Best electronic drum sets for kids: our pick of child-friendly electronic drum kits By Chris Barnes last updated 3 November 23 Help your child learn to play the drums with these top entry-level e-kits and drum pads, designed with kids in mind
Best cheap MIDI keyboards: amazing controllers starting at just £39/$49 By Chris Corfield last updated 2 October 23 10 of the best budget keyboards from Novation, M-Audio, Arturia, Nektar and more – and mostly under £/$100!
Best beginner ukuleles: Top entry-level ukuleles for kids and adults By Chris Corfield last updated 12 June 23 Our expert guide to the best beginner ukuleles for having fun when you're starting out, with top picks from Mahalo, Cordoba, Kala, and Ibanez
Best budget laptops for music production: cheap laptops for home recording and mobile music makers By Chris Corfield last updated 24 May 23 We've got the latest laptops on test that will not only enable you to make music anywhere, but do it without spending a fortune – our top picks start at just $/£300
Best drumsticks: wooden and synthetic sticks for beginner and pro drummers By Chris Barnes last updated 18 April 23 Our experts help you choose the right drumsticks for your budget and drumming style
Best acoustic guitars under $/£1,000: 10 of the best options for beginners and experts By Jonathan Horsley last updated 23 February 23 Your guide to the best mid-priced acoustic guitars for under a grand
Best budget guitar amps under $500/£500: top cheap amps for smaller budgets By Chris Corfield published 19 January 23 We showcase some of the best cheap tube and digital modelling guitar amp heads and combos, for all playing styles
Best beginner drum sets: Top choice acoustic drum kits for beginners By Jai Widdowson-Jones published 12 January 23 Our pick of great beginner drum sets from the biggest brands in the game
Best cheap bass guitars: Top budget basses for every style of player By Chris Bird last updated 20 October 22 Take a tour through our pick of the best budget bass guitars for beginner to intermediate players
Best cheap synthesizers: including the best synths under $500/£500 By Si Truss last updated 20 October 22 Portable, desktop and keyboard instruments for music-makers on a budget