Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Packing studio-grade algorithms in a compact chassis, the latest Eventide effects pedal is a multi-role fighter that can do any style
Set them off on the right path with our pick of the best guitars for kids from Fender, Epiphone, Yamaha, Ibanez and more
Upgrade your rig for less with these unmissable electric, acoustic, and pedal deals at Guitar Center
Time to save big on guitar gear with this epic sale over at Thomann that includes brands like PRS, Fender, Martin, and more
We just spotted a massive discount on one of the best practice tools for guitar players at the Positive Grid Fall Tone Fest sale
Your guide to the best cheap acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars out there, with amazing value options from Martin, Taylor, Fender, and more
Start playing today with beginner acoustics from Taylor, Fender, Epiphone, Martin and more – hand-picked by experts
Beetronics's chorus pedal might have half the features of the full version, but it's still capable of delivering some seriously out-there modulation tones
Our expert guide to the best in-ear monitors we've testedfor practice, performance and production, no matter your budget
Neural reaches the next frontier of amp modelling with a unit that might just change everything
Grab yourself an early saving on music gear with the early Labor Day deals at Sweetwater
Cut through the mix with our top-rated bass amps, featuring Fender, Ampeg, Aguilar, Darkglass, and more
Add some sheen to your vocals with the best dynamic and condenser mics from Shure, AKG, Rode, Aston, Telefunken, Neumann, and more
Get pristine personal monitoring and comfortable noise isolation without spending a fortune from brands like Shure and Audio-Technica - options starting from $42/£28
My pick of the best guitar VST instruments will get great guitar tones for your productions, even if you’ve never played guitar before
Mooer's battery-operated multi-effects unit delivers all the tools a beginner needs to get up and running, though some features fall short under DSP constraints
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
From entry-level mesh kits to high-end touchscreen flagships, here are the standout top-rated Alesis e-drums tested by our team - plus video demos
My expert guide to the best MIDI keyboards of all sizes and budgets to integrate with your home studio
Organise your guitar effects pedal collection with one of the best pedalboards available from Pedaltrain, D'Addario, Gator and more
I’ve tested more than 20 options to bring you my expert pick of the best affordable audio interfaces for great quality recording on a budget
The budget to premium, these are the best audio interfaces for guitar and bass tested by expert musicians
The best cheap studio monitors for home recording, with my hand-picked and affordable options from Adam, IK Multimedia, M-Audio, PreSonus and more
