Latest articles by Chris Corfield
How to get student discount on MacBook Pros and iPads for music making
Heading back to school or college? Here’s how to bag amazing discounts on Apple products for students and teachers
How to start a podcast: a beginner’s guide to podcasting
A step-by-step guide to launching your first podcast – from podcasting equipment and how to record, to where to host your pod
Neumann TLM 102 review
Classy, no-frills condenser mic from one of the best in the business
How to clean a microphone: keep your mics germ-free
Microphones can become germ motels if they're not looked after. Use our step-by-step guide to keep yours clean
Are budget audio interfaces a false economy?
Looking to cut costs on a new audio interface? We take a look at budget models and ask whether they’re worth snapping up or leaving well alone
Razer Seiren X review
Simple, straightforward USB mic is great for gamers, but can it cut it in the music studio?
Getting your monitor mix right – a guide for gigging musicians
How to nail your onstage sound so that you can concentrate on your performance
Get to know the different microphone types and where you should use them
Don’t know your dynamic from your ribbon or condenser microphones? Here’s what you need to know about live and studio microphones
IK Multimedia iRig Mic Studio review
An inexpensive home studio upgrade with above-average build quality
Do you need in-ear monitors?
Think in-ears could make you a better live performer? We look at the pros (and one con) of IEMs to help you decide whether to make the switch
Blue Microphones Snowball review
Does the tiny veteran of the home studio scene still punch above its weight in 2021?
10 ways to optimise your laptop for music-making
From decluttering your hard drive to switching off the Wi-Fi, these simple tips will help your music machine run like a dream
Shure SM58 review
It might be coming up 60 years old now, but can the old stager of vocal microphones still keep up?
Audio-Technica AT2035 review
Established entry-level condenser is a reliable home studio workhorse
Shure MV7 review
This superb dual-use mic is ideal for streamers, podcasts, music and more
MacBook Pro vs Dell XPS 13: which laptop is best for music making?
How does Dell's capable machine compare with the musician-friendly Apple laptop, and which comes out top for music production?
Fender Play review
Fender Play delivers quality remote learning for beginners, featuring customisable lessons, whether you play acoustic or electric guitar, ukulele or bass
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