Buying Guides

Capture every nuance of a vocal and high-fidelity detail of an instrument with condenser microphones from Rode, Neumann, Audio-Technica, Aston, AKG and more

Get your child started on the drums with these top entry-level e-kits and drum pads, selected with kids in mind

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

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

Our recommended budget in-ear monitors for practice and performance – options starting from $99/£75

Our pick of the easiest DAWs for beginners to get their heads around, including picks from Apple, Ableton, Image Line, Steinberg, and more

These PA systems and speaker setups are ideal for amplifying vocals and instruments – including Roland, Bose, Yamaha and JBL speakers

Keep your all-important tuning on point with the best strobe, polyphonic and chromatic tuners

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

With a decade of experience selling and reviewing pianos, these are what I believe to be the very best digital pianos from Yamaha, Roland, Casio, Kawai and Korg - covering all price points