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Best Alesis electronic drum sets 2025: My pick of Alesis electronic drums for beginners to pros
By James Farmer last updated
My expert guide to finding the perfect Alesis electronic drum set for your budget and skill level

Best drum sets 2025: Top drum kits for beginner to pro drummers
By James Farmer last updated
Explore 17 of the best drum kits for the studio, stage and bedroom from Ludwig, Pearl, Tama, DW and more

Best acoustic guitar amp 2025: Amplify your acoustic with a top-rated amp
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Whether you’re practicing, busking, or performing, amplify the finest qualities of your guitar with our selection of acoustic amps

Best DJ Speakers 2025: Recommended DJ monitors for home and booth use
By Si Truss last updated
From portable to powerful to plush, our choice of the best monitors for all DJ set-ups

Best 3/4 acoustic guitars 2025: Portable playability from Taylor, Martin, Yamaha, and more
By Matt McCracken last updated
Perfect for beginners and seasoned professionals alike, 3/4 acoustics make great songwriter guitars or for players on the go

Best laptop for DJs 2025: PCs, Macs and Mac-alternatives for playing out
By Si Truss last updated
Our hand-picked laptop choices for DJs, all perfect for Serato, rekordbox, Traktor, Ableton, Virtual DJ and more

Best home studio mixers 2025: analogue and digital mixing desks for all budgets
By James Grimshaw last updated
A comprehensive look at the best home studio mixers on the market today – from compact consoles to podcasting heavyweights

Best beginner DJ mixers 2025: The best entry-level club, scratch and rotary DJ mixers to get you started
By Si Truss last updated
Get to grips with the basics of mixing and scratching with these cheap and entry-level mixers

Best podcasting microphones 2025: our expert picks for every budget and level, with audio demos
By Chris Corfield last updated
Record your next podcast or stream your heart out with the very best podcast mics, including our recommendations under $100/£100 – plus full reviews and expert buying advice
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