James Grimshaw
James Grimshaw is a freelance writer and music obsessive with over a decade of experience in music and audio writing. They’ve lent their audio-tech opinions (amongst others) to the likes of Guitar World, MusicRadar and the London Evening Standard – before which, they covered everything music and Leeds through their section-editorship of national e-magazine The State Of The Arts. When they aren’t blasting esoteric noise-rock around the house, they’re playing out with esoteric noise-rock bands in DIY venues across the country; James will evangelise to you about Tera Melos until the sun comes up.
Latest articles by James Grimshaw
Best iPad for musicians and producers 2024: My pick of Apple tablets for all levels of music maker
By Ben Rogerson last updated
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
By James Grimshaw published
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
By James Grimshaw published
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
By Simon Fellows last updated
Immerse yourself in your guitar playing with headphones, earphones and IEMs from Boss, Vox, Sennheiser, Shure, Focal and more…
5 pro recording setup ideas: from recording bands to mixing and mastering, these recommended rigs will get the job done
By James Grimshaw published
There's a studio setup for every discipline; here's a look into how the professionals do their work
Best field recorders 2024: Top portable recorders for capturing sound on-the-go
By Simon Fellows last updated
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
By Simon Fellows last updated
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
By James Grimshaw published
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
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