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Best DAWs 2025: The best digital audio workstations for PC and Mac
By Ben Rogerson last updated
Our expert pick of music production software packages for every budget and application - tested and rated

Best PCs for music production 2025: Apple Macs and Windows machines for your home studio
By Chris Corfield last updated
Discover the power that a desktop PC or Mac can bring to your music-making, with our expert pick of the best desktops for music production

Best acoustic guitars 2025: Super steel string acoustics for all players and budgets
By Chris Bird last updated
Our pick of the very best flat tops from Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender and loads more

Best electric guitars 2025: Our pick of guitars to suit all budgets
By Chris Bird last updated
Find the top electric guitar for your budget and playing style, whether you play rock, metal, blues or beyond

Best vocal mics 2025: Our top vocal microphones for stage and studio
By Chris Corfield last updated
Add some sheen to your vocals with the best dynamic and condenser mics from Shure, AKG, Rode, Aston, Telefunken, Neumann, and more

Best stage pianos 2025: Our pick of the finest keyboards for live performance
By Simon Fellows last updated
Our guide to the top stage pianos for gigging musicians, with options from Roland, Yamaha, Korg, Dexibell, Nord, Kawai and more…

Best reverb pedals 2025: Our pick of reverb effects for your pedalboard
By Chris Corfield last updated
From subtle to extreme, these are our reverb top picks right now

Best iPad for musicians and producers 2025: My pick of Apple tablets for all levels of music maker
By Ben Rogerson last updated
Apple's iPads can now comfortably handle every music production task, but which is most suited to your needs? I put the whole range under the microscope
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