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Best desktop amps 2026: Lightweight and portable practice solutions for guitarists of all abilities
I've picked out some of the best small-scale amps around that are well worth a closer look, from the likes of Positive Grid, Blackstar, Yamaha, Laney and NUX
Best budget studio monitors 2026: Make your mixes sing with these wallet-friendly home studio speakers
The best cheap studio monitors for home recording, with my hand-picked and affordable options from Adam, IK Multimedia, M-Audio, PreSonus and more
Best portable PA systems 2026: Lightweight and mobile PA solutions for musicians and events
Easily transportable sound solutions from the likes of Bose, LD Systems, Roland, Mackie for bands, buskers and more
Best microphones for recording 2026: My top studio mics for instruments, vocals and more
These are the best recording microphones whether you're recording a podcast at home or working in a studio on proper productions
Best digital pianos 2026: I'm a professional piano and music gear reviewer, and these are my top picks
With a decade of experience selling and reviewing pianos, these are my recommendations for the very best digital pianos from Kawai, Yamaha, Roland, Casio, and Korg at all price points - including full reviews and video demos
Best electronic drum sets in 2026: Top picks for every playing level and budget, tested by drummers – plus video and audio demos
Our experts have tested over 90 kits to bring you this guide to the best electronic drum kits available today - we've also got full reviews, buying advice and demos
Best podcast headphones 2026: A studio engineer's guide to awesome audio
We break down the top closed-back, zero-latency headphones for podcast recording on any budget
Best studio headphones 2026: my pick of cans for mixing, mastering, and monitoring - tested by a working musician and producer
My tried and tested pick of open and closed back headphones for music makers, with full reviews and raw frequency response testing
