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Best DJ Speakers 2025: Recommended DJ monitors for home and booth use
From portable to powerful to plush, our choice of the best monitors for all DJ set-ups
Best 3/4 acoustic guitars 2025: Portable playability from Taylor, Martin, Yamaha, and more
Perfect for beginners and seasoned professionals alike, 3/4 acoustics make great songwriter guitars or for players on the go
Best laptop for DJs 2025: PCs, Macs and Mac-alternatives for playing out
Our hand-picked laptop choices for DJs, all perfect for Serato, rekordbox, Traktor, Ableton, Virtual DJ and more
Best home studio mixers 2025: analogue and digital mixing desks for all budgets
A comprehensive look at the best home studio mixers on the market today – from compact consoles to podcasting heavyweights
Best beginner DJ mixers 2025: The best entry-level club, scratch and rotary DJ mixers to get you started
Get to grips with the basics of mixing and scratching with these cheap and entry-level mixers
Best podcasting microphones 2025: our expert picks for every budget and level, with audio demos
Record your next podcast or stream your heart out with the very best podcast mics, including our recommendations under $100/£100 – plus full reviews and expert buying advice
Best amp modellers 2025: High-tech tone solutions for all guitarists
Simplify your rig and take your tone anywhere with my pick of the best amp modelling units around
Best field recorders 2025: Top portable recorders for capturing sound on-the-go
From foley and found sound to recording your rehearsals, a field recorder can unlock the sonics that surround us
Best bass drum pedals 2025: single and double bass pedals for every budget
Put your best foot forward with my guide to choosing the right kick pedal for your playing style and budget, with picks from DW, Pearl, Tama, Yamaha and others
Best digital pianos for beginners 2025: 8 beginner-friendly pianos handpicked by a professional piano and music gear reviewer
An expert look at the very best beginner digital pianos on the market from the likes of Yamaha, Casio, Korg, and Roland - including full reviews and video demos