amps for smaller budgets

By Chris Corfield published

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

Women in her studio surrounded by Shure microphones

Best Shure microphones 2023: our pick of classic mics for vocals, recording, podcasting and more

By Chris Corfield published

Our pic of the best from the biggest name in the mic game

Man watches his son play acoustic guitar while they both sit on a staircase

Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2023: strum your first chords with the top beginner acoustic guitars

By Chris Corfield published

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

Younger man teaching older man how to play guitar

Best guitars for beginners 2023: become a star in the making with 9 beginner-friendly acoustic and electric guitars

By Chris Corfield published

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

Seven multi-coloured M1 iMacs in a line

Best PCs for music production 2023: Apple Macs and desktop computers for your home studio

By Chris Corfield published

Discover the power that a desktop PC or Mac can bring to your music making, with our pick of the best PCs for music production

Close-up of Arturia Keystep keyboard controller

Best MIDI keyboards 2023: Mac, PC and iOS keyboards for players, composers and producers

By Andy Jones last updated

Our expert guide to the best MIDI keyboards of all sizes and budgets to integrate with your home studio

Child playing a keyboard with his dad

Best keyboards for beginners and kids 2023: Get started with our expert pick of beginner keyboards for all ages

By Dave Clews last updated

Useful advice and recommendations to help you find the best entry-level keyboard piano for you or your child

Pair of black IK Multimedia iLoud Micro budget studio monitors forming part of a home studio setup

Best budget studio monitors 2023: pocket-friendly home studio speakers, most pairs under $200/£200

By Chris Corfield last updated

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

Music production laptop on a wooden table with a pair of studio headphones

Best laptops for music production 2023: portable computers for musicians, producers and DJs

By Simon Arblaster last updated

Looking for a capable music production laptop for your home studio or on the go? We've rounded up the finest options for music-making from Apple, Dell, Microsoft, Razer and more

Shot of a podcasting microphone in a studio setting

Best podcasting microphones 2023: our expert picks for every budget and level

By Chris Corfield last updated

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

Close up image of a Squier Bullet Mustang on an orange/brown background

Best beginner electric guitars 2023: 10 top electric guitars for beginners

By Chris Corfield published

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

Pair of Audio-Technica in-ear monitors sat on a case

Best in-ear monitors 2023: IEMs for stage and studio

By Chris Corfield last updated

Our ultimate guide to the best in-ear monitors for musicians and producers, no matter your budget

Squier Jazzmaster on blue background

Best cheap electric guitars 2023: 10 epic budget electrics

By Chris Corfield last updated

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

Best microphones for recording

Best microphones for recording 2023: top studio mics for instruments, vocals and more

By Chris Corfield last updated

These are the best recording microphones from the biggest brands including AKG, Rode, Audio Technica and more, split by price

Close up on a pair of studio monitors in the studio

Best studio monitors 2023: studio speakers for musicians and producers on any budget

By Andy Jones last updated

A comprehensive guide to the best studio monitor speakers for home studio recording, whether you’re a beginner or pro producer – including Yamaha, IK Multimedia, Focal and more

Close up of a Blue Yeti USB microphone in silver against a brown backdrop

Best budget USB microphones 2023: get creative for less

By Chris Corfield last updated

Our pick of the top budget USB mics for streaming, podcasting, recording, gaming and more

Sennheiser in ear monitors on a lit up dj controller

Best budget in-ear monitors 2023: our pick of cheap in-ears for every type of musician

By Chris Corfield last updated

Our recommended budget in-ear monitors for practice and performance – options starting from $99/£75

Pair of headphones sat on a DJ controller

Best DJ headphones 2023: reliable choices from budget to pro-level

By Chris Corfield last updated

Headphones to suit any DJ, from Sennheiser, Technics, Pioneer and more

Electric and acoustic guitar hard cases lined up next to each other

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

By Chris Corfield last updated

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 2023: 10 epic beginner basses for all

By Chris Corfield last updated

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

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