Buying guides

My pick of the best guitar VST instruments will get great guitar tones for your productions, even if you’ve never played guitar before

These PA speakers are ideal for amplifying vocals and instruments – including Yamaha, Mackie, JBL, EV and more

Equally at home on the stage or in the studio, we’ve tested a range of dynamic mics to help you get the results you’re after

From entry-level mesh kits to high-end touchscreen flagships, here are the standout top-rated Alesis e-drums tested by our team - plus video demos

My expert guide to the best MIDI keyboards of all sizes and budgets to integrate with your home studio

Just starting out behind the kit? We’ve put the top entry-level e-kits through their paces - testing sound quality, pad feel, durability and more - to help you choose the right setup. Watch our video demos to hear how they perform

Organise your guitar effects pedal collection with one of the best pedalboards available from Pedaltrain, D'Addario, Gator and more

I’ve tested more than 20 options to bring you my expert pick of the best affordable audio interfaces for great quality recording on a budget

I road-tested a range of the best musician-friendly earplugs, from Alpine, ACS, Minuendo and more - these are my recommendations from budget to moulded

The budget to premium, these are the best audio interfaces for guitar and bass tested by expert musicians