Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
"If the WTF is a sign of things to come, I can’t wait to see what these mad scientists cook up next": Morley x DOD Wah-OcTo-Fuzz review
A fantastic, wacky, and eccentric three-in-one stompbox that harks back while creating something fresh
Best pedalboards 2026: top choice 'boards for guitarists
Organise your guitar effects pedal collection with one of the best pedalboards available from Pedaltrain, D'Addario, Gator and more
Best guitar audio interfaces 2026: Get studio-quality tones at home
The budget to premium, these are the best audio interfaces for guitar and bass tested by expert musicians
Best stage pianos 2026: Our pick of the finest keyboards for live performance
Our guide to the top stage pianos for gigging musicians, with options from Nord, Roland, Yamaha, Casio and more…
Best digital pianos for beginners: 9 beginner-friendly pianos handpicked by a professional piano and music gear reviewer
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 keyboards for beginners 2026: Get started with our expert pick of beginner keyboards for all ages
Looking for the best piano keyboard for beginners? Well MusicRadar has you covered with expert advice and useful recommendations from industry professionals
Best desktop amps 2026: Lightweight and portable practice solutions for guitarists of all abilities
I've picked out some of the best small-scale amps around that are well worth a closer look, from the likes of Positive Grid, Blackstar, Yamaha, Laney and NUX
Best digital pianos 2026: I'm a professional piano and music gear reviewer, and these are my top picks
With a decade of experience selling and reviewing pianos, these are my recommendations for the very best digital pianos from Kawai, Yamaha, Roland, Casio, and Korg at all price points - including full reviews and video demos
Thomann has taken the fight to Amazon with its Prime Day-beating Music Days sale – save up to 60% on big gear brands including Kawai, D'Angelico, Slate Digital, and so much more
Thomann is proving that the best music-making deals aren't found on Amazon this Prime Day with a truly massive sale that runs from now until July 14th
"A stunningly good reverb pedal that sounds and operates like one twice the price": Hotone NC-200 Verbera review
With equally good algorithmic and IR convolution reverbs, this is a seriously impressive little pedal
MusicRadar deals of the week: A guide to the best music sales right now
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear at Guitar Center, Sweetwater, Musician's Friend and more
"The app is where things get both wild and a little weird:" Positive Grid Reactor 50 Intelligent Guitar Combo Amp review
Is 'Amp Intelligence' the future of guitar tone? If this new Positive Grid amp is anything to go by, we've still got a few years before our digital overlords take over
MusicRadar deals of the week: A guide to the best music sales right now
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear at Guitar Center, Sweetwater, Musician's Friend and more
Thomann just dropped a massive sale on gig-ready live sound gear with up to 50% off
For a limited time, you can score substantial discounts on mics, speakers, in-ear monitors, mixers, and so much more
"If you’re after a pedal that delivers classic Cry Baby attitude with plenty of versatility, this is the one": Dunlop Cry Baby BB535 Reissue review
Dunlop has crafted a wah-shaped love letter to the guitar gods that made this expressive effect popular in the '90s
Sweetwater's latest sale is the place for pedal lovers, with big savings on Universal Audio, Line 6, Eventide, Keeley, DigiTech and more - including $100 off the highly rated UAFX Anti 1992
In addition to stompbox savings, you can also score serious money off a range of essential accessories
MusicRadar deals of the week: We've found $200 off one of the best microphones around, $100 off a stunning Guild offset and a slew of discounted guitar pedals
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, PRS, Yamaha, Fender and more
Best multi-effects pedals 2026: Our pick of the best all-in-one guitar FX modellers
Our guide to the best multi-effects pedals will help you get your head around amp modelling pedals and multi-FX
Best PA systems for bands 2026: active PA speakers to ensure your band gets heard
Whether you're a professional wedding band, a popular covers outfit or an original band on a mission, these PA systems will guarantee you sound your best
Best keyboard stands 2026: Our picks for home, studio and stage, whatever your budget
What you should look for in a keyboard stand, plus our pick of the most sturdy, stylish keyboard stands from K&M, Quicklok, RockJam, Roland, Jaspers and more…
Best guitar cables 2026: Leads and patch cables for all budgets
Quality cables make the difference, here's our top picks from Mogami, Ernie Ball, Fender and more
"For blues players and fingerstyle enthusiasts especially, it’s hard to imagine a better-suited companion": Gibson L-00 Century 12-Fret review
Gibson harkens back to its past with a 12-fret version of an acoustic classic
MusicRadar deals of the week: We've found $200 off a stylish Gibson SG, $100 off an affordable Martin acoustic, hearty discounts on studio headphones and much more
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, PRS, Yamaha, Fender and more
