Latest articles by Matt McCracken
These laptops from Apple, ASUS and more are ideal for DJs, whether prepping sets at home or playing out at venues
Cyber Weekend isn't here just yet, but we've got the lowdown on what to look out for when the biggest sale of the year finally arrives
Struggling to decide what to buy the music producer in your life? Here's an in-depth guide to the best gift ideas for producers, written by producers
Boss shrinks its ever-popular Katana into an amp and effects-loaded practice amp for beginners and bedroom players
We stress-test the latest Mac and Windows laptops with high-track DAW projects to find the ultimate portable production hubs
Shopping for a drummer, guitarist, DJ, producer or content creator? Here’s some Christmas gift inspiration for the muso in your life - including last-minute ideas
Black Friday is nearly here, and Thomann's early deals are live now
Whether you need to secure a heavy tube mic or get your drum overheads in order, these are the most stable and reliable mic stands for a variety of budgets
Whether on-ear, over-ear or in-ear, my pick of DJ headphones from Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, AlphaTheta and more could be your next booth sidekick
From plug-and-play USB options to studio-grade XLR setups, discover my top podcast mics to make you sound crisp, clear and professional
Upgrade your home studio with the most powerful, low-latency workstations on the market
Invest in a transmitter/receiver and ditch trailing cables with our pick of the best wireless guitar systems from beginner to pro
Our guide to the best multi-effects pedals will help you get your head around amp modelling pedals and multi-FX
Get pristine personal monitoring and comfortable noise isolation without spending a fortune from brands like Shure and Audio-Technica - options starting from $42/£28
Field recorders can unlock the sonics that surround us - here are my top picks from Tascam, Zoom, Teenage Engineering and more
Tried and tested compact nearfields to free up valuable desktop space without compromising on sound
We've extensively tested the best headphones for guitar amps from Beyerdynamic, AKG, Boss, and more to help you play without waking the neighbours
From mini monosynths, through to mighty polyphonic workstations, our experts have hand-picked hardware synth recommendations for every budget
Fifteen years on, Strymon's flagship TimeLine returns with dual engines, new delay types, a reverb, and a five-minute looper
The Focusrite ISA C8X pairs two Lundahl-transformer ISA preamps with six Focusrite preamps, analogue saturation, and a built-in monitor controller
Refresh your recording rig with my hand-picked deals from the Sweetwater studio and recording sale
Grab yourself a pair of the best affordable studio headphones with my top picks, including frequency response testing
Line 6 Helix Stadium Native brings Agoura amp models, Proxy clones, and 48-blocks to your DAW, but is it worth the $399.99 asking price for new users?
