Best bass guitars 2023: four-string and five-string bass guitars for every budget
From modern multiscale models to tried and tested best sellers, we look at the best bass guitars available today
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Best guitar tuners 2023: From tuning pedals and clip-ons, to guitar tuning apps
Keep your all-important tuning on point with the best strobe, polyphonic and chromatic tuners
Best drum machines 2023: for every application and budget
Expert buying advice on drum machines for every budget and use – including beat makers by Roland, Korg, Elektron and Teenage Engineering
Best synthesizers 2023: Top keyboards, modules and semi-modular synths
From cheap monosynths to the best high-end polysynths, our experts have hand-picked the best synthesizers for every budget
Best DJ headphones 2023: reliable choices from budget to pro-level
Booth-ready headphones to suit any DJ, from Sennheiser, Technics, Pioneer and more
Best Waves plugins 2023: Top effects to improve all areas of your music making and mixing
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 2023: Top Apple tablets for all levels of music maker
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 budget audio interfaces 2023: Start recording today for less than $60/£60
Kickstart your recording journey with an incredible interface that won't break the bank. Here’s our pick of cheap audio interfaces for PC, Mac and iOS
Best Mac for music production 2023: the best Apple machines for your music-making needs
Need a Mac for music production? We compare every model in Apple's Mac range - from MacBook Airs to the Mac Pro - to find out which is best for you
Best cheap MIDI keyboards 2023: amazing controllers starting at just £39/$49
10 of the best budget keyboards from Novation, M-Audio, Arturia, Nektar and more – and mostly under £/$100!
Best beginner DJ controllers 2023: Top picks for budding mix masters
Entry-level devices for rekordbox, Serato, Traktor and more - perfect for beginner DJs
Best budget studio headphones 2023: Top cheap headphone picks for every studio task
Expert buying advice, plus our pick of budget studio headphones for music-makers from just $/£40
Best travel guitars 2023: Top acoustic and electric guitars for musicians on the go
Out top picks for practicing your guitar on the move, wherever the road takes you
Best guitar tuner apps 2023: Keep in tune for free with our top picks
Avoid any bum notes thanks to our expert pick of the best guitar tuner apps, with options from Fender, Positive Grid, Chordify and more
Best Yamaha digital pianos 2023: Including picks from the Arius, Clavinova, AvantGrand and P Series’
Dive deep into Yamaha’s digital piano range with our recommendations for every budget
Best studio desks 2023: budget-spanning options for organising your recording studio space
Streamline your production setup and bring order to your creative space with one of the best studio desks for music producers
Best budget in-ear monitors 2023: Our pick of cheap in-ears for every type of musician
Our recommended budget in-ear monitors for practice and performance – options starting from $99/£75
Best small studio monitors 2023: Compact speakers from budget to professional
The best speakers for small studios and portable use, from KRK, Focal, IK Multimedia and more
Best Roland electronic drum sets 2023: The top Roland e-kits for beginner to pro drummers
Our comprehensive guide to the best Roland electronic drum kits available today
