Tom Porter

Tom Porter worked on MusicRadar from its mid-2007 launch date to 2011, covering a range of music and music making topics, across features, gear news, reviews, interviews and more. A regular NAMM-goer back in the day, Tom now resides permanently in Los Angeles, where he's doing rather well at the Internet Movie Database (IMDB).

Latest articles by Tom Porter

Led Zep Physical Graffiti cover
5 quick facts you didn't know about Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti

By Tom Porter Published

A return to Led Zeppelin's sixth LP

Artists
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IK Multimedia launches iKlip mic stand adaptor for iPad

By Tom Porter Last updated

Take your music apps on stage for live performance

Software & Apps
The DM-1T, DM1s and DM1B
Sontronics unveils three new drum mics: DM-1B, DM-1T and DM-1S

By Tom Porter Last updated

Condenser microphones designed specifically for drums

Microphones
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Apogee Mike: studio quality microphone for iPad, iPhone and Mac

By Tom Porter Last updated

Works with GarageBand and all your iOS devices

Microphones
900: The first of the Pro series
Ultrasone's 'radiation reducing' Pro 900 headphones

By Tom Porter Last updated

The earcups feature a larger soundstage for improved acoustics too

Headphones
The Hesh
Metallica team with Skullcandy, launch Death Magnetic headphones

By Tom Porter Last updated

Hesh and Lowrider models: "What better way to hear audio clipping…"

Headphones
The new line-up
Future Sonics 'colourful' in-ear Atrio headphones

By Tom Porter Last updated

New M3 and M9 models won't get tangled up

Headphones
Ear jewellry not included
H20 Audio: 100% waterproof headphones, iPod case

By Tom Porter Last updated

Take your MP3 player 12ft underwater, if you dare

Headphones
The 'Zebra' option
Ear muff headphones warm your lobes, play tunes

By Tom Porter Last updated

Style and functionality combined. Sort of…

Headphones
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Marshall Amps launches headphones

By Tom Porter Last updated

Guitar amplification giant branches out into cans market

Headphones
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Yamaha A-Series electro acoustic guitars: A1 and A3 details and spec

By Tom Porter Last updated

Full specifications following our NAMM 2011 video demo

Acoustic Guitars
The Damnation PC
Damnation: a Steampunk PC mod to end them all

By Tom Porter Last updated

The Telecalculograph MK II…

Computers
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Guitar cables: which is the best?

By Tom Porter Last updated

Whirlwind? Monster? Planet Waves? Help us find the leading lead

Guitar Lessons & Tutorials
Stars' live and studio drum setups in pictures
Drum kits of the pros: stars' live and studio drum setups in pictures

By Si Truss, Tom Porter, MusicRadar Published

UPDATED: Up close with the pro gear behind the beats

Drum Kits
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Summer NAMM 2011: Alesis DM10 X electronic drum kit unveiled

By Tom Porter Published

Latest set features new chrome Xrack

Electronic Drums
The Pedal Jeanie at NAMM 2011
Grid 1 unveils Pedal Jeanie Jr battery-powered pedalboard

By Tom Porter Published

World's first rechargeable FX board gets smaller sibling

Pedalboards
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New drum gear of the month: review round-up (July 2011)

By Tom Porter, Rhythm magazine Published

Kits, edrums, cymbals, software and more

Drum Gear
Les Paul, NYC, 2008
Today's Google logo is an interactive guitar for Les Paul's birthday

By Tom Porter Published

Compose your own HTML5 ditty for the guitar legend

Guitarists
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New drum gear of the month: review round-up (June 2011)

By Tom Porter, Rhythm magazine Published

May 2011: kits, edrums, snares and mics

Drum Gear
Twinmaster: "sparked the low-wattage revolution in guitar amplification"
Budda reissues Twinmaster guitar amplifier

By Tom Porter Published

18-watt boutique combo returns from 1995

Guitar Amps
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New drum gear of the month: review round-up (May 2011)

By Tom Porter, Rhythm magazine Published

April 2011: kits, cymbals, snares and percussion

Drum Gear
New electrics, acoustics and basses
Musikmesse 2011: Yamaha Guitars stand in pictures: new electrics, acoustics and basses

By Tom Porter Published

Pacifica, SG, RGX, Super BB, AC1R, A3M models and more

Acoustic Guitars
Nicko's McBrain's custom Premier Elite kit in pictures
Musikmesse 2011: Premier unveils Iron Maiden drum kit series deal on video

By Tom Porter, Ben Rogerson Published

Affordable Nicko McBrain replica sets coming soon!

Drum Kits
Pawn Shop Series, EVH Wolfgangs, Takamine acoustics and more
Musikmesse 2011: The Fender stand in pictures

By Tom Porter Published

Pawn Shop Series, EVH Wolfgangs, Takamine acoustics and more

Acoustic Guitars
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Musikmesse 2011: The Vox stand in pictures

By Tom Porter Published

Custom Shop guitars, Virage II Butterfly Series and more

Music & Tech Events
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