Latest articles by James Grimshaw
The best DJ controllers for beginners that money can buy, from portable pocket-friendly practice controllers to full-featured standalones
Get the very best live vocal performance with tried and tested mics from Shure, Sennheiser, DPA, Aston and more
Are you rushing, or are you dragging? You’ll know for sure with these essential time-keeping devices from Boss, Korg, Wittner, and more
Capturing audio has never been easier, with these all-in-one USB microphones from Shure, Sennheiser and more
Band websites are still vital for so many reasons – and making your own doesn’t need to be hard, as evidenced by these seven outstanding website builders for creatives in music
Dozens of Harley Benton instruments and accessories have had the discount treatment for Thomann’s Cyber Week
My guide to hooking up your audio interface to a laptop or computer, step-by-step
Learn how to hook up your MIDI keyboard to your audio interface - no matter how complex your setup
My expert guide to hooking up a mobile music-making rig using an iPhone or iPad
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
Our pick of the easiest DAWs for beginners to get their heads around, including picks from Apple, Ableton, Image Line, Steinberg, and more
Get creative for less with these production essentials
These innovative magnet-mounted, damage-free steel-plate artworks range from pop-cultural phenomena to iconic renderings of gear history
Get your studio sounding superb with these Yamaha speakers, discounted by up to $125 at Sweetwater
Music fanatics can save $33 on an Amazon Music Unlimited subscription right now, with three free months of high-fidelity streaming
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
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
AmpliTube 5 MAX v2 and TONEX MAX are definitive guitar amp modeling packages - and both are more affordable than ever for Black Friday
A look into how the professionals work fast and smart
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a studio with these mics from Austrian Audio, Shure, Teenage Engineering, Zoom, and more…
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
Revolutionise your home studio connectivity and signal paths with a patch bay – here's how
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
