Buying guides

Cut through the mix with our top-rated bass amps, featuring Fender, Ampeg, Aguilar, Darkglass, and more

From industry-standards to budget-friendly stepping stones, we've tested the best electronic drum pads for home studios, stages and practice spaces - options from Roland, Yamaha, Alesis, Korg and Nord

Add some sheen to your vocals with the best dynamic and condenser mics from Shure, AKG, Rode, Aston, Telefunken, Neumann, and more

Get pristine personal monitoring and comfortable noise isolation without spending a fortune from brands like Shure and Audio-Technica - options starting from $42/£28

My pick of the best guitar VST instruments will get great guitar tones for your productions, even if you’ve never played guitar before

These PA speakers are ideal for amplifying vocals and instruments – including Yamaha, Mackie, JBL, EV and more

Equally at home on the stage or in the studio, we’ve tested a range of dynamic mics to help you get the results you’re after

From entry-level mesh kits to high-end touchscreen flagships, here are the standout top-rated Alesis e-drums tested by our team - plus video demos

My expert guide to the best MIDI keyboards of all sizes and budgets to integrate with your home studio

Just starting out behind the kit? We’ve put the top entry-level e-kits through their paces - testing sound quality, pad feel, durability and more - to help you choose the right setup. Watch our video demos to hear how they perform