Latest articles by Matt McCracken
I didn’t think online guitar lessons were for me until I tried Til - get $20 off your first lesson with a professional guitar player
Get a big discount on your first private guitar lesson with a professional guitar tutor in this exclusive deal for MusicRadar readers
Thomann just got Black Friday moving with their early Cyberweek sale - save up to 70% on select gear
Bag yourself some big savings on Neural DSP, Slate Digital, Focusrite, and loads more
How we test audio interfaces
Everything you need to know about how the MusicRadar team tests audio interfaces for reviews and buyer's guides - our full methodology explained
Waves just launched 3 massive early Black Friday software offers - and you can get your hands on one of them for absolutely nothing
Grab yourself some monstrous discounts with these early plugin deals over at Waves
Best dynamic microphones 2026: Top picks for recording instruments, vocals and podcasts in challenging conditions
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
Best free DAWs: The best free music production software
Start making music today by downloading a digital audio workstation for nothing - featuring options for PC, Mac, Android, iOS, and Linux
Best iPhone microphones: Top picks for mobile recording, vlogging and video conferencing
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a studio with these mics from Austrian Audio, Shure, Teenage Engineering, Zoom, and more…
Supercharge your next production with up to 50% off instruments and effects in the unmissable Native Instruments NKS partner sale
The perfect sale for producers just landed over at the Native Instruments website
"Offers a huge amount of options for all players of stringed instruments, and provides the highest accuracy available for any clip-on tuner": Peterson Stroboclip HDC review
One of the most accurate clip-on tuners available for musicians, and discuss that astronomical entry fee
“A great option for beginner players or those looking to expand their tonal palette on a budget”: Harley Benton DNAfx GiT Advanced review
The middle model of Harley Benton’s budget multi-effects pedal range looks for your attention in a crowded market
Quick! Get the original Spark smart amp at a super low price for a limited time in Positive Grid’s big Labor Day sale
With the launch of the Spark 2, prices are starting to plummet on the original and much-loved Spark amp
Best studio monitor stands: Optimise your home studio
Everything you need to know about studio monitor stands and why you need them in your recording studio
Best distortion pedals: our pick of the top gain stages for guitar
Bring the filth with 10 of the best distortion pedals for hard-rock, metal, and beyond
With up to 94% off at Plugin Boutique, these are the best plugin deals you’ll see for a while - here’s 5 picks from a mixing fanatic with 20 years in the home recording game
Now’s the perfect time to upgrade your plugin collection with this ginormous sale at Plugin Boutique
"One of the standout signature guitars I’ve played in my time": Gretsch Electromatic John Gourley Broadkaster review
A relatively affordable semi-hollow signature guitar with a stunning look from the man behind Portugal. The Man
How to set the preamp gain on your audio interface
Ensure you are getting the best recording quality possible every time with our top tips
How to plug mics and instruments into your audio interface
Not sure how to plug into your shiny new audio interface? Get set up for recording like a pro
Best podcast mixers: The central hub of your podcasting setup
Find the ideal mixer for podcasting with our top picks from Rode, Yamaha, PreSonus, and others – from budget to pro
“Left me wishing my first guitar had been this much fun to play”: Harley Benton TE-52 NA Vintage Series review
We get hands-on with one of the cheapest guitars in the Harley Benton range
“Huge storage and ability to load your own loops make it an instrument in its own right”: DigiTech JamMan Solo HD review
We welcome back another DigiTech staple with massive storage and stereo-looping capabilities
“Feels like you’re playing through an amp with excellent low-latency performance”: Blackstar Polar 2 review
We get hands-on with the new guitarist-friendly audio interface from British amp manufacturer Blackstar
How to use an amp simulator with an audio interface
Turns out we may have all been using our amp simulator plugins completely wrong. Let's clear up the matter once and for all
Learn to play guitar for just $4.99 a month with this mammoth Fender Play discount - get 60% off for a limited time
Ending on July 6th, this huge 60% reduction on a Fender Play annual plan won’t be around for long
