
Daryl Robertson
I'm a Senior Deals Writer at MusicRadar, and I'm responsible for writing and maintaining buyer's guides on the site - but that's not all I do. As part of my role, I also scour the internet for the best deals I can find on gear and get hands-on with the products for reviews. My gear reviews have been published in prominent publications, including Total Guitar and Future Music magazine, as well as Guitar World.com. I've also had the privilege of interviewing everyone from Slash to Yungblud, as well as members of Sum 41, Foo Fighters, The Offspring, Feeder, Fever 333 and many more.
I have a massive passion for anything that makes a sound, particularly guitars, pianos, and recording equipment. In a previous life, I worked in music retail, giving advice on all aspects of music creation and selling everything from digital pianos to electric guitars, entire PA systems, and ukuleles. I'm also a fully qualified sound engineer who holds a first-class Bachelor's degree in Creative Sound Production from the University of Abertay and I have plenty of experience working in various venues around Scotland.
Latest articles by Daryl Robertson

Hurry! These Prime Day keyboard and piano deals are ending soon - score the biggest savings of the year so far on Yamaha, Korg, and Casio at Amazon and beyond
By Daryl Robertson last updated
With popular models from piano heavyweights, there are plenty of keyboard and piano deals to get stuck into this Prime Day

MusicRadar deals of the week: It's your last chance to grab a Prime Day deal on gear from Fender, Roland, Casio, Yamaha, Toontrack & more - but you'll have to be quick
By Daryl Robertson published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Yamaha, Music Man, Vox, Epiphone, Fender and more

Waves just made building a pro-level plugin chain a lot cheaper - grab 2 for $59.99 or 4 for $99.99
By Daryl Robertson published
From full production bundles to must-have compressors, vocal effects, and so much more, you don't want to miss this Waves sale

Why wait for Prime Day when Thomann's massive Music Days sale will save you up to 65% off big brands right now?
By Daryl Robertson published
Thomann's Music Days sale sees the price slashed on popular models from Fender, Gibson, Alesis, Casio, ESP and much more

$1,200 off one of the best guitar synths on the market is a deal too good to ignore in Sweetwater's epic 4th of July sale
By Daryl Robertson published
With massive discounts on Roland, Alesis, Boss, Gretsch, Guild, and more, you don't want to miss one of the best Independence Day sales for musicians

Start your Independence Day weekend with a bang, as the Musician's Friend 4th of July sale lands early - score up to $850 off Music Man, $200 off Elektron and more
By Daryl Robertson published
Bag up to 60% off at Musician's Friend this Independence Day, saving you hundreds on Fender, Schecter, Roland, Universal Audio and more

Andertons just slashed £456 off this stunning PRS SE, and the finish has to be seen to be believed
By Daryl Robertson published
With up to 40% off the PRS SE Custom 24, Custom 24 Floyd, Custom 24-08, and the Custom 24-08 Quilt in Charcoal Cherry Burst, this sale is not to be missed

I wish these Memorial Day software deals had been around when I mixed my new EP - save up to 90% off Waves, Native Instruments, and Positive Grid plugins
By Daryl Robertson published
From full production bundles to amp modellers, DJ software, and so much more, here are the best Memorial Day plugin deals I can find

Guitar Center's epic Memorial Day sale offers unbeatable deals, including $419 off a Gibson Les Paul Standard!
By Daryl Robertson published
Treat yourself this Memorial Day, and get hundreds of dollars off an array of guitars, basses, amps, effects and more

The Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 has just seen its biggest ever discount - this is a call to save a whopping £380 at Andertons
By Daryl Robertson published
The Foo Fighters frontman's highly-rated Epiphone DG signature just received its biggest ever discount - it's times like these, I'm pleased I waited before making a purchase!

Calling all synth heads, Thomann just dropped the sale of the year with up to 80% off models from Moog, Behringer, Arturia and more
By Daryl Robertson published
For a limited time you can score substantial discounts on hardware and software synths, MIDI controllers, drum machines, sequencers and so much more

Best digital pianos for beginners 2025: 8 beginner-friendly pianos handpicked by a professional piano and music gear reviewer
By Daryl Robertson last updated
An expert look at the very best beginner digital pianos on the market from the likes of Yamaha, Casio, Korg, and Roland - including full reviews and video demos

Best digital pianos 2025: I'm a professional piano and music gear reviewer, and these are my top picks
By Daryl Robertson last updated
With a decade of experience selling and reviewing pianos, these are my recommendations for the very best digital pianos from Yamaha, Roland, Casio, and Korg at all price points - including full reviews and video demos

MusicRadar deals of the week: Enjoy a mind-blowing $600 off a full-fat Gibson Les Paul, £500 off Kirk Hammett's Epiphone Greeny, and so much more
By Daryl Robertson published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, Positive Grid, Fender, and more

Guitar Center’s massive Guitar-A-Thon sale has landed, and it includes $600 off a Gibson Les Paul and a host of exclusive models from Epiphone, Taylor, and more
By Daryl Robertson published
The aptly named Guitar-A-Thon sale is the place to go for an epic six-string related bargain

Best studio monitors 2025: Studio speakers for musicians and producers on any budget
By Andy Jones last updated
My comprehensive guide to the best studio monitor speakers for home studio recording, whether you’re a beginner or pro producer

Best PA speakers 2025: Compact and mobile active sound systems for bands and buskers
By Daryl Robertson last updated
These PA systems and speaker setups are ideal for amplifying vocals and instruments – including Roland, Bose, Yamaha and JBL speakers

Best guitar audio interfaces 2025: Record killer guitar parts at home with our top picks
By Chris Bird last updated
The best audio interfaces for guitar from IK Multimedia, Focusrite, UAD and more

Sleep Token just shared new sheet music. We asked a pro pianist to perform it - here's what it sounds like
By Daryl Robertson published
Is this a tease for the new Sleep Token album? Take a listen for yourself and read our piano expert's breakdown of the music

Presidents' Day is here, and that means epic music gear deals at Guitar Center - save $500 on a stunning Gibson Les Paul, $100 off the ever-popular Casio CDP-S110 and much more
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Grab impressive discounts on quality gear from Fender to Gibson, Casio, Alesis to Martin

Fender launches a slew of patriotic deals this Presidents' Day with hundreds off a wide range of USA-made guitars - including $200 off select American Professional II models and more
By Daryl Robertson published
From Pro II to Player Plus, Ultra Luxe to Performer, there is something for everyone this Presidents' Day over at Fender.com

MusicRadar deals of the week: Score £160 off select PRS guitars, £134 off the popular Novation Circuit Rhythm, and $200 off the Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12
By Daryl Robertson published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Novation, PRS, Pioneer, Fender and more

Best portable PA systems 2025: Lightweight and mobile PA solutions for musicians and events
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Easily transportable sound solutions from the likes of Bose, LD Systems, Roland, Mackie for bands, buskers and more

Best keyboards for beginners 2025: Get started with our expert pick of beginner keyboards for all ages
By Dave Clews last updated
Looking for the best piano keyboard for beginners? Well MusicRadar has you covered with expert advice and useful recommendations from industry professionals
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