Simon Arblaster
I take care of the reviews on MusicRadar and Future Music magazine, though can sometimes be spotted in front of a camera talking little sense in the presence of real musicians. For the past 30 years, I have been unable to decide on which instrument to master, so haven't bothered. Currently, a lover of all things high-gain in the guitar stakes and never one to resist churning out sub-standard funky breaks, the likes of which you'll never hear.
Latest articles by Simon Arblaster

By MusicRadar Last updated
Knob tweakers, assemble!

By Simon Arblaster Published
Cort's Space program has expanded with a four-string variant and you might want to get onboard

By Si Truss, Simon Arblaster Published
Watch our video review and demo of Korg’s budget-friendly, build-it-yourself Nu:Tekt NTS-1 mkII

By Simon Arblaster Published
Our top picks from the likes of Fender, LR Baggs, MXR, DigiTech, Jackson and more

By Si Truss Published
We count down our favourite music tech hardware from the past 12 months

By Si Truss Published
We took a trip to the new Korg Gallery exhibit and asked the brand to talk us through some of its more obscure releases

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
You've not got long to bag yourself a bargain on guitars, pedals, and amps in the Andertons sale

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
Your place for all the microphone deals from Shure, Rode, AKG, Blue Microphones and more - whether you're a musician or a podcaster

By Simon Arblaster Published
Save big on some last-minute guilt-fee shopping on gear

By Simon Arblaster Published
Ever wanted an OP-Z but just couldn't afford one? Then PMT has got you covered, but not for long

By Simon Arblaster Published
They're such good value, but hurry as stocks won’t last

By Simon Arblaster Published
It’s such an obscenely low price that the MS-1 could be this year’s impulse buy

By Simon Arblaster Published
Have your cake and eat it. In-the-box and DAW-less jamming can be yours all at once

By Simon Arblaster Published
Prices slashed on the Modwave II, Minilogue XD, KingKorg Neo, Volcas and more

By Simon Arblaster Published
Now’s the perfect time to upgrade to one of the best plugins for clarifying problematic recordings

By Simon Arblaster Published
Want to get into the headless game but are wary of spending big? Strandberg just might have the gateway drug for you

By Si Truss Published
Take a trip through of Korg's most influential synths with our video tour of the new Korg Gallery exhibition

By Simon Arblaster Published
Universal Audio finally gets into the high-gain game – and about time

By Simon Arblaster Published
The outgoing XZ controller makes way for improved compatibility and much more

By Simon Arblaster Published
Remixing just got a whole lot easier with the new Groove Circuit and Stems FX controls

By Simon Arblaster Published
Can these ultra-low-latency, over-ear monitors replace your trusty old cans?

By Simon Arblaster Published
The world’s first electro-mechanical synth has evolved. We see how the Mk II compares...

By Simon Arblaster Published
Can this multifaceted audio interface cover all the bases? We get connected
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