Buying guides

Treat the piano player in your life this Christmas with our pick of 15 must-have piano items, essential accessories and clever gadgets for every budget

We stress-test the latest Mac and Windows laptops with high-track DAW projects to find the ultimate portable production hubs

Shopping for a drummer, guitarist, DJ, producer or content creator? Here’s some Christmas gift inspiration for the muso in your life - including last-minute ideas

Whether on-ear, over-ear or in-ear, my pick of DJ headphones from Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, AlphaTheta and more could be your next booth sidekick

Experience exceptional ergonomia with these studio chairs from Boulies, Ikea, Herman Miller and more

From plug-and-play USB options to studio-grade XLR setups, discover my top podcast mics to make you sound crisp, clear and professional

Upgrade your home studio with the most powerful, low-latency workstations on the market

Invest in a transmitter/receiver and ditch trailing cables with our pick of the best wireless guitar systems from beginner to pro

Upgrade your mixing and production with our hands-on guide to the most accurate, reliable, and best-value studio monitors available today

Our guide to the best multi-effects pedals will help you get your head around amp modelling pedals and multi-FX