Home Studio
Everything published on Music Adviser UK under Home Studio — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Soundproof Panels Mistakes to Avoid
Soundproof panels are genuinely useful once you dodge a few honest mistakes. Here are the pitfalls that trip up almost everyone building their first home studio.
X Touch Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A control surface, not a mixer: here's what the X-Touch actually does, and how its three models differ.
Common Audio Technica At2020 Mistakes to Avoid
Most AT2020 problems trace back to the same handful of errors that are easy to fix once you know what to look for.
Everything You Need to Know About Monitoring Audio
Every mixing decision depends on trusting what you're hearing. Here's what that actually involves, in plain terms.
Midi Controller for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting your first MIDI controller feels bigger than it needs to be. Here's how to get playing today, without reading every spec sheet on the internet.
Genelec: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Everything worth checking before buying a Genelec monitor, from the analogue-versus-SAM decision to the accessories most buyers forget to budget for.
Soundtoys: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the wrong bit of this range, or more of it than you need, is an easy way to waste a budget. Here's how to actually decide.
What to Look for When Buying Samplers
The specs all look the same and every reviewer swears by a different box. Here's what actually matters when you buy a sampler — starting with how you like to make music.
Trs Cable for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No assumed knowledge, no jargon first. Just which cable you actually need, and what to check when something doesn't sound right.
Beyerdynamic Headphones for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Beyerdynamic headphones appear on almost every studio setup guide. Here is why — and which specific model a beginner should buy and how to use it properly.
Studio Desk: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical checklist for buying a studio desk — the measurements, the features worth paying for, and the questions to ask before you commit.
Arturia Midi Keyboard: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Arturia range covers more ground than almost any competitor. Here is a clear framework for choosing the right model at the right price for your setup.
49 Key Midi Keyboard for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting started with a 49 key MIDI keyboard is simpler than it appears. This guide covers connection, DAW choice, and the first things to learn once you're set up.
Common Monitor Stands Mistakes to Avoid
Most monitor setup problems come from a small number of predictable errors with stand height, isolation, and geometry. Here is what they are and how to correct them.
Common Audio Technica Headphones Mistakes to Avoid
The mistakes that trip people up most often when buying or using Audio-Technica headphones — and how to sidestep every one of them.
Mixcraft for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An empty timeline can feel daunting — here's a gentle, step-by-step guide to your very first Mixcraft project and recording.
Active Monitor: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A handful of genuinely important decisions and a lot of noise you can ignore — here's how to actually choose an active monitor.
The Best Cakewalks for the Money
Cakewalk's best value is often free. Here's where the real value sits, and what to spend your budget on instead of the software itself.
Common X Touch Mistakes to Avoid
The habits that quietly cause X-Touch headaches — and the simple fix for each one.
Trs Jack Cable: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the right TRS cable is less about price tags and more about knowing exactly what job you need it to do first. Here's the checklist I run through.
The Best Pop Filters for the Money
The best pop filter is the one that fits your actual setup and budget — here's how the options stack up across entry, mid-range and professional tiers.
The Best Patchbays for the Money
The right routing panel depends on how often your signal chain changes — these are the units that deliver the best performance at each price point for specific studio needs.
Genelec Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A plain-English look at what sets Genelec apart, from its Minimum Diffraction Enclosure to GLM calibration, and which product family actually suits you.
Common Midi Controller Mistakes to Avoid
Most MIDI controller frustration isn't a hardware fault at all. Here are the seven avoidable mistakes that actually cause it, and the fix for each one.
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Akai Mpk Mini
The akai mpk mini is a compact controller keyboard for beat making, software control and portable studio work.
Arturia Minilab 3
Arturia MiniLab 3 is a compact MIDI controller for software instruments, beatmaking and portable music production.
Behringer
Behringer offers accessible keyboard and synth gear with hands-on control, value and studio-friendly creative features.
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Keyboard Stand
Find a reliable keyboard stand for home practice, studio work and live performance with the right level of support.
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MIDI Controller
Flexible controllers for software instruments, recording and live performance, from compact pads to full keyboard setups...
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MIDI Keyboard
Compact or full-size controllers for software instruments, hardware synths and production workflows in studio or live se...
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Yamaha Hs7
The Yamaha HS7 offers accurate monitoring, stronger low end and dependable performance for project and home studios.
Yamaha Hs8
Designed for larger spaces, the Yamaha HS8 delivers powerful, accurate monitoring with strong low-end detail.
