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
Andertons summer sale is heating up with big discounts on guitars, recording equipment, drums and more
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Make big savings with Squiers down to £299, 50% off D’Angelico acoustics and £1,000 off premium guitars
Improve your film scores, game audio and other productions with 50% off Steinberg Nuendo 12 at Thomann
By Daryl Robertson published
Thomann has slashed the price of the newly released Nuendo 12 to only £439, as well as the upgrade to a mere £88
Epiphone Power Players SG review
By Daryl Robertson last updated
A small guitar with a big sound - and an even cooler finish
Best Casio Privia PX-770 deals December 2024: bag a top digital piano deal today
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Plus, everything you need to know about this slimline digital piano, suitable for beginner to intermediate players
Best Yamaha Piaggero NP-12 deals December 2024: learn to play today with these compact keyboard bargains
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Explore the latest Piaggero NP-12 keyboard deals, plus everything you need to know about this slimline home keyboard
Best Boss GT-1000 deals December 2024: the best prices for this versatile multi-effects pedal
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Discover more about the flagship Boss multi-effects unit and where to find the best prices
Best Yamaha P-45 deals December 2024: The place to find the biggest savings on one of the most popular digital pianos
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Everything you need to know about this popular beginner digital piano, as well as the best prices from around the internet
Thrice's Dustin Kensrue: 10 albums that changed my life
By Daryl Robertson published
From his "favourite heavy record of all-time" to Radiohead, Talk Talk, Tom Waits and The National
Best signature guitars: Nail the tone of everyone from Van Halen to St Vincent with these stellar artist models
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Make your mark with these artist-approved electric guitars – and use them to fuel your own style of guitar playing
Essential piano accessories in 2024: 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
Calling all producers! Thomann is now offering 40% off Cubase 12 – plus free plugins!
By Daryl Robertson last updated
For a limited time, you can enjoy 40% off Steinberg’s Cubase Pro 12, Cubase Artist 12 and Cubase Elements 12, and you’ll also receive a slew of free plugins
EART GW-2
By Daryl Robertson published
An affordable modern axe that's so good you'll lose your head
Improve your problematic mixes with 35% off Baby Audio's Smooth Operator at Gear4Music
By Daryl Robertson last updated
For only £29.99, you'll gain instant access to a clearer sounding mix with this fantastic deal from Gear4Music
Thomann’s latest crazy deal sees the amazing PRS SE P20 slashed to only £268
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Thomann has just reduced the price of one of our favourite parlour guitars and it's not even Black Friday yet
Thomann's massive software sale sees up to 75% off plugins from Air Music, EastWest, Polyverse and more
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Make huge savings on virtual orchestral instruments, digital synthesizers, hard-hitting MIDI drums and spacious reverbs right now at Thomann
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?
Taylor Hawkins LA tribute concert: everything you need to know
By Daryl Robertson published
We have all the information you need about the second Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in LA
Epiphone Power Players Les Paul review
By Daryl Robertson published
Epiphone's new minuscule single-cut is exactly what budding rockstars need to get started
Casio CT-S300 review
By Daryl Robertson published
A stellar portable instrument from the kings of beginner keyboards
Save a whopping 50% off Auto-Tune Access with this pitch-perfect offer from Antares
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Get professional-sounding vocals with Auto-Tune Access for only $49, as well as a two-month free trial of Auto-Tune Unlimited
Loopmasters are here to save your tracks with 50% off a huge range of loops and sample packs in their epic summer sale
By Daryl Robertson published
From acid house to garage, trap to hard rock, there's a sample pack here to suit every style of producer and all at unbeatable prices
This is your last chance to bag $100 off the killer Positive Grid Mini practice amp and Spark Control wireless footswitch
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Save money and secure one of the most hotly anticipated amps of the year
Casio CDP-S110 review
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Casio promised improved sound quality, but how does the new CDP-S110 hold up to its predecessor?
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