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.
Patchbay: A Complete Buyer's Guide
TRS or Bantam, 48 or 96 points, fixed or configurable normalling — these are the decisions that determine which routing panel is right for your studio.
The Complete Guide to Qsc Audio Amplifiers
QSC audio amplifiers deliver professional-grade reliability and power for live sound reinforcement, trusted by touring bands and major venues worldwide.
Chimes Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A primer on orchestral chimes — construction, sound character, technique and the role they play in orchestral and contemporary music.
The Complete Guide to Ssl Mixer
An SSL mixer delivers professional-grade mixing and processing trusted by top studios worldwide. Experience the gold standard in mixing technology.
Smoke Machine Explained: Features, Types and Tips
It's not really smoke. Here's the calm, practical explainer: what these machines actually do, the types available, and what matters when choosing one.
Common Cymbals Mistakes to Avoid
The habits behind most cracked or choked cymbals, and the simple fixes for each — from over-tightening to poor transport.
Audio Technica: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Audio-Technica makes excellent microphones at every price point — but only if you choose the right one for your application. This guide cuts through the catalogue and points you to the right model.
The Best Kick Drums for the Money
From entry-level shells to quality used instruments, here's where the best kick drum value sits at every budget level.
Drum Samples Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Drum samples are the backbone of modern music production. This guide explains what they are, how they're recorded, the difference between one-shots and loops, and how they integrate with DAWs and samp...
The Best Presonus for the Money
Not a single winner but a guide to where the sensible money goes across PreSonus's interfaces, mixers and monitors.
In Ear Monitors for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first in-ear monitor should be wired, simple, and easy to adjust. Learn what to ask for, how to build your mix, and what not to worry about.
Sound System: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Wattage on the box tells you almost nothing. Here's the practical checklist for buying a sound system that actually does the job you need it for.
Behringer Wing: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Three Wing models, one big decision. Here's a practical, no-nonsense rundown of what to check before you buy a Behringer Wing.
Stage Piano Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A stage piano is a keyboard instrument designed for live performance, with weighted keys, high-quality piano sounds and outputs for live use. Here is how they work and what to look for.
Adam Audio Studio Monitors: A Complete Guide
Adam Audio studio monitors deliver professional-grade accuracy for serious producers and mixing engineers. Discover their innovative technology, specifications and how to optimise them in your studio.
Common Tom Drum Mistakes to Avoid
From over-damping to ignoring the resonant head, here are the tom drum mistakes a sound engineer hears most often, and how to fix each one.
The Best Focusrite Scarlett 2i2s for the Money
New, secondhand or bundled: how the value actually breaks down across the Scarlett 2i2's generations and price points.
Steel Tongue Drum: A Complete Buyer's Guide
'In the key of D' tells you almost nothing on its own. Here's the checklist that actually matters before you buy.
Everything You Need to Know About Pack Shell
A shell pack forms the acoustic foundation of your drum kit. Discover the materials, construction methods and configurations that influence your kit's sound, playability and value.
Headphone Splitter: A Complete Buyer's Guide
No hype, just the checks that matter: here's exactly what to confirm before you buy a headphone splitter.
Virtual Preamp Collection: A Complete Guide
Classic preamp character without the rack of hardware: how Slate Digital's Virtual Preamp Collection models tone, and where its limits actually are.
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.
