Best USB microphones 2024: All-in-one mics for streaming, vlogging, podcasts and voiceovers By Chris Corfield last updated 23 October 23 These USB-equipped mics will make your content creation so much easier
Best bass guitars 2024: four-string and five-string basses for every budget By Chris Corfield last updated 20 October 23 From modern multiscale models to tried and tested best sellers, we look at the best bass guitars available today
Best drum machines 2024: for every application and budget By Si Truss last updated 17 October 23 Expert buying advice on drum machines for every budget and use – including beat makers by Roland, Korg, Elektron and Teenage Engineering
Best DJ laptops 2024: PC and Mac options for the booth and beyond By Si Truss last updated 13 October 23 Our pick of the best DJ laptops to run Serato, Traktor, rekordbox, Virtual DJ and more
Best Waves plugins 2024: Top effects to improve all areas of your music making and mixing By Andy Jones last updated 6 October 23 From legendary studio hardware emulations to cutting-edge vocal processors, we reveal the best Waves plugins for every music production task
Best iPads for musicians and producers: Top Apple tablets for all levels of music maker By Ben Rogerson last updated 6 October 23 Apple's iPads can now handle every music production task, but which is most suited to your needs? We put the whole range under the microscope
Best cheap MIDI keyboards 2024: 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 travel guitars: Top acoustic and electric guitars for musicians on the go By Chris Corfield last updated 28 September 23 Out top picks for practicing your guitar on the move, wherever the road takes you
Best cheap electric guitars 2024: epic budget electrics By Chris Corfield last updated 27 September 23 Our experts pick the best cheap electric guitars for rock, metal and blues players on a budget
Best metal guitars 2024: riff machines for any budget By Amit Sharma last updated 22 September 23 Top-tier tones and build quality from the best metal guitars that are tailor-made for world-conquering heaviness