Dave Clews
Dave has been making music with computers since 1988 and his engineering, programming and keyboard-playing has featured on recordings by artists including George Michael, Kylie and Gary Barlow. A music technology writer since 2007, he’s Computer Music’s long-serving songwriting and music theory columnist, iCreate magazine’s resident Logic Pro expert and a regular contributor to MusicRadar and Attack Magazine. He also lectures on synthesis at Leeds Conservatoire of Music and is the author of Avid Pro Tools Basics.
Latest articles by Dave Clews
Best beginner DAWs 2024: Easy-to-use digital audio workstations for beginners
By Dave Clews last updated
Our pick of the easiest DAWs for beginners to get their heads around, including picks from Apple, Ableton, Image Line, Steinberg, and more
What are the best digital pianos in 2024? I'm a professional piano and music gear reviewer and these are my top picks
By Daryl Robertson last updated
With a decade of experience selling and reviewing pianos, these are what I believe to be the very best digital pianos from Yamaha, Roland, Casio, Kawai and Korg - covering all price points
Best studio headphones for music production and mixing 2024: tested by experts
By Dave Clews last updated
We’ve tested and reviewed a huge range of headphones for music production. These are our tried and trusted choices – plus your FAQs answered
Best MIDI keyboards 2024: Mac, PC and iOS keyboards for players, composers and producers
By Andy Jones last updated
Our expert guide to the best MIDI keyboards of all sizes and budgets to integrate with your home studio
Best digital pianos for beginners 2024: Start playing with authentic sounds and feel
By Dave Clews last updated
An expert look at the very best beginner digital pianos on the market from the likes of Yamaha, Casio, Korg, Roland and more
Best budget studio headphones 2024: Cheap headphones to tackle every studio task
By Dave Clews last updated
Expert buying advice, plus our pick of budget studio headphones for music-makers from just $49/£39
Best electronic keyboards 2024: Our top picks for every budget
By Dave Clews last updated
We round-up the best electronic keyboards for novices through to pros, from Yamaha, Roland, Korg, Nord and more…
Best keyboards for beginners 2024: Get started with our expert pick of beginner keyboards for all ages
By Dave Clews last updated
Looking for the best piano keyboard for beginners? Well MusicRadar has you covered with expert advice and useful recommendations from industry professionals
Best music stands 2024: Top choices from On-Stage, K&M, Hercules and others
By Dave Clews last updated
Need something to help you prop up your song sheets? We can help with our pick of the best music stands you can buy right now
Best acoustic pianos 2024: Budget to premium instruments for home and studio
By Dave Clews last updated
If you’re considering buying a new acoustic piano and want some advice, don’t worry – pianos are our forte
Best keyboard amps 2024: Hear yourself loud and clear from your home to the stage
By Dave Clews last updated
Whether you’re practising at home and want an option other than headphones, or you’re performing live, a keyboard amplifier can be a total game-changer
Best metronomes 2024: The top mechanical and digital metronomes for musicians
By Dave Clews last updated
If you need a practice buddy, a metronome can help you make dramatic improvements in your playing
How to play mono synth properly: all the skills you need to master
By Music Radar published
How playing mono synths differs from standard keyboards
Master 10 classic synth riffs in an instant
By Dave Clews published
Want to be a keyboard wizard in record time? These 10 simple but seminal synth hooks are crazy easy to play. We show you how
Best keyboard stands 2024: Our picks for home, studio and stage, whatever your budget
By Dave Clews last updated
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 Yamaha keyboards 2024: Our top picks for home music makers
By Dave Clews last updated
We’ve trawled through Yamaha’s extensive keyboard range to help you find the right one for you
Best Yamaha digital pianos 2024: Including picks from the Arius, Clavinova, AvantGrand and P Series
By Dave Clews last updated
Dive deep into Yamaha’s digital piano range with our recommendations for every budget
Best piano bench 2024: Piano stool options to suit all budgets
By Dave Clews last updated
A good piano stool or bench is essential for learning the piano with the proper technique. Here’s a rundown of choices to suit every pianist’s posterior
How to play mono synth properly: the skills you need to master
By Music Radar published
How playing mono synths differs from standard keyboards
Best stage pianos 2024: Our pick of the finest keyboards for live performance
By Simon Fellows last updated
Our guide to the top stage pianos for gigging musicians, with options from Roland, Yamaha, Korg, Dexibell, Nord, Kawai and more…
Best pianos 2024: Our pick of acoustic and digital options for home, studio and stage
By Dave Clews last updated
Here’s our pick of the best pianos - and the best piano brands - including Yamaha, Casio, Nord, Roland and more…
"A solid, usable, and very well-rounded solution for learning the piano, especially good if you're a total beginner": Playground Sessions review
By Dave Clews last updated
No name-calling, hair-pulling or lunch money-stealing going on here - just a generous dose of interactive piano tuition
8 easy piano songs every beginner should learn: The Beatles, Coldplay, The Weeknd and more
By Dave Clews last updated
These old favourites and modern classics are instantly recognisable and simple to master
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