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Best beginner electronic drum sets 2021: affordable and accessible kits to help you start your drumming journey
Just starting out behind the kit? These are the best beginner electronic drum kits for future drumming stars
Best podcasting microphones 2021: our pick for every budget and level
Record your first, or next, podcast, and stream your heart out with 11 of the very best podcast mics
Best electronic drum sets for kids 2021: 8 child-friendly electronic drum kits
Help your child learn to play the drums with these top entry-level e-kits and drum pads
Best keyboards for beginners and kids 2021: Get started with our expert pick of beginner keyboards for all ages
Useful advice and recommendations to help you find the right entry-level keyboard for you or your child
Best budget studio headphones 2021: Our top cheap picks for every studio task
Expert buying advice plus the top budget studio headphones for music-makers from just $/£40, including models by Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, AKG and Audio Technica
The best acoustic guitar strings in 2021 to help you get the most from your guitar
With our pro guide, you can easily discover the best acoustic guitar strings for your style and budget, with top picks from D’Addario, Martin, Elixir and more
Best studio headphones 2021: expert picks for music production and mixing
We’ve tested and reviewed the best studio headphones for music production, with options from Sennheiser, Focal, Sony, Audio-Technica and more
Best online guitar lessons 2021: improve your playing with Fender Play, Guitar Tricks, JustinGuitar and more
From beginners to pros, and everything in between, give your playing a boost with these recommended online guitar lesson sites and apps
Best digital pianos for beginners 2021: start playing with authentic sounds and feel
If an acoustic piano is too big and loud for your home, or you’re just getting started, a digital piano is the perfect choice
10 best bass guitars 2021: four-string and five-string bass guitars for every budget
Explore the world of fat frequencies with our expert guide to the best bass guitars in the world today
11 best distortion pedals 2021: our pick of the top gain stages for guitar
Bring the filth with the best distortion pedals for hard-rock, metal and beyond
Best electronic drum sets 2021: top picks for every playing level and budget
Our guide to the best electronic drum kits from Roland, Yamaha, Alesis and more - plus reviews and expert buying advice
Best audio interfaces 2021: 12 USB and Thunderbolt options for Mac and PC
In this guide to the best audio interfaces, we take a deep dive into top PC/Mac Thunderbolt and USB audio interfaces for music producers, songwriters and more
Best PA speakers 2021: compact and mobile active sound systems for bands and buskers
These portable PA systems and speaker setups are ideal for amplifying vocals and instruments – including Roland, Bose, Yamaha and JBL speakers
The 9 best acoustic guitars for beginners 2021: top beginner acoustic guitars
Strum your first chords with the best acoustic guitars for beginners from Taylor, Fender, Epiphone and more
The best DAWs 2021: the best digital audio workstations for PC and Mac
We round-up the best music production software packages
Best bass amps 2021: 13 top choice amplification options for bassists
Dive into our best bass amp guide to discover which options deliver the power and features to suit your low-end needs at every budget
Best vocal mics 2021: 8 top vocal microphones for stage and studio use
Recording some vocals? These stellar options from Shure, AKG, Rode and more are the best vocal mics available today
