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Best Eurorack modules 2023: essential oscillators, filters, utilities, effects and more
Whether you’re designing your first system or expanding a modular rig, these are the must-have modules right now
Best high-end studio monitors 2023: 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
Best field recorders 2023: top portable recorders for capturing sound on-the-go
From Foley and found sound to recording your rehearsals, a field recorder can unlock the sonics that surround us
Best cheap synthesizers 2023: including the best synths under $500/£500
Portable, desktop and keyboard instruments for music-makers on a budget
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Best electronic keyboards 2023: 9 top keyboard options for every budget
We round-up the best electronic keyboards for novices through to pros, with models from Yamaha, Roland and Korg
Best keyboard stands 2023: 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 piano VSTs 2023: the best plugins to get the most authentic sound
Get the best piano sound without shelling out thousands for the real thing - options from Native Instruments, Spitfire Audio and more
Best beginner DAWs 2023: music production software recommendations for newcomers
Our pick of the best beginner DAWs, from Apple, Ableton, Reason Studios and more
Best budget signature guitars 2023: sound like your guitar heroes for less
From a PRS for Mark Tremonti fans to a Slash-approved Epiphone, these are the best cheap signature guitars around
Best guitar capos 2023: 8 great budget-spanning picks
Unlock a world of creativity with our guide to this essential accessory for acoustic and electric guitar, ukulele, 12-string and more
Best beginner bass guitars 2023: 10 epic beginner basses for all
For those just starting out, we’ve picked out the best beginner bass guitars from the likes of Squier, Epiphone, Sterling, Ibanez and more
Best synthesizers 2023: top keyboards, modules and semi-modular synths
From cheap monosynths to the best high-end polysynths, we've got the best synthesizers for every budget
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
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
Best combo amps 2022: all the tone you’ll ever need in one package
Explore our choice of the very best combos on the market from the biggest brands in the business, including a range of the best combo amps under $500/£500
Best electric guitars under $500/£500 2022: shake up your rig with a super affordable electric guitar
We take a look at our favourite electrics under $500/£500 from Squier, Epiphone, Ibanez, Gretsch, Jackson and more
Stratocaster vs Telecaster: how to choose between Fender's iconic electric guitars
Fender's Strat and Tele changed the world. But which one will be your next electric guitar? We can help with that...
