Best live vocal microphones 2021: the finest gigging mics you can buy today
Get the very best live vocal performance with microphones from Shure, Sennheiser, Lewitt, DPA, Audio-Technica and more
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The 11 best consoles for live mixing 2021: our pick of the best gig-ready live mixing boards
The best analogue and digital mixers for live music, from solo musicians to full bands
11 best distortion pedals 2021: our pick of the best drive pedals for guitar
Bring the filth with the best distortion pedals for hard-rock, metal and beyond
Best PA speakers 2021: compact and mobile live 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
9 best XLR microphones 2021: the pro's choice for superb results in the studio and for live performances
Capture the very best-quality, noise-free performances with these XLR-equipped mics from AKG, Aston, Neumann, Røde, Sennheiser, Shure and more…
The 13 best metal guitars 2021: the ultimate machines for heavy riffing at any budget
When you want to thrash and burn these are the best guitars for metal, tailor-made for world-conquering heaviness
13 best Waves plugins 2021: 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
The best snare drums in 2021 for all budgets and playing styles
Our expert selection of snare drums for stage or studio
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 laptops for music production 2021, featuring 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
Best guitar amp headphones 2021: our top choices, from wearable tech to pro in-ear monitors
Immerse yourself in your guitar playing with headphones, earphones and IEMs from Boss, Vox, Sennheiser, Shure, Focal and more…
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
The 10 best drum mic kits 2021: our top drum mic bundle choices for every budget
Our guide to the finest do-it-all drum mic solutions will help you to find the perfect fit for your set-up
Best podcasting microphones 2021: our pick for every level and budget
Record your first, or next, podcast with 15 of the very best podcast mics
The best budget studio monitors 2021: home studio speakers that won’t break the bank
The best cheap studio monitors for home recording, with options from IK Multimedia, M-Audio, JBL, PreSonus and more
The best Father’s Day gifts for musicians 2021: our pick of 25 ace gifts for your music-loving dad
Get ready for Father’s Day with 25 great dad gifts for drummers, guitarists, DJs, home studio producers and more...
The 9 best in-ear monitors 2021: IEMs for every situation, from the studio to the stage
Our ultimate guide to the best in-ear monitors for musicians and producers no matter your budget
13 Father's Day gifts for guitar players: affordable present ideas for your guitar-toting dad
Great gift ideas - from vegan guitar straps and capos to beginner acoustic guitars - for the guitarist in your life
The best cheap electric guitars in 2021, featuring great budget electrics under $/£500
Our experts pick the best cheap electric guitars for rock, metal and blues players on a budget
