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Best VST plugins: the finest synth, drum machine, sampler and effect plugins you can buy right now
By Ronan Macdonald last updated
It’s the ultimate plugin shopping list

Best keyboard amps 2025: Hear yourself loud and clear from your home to the stage
By Dave Clews last updated
Whether you’re practising at home and want an option other than headphones, or you’re performing live, a keyboard amplifier can be a total game-changer

Best small studio monitors 2025: Compact speakers from budget to professional
By Si Truss last updated
The best speakers for small studios and portable use, from KRK, Focal, IK Multimedia and more

Best computer monitors for music production 2025: Increase your productivity with these all-seeing displays
By Chris Corfield last updated
Maximise your screen time with the second most important monitor in your studio – budget to pro options included

Best cheap microphones for recording 2025: Budget microphones for studio and stage
By Chris Corfield last updated
Record instruments or vocals, make a podcast or boost live performances for less, with our pick of the best budget microphones around

Best live vocal microphones 2025: the finest gigging mics you can buy today
By Simon Fellows last updated
Get the very best live vocal performance with tried and tested mics from Shure, Sennheiser, Lewitt, DPA, Aston and more

Best Roland electronic drum sets 2025: top Roland V-Drums for beginner to pro drummers
By Chris Barnes last updated
Our comprehensive guide to the best of Roland electronic drum kit line-up

Best camera microphones 2025: Shotgun and lavalier mics for content creators
By Chris Corfield last updated
Bypass your camera’s built-in mic with possibly the most important add-on to any video rig
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