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Dell Black Friday in July sale: save up to £356/$300 on a Dell XPS music-making laptop
Save big on a great music-making computer – including Dell XPS 13 and XPS 15 models
Sennheiser HD 25 vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50x: studio headphones head-to-head
After a new set of headphones for music production? We square up two studio favourites to see which comes out on top
Best drum practice pads 2022: sharpen your chops with our pick of the best pads for drummers
Play quietly and develop your hand technique with the best practice pads on the market
The best drum sets 2020: the best drum kits for beginner, intermediate and pro drummers
Explore the best acoustic drum sets for the bedroom, studio and stage, from Ludwig, Pearl, Tama, DW and more
SSL 2 vs Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen: affordable audio interface head-to-head
Two British pro audio giants go toe-to-toe in our no holds barred audio interface-off
Best acoustic guitar amps 2022: top amplifiers for buskers and gigging guitarists
Take your playing to the stage, studio or high-street with great acoustic guitar amp from AER, Boss, Blackstar, Fender and more
How to start a podcast: a beginner’s guide to podcasting
A step-by-step guide to launching your first podcast – from podcasting equipment and how to record, to where to host your pod
5 reasons to spend more money on your studio monitors
The studio monitor is the single-most important investment you can make for your recording studio and you should therefore spend the biggest portion of your studio budget on a set. Here's why…
Best high-end studio monitors 2022: professional studio speakers for musicians and producers
Need to improve your mixes and get a more professional sound? You need a decent set of high-end studio monitors. Here are the best sets in the world today
The 23 best high-end hardware synthesizers 2021: keyboards and modules for $/£600 and above
A plethora of pro-level synth powerhouses for your consideration
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
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
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
