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Best guitar wireless systems 2025: Cut the cord and liberate your playing today
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Invest in a transmitter/receiver and ditch trailing cables with our pick of the best wireless guitar systems from beginner to pro

Best Stratocasters 2025: Top Strat picks from Fender and Squier
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Our experts countdown the best Strat guitars - from budget to pro - that showcase arguably the most iconic guitar of all time

Best audio interface 2025: For home recording, podcasting, and streaming - tested by experts
By Matt McCracken last updated
Our tried and tested pick of USB and Thunderbolt interfaces for Mac and PC across every budget, plus full reviews, in-depth testing, and buying advice

Best synthesizers 2025: Top analogue, digital, mono and polysynths
By Andy Jones last updated
From mini monosynths, through to mighty polyphonic workstations, our experts have hand-picked hardware synth recommendations for every budget

Best cheap MIDI keyboards 2025: Inexpensive MIDI controllers starting at just £39/$49
By Chris Corfield last updated
Start making music for less with our selection of affordable MIDI keyboards from Arturia, Akai, Nektar, Novation, and more

Best online drum lessons 2025: Our pick of tuition platforms for beginner to advanced players
By Stuart Williams last updated
Learn drums how and when you want with these excellent online drum lesson resources, tried and tested by us

Best budget USB microphones 2025: Get creative and sound better for less
By Chris Corfield last updated
Our expert pick of the top cheap USB mics for streaming, podcasting, recording, gaming, work calls, and more

Best pedal amps 2025: Get the sound, feel and response of an amp, all on your pedalboard
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Downsize your rig with the best amps-in-a-box to suit all styles of music
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