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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
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
Best left-handed guitars 2021: southpaws, these are the top left-handed guitars for you
Are you a member of the lefty guitarists club like Jimi Hendrix and Tony Iommi? Then plug in and rock out with our pick of the best left-handed guitars
Waves is spreading the Valentine's Day love with 30% off (almost) all plugins and bundles
Seriously, cheap plugins make great Valentine’s Day gifts for musicians
Overdrive vs distortion: explore the sounds, the players and the effects pedals to try
Add some extra dirt to your guitar sound with our deep dive into the world of overdrive and distortion
6 of the finest formant-shifting plugins
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Best guitar effects pedals 2021: our pick of effects in every pedal category
Looking for the right delay, reverb, fuzz, flange or overdrive for your pedalboard? We’ve rounded up the best of everything
9 reasons you need to upgrade your pedalboard power supply
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The best guitar cases and gig bags for protecting your gear
Whether you’re flying with your acoustic or heading to band practice with your electric, you’ll need one of these recommended soft or hard guitar cases
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Best cheap bass guitars 2021: top budget basses for every style of player
Take a tour through the best budget bass guitars for beginner and intermediate players
The best plugin deals 2021: find the latest discounts on top VST plugins from Waves, Native Instruments, Arturia and more
Looking to boost your music production with cheap plugins, DAWs, software and apps? You'll find the latest deals right here
The 10 best new acoustic guitars in the world today
The year’s 10 finest acoustics from Martin, PRS, Taylor and more
Gifts for musicians: affordable present ideas for music-makers (which they'll actually use)
Shopping for a drummer, guitarist, DJ or producer and stuck for gift inspiration? Here’s our guide to present ideas for the muso in your life
