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Korg Volca Drum

Best drum machines 2024: for every style and budget

By Si Truss last updated

From drum synths to samplers - expert advice on the best beat makers from Roland, Elektron, Teenage Engineering and more

Drum Machines
Sheet music on a music stand

Best music stands 2024: Top choices from On-Stage, K&M, Hercules and others

By Dave Clews last updated

Need something to help you prop up your song sheets? We can help with our pick of the best music stands you can buy right now

Gear & Gadgets
Two guitars lying on the floor with guitar cables

Best guitar cables 2024: Leads and patch cables for all budgets

By Rob Laing last updated

Quality cables make the difference, here's our top picks from Mogami, Ernie Ball, Fender and more

Guitars
Man wearing black t-shirt and blue jeans plays a drum practice strapped to his knee

Best drum practice pads 2024: Sharpen your chops, anywhere

By Stuart Williams last updated

Play quietly and supercharge your hand technique with our tried and tested pick of the best pads for drummers

Drums
A home studio setup with MIDI keyboard on a desk

Best MIDI keyboards 2024: Mac, PC and iOS keyboards for players, composers and producers

By Andy Jones last updated

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

Midi Controllers
Two studio monitors on a pair of studio monitor stands

Best studio monitor stands 2024: Optimise your home studio

By Chris Corfield last updated

Everything you need to know about studio monitor stands and why you need them in your recording studio

Studio Monitors
Headphones next to electric guitar

Best guitar amp headphones: Our top choices, from wearable tech to pro in-ear monitors

By Simon Fellows last updated

Immerse yourself in your guitar playing with headphones, earphones and IEMs from Boss, Vox, Sennheiser, Shure, Focal and more…

Headphones
Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard in case

Best electric guitars under $1,000/£1,000 in 2024: find your next guitar under a grand

By Chris Corfield last updated

Find a great sub $1,000/£1,000 electric guitar for playing rock, metal, blues and beyond

Electric Guitars
Radial J48 DI box next to guitar pedals

Best DI boxes 2024: A studio and stage staple for acoustic guitar, bass and keyboards

By Daryl Robertson last updated

The DI box is an essential piece of gear and we have high-quality options from Rupert Neve, Tech 21, Fishman, Radial and more

Artists
A pair of Taylor Guitars Academy Series acoustic guitars on a purple background

Best acoustic guitars under $/£1,000 2024: 8 of the best options for beginners and experts

By Jonathan Horsley last updated

Your guide to the best mid-priced acoustic guitars for under a grand

Acoustic Guitars
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