Best PA speakers 2023: compact and mobile active sound systems for bands and buskers
These PA systems and speaker setups are ideal for amplifying vocals and instruments – including Roland, Bose, Yamaha and JBL speakers
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Best looper pedals 2023: 12 loopers to fatten up your live guitar performances
Explore our pick of compact and floorboard loop stations and the best looper pedals for guitarists at every budget
Best metal amps 2023: get juggernaut tones with these heads and combos
Tube, solid-state and digital guitar amplifiers... these are the best amps for metal from Mesa/Boogie, Orange, Peavey and more
Best Waves plugins 2023: our pick of essential effects to improve every aspect of your mixing
Our pick of Waves plugins, from ground-breaking stereo wideners to classic reverbs and legendary channels strips. Plus, how to use these plugins to improve your productions and how their new subscription model works
Best keyboards for beginners and kids 2023: Get started with our expert pick of beginner keyboards for all ages
Useful advice and recommendations to help you find the best entry-level keyboard piano for you or your child
Best electronic drum pads 2023: top drum and percussion pads for the studio and stage
Explore a world of sound with the best electronic drum pads around, from Roland, Yamaha, Alesis and Nord
Best guitar tuners 2023: from tuning pedals and clip-ons, to guitar tuning apps
Keep your all-important tuning on point with the best strobe, polyphonic and chromatic tuners
Best acoustic guitar strings 2023: get the most from your acoustic
Discover the best acoustic guitar strings for your style and budget, with top picks from Martin, Elixir, D'Addario and more
Best Yamaha e-kits 2023: top electronic drum sets from Yamaha for beginner, intermediate and pro drummers
Use our expert guide to help you find the right Yamaha electronic drum set for you
Best compact drum kits 2023: our pick of the best mini-kits at any budget
If you’re thinking of downsizing your set, a 16” bass drum kit from Gretsch, Ludwig, Sonor and others is the perfect solution
Best website builders for bands and musicians 2023: sell your merch, get your music heard and build your fanbase
Do bands still need a website? Oh yes - here's our pick of 7 easy-to-use website builders for music makers, bands and creatives
Best online piano lessons 2023: recommended piano lesson apps, websites and software
Learn to master music theory and play your favourite piano songs over the internet from the comfort of your home
Best cheap microphones for recording 2023: featuring budget microphones for studio and stage
Record instruments or vocals, make a podcast or boost live performances for less, with our pick of the best budget microphones around
Best Yamaha keyboards 2023: our top picks for home music makers
We’ve trawled through Yamaha’s extensive keyboard range to help you find the right one for you
Best delay pedals 2023: add dimension to your tone with pedals from Boss, Strymon, Electro-Harmonix and more
Explore the best analog and digital delay pedals for all budgets
Best acoustic guitars under $/£1,000 2023: 10 of the best options for beginners and experts
Your guide to the best mid-priced acoustic guitars for under a grand
Best mini pedals 2023: give your ‘board some breathing room with these small-scale stompboxes
Our choice of mini guitar pedals for phenomenal cosmic tones, with an itty bitty pedalboard footprint
Best reverb pedals 2023: 15 of the best reverb effects for your pedalboard
From subtle to extreme, these are our reverb top picks right now
