Katie Anderson
Katie learned the ropes mixing bands in Southampton's pubs and clubs, a port city used to a steady churn of touring acts. Years behind the desk gave her a practical, no-nonsense understanding of how live sound actually works. She writes about PA, live sound and stage gear.
The Complete Guide to Desktop Monitor Controller
A desktop monitor controller provides immediate volume control, input switching and metering for your studio monitors. Essential for efficient recording and mixing workflow, these devices sit between...
The Ultimate Guide to Kali Audio Studio Monitors
Kali Audio studio monitors deliver professional-grade accuracy at home studio prices. Discover how these speakers help you mix recordings that translate reliably across all playback systems.
Nord Stage 3 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Feeling lost in front of two identical panels and a wall of knobs? Here's a calm, step-by-step way to get started with a Nord Stage 3 without the overwhelm.
Usb Mixer Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A USB mixer combines a mixing console with a built-in audio interface — this explains how the format works, what the key specifications mean, and which applications it suits best.
Behringer X32 Rack for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A digital mixer organises its functions into layers rather than presenting everything at once. This guide walks first-time operators through the X32 Rack in a logical sequence from signal path to effe...
Everything You Need to Know About Drum Mute Pads
Drum mutes let you practise quietly without disturbing others. Explore rubber pads, mesh head options, and how they transform your practise routine.
The Complete Guide to Behringer Pa System
Behringer PA systems represent an accessible entry point into professional sound reinforcement for bands, churches, event planners, and small venues. The Behringer PA system brand has revolutionised t...
Electric Drum Set: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The number of onboard sounds tells you almost nothing. Here's what to actually test, check and budget for before buying an electric drum set.
The Best Boom Microphones for the Money
"For the money" means genuine value, not just cheap. Here's how to think about each tier, from first camera rig to paid location work.
The Best Sennheiser Headphones for the Money
Sennheiser makes excellent headphones at almost every price point, but the value isn't evenly spread. Here's where your money works hardest.
Audio Technica At2020: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the AT2020 is simple if you know what version fits your setup and what supporting kit you actually need alongside it.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical look at which generation, bundle and price point actually suits your recording, and when to look elsewhere.
Snare Drum Snares Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Take the wires off a snare drum and you've got an ordinary tom. Here's what those wires actually do, and how to get them working for you.
Guiro for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No rhythm training needed. A calm, steady walkthrough of your first sessions with a guiro, from grip to your first solid pattern.
Dictaphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The dictaphone market looks simple until you start reading specs. This buyer's guide breaks down what actually matters — microphones, formats, budget tiers and workflow — so you buy the right one for...
Addictive Drums Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Addictive Drums 2 is a virtual drum instrument from XLN Audio that combines multisampled acoustic kits, a built-in mixer and a MIDI groove library in one plug-in.
Lewitt Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Setting up a Lewitt condenser for the first time covers four steps — connection, phantom power, gain and position — this guide walks through each one.
Presonus Eris 3.5: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The PreSonus Eris 3.5 suits specific home studio requirements well. This guide helps you decide whether it matches your needs or whether a different monitor would serve you better.
Stick Bag: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A stick bag is a small purchase with a big practical impact. Knowing what to look for — capacity, material, strap quality, pocket layout — saves you from buying twice.
The Best Yamaha Hs5s for the Money
It's one speaker, not a range to compare, so here's how to actually spend your money around the Yamaha HS5 wisely, tier by tier.
China Cymbal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The inverted cup and turned-up edge are not design flaws — they produce a specific, aggressive sound that crashes cannot replicate. Here is how to use one well.
What Katie Anderson covers
Bass Preamp
Bass preamps shape tone, gain and output for live use, recording and pedalboard-based rigs.
2 topics
Drums & Percussion
The full family of drums and percussion — acoustic and electronic kits, hand drums, pitched mallet instruments, and ever...
118 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
Yamaha Dm3
Compact digital mixing for live sound, venues and rehearsal spaces. A yamaha dm3 offers modern control in a small format...
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.
