Latest articles by James Grimshaw
Best budget in-ear monitors 2024: Our pick of cheap in-ears for every type of musician
Our recommended budget in-ear monitors for practice and performance – options starting from $99/£75
Best beginner DAWs 2024: Easy-to-use digital audio workstations for beginners
Our pick of the easiest DAWs for beginners to get their heads around, including picks from Apple, Ableton, Image Line, Steinberg, and more
In my opinion, these are the only 12 plugins most producers need. Here’s why - and how to save money on nearly all of them with these last-minute Cyber Monday deals
Get creative for less with these production essentials
Best studio monitors 2024: Studio speakers for musicians and producers on any budget
A comprehensive guide to the best studio monitor speakers for home studio recording, whether you’re a beginner or pro producer – including Yamaha, IK Multimedia, Focal and more
Significantly boost the vibe in your home studio with up to 41% off Displate metal posters for Black Friday
These innovative magnet-mounted, damage-free steel-plate artworks range from pop-cultural phenomena to iconic renderings of gear history
Yamaha’s HS Series studio monitors are a modern standard for the affordable studio rig - and they're 25% off for Black Friday
Get your studio sounding superb with these Yamaha speakers, discounted by up to $125 at Sweetwater
Amazon Music Unlimited is now free for 3 months thanks to this epic Black Friday streaming deal – and subscribers will get access to Audible for nothing, too
Music fanatics can save $33 on an Amazon Music Unlimited subscription right now, with three free months of high-fidelity streaming
Calling all recording fanatics, you don't want to miss this epic Black Friday interface deal - bag up to $800 off select Universal Audio devices from Apollo to Volt
Universal Audio’s recording equipment offerings have levelled the playing field for producers – and thanks to Black Friday, you can bless your setup with a UA device for up to 25% off
IK Multimedia’s revered amp-modelling stomps are getting a Black Friday boost: Score 100 FREE metal-ready patches when you purchase a Tonex pedal
Get $50 worth of face-melting metal tones when you buy IK Multimedia's popular Tonex or Tonex One amp modeller pedal completely free this Black Friday
IK Multimedia have gone mad with amp modeling discounts this Black Friday - get 75% off the Amplitube 5/Tonex bundle
AmpliTube 5 MAX v2 and TONEX MAX are definitive guitar amp modeling packages - and both are more affordable than ever for Black Friday
Best dynamic microphones 2024: Top picks for recording instruments, vocals and podcasts in challenging conditions
Equally at home on the stage or in the studio, we’ve tested a range of dynamic mics to help you get the results you’re after
5 pro recording setup ideas: from recording bands to mixing and mastering, these recommended rigs will get the job done
A look into how the professionals work fast and smart
Best budget studio headphones 2024: Cheap headphones to tackle every studio task
Expert buying advice, plus our pick of budget studio headphones for music-makers from just $49/£39
Best iPhone microphones 2024: Top picks for mobile recording, vlogging and video conferencing
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a studio with these mics from Austrian Audio, Shure, Teenage Engineering, Zoom, and more…
Best iPad for musicians and producers 2024: My pick of Apple tablets for all levels of music maker
Apple's iPads can now comfortably handle every music production task, but which is most suited to your needs? I put the whole range under the microscope
How to troubleshoot common audio interface issues
Hearing unwanted buzz? Not getting any sound at all? Here’s how to fix these and other unwanted interface issues and get your session back on track
How to use your audio interface with a patch bay – a step by step guide
Revolutionise your home studio connectivity and signal paths with a patch bay – here's how
Best guitar amp headphones 2024: Our top choices, from wearable tech to pro in-ear monitors
Immerse yourself in your guitar playing with headphones, earphones and IEMs from Boss, Vox, Sennheiser, Shure, Focal and more…
Best field recorders 2024: Top portable recorders for capturing sound on-the-go
From Foley and found sound to recording your rehearsals, a field recorder can unlock the sonics that surround us
Best live vocal microphones 2024: the finest gigging mics you can buy today
Get the very best live vocal performance with tried and tested mics from Shure, Sennheiser, Lewitt, DPA, Aston and more
How to set up a new audio interface
From plugging in to wigging out, here’s a step-by-step guide to getting started with your new audio interface - for both Windows and Mac OS
