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, Guitarist, 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
By Daryl Robertson Published
With a whopping $170 off at Guitar Center, you can now grab an impressive UK-made microphone with plenty of change from $100
By Chris Corfield last updated
Cut through the mix with our top-rated bass amps, featuring Fender, Ampeg, Aguilar, Darkglass, and more
By Daryl Robertson Published
A fantastic, wacky, and eccentric three-in-one stompbox that harks back while creating something fresh
By Alex Lynham last updated
Organise your guitar effects pedal collection with one of the best pedalboards available from Pedaltrain, D'Addario, Gator and more
By Chris Bird last updated
The budget to premium, these are the best audio interfaces for guitar and bass tested by expert musicians
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Our guide to the top stage pianos for gigging musicians, with options from Nord, Roland, Yamaha, Casio and more…
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
By Daryl Robertson, Ross Holder last updated
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
By Daryl Robertson Published
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
By Daryl Robertson Published
With equally good algorithmic and IR convolution reverbs, this is a seriously impressive little pedal
By Daryl Robertson Published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear at Guitar Center, Sweetwater, Musician's Friend and more
By Daryl Robertson Published
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
By Daryl Robertson Published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear at Guitar Center, Sweetwater, Musician's Friend and more
By Daryl Robertson Published
For a limited time, you can score substantial discounts on mics, speakers, in-ear monitors, mixers, and so much more
By Daryl Robertson Published
Dunlop has crafted a wah-shaped love letter to the guitar gods that made this expressive effect popular in the '90s
By Daryl Robertson Published
In addition to stompbox savings, you can also score serious money off a range of essential accessories
By Daryl Robertson Published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, PRS, Yamaha, Fender and more
By Daryl Robertson last updated
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
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Quality cables make the difference, here's our top picks from Mogami, Ernie Ball, Fender and more
By Daryl Robertson Published
Gibson harkens back to its past with a 12-fret version of an acoustic classic
By Daryl Robertson Published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, PRS, Yamaha, Fender and more
By Daryl Robertson last updated
We round-up the best electronic keyboards for novices through to pros, from Yamaha, Roland, Korg, Nord and more…
By Daryl Robertson Published
Plenty of Dano charm in the tone department, it's just a pity about the build
By Daryl Robertson Published
For a limited time, you can score substantial discounts on a host of pedals from the likes of IK Multimedia, Hotone, MXR, Digitech and more
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