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.
Chorus Boss for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Boss chorus pedals sound mysterious but are beginner-friendly. Discover the basics, start with conservative settings, and build confidence using this beautiful effect.
Common Spitfire Audio Mistakes to Avoid
Every mistake here is one I've made myself while getting into orchestral libraries — learn from the nonsense so you don't repeat it.
Waveform: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Waveform is affordable DAW software by Tracktion. Here's what you need to know to decide if it's right for you.
3 Inch Studio Monitors for Beginners: A Complete Guide
3-inch monitors are perfect for small spaces—dorm rooms, apartments, closet studios. Here's everything a beginner needs to know about mixing on them.
Fruity Loops for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Fruity Loops (FL Studio) has a lot of buttons, but it's built around four things. Learn those and everything else starts to make sense — even on day one.
Shure Sm57: A Complete Buyer's Guide
One of the safest gear purchases in audio — here's what to check before buying a Shure SM57, from bundles to what else you'll need.
Digital Metronome: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right digital metronome requires understanding key specs and your actual practice needs. This guide cuts through confusion and shows you what to look for before investing.
Left Handed Prs Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A left-handed PRS guitar is an excellent choice for beginning guitarists. Discover setup, learning strategies, and how to navigate resources as a left-handed player.
The Complete Guide to Squier Guitar Telecaster
The Squier guitar Telecaster brings the iconic Telecaster design within reach of every budget. Discover what you get, how it sounds, and whether it suits your needs.
Lewitt Microphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Lewitt range is well organised by use case — this buyer's guide covers the key models and which recording applications each is best matched to.
The Complete Guide to Tc Electronic Boost
TC Electronic boost pedals amplify your signal for solos, drive and presence enhancement. Learn about boost types, tone controls and signal chain positioning to maximise your guitar's potential.
Plugin Alliance: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Subscription or one-off purchase? Here's how to actually decide, plus the checklist worth running through before you buy anything.
Looper Studio for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Three buttons and a bit of patience — here's the jargon-free way to make your first loop actually work.
Common Dj Equipment Mistakes to Avoid
Most DJs make the same equipment mistakes: buying cheap cables, skipping monitoring, choosing uncomfortable headphones, overspending on features they won't use, and upgrading too quickly. Here's how t...
The Complete Guide to Squier Electric Bass Guitar
Squier electric bass guitars deliver genuine playability and value for beginners and experienced players alike. Explore what makes Squier an affordable entry point into bass playing and a sensible bac...
Reaper: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A fully functional evaluation period makes the buying decision straightforward — this guide covers what to look for, how it compares with alternatives and which licence to choose.
The Complete Guide to Dj Controller Stand
A DJ controller stand provides ergonomic support, stability, and professional organisation for your mixing equipment. Essential for comfortable, confident performances.
The Best Mixcrafts for the Money
No single “best” Mixcraft here — just the right tier for what you're actually making. Here's the best fit for your project.
Beyerdynamic Dt 770: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The DT 770 comes in three versions that suit very different gear. Get the impedance right first and the rest of the buying decision falls into place.
Studio Desk for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A reassuring, no-jargon guide to your first studio desk — what actually matters, what to ignore, and how to just get started.
Foley Samples: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing foley samples that fit your project. Understand categories, licensing, quality specs, and how to avoid expensive mistakes when buying sound libraries.
Analog Synthesizer Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The analog synthesizer sits at the heart of electronic music. This guide explains the technology behind it — from oscillators and filters to envelopes and modular architecture.
Rode Nt1a: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Before you buy the Rode NT1-A, here's what else you'll need, what the specs actually mean, and the buying mistakes worth dodging.
Turbosound for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Stepping into live sound? Turbosound equipment is built for reliability and ease of use. This guide gives you everything a beginner needs to know—from your first speaker choice to common mistakes that...
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.
