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Senior Deals Writer

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

Has Thomann gone crazy? The retail giant is currently offering the PRS SE P20 for only £268!

Thomann’s latest crazy deal sees the amazing PRS SE P20 slashed to only £268

By Daryl Robertson last updated 4 October 22

Thomann has just reduced the price of one of our favourite parlour guitars and it's not even Black Friday yet

Acoustic Guitars

Thomann's massive software sale sees up to 75% off plugins from Air Music, EastWest, Polyverse and more

By Daryl Robertson last updated 4 October 22

Make huge savings on virtual orchestral instruments, digital synthesizers, hard-hitting MIDI drums and spacious reverbs right now at Thomann

Digital Synths

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

By Daryl Robertson last updated 4 October 22

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?

Keyboards & Pianos

Taylor Hawkins on stage with the Foo Fighters

Taylor Hawkins LA tribute concert: everything you need to know

By Daryl Robertson published 27 September 22

We have all the information you need about the second Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in LA

Artists

Epiphone Power Players Les Paul review

By Daryl Robertson published 17 August 22

Epiphone's new minuscule single-cut is exactly what budding rockstars need to get started

Electric Guitars

Casio CT-S300 review

By Daryl Robertson published 8 August 22

A stellar portable instrument from the kings of beginner keyboards

Keyboards & Pianos

Save a whopping 50% off Auto-Tune Access with this pitch-perfect offer from Antares

By Daryl Robertson last updated 3 August 22

Get professional-sounding vocals with Auto-Tune Access for only $49, as well as a two-month free trial of Auto-Tune Unlimited

Software & Apps

Loopmasters are here to save your tracks with 50% off a wide range of loops and sample packs in their epic summer sale

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 15 July 22

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

Samples

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 5 July 22

Save money and secure one of the most hotly anticipated amps of the year

Singles And Albums