Latest articles by Matt McCracken
“Will definitely please those who are a fan of the sound already, but standalone price is expensive”: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus plugin review
The world’s most famous solid-state amp finally gets an official amp model for your DAW
"You can absolutely craft some great mixes on these": JBL 305P MkII review
JBL's budget studio monitors are priced crazy low and promise good quality mixes that don't cost the earth
Best home studio mixers 2025: analogue and digital mixing desks for all budgets
A comprehensive look at the best home studio mixers on the market today – from compact consoles to podcasting heavyweights
Best podcasting microphones 2025: our expert picks for every budget and level, with audio demos
Record your next podcast or stream your heart out with the very best podcast mics, including our recommendations under $100/£100 – plus full reviews and expert buying advice
Best amp modellers 2025: High-tech tone solutions for all guitarists
Simplify your rig and take your tone anywhere with my pick of the best amp modelling units around
Best field recorders 2025: Top portable recorders for capturing sound on-the-go
From foley and found sound to recording your rehearsals, a field recorder can unlock the sonics that surround us
8 cost-free tips to improve your mixes in 2025
Get ahead on your mixing game in 2025 with these spend-free tips from a master mixing engineer and producer
“If you’re all about getting as close as possible to period-correct as you can for this price point, then you won’t be disappointed here”: Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue review
We get hands-on with Epiphone’s ode to one of the most coveted Gibson guitars of all time
“A genuinely fun take on the classic distortion-slash-fuzz pedal”: Soma Laboratory Harvezi Hazze
Soma Labs' foray into guitar pedals adds an element of the unhinged into a classic format
“It has the ingenious ability to give you easy routing to external hardware with no re-patching”: Audient iD48 review
Audient’s iD range gets a new flagship audio interface with a potentially game-changing feature
“It’s honestly got me thinking hard about adding one to my own studio set up”: Two Notes Reload II review
A reactive load box from Two Notes that makes the case for keeping your tube amp and forgetting about switching to a modeller
I’ve looked through all 372 deals in the Thomann Easter Sale - these are the 5 deals I’d grab right now
Thomann’s Sweeter Than Chocolate sale has just been unveiled with some incredible savings of up to 50% off
Best microphones for recording 2025: My top studio mics for instruments, vocals and more
These are the best recording microphones from the biggest brands including AKG, Rode, Audio Technica, Neumann and more
Best MIDI keyboards for beginners 2025: Entry-level controllers for those starting out in music production
Get producing your own music with my pick of the best MIDI controller keyboards for beginner musicians
Best studio monitors 2025: Studio speakers for musicians and producers on any budget
My comprehensive guide to the best studio monitor speakers for home studio recording, whether you’re a beginner or pro producer
Best guitar audio interfaces 2025: Record killer guitar parts at home with our top picks
The best audio interfaces for guitar from IK Multimedia, Focusrite, UAD and more
Best external hard drives for music production 2025: Back up your music and boost your computer's performance
Store recording sessions, video files, and sample libraries with our expert pick of the best external hard drives for Mac and PC
It's your last chance to save an extra £10 when you spend over £100 in the massive Flash Sale at PMT with this exclusive deal for MusicRadar readers
We’ve unlocked an extra £10 off brands including Fender, PRS and Korg - but you’ll need to claim it before the day's over. Here's my top picks from the sale
Best budget audio interfaces 2025: Cheap USB interfaces for home recording, streaming, podcasting, and more
I’ve tested more than 20 options to bring you my expert pick of the best affordable audio interfaces for great quality recording on a budget
Best chorus pedals 2025: Our pick of the top chorus pedals
Chorus is back! Find out why with our top-rated chorus pedals you need to try today
“A frankly ludicrous pedal that stakes itself as the ultimate octave funhouse”: Electro-Harmonix POG 3 review
EHX’s incredibly fun reincarnation of the POG aims to let you get weird with your tones, but does it justify that gigantic asking price?
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Best budget studio monitors 2025: Make your mix sing with these wallet-friendly home studio speakers
The best cheap studio monitors for home recording, with my hand-picked and affordable options from Adam, IK Multimedia, M-Audio, PreSonus and more
