Latest articles by Simon Fellows
Add some sheen to your vocals with the best dynamic and condenser mics from Shure, AKG, Rode, Aston, Telefunken, Neumann, and more
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
Our guide to the top stage pianos for gigging musicians, with options from Nord, Roland, Yamaha, Casio and more…
These are the best recording microphones whether you're recording a podcast at home or working in a studio on proper productions
Upgrade from USB with the very best-quality, noise-free mics from AKG, Aston, Neumann, Rode, Sennheiser, Shure and more
Field recorders can unlock the sonics that surround us - here are my top picks from Tascam, Zoom, Teenage Engineering and more
Get the very best live vocal performance with tried and tested mics from Shure, Sennheiser, DPA, Aston and more
We round-up the best electronic keyboards for novices through to pros, from Yamaha, Roland, Korg, Nord and more…
Looking to perform live, record in a studio or hook up your acoustic guitar to some dazzling effects? Then fitting a quality pickup is the best upgrade you can make
Capture every nuance of a vocal and high-fidelity detail of an instrument with my condenser microphone recommendations from Rode, Neumann, Audio-Technica, Aston, AKG and more
Immerse yourself in your guitar playing with headphones, earphones and IEMs from Boss, Vox, Sennheiser, Shure, Focal and more…
Our expert pick of the top cheap USB mics for streaming, podcasting, recording, gaming, work calls, and more
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a studio with these mics from Austrian Audio, Shure, Teenage Engineering, Zoom, and more…
Does the LP-8’s powerful new wave cancel all that came before?
Free your performance with the best wireless mics from Røde, Shure, Sennheiser, AKG, Line 6, Behringer and Electro-Voice – plus our expert buying advice
As Kali revisits its nearfield monitor, we find a near-perfect balance of performance and price
Start strumming today with our expert guide to the best ukuleles available today, with options from Martin to Mahalo
We get big bass tones from a sub that punches way above its size
Our pick of the must-have accessories that will bring music to the ears of every beginner keyboard player
Veteran online guitar tuition site continues to grow bigger and better with every passing year
There are many pitfalls waiting to stymie the beginner keyboard player – here’s our guide to the mistakes every novice should avoid
We pit steel-string guitars head-to-head with their nylon-string counterparts. What are the main differences, and which is best for you?
We cosy up to this compact, ultra-nearfield studio monitor system for intimate desktop spaces
Andertons is already discounting dozens of Alvarez acoustics, meaning there’s no point waiting for Black Friday
Buy a Taylor 200 Series and up from Thomann and receive a second travel-size guitar for free! In the US? Guitar Center will bundle the second guitar from as little as $99