Latest articles by Chris Corfield
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
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 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 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
“A versatile and durable dynamic microphone suitable for a range of applications”: Universal Audio SD-1 review
Affordable dynamic microphone bringing professional sound from a top-tier brand
“One of the most versatile, feature-laden mics for podcasting”: Shure MV7+ review
Shure’s latest is an evolution, if not a revolution, in premium podcasting mics
“Its robust construction, low self-noise, and ability to emulate a range of classic microphones make it a valuable asset”: Universal Audio SC-1 review
Classy condenser with top-shelf tricks but a bargain price tag
"I can clearly see how quickly things can come together when you have the right tools at your disposal": I tried both face-to-face lessons and Pianote to learn the piano in 8 weeks - here's how I got on
Will combining online learning with face-to-face lessons be just what I need to become the piano player I've always wanted to be? Let's find out
Best microphones for recording: My top studio mics for instruments, vocals and more
These are the best recording microphones from the biggest brands including AKG, Rode, Audio Technica, Neumann and more
Best reverb pedals: Our pick of reverb effects for your pedalboard
From subtle to extreme, these are our reverb top picks right now
“As production becomes more cloud-oriented, many are questioning whether desktop DAWs are beginning to show their limitations”: How online DAWs are ushering in a new era for music making
Can browser-based digital audio workstations match up to traditional offline DAWs? We take a look
“A fantastic blend of features, portability, and audio quality that will serve many users well in crafting great-sounding mixes”: Soundcraft Notepad-12FX review
Compact, powerful, and versatile - but is the Soundcraft Notepad-12FX the best option for small studios?
Dell Black Friday deals 2024: The Dell Black Friday sale is still live
Black Friday may be over but you still grab some great deals on a Dell machine
Waves just dropped its best value software offer yet for Black Friday - get 3 plugins for $49.99 and save hundreds
Save cash and boost your plugin arsenal with these top-tier tools, effects and bundles
Sweetwater's mega Shure microphone sale includes big savings on a legendary mic used by the Chili Peppers, Michael Jackson, Metallica, Green Day and more
Upgrade your audio game with Sweetwater’s unbeatable Black Friday discounts on legendary Shure microphones
Here's the Black Friday deal DJs and home producers can't afford to miss - score up to 50% off hardware and software in Native Instruments' epic Cyber Season sale
This huge Cyber sale includes savings on the 4.5-star rated Maschine+, the beloved Guitar Rig 7 Pro, and so much more
Best free DAWs: The best free music production software
Start making music today by downloading a digital audio workstation for nothing - featuring options for PC, Mac, Android, iOS, and Linux
Best iPhone microphones: Top picks for mobile recording, vlogging and video conferencing
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a studio with these mics from Austrian Audio, Shure, Teenage Engineering, Zoom, and more…
