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“A perfect choice for podcasters, streamers and music users”: AKG C-Series microphones review
By Jon Musgrave published
We associate AKG with quality mics, but can their new and most affordable mics to date really deliver? Let’s find out

Best budget studio monitors 2026: Make your mixes sing with these wallet-friendly home studio speakers
By Chris Corfield last updated
The best cheap studio monitors for home recording, with my hand-picked and affordable options from Adam, IK Multimedia, M-Audio, PreSonus and more

“A good combination of comfort and sonics in a lightweight design”: Rode NTH-50 review
By Jon Musgrave published
One model has dominated the on ear headphone market for years. Let’s see what these new arrivals have to offer

Rane’s System One is a standalone DJ system with motorised platters aimed at scratch and open-format DJs
By Si Truss published
NAMM 2026: Rane's new flagship two-channel DJ device runs on Engine DJ and includes a built-in touchscreen

Akai’s MPC XL is its new flagship standalone production station – watch our first look review
By Si Truss published
NAMM 2026: The MPC XL massively ups the power of the MPC X; but is it better than last year’s Live III? We get hands-on and find out

Best studio monitors 2026: Studio speakers for musicians and producers on any budget
By Andy Jones last updated
My comprehensive guide to the best studio monitor speakers for home studio recording, whether you’re a beginner or pro producer

NAMM 2026: Rumours, predictions and live updates from the world’s biggest music technology show
By Andy Price last updated
We're covering everything going down at the industry's most important trade show. 2026 starts here

“We’re the Ozempic of the music industry”: Co-founder of Suno defends the use of AI in music
By Will Simpson published
AI music is all a matter of taste, he says
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