Best electronic drum sets 2023: top picks for every playing level and budget
Our guide to the best electronic drum kits from Roland, Yamaha, Alesis and more - plus full reviews and expert buying advice
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Best laptops for music production 2023: portable computers for musicians, producers and DJs
Looking for a capable music production laptop for your home studio or on the go? We've rounded up the finest options for music-making from Apple, Dell, Microsoft, Razer and more
Best Audio-Technica headphones for recording 2023: studio-friendly cans from the Japanese music tech giant
The absolute cream of Audio Technica’s studio headphones crop
Best external hard drives for music production 2023: protect your music and video with top portable hard drives
Store recording sessions and video files with our pick of the best external hard drives for Mac and PC – options from 250GB to 50TB
Best distortion pedals for metal 2023: our pick of the best high-gain guitar pedals
Explore the dark side of drive with the best stompboxes for heavy tones
Best drum triggers 2023: the hybrid drumming add-ons to give your acoustic kit an electronic twist
Everything you need to know about triggering, plus the best drum triggers from Roland, ddrum, Yamaha and others
Best distortion pedals 2023: our pick of the top gain stages for guitar
Bring the filth with 11 of the best distortion pedals for hard-rock, metal and beyond
Best Yamaha digital pianos 2023: including picks from the Arius, Clavinova, AvantGrand and P Series’
Dive deep into Yamaha’s digital piano range with our recommendations for every budget
Best budget guitar amps under $500/£500 2023: top cheap amps for smaller budgets
We showcase some of the best cheap tube and digital modelling guitar amp heads and combos, for all playing styles
Best mic stands 2023: our pick of microphone holders you can rely on
Whether you’re a vocalist, you're miking up an instrument or you're a podcaster looking for a sturdy desktop microphone stand, these options are the perfect support act
Best Shure microphones 2023: our pick of classic mics for vocals, recording, podcasting and more
Our pic of the best from the biggest name in the mic game
Best beginner drum sets 2023: top choice acoustic drum kits for beginners
Our pick of great beginner drum sets from the biggest brands in the game
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
Best drum practice pads 2023: sharpen your chops with our pick of the best pads for drummers
Play quietly and supercharge your hand technique with the best practice pads on the market
Best guitar cleaning kits and tools 2023: ensure your electric guitar, acoustic or bass is in tip-top condition
Keep your instrument in shape with our pick of cleaners, tools and other guitar maintenance products
Best online guitar lessons 2023: improve your playing with Fender Play, Guitar Tricks, JustinGuitar and more
From beginners to pros, and everything in between, give your playing a boost with these recommended online guitar lesson sites and apps
Best bass guitars 2023: four-string and five-string bass guitars for every budget
Explore the world of fat frequencies with our expert guide to the best bass guitars available today
Best PCs for music production 2022: Apple Macs and desktop computers for your home studio
Discover the power that a desktop PC or Mac can bring to your music making, with our pick of the best PCs for music production
