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
Music buyer’s guides
All the latest music gear buyer’s guides on MusicRadar
Latest music buyer’s guides articles
The 18 best synthesizers 2021: top keyboards, modules and semi-modular synths
From cheap monosynths to the best high-end polys, we've got the perfect synthesizer for every budget
Save up to 18% off all orders at ProAudioStar right now
Plus 5% further off on already-discounted items
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
Best beginner electric guitars 2021: top electric guitars for beginners
Our guitar experts round-up the best beginner's electric guitars for learning to play guitar today
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
11 best bass drum pedals 2021: single and double bass drum pedals for all budgets
Drummers put your best foot forward with our guide to choosing the best bass drum pedal for you, with options from DW, Pearl, Tama and more
Make music on your iPad and iPhone: 11 keyboards, audio interfaces and mics for your iOS device
Make music on your iOS device with our mobile music production gear guide, featuring Roland, IK Multimedia, Focusrite and more
The 9 best electronic drum sets for kids 2021: top child-friendly electric drum kits
Help your child learn to play the drums with these top entry-level electronic drum sets and drum pads
Produce your own music for less with these budget home studio setups
Everything you need to start recording music with our guide to cheap home studio recording gear – from laptops and headphones, to audio interfaces and monitors
Can't get to the shops? Get instant digital subs to the world's best music making mags for just £1/€1/$1 per issue!
Guitarist, Total Guitar, Guitar Techniques, Computer Music, Future Music and more massively reduced
The best budget in-ear monitors 2021: recommended cheap in-ears for musicians
Our pick of the best budget in-ear monitors for practice and performance – from £75/$99
Best PC for music production 2021: Apple Macs and desktop computers for your home studio
Explore our pick of top desktop PCs for producing music at home
The best MIDI pad controllers 2021: the best beatmaking and sequencing hardware
Now updated: our choice selection of keyless controllers for beginners and pros
The 11 best DJ software applications in the world today
Our top free and paid-for mixing tools and DJ software for PC, Mac, Android and iOS
