Best jazz guitars 2021: 9 recommended electric guitars for playing jazz
From Gibson to Guild, Ibanez to D’Angelico, we’ve got jazz guitars for all budgets and abilities and everything you need to find the right one for you
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13 best acoustic guitars 2021: our pick of acoustic guitars for new players to pros
Expert buying advice and recommendations for the best acoustic guitars at every price point
The 11 best looper pedals 2021: 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
The 10 best multi-effects pedals 2021: the best all-in-one guitar FX modellers
Our guide to the best multi-effects pedals will help you get your head around amp modelling pedals and multi-FX
Best keyboard stands 2021: 8 top picks for home and stage use
What you should look for in a keyboard stand, plus our top choices for every budget
Best amp modellers 2021: 10 hi-tech solutions for guitarists covering all budgets and styles
We have modelling units for the floor, your rack, and even one that fits in your pocket…
10 best condenser mics 2021: our pick of condenser microphones for budget and pro use
Capture every nuance of a vocal and every detail of an instrument with condenser microphones from Neumann, Audio-Technica, Lewitt, Aston, AKG and more
Best cheap microphones 2021: our pick of 8 budget microphones ideal for the studio or stage
Record instruments or vocals, make a podcast or boost live performances with our pick of the best cheap microphones around
Best studio desks 2021: 7 options for organising your recording studio space
From compact and stylish to large and well-appointed, these are the best studio desks for bringing some order and giving your gear a proper home in your recording studio
Best cheap MIDI keyboards 2021: 9 wallet-friendly controllers for music making
In the market for a budget MIDI keyboard? Here are 9 of the best starting from as little as $49/£39
The best closed-back headphones 2021: 10 studio-friendly options for music makers
Our pick of the best closed-back headphones for making music
The 20 best cheap synthesizers 2021: Affordable digital and analogue synths
Portable, desktop and keyboard instruments for music-makers on a budget
The 15 best MIDI keyboards 2021: top Mac, PC, iPhone and iPad MIDI controller keyboards for beginners to pros
Our price-spanning pick of the best MIDI controllers for your studio setup
The best cheap acoustic guitars for under $/£500 in 2021: 11 top budget acoustic guitars
Your guide to the best budget acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars, with amazing value options from Epiphone, Alvarez, Taylor and others
5 of the best low volume cymbals for quieter drum practice
Keep the neighbours happy with our favourite low volume cymbal sets, plus other low-decibel alternatives
The best DAWs 2021: the best digital audio workstations for PC and Mac
We round-up the best music production software packages
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
10 best acoustic guitar strings 2021: top strings to help you get the best from your acoustic 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
