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Best digital pianos for beginners 2025: Start playing with authentic sounds and feel
By Dave Clews last updated
An expert look at the very best beginner digital pianos on the market from the likes of Yamaha, Casio, Korg, Roland and more

Best budget studio headphones 2025: Cheap headphones to tackle every studio task
By Dave Clews last updated
Expert buying advice, plus our pick of budget studio headphones for music-makers from just $49/£39

Best free DAWs 2025: The best free music production software
By Ben Rogerson last updated
Start making music today by downloading a digital audio workstation for nothing - featuring options for PC, Mac, Android, iOS, and Linux

Best iPhone microphones 2025: Top picks for mobile recording, vlogging and video conferencing
By Simon Fellows last updated
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a studio with these mics from Austrian Audio, Shure, Teenage Engineering, Zoom, and more…

Best Christmas gifts for piano players 2025: the ultimate festive gift guide for pianists, covering all budgets
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Treat the piano player in your life this Christmas with our pick of 19 must-have piano items, essential accessories and clever gadgets for every budget

Best Christmas gifts for drummers 2025: 47 hand-picked ideas to treat the drummer in your life this festive season
By Chris Barnes last updated
Show the drummer in your life some love this Christmas with our pick of the coolest drum accessories, gadgets, handmade gifts, last-minute ideas and more, regardless of your budget

Best bass strings 2025: Electric and acoustic bass strings encompassing every tone and budget
By Chris Bird last updated
Breathe some fresh life into your bass with our pick of the best bass strings on the market

Best XLR microphones 2025: Superb sound for studio and stage
By Simon Fellows last updated
Capture the very best-quality, noise-free performances with these XLR-equipped mics from AKG, Aston, Neumann, Røde, Sennheiser, Shure and more...
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