Latest articles by Jon Musgrave
Akai MPK mini mk3
If you need a backpack-ready controller keyboard, there’s almost too much choice, but Akai's latest is pretty special
Best vocal plugins 2025: Our pick of vocal processing software to make your voice shine
If you want that Auto-Tune effect, or need to make a bad vocal great, then these vocal processing plugins will help turn bad singing into perfect vocals, whatever music you make
t.akustik HMF-60 absorber
Need to tame those annoying room reflections? Let's size up these new acoustic panels from t.akustik
PreSonus Eris E5 BT
Choosing the right media monitors can be confusing. We shed some light on PreSonus’ latest
Focusrite Vocaster One
We size up yet another newbie on the podcast production circuit
t.akustik Podcast Bundle
Podcasting requires a specific set of tools. We check out this mic based bundle from t.akustik
Focusrite Clarett+ OctoPre
Need more mic inputs and already have a suitably equipped interface? This unit could be ideal
Novation Launchkey 88 Mk3
Novation’s Mk3 keyboard controller range now has an 88-key model. We plug up the new Launchkey 88
The ultimate guide to sub bass: tips and tricks for a high-class low-end
When it comes to music designed for a powerful sound system, nailing your sub can be what makes or breaks your track
Audient EVO 16
If you need eight mic inputs, there aren’t that many USB interfaces to choose from. We plug up Audient’s EVO 16
Apple Studio Display
The Mac Studio is a powerhouse product that deserves a screen of comparable quality. Can Apple’s new Studio Display live up to expectations?
Beyerdynamic M 70 Pro X
Need a videocasting mic that sounds and looks the part? We may have just the thing
IK Multimedia iRig Pro Quattro I/O
Finding an interface for our mobile needs can be tricky. We size up this new device from IK Multimedia
Tascam Mixcast 4
If you make podcasts and want to streamline the process, this could be just the device you need
Beyerdynamic M 90 Pro X
Large capsule condensers are a vital studio tool. We plug up this new one from Beyerdynamic
t.akustik Print Panel
Tired of plain old acoustic panels? We size up something a bit more stylish
JZ Microphones Vintage V12
We hook up the latest vintage reissue from Latvia’s premium mic-maker
Apple Mac Studio
With its latest computer design, Apple has its sights firmly set on music producers and the wider creative community. Let’s see if it’s hit the target
KRK KNS Series headphones
We plug up the latest incarnation of these long established headphones from speaker giants KRK
Austrian Audio CC8 stereo set
It takes two (condenser mics) to tango in stereo. We check out this new kit from Austrian Audio
t.akustik Vocal Head Booth
Taming annoying room ambience is important for vocals and t.akustik's Vocal Head Booth could be the solution we're after
Austrian Audio OD505
We get up close with this new handheld vocal microphone from Austrian Audio
Fluid Audio Axis
It can be a bit of a minefield choosing a budget mic. We weigh up this impressive-looking new entry
