Latest articles by Chris Corfield
Best Shure microphones 2025: Our pick of classic mics for vocals, recording, podcasting and more
Our pick of the best recording mics from the biggest name in the game
Best Audient iD4 MKII deals December 2025: cheap prices on this top-rated budget audio interface
Everything you need to know about the Audient iD4 MKII and where to find the best deals online
Best Audio-Technica ATH-M50x deals December 2025: bag our favourite studio headphones for less
Get to know the ins and outs of these excellent studio cans and grab yourself a bargain today
Best MacBook Pro M1 deals December 2025: make significant savings on a slick music production laptop
Unlock killer Apple laptop savings, including cheap MacBook Pro M1 laptops - plus, everything you need to know about Apple's latest machines
Best KRK Rokit 7 G4 deals December 2025: find a top studio monitor bargain
Find the biggest savings on these top-rated studio speakers from KRK
Best Boss RC-1 deals December 2025: make major savings on an iconic looper pedal
Get to know this top-rated looper and find the cheapest Boss RC-1 loop station deals online
Best guitar cases and gig bags 2025: Top options for protecting your gear
From lightweight gig bags to flight-ready hard cases, we look at the best guitar cases out there right now
Best podcast recording software 2025: Our pick of essential software and apps for capturing your pods
Our pick of software for recording podcasts - both paid and free - to suit any ability level and budget
Best 12-string guitars 2025: 9 electric and acoustic 12-strings for all budgets
Buying advice and our top picks for the best 12-string guitars on the market right now
Best baritone guitars 2025: Dive deep with these hollow and solid-bodied baritone guitars
Stretch yourself with the best baritone guitars for all budgets, plus the best baritone acoustic guitar
Best consoles for live mixing 2025: Our pick of the best gig-ready live mixing boards
The best analogue and digital mixers for live music, from solo musicians to full bands
Best budget PCs for music production 2025: Plenty of power and performance for less
Looking for a great budget PC for music production? There’s value to be found at the entry level, as these choices prove
Best cheap synthesizers 2025: including the best synths under $500/£500
Portable, desktop and keyboard instruments for music-makers on a budget
Best beginner bass guitars 2025: 10 epic beginner basses for all
For those just starting out, we’ve picked out the best beginner bass guitars from the likes of Squier, Epiphone, Sterling, Ibanez and more
IK Multimedia iRig Mic HD 2 review
The versatile, user-friendly USB mic is back for a second round
Best podcast hosts 2025: Including free podcast hosting options
Our pick of 6 podcast hosting platforms designed to help you get your voice heard
Adobe Audition review
Is Adobe’s specialist audio application up to the job for musicians?
IK Multimedia iRig Mic Studio review
An inexpensive home studio upgrade with above-average build quality
How to build a music production PC
Everything you need to know to build your own music production computer, including key considerations and the gear you’ll need
Blue Microphones Snowball review
Does the tiny veteran of the home studio scene still punch above its weight in 2021?
Audio-Technica AT2035 review
Established entry-level condenser is a reliable home studio workhorse
