The best DAWs 2021: the best digital audio workstations for PC and Mac
We round-up the best music production software packages
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The 10 best classical guitars 2021: the best nylon-string guitars, plus flamenco and hybrid models
Your guide to the finest classical, flamenco and hybrid nylon-string acoustics from Yamaha, Taylor, Cordoba and more
The 10 best pianos 2021: Our pick of the best acoustic and digital pianos for home, studio and stage
From Yamaha and Casio, to Nord, Roland and more, here’s our pick of the best pianos
11 best studio headphones 2021: our pick of the best headphones for music production
The best studio headphones for producers, musicians and more, with wired and wireless options from Sennheiser, Focal, Sony, Audio Technica and more
The 9 best in-ear monitors 2021: IEMs for every situation, from the studio to the stage
Our budget-spanning pick of the best in-ear monitors for musicians and producers
The 12 best audio interfaces 2021: recommended audio interfaces for music-making and production
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
12 best electronic drum sets 2021: Our pick of electronic drum kits for every playing level and budget
Expert buying advice on the best electronic drum sets for every budget and all types of drummer – including kits by Roland, Yamaha and Alesis
11 best laptops for music production 2021: portable computers for musicians, producers and DJs
Looking for the best laptop for music production? We've rounded up the finest ultrabooks and notebooks for music-making from Apple, Dell, Microsoft and more
The 9 best budget audio interfaces 2021: start recording today for less than $120/£110
Our pick of cheap audio interfaces for PC, Mac and iOS
13 gifts for guitar players: affordable present ideas for guitarists
Great gift ideas - from vegan guitar straps and capos to beginner acoustic guitars - for the guitarist in your life
10 best keyboards for beginners and kids 2021: Start playing today with our expert pick of beginner keyboards
Expert advice and recommendations to help you find the right entry-level keyboard for you or your child
18 gifts for drummers: the ultimate guide to present ideas for the drummer in your life
Show your favourite drummer some love with our pick of accessories, gadgets and more in our budget-spanning round-up of gifts for drummers
Best guitar VSTs 2021: guitar plugins and software to supercharge your guitar recordings
Elevate your sound in the studio with our pick of the best guitar VSTs for guitarists
The best earplugs for musicians 2021: protect your hearing from the practice room to your next gig
Our pick of affordable the best earplugs for concerts, band practice and more – because your ears are worth protecting
The 13 best high-end electric guitars 2021: our guide to the best high-end electrics for experts and pro players
Looking for premium electric for rock, metal, blues and beyond? We’ve got the best high-end electric guitars right here
The 10 best podcasting microphones 2021: our pick of podcasting mics for every level and budget
Record your first, or next, podcast with our pick of the very best microphones for podcasting
The 11 best high-end acoustic guitars 2021: deluxe acoustics delivering pro-quality performance for serious players
Vintage classics and new-school builds from Taylor, Gibson, Martin and more…
Best electronic keyboards 2021: 9 top keyboard options for every budget
We round-up the best electronic keyboards for novices through to pros, and for playing and making your own music
Best online piano lessons 2021: recommended piano lesson apps, software and websites
Learn to master music theory and play your favourite piano songs over the internet with ease
