Music★Nation – Real Reviews for Real Musicians

About Music Nation

Founded by Jacko Andrews, Music Nation is an independent pro audio and music production website based in Auckland, New Zealand. We publish in-depth, hands-on reviews of software, gear, and tools for composers, producers, and musicians who care more about results than hype.

While our audience spans the globe, we bring a uniquely New Zealand perspective to the music production world – offering insight, honesty, and inspiration from our small but vibrant corner of the industry.

About the Founder

With over 30 years of experience in music production, live sound, theatre, and music media, I’ve worked with everything from boutique plugin developers to major international brands. I started Music Nation to cut through the marketing noise – providing honest, practical, and real-world insights from genuine studio work.

Our Mission

Our goal is to help creators make smarter buying decisions and discover tools that genuinely inspire creativity. Every review and guide is written to inform, not to sell – empowering musicians, composers, and producers to make confident choices.

How We Work

All reviews are written only after hands-on testing, and our opinions are never influenced by affiliate programs or sponsorships. Transparency is key to our credibility — and our readers deserve nothing less.

About AI

While we use AI tools for fact-checking, grammar, and spell correction, every article is 100% human-written — warts and all. Authenticity matters.

How We Make Money

Music Nation survives purely through donations and affiliate partnerships. We also offer sponsor placements, which are always clearly labelled.

Affiliate marketing means we may receive a small commission (typically 2–6%) when readers purchase through our partner links — at no additional cost to you.

If you’d like to support Music Nation directly, you can click the “Shout Us a Coffee” button on most articles and reviews. The suggested amount is $3, but you can contribute any amount you wish. Your support keeps the site independent, ad-light, and honest.

You can contact Music Nation directly at info@musicnation.co.nz