Daniel Cooper
Daniel grew up in Sheffield, a city with electronic music in its bones, and spent his teens making beats on a battered laptop long before he could afford a proper studio. He's obsessed with synths, samplers and the endless tinkering of production. He writes about music software, hardware and getting good results without spending a fortune.
The Complete Guide to Cort Electric Bass
Cort electric bass guitars offer professional-quality construction at accessible prices, combining OEM heritage with direct market experience to deliver reliable, playable instruments for working musi...
3/4 Violin: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right 3/4 violin requires understanding how size, sound quality, and construction affect playing experience. This guide covers sizing, wood selection, hardware quality, and value assessme...
Stratocaster Pickguards: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Stratocaster pickguards balance protection, aesthetics, and electronics compatibility. This buying guide explains materials, fit considerations, routing options, and practical advice for selecting a p...
The Complete Guide to Bluetooth To Mixer
Connecting Bluetooth to your mixer enables wireless audio streaming from phones and tablets, offering flexibility for DJs, performers, and home studios while understanding latency and quality trade-of...
Microphone Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Understanding how a microphone works and what its specifications mean makes buying and placement decisions much more straightforward.
Hollow Body Guitar Gibson for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting your hollow body guitar Gibson journey feels intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. This beginner's guide covers everything from feedback control to setup.
The Complete Guide to Ibanez Guitar Acoustic Electric
Ibanez acoustic-electric guitars combine precision engineering and excellent value, making them ideal for singer-songwriters and performers who need amplified acoustic tone.
Autotune for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need to understand every parameter to get a good result. Here's a calm, step-by-step way into autotune for your very first session.
The Best Beat Pads for the Money
The Akai MPD218 wins at entry level, the Maschine Mikro MK3 leads mid-range controllers, and the MPC One+ is the best-value standalone workstation.
The Best Hercules Dj Controllers for the Money
Value varies considerably across the Hercules range. Here's where the real value sits at each price point and how to avoid buying more than you need.
Common Behringer Audio Interface Mistakes to Avoid
Most Behringer U-PHORIA problems come down to the same handful of easily avoided mistakes: wrong model, missing drivers, phantom power off, gain too high. Here is what to watch for.
Pedal Chorus Boss for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If you're thinking about getting your first chorus pedal, a Boss chorus pedal is the perfect place to start. This guide walks you through everything you need to know without the jargon or intimidation...
The Complete Guide to Wireless Headset Mic
A wireless headset mic keeps you hands-free whilst delivering clear audio. Discover the types available, how they work, and whether one suits your needs.
The Complete Guide to Acoustic Guitar Microphone
An acoustic guitar microphone captures the true voice of your instrument. Discover which microphone types work best, where to place them, and how to unlock the full beauty of acoustic guitar recording...
Powered Speakers Hifi: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing powered speakers hifi doesn't have to be confusing. Discover the essential specifications, amplifier power ratings, driver quality, and price tiers to find the perfect speakers for your liste...
The Complete Guide to Brass Euphonium
The euphonium is a warm, expressive brass instrument central to brass band music. Learn about this often-overlooked instrument's characteristics, technique and why musicians worldwide consider it irre...
Nura Headphones: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying Nura headphones today means buying into a discontinued line, not a current catalogue — here's how that changes what to check.
The Best Beyerdynamic Dt 770s for the Money
The best DT 770 isn't the priciest one — it's the impedance version that actually matches the gear you already own.
The Complete Guide to Gibson Lp Junior
The Gibson LP Junior is an iconic single-pickup electric guitar delivering authentic vintage tone and straightforward playability at accessible prices. A beloved instrument among blues and rock player...
The Complete Guide to Zoom Multi Effect Pedal
A Zoom multi effect pedal puts professional-grade effects, amp modelling, and amp simulations into a portable unit perfect for gigging and recording.
Common Xlr Cable Mistakes to Avoid
Most cable faults and frustrations are predictable and preventable. Here are the errors that trip up beginners and experienced users alike, and how to avoid them.
The Complete Guide to Xlr Splitter
An XLR splitter distributes a single audio signal to multiple destinations, proving essential in professional recording studios and live sound applications.
The Best Cdjs for the Money
There's no single best CDJ — it depends on your budget, workflow and where you're playing. This guide breaks down every tier so you can find your perfect match.
Vox Bass Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
VOX bass amplifiers have a reputation for quality and portability. This beginner's guide explains what makes VOX special and how to choose your first VOX amp with confidence.
What Daniel Cooper covers
Bass Preamp
Bass preamps shape tone, gain and output for live use, recording and pedalboard-based rigs.
2 topics
Marshall Earbuds
Portable in-ear listening for commuting, travel and everyday music playback.
Marshall Headphones
Stylish everyday headphones for travel, home listening and music enjoyment.
1 topic
Native Instruments
Discover Native Instruments’ software, virtual instruments and creative tools for production, sound design and live perf...
1 topic
Nura Headphones
Nura headphones deliver personalised listening and portable comfort for music, editing and reference checks.
Yamaha Hs5
Compact and accurate, the Yamaha HS5 is ideal for small studios, mixing, editing and critical nearfield monitoring.
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.
