Daryl Robertson

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. I have a massive passion for anything that makes a sound, in particular guitars, pianos and recording equipment. In a previous life, I worked in music retail, giving advice on all aspects of music creation, selling everything from digital pianos to electric guitars, entire PA systems to ukuleles. I'm also a fully qualified sound engineer with experience working in various venues in Scotland.

Articles by: Daryl Robertson

Treat your ears to superior audio this Christmas with Tidal HiFi Plus for just £2/$2 for three months

Treat your ears to superior audio this Christmas with Tidal HiFi Plus for just £2/$2 for three months

By Daryl Robertson last updated

Bag yourself three months of hi-res music streaming, just in time for Christmas

Treat the musician in your life to quality lessons with up to $100 off an ArtistWorks gift card this Christmas

Treat the musician in your life to quality lessons with up to $100 off an ArtistWorks gift card this Christmas

By Daryl Robertson last updated

From guitar to piano, drums to woodwind, they can learn it all at ArtistWorks - all while saving you up to $100

Save a colossal 67% off selected E-Instruments with Native Instruments and dramatically improve the quality of your home recordings

Save a colossal 67% off Native Instruments' E-Instruments and dramatically improve your home recordings

By Daryl Robertson published

Seriously up your production value with this crazy early Black Friday discount on a range of virtual instruments, from violins to electric pianos

Should you buy a piano, digital piano or keyboard this Black Friday?

Should you buy a piano, digital piano or keyboard this Black Friday?

By Daryl Robertson last updated

With the crazy deals we are expecting this November, is Black Friday the right time to splash the cash on a new set of keys?

7 things to consider when setting up a digital piano at home

7 things to consider when setting up a digital piano at home

By Daryl Robertson last updated

Take the fear out of setting up your digital piano with our handy tips and tricks

Casio PX-S1100 review

Casio PX-S1100 review

By Daryl Robertson last updated

  • £615
  • €666
  • $649

A valuable upgrade for an already fantastic piano

Roland GO:PIANO 88 review

Roland GO:PIANO 88 review

By Daryl Robertson last updated

  • £299
  • €269
  • $399

Learn the piano anywhere with this incredibly portable and modern offering from Roland

LD Systems Maui 5 Go 100 review

LD Systems Maui 5 GO 100 review

By Daryl Robertson published

  • £599
  • €659
  • $899

This user-friendly PA will go anywhere your musical journey takes you

Alesis Prestige

Alesis Prestige review

By Daryl Robertson last updated

  • £369

Alesis made bold claims about its affordable digital piano. Does it live up to the hype?

Essential piano accessories: everything you need to get started playing the piano

Essential piano accessories: everything you need to get started playing the piano

By Daryl Robertson last updated

From a sturdy bench to crystal clear headphones, reliable sustain pedal and online learning software, these are the must-have piano accessories to help you get started

Positive Grid celebrates its 10th anniversary with money off the Spark amp and the return of the Spark Pearl

Positive Grid celebrates its 10th anniversary with money off the Spark amp and the return of the Spark Pearl

By Daryl Robertson published

To honour a decade in the business, Positive Grid are offering mega deals on the Spark amp and BiasFX2 software

Waves 40% off sale imagery

Save an extra 40% off Waves plugins and bag yourself a FREE plugin with orders over $50

By Daryl Robertson published

Want more free stuff? Get 2 free plugins when you spend over $90, or 3 with orders over $120! Now's the time to stock up on effects and instruments

Yamaha P-45 review

Yamaha P-45 review

By Daryl Robertson last updated

  • £311+
  • €365+
  • $498+

An entry-level compact piano that punches above its weight

IK Multimedia's insane software deal could get you 25 plugins for the price of 1

IK Multimedia's insane software deal could get you 25 plugins for the price of 1

By Daryl Robertson last updated

For its 25th birthday, IK Multimedia is offering its biggest group buy ever on AmpliTube, Syntronik, MixBox and more - but you'll need to get your mates involved to take full advantage

Boss RC-1 Loop Station review

Boss RC-1 Loop Station review

By Daryl Robertson last updated

  • £99+
  • €91+
  • $102+

The ultimate single button looper with intuitive display

Casio Privia PX-770 review

Casio Privia PX-770 review

By Daryl Robertson last updated

  • £649+
  • €735+
  • $749+

A modern slimline piano that will fit in any home

Yamaha Piaggero NP-12 review

Yamaha Piaggero NP-12 review

By Daryl Robertson last updated

  • £199
  • €217
  • $199

The ultimate lightweight beginner keyboard from Yamaha

Plugin Boutique offers a massive 99% off the SoundSpot Producers Bundle: bag 5 epic plugins for only $8/£5

Plugin Boutique offers a massive 99% off the SoundSpot Producers Bundle: bag 5 epic plugins for only $8/£5

By Daryl Robertson last updated

Yes, you read that right! Budding producers and podcasters can get their hands on SoundSpot's Union, NEVO, Velo 2, Oracle and Axis plugins with a mighty discount

Close up of Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard pickup

Best electric guitars under $1,000/£1,000 2023: find your next guitar under a grand

By Chris Corfield last updated

Find a great sub $1,000/£1,000 electric guitar for playing rock, metal, blues and beyond

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