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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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…
The best condenser mics in 2021 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
The 9 best drum triggers 2021: 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 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
Best MIDI keyboards 2021: top Mac, PC, iPhone and iPad 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 classical guitars in 2021, including best nylon-string guitars, flamenco and hybrid models
Your guide to the finest classical, flamenco and hybrid nylon-string acoustics from Yamaha, Taylor, Cordoba and more
The best acoustic guitar strings in 2021 to help you get the most from your 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
The 8 best baritone guitars 2021: dive deep with these hollow and solid-bodied baritone guitars
Stretch yourself with the best baritone guitars for all budgets, plus the best budget baritone guitar
The 9 best budget audio interfaces 2021: start recording today for less than $120/£110
Our pick of cheap audio interfaces for PC, Mac and iOS
18 gifts for drummers: the ultimate guide to present ideas for the drummer in your life
Show your favourite drummer some love with our pick of accessories, gadgets and more in our budget-spanning round-up of gifts for drummers
