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M-Audio Forty Sixty speakers in a home studio setup
“They deliver an experience that feels considerably more ambitious than the price might suggest”: M-Audio Forty Sixty review

By Chris Corfield Published

M-Audio’s affordable studio monitors deliver impressive scale, power and plenty of value for your dollar

Studio Monitors
Arturia MiniFreak 49
"One of my favourite synths just got a little bit better": Arturia MiniFreak 49 review

By Si Truss Published

Arturia's hybrid poly gets upgraded with full-sized keys, a new touch matrix and improved control layout

Hybrid Synths
Electro-Harmonix Pico Shimmer
“Pairing this with a fuzz pedal is full-on rainbow neon fun”: Electro-Harmonix Pico Shimmer Cosmic Reverb review

By Izzie Jones Published

EHX’s latest tiny Pico pedal is an affordable Crazy Diamond of a pedal taking us straight back in time.

Guitar Pedals
Vox AC Mini
"Comfortably covers classic rock, blues, and even punk": Vox AC Mini review

By Daryl Robertson Published

The iconic combo is now small enough to sit on your desk

Guitar Amps
Roland Kiyola
“Sets a new benchmark for what a digital piano can be in a modern home”: Roland Kiyola KF-20 review

By Quentin Lachapèle Published

Roland's most beautifully designed digital piano brings flagship technology inside a truly one-of-a-kind handcrafted cabinet

Keyboards & Pianos
Sony IER-M500
“I wish these were my first in-ears. That would have made things a lot easier”: Sony IER-M500 review

By Matt Owen Published

Can Sony go above and beyond at an affordable price point?

Headphones
Darkglass Electronics Anagram Guitar Essentials
“This will only get better over time”: Darkglass Anagram Guitar Essentials review

By Trevor Curwen Published

No longer just a bass pedal, this limited edition of the Anagram multi-effects is loaded with essential tones for us six-stringers

Guitar Pedals
Eve Audio Exo 24
“Delivers impressive scale for a speaker of this size”: Eve Audio EXO 24 review

By Jon Musgrave Published

Compact desktop monitors can be a bit of a compromise. Can these new designs deliver? Let’s find out

Studio Monitors
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Ultra 16-inch
"I do not see a lifetime in which I naturally reach the limits of what this device is capable of": Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max review

By James Grimshaw Published

Despite a high asking price, the MacBook Pro M5 Max’ engineering proves to be far more than wallet-stretching, spec-sheet smirkery

Computers
Strymon TimeLine MX
“It improves in all the right places”: Strymon TimeLine MX review

By Matt McCracken Published

Fifteen years on, Strymon's flagship TimeLine returns with dual engines, new delay types, a reverb, and a five-minute looper

Guitar Pedals
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