Music buyer’s guides

Home studio-friendly guitar audio interfaces from IK Multimedia, Focusrite, UAD and more

Start mixing today with these affordable and easy-to-use controllers for beginner DJs

Our guide to the best wah pedals for adding more expression to your guitar sound

Advice on the best Eurorack modules you can buy on any budget

Why choosing the right cable matters and how to pick the best guitar cable for you, with options from Mogami, Ernie Ball, Fender and Vox

And all the info you need to choose the right drumsticks for your own budget and drumming style

Our expert guide to finding the perfect Alesis electronic drum set for your budget and skill level

Our pick of the best Telecasters that prove Leo Fender’s first born is still the most versatile guitar design of all time

It's all change in the iPad line-up, so which model should you go for if you want to make music?

Our pick of great beginner drum sets from the biggest brands in the game

Explore the world of fat frequencies with our expert guide to the best bass guitars in the world today

Transform your playing style and guitar tone with the best guitar picks from Fender, Ernie Ball, D'Addario and others

Our pick of the best budget studio headphones for music-makers – prices start from $/£40

Save almost 50% and get your hands on a cheap ukulele that sounds fantastic – plus free shipping

When you want to thrash and burn these are the best guitars for metal, tailor-made for world-conquering heaviness

Find a great sub $/£1,000 electric guitar for playing rock, metal, blues and beyond

An audio interface is a studio essential. Here’s what you need to consider when buying your first one, or your next one

7 great options for practicing your guitar wherever you are

If you’re thinking of downsizing your set, a 16” bass drum kit from Gretsch, Ludwig, Sonor and others is the perfect solution