Best acoustic electric guitars 2021: budget to high-end guitars from Epiphone, Martin, Taylor and more
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The best home studio mixers 2021: analogue and digital mixing desks for all budgets
Our pick of the best mixers for the bedroom producer and project studio
The 10 best practice amps 2021: sharpen your guitar chops with our pick of the best amps for practice
Onboard effects, digital modelling, valves? Here are the best practice amps for guitar, with options from Line 6, Yamaha, Fender and more
The 23 best high-end hardware synthesizers 2020: keyboards and modules for $/£600 and above
A plethora of pro-level synth powerhouses for your consideration
10 best fuzz pedals 2021: put some extra dirt in your guitar tone
Our pick of the best fuzzboxes for expanding your guitar effects collection
8 tips for choosing a laptop for music production
Pin down the right music-making laptop for your home studio
Acoustic vs electronic drum kits: which is better for beginner drummers?
Should you learn on acoustic or electronic drums? We tackle the topics of noise, space, cost, playability and more to help you decide
The 7 best external hard drives 2021: protect your music and video with top portable hard drives
Store recording sessions and video files with the best external hard drives for Mac and PC – options from 250GB to 50TB
8 best budget laptops for music production 2021: top cheap laptops for home recording
Kickstart your mobile or home recording studio and make music for less with the best budget laptops
The 10 best signature guitars 2021: Brian May, Jimmy Page, St Vincent and more
These artist-approved electric guitars are more than just an artist’s name on the headstock and a bit of extra promo
The 10 best Stratocasters 2021: our pick of the best Fender Stratocasters
The best Strat guitars you can buy right now, from budget to pro
6 studio monitor stands to help you optimise your home studio
Everything you need to know about studio monitor stands and why you need them in your recording studio
Akai MPK Mini Mk2 vs Arturia MiniLab MkII: which budget MIDI controller keyboard is best?
In the market for a cheap mini-key MIDI controller? We’ve lined up two pint-sized best-sellers to help you decide which is best
Alesis Nitro Mesh kit vs Yamaha DTX402K vs Roland TD-1K: which e-kit is best for beginner drummers?
We beat the living daylights out of three beginner electronic drum sets to reveal the one most deserving of your attention
11 best distortion pedals 2021: our pick of the best drive pedals for guitar
Bring the filth with the best distortion pedals for hard-rock, metal and beyond
Get 4 months of TIDAL HiFi and pay just £/$4 per month – usually £/$19.99 per month
Huge discount on TIDAL's Spotify and Apple Music-beating high quality audio
Where can you buy music gear online during the Coronavirus lockdown?
As the lockdown continues, many online music retailers remain open. Here’s where you can still buy guitar, drum and studio gear and how you can support your local music shop
Support your local music shop, urges UK's MIA
It isn't closed, it's just moved online – and they need your help, says industry body
