Latest articles by Matt McCracken
“It’s honestly got me thinking hard about adding one to my own studio set up”: Two Notes Reload II review
A reactive load box from Two Notes that makes the case for keeping your tube amp and forgetting about switching to a modeller
I’ve looked through all 372 deals in the Thomann Easter Sale - these are the 5 deals I’d grab right now
Thomann’s Sweeter Than Chocolate sale has just been unveiled with some incredible savings of up to 50% off
Best microphones for recording: My top studio mics for instruments, vocals and more
These are the best recording microphones from the biggest brands including AKG, Rode, Audio Technica, Neumann and more
Best MIDI keyboards for beginners: Entry-level controllers for those starting out in music production
Get producing your own music with my pick of the best MIDI controller keyboards for beginner musicians
Best guitar audio interfaces 2025: Record killer guitar parts at home with our top picks
The best audio interfaces for guitar from IK Multimedia, Focusrite, UAD and more
It's your last chance to save an extra £10 when you spend over £100 in the massive Flash Sale at PMT with this exclusive deal for MusicRadar readers
We’ve unlocked an extra £10 off brands including Fender, PRS and Korg - but you’ll need to claim it before the day's over. Here's my top picks from the sale
Best chorus pedals: Our pick of the top chorus pedals
Chorus is back! Find out why with our top-rated chorus pedals you need to try today
“A frankly ludicrous pedal that stakes itself as the ultimate octave funhouse”: Electro-Harmonix POG 3 review
EHX’s incredibly fun reincarnation of the POG aims to let you get weird with your tones, but does it justify that gigantic asking price?
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Plus if you don’t want to commit, we’ve also got an exclusive 1 month for $1 deal for MusicRadar readers
Best Stratocasters 2025: Top Strat picks from Fender and Squier
Our experts countdown the best Strat guitars - from budget to pro - that showcase arguably the most iconic guitar of all time
Best cheap MIDI keyboards 2025: Inexpensive MIDI controllers starting at just £39/$49
Start making music for less with our selection of affordable MIDI keyboards from Arturia, Akai, Nektar, Novation, and more
“Even a complete beginner could get the 18i20 set up and start making multi-mic recordings”: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen review
We put the latest iteration of Focusrite’s 8-channel interface to the test
“A brilliant piece of kit that’s more than a match for the demands of the modern producer/engineer”: Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 review
The next generation of Universal Audio Apollo is here, and we got hands-on ahead of launch to put it through its paces
Best pedal amps: Get the sound, feel and response of an amp, all on your pedalboard
Downsize your rig with the best amps-in-a-box to suit all styles of music
8 tips to improve your mixes in 2025 that won't cost you anything
Get ahead on your mixing game in 2025 with these spend-free tips from a master mixing engineer and producer
With up to 92% off plugins and software, Plugin Boutique just gave you the best excuse to upgrade your productions
Cure your post-NAMM blues with a huge selection of discounted plugins from just $/£5
Best DAWs: The best digital audio workstations for PC and Mac
Our expert pick of music production software packages for every budget and application - tested and rated
“Presents a supremely intuitive workflow and fantastic quality preamps”: SSL 2+ MKII review
The latest audio interface to get an update steps into the home recording ring
Best reverb pedals: Our pick of reverb effects for your pedalboard
From subtle to extreme, these are our reverb top picks right now
“Quality sound, volume on tap, and plenty of flexibility”: Positive Grid Spark Edge review
We put PG’s latest pint-sized powerhouse to the test
“It’s a lot of guitar, whether you’re buying your first proper instrument or you want a great guitar for gigging”: Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus review
Another ultra-modern S-type vying for attention in a packed part of the market
Best beginner DAWs: Easy-to-use digital audio workstations for beginners
Our pick of the easiest DAWs for beginners to get their heads around, including picks from Apple, Ableton, Image Line, Steinberg, and more
Best guitar cables: Leads and patch cables for all budgets
Quality cables make the difference, here's our top picks from Mogami, Ernie Ball, Fender and more
