Best FRFR speakers 2023: Full range flat response speakers for your digital modelling unit
Our pick of FRFR speakers for amplifying your Helix, Kemper, Quad Quartex and more
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The 11 best consoles for live mixing 2023: Our pick of the best gig-ready live mixing boards
The best analogue and digital mixers for live music, from solo musicians to full bands
Best computer monitors for music production 2023: Broaden your horizons with a DAW-friendly display
Maximise your screen time with the second most important monitor in your studio – budget to pro options included
Best XLR microphones 2023: Superb sound for studio and stage
Capture the very best-quality, noise-free performances with these XLR-equipped mics from AKG, Aston, Neumann, Røde, Sennheiser, Shure and more…
Best live vocal microphones 2023: The finest gigging mics you can buy today
Get the very best live vocal performance with microphones from Shure, Sennheiser, Lewitt, DPA, Audio-Technica and more
Best acoustic guitar mics 2023: our pick of microphones for recording your acoustic guitar
Capture your acoustic guitar's wonderful shimmering highs and warm, deep lows with 10 choice microphones from Shure, Beyerdynamic, and more…
Best drum mic kits 2023: Our top drum mic bundle choices for every budget
Our guide to the finest do-it-all drum mic solutions will help you to find the perfect fit for your set-up
The best snare drums in 2023: For all budgets and playing styles
Our expert selection of snare drums for practice, playing live, or recording
Best home studio mixers 2023: Analogue and digital mixing desks for all budgets
We pick the top compact consoles for home recording, production, podcasting and more
Best Eurorack modules 2023: essential oscillators, filters, utilities, effects and more
Whether you’re designing your first system or expanding a modular rig, these are the must-have modules right now
Best high-end studio monitors 2023: Professional studio speakers for musicians and producers
Need to improve your mixes and get a more professional sound? You need a decent set of high-end studio monitors. Here are the best sets in the world today
Best field recorders 2023: Top portable recorders for capturing sound on-the-go
From Foley and found sound to recording your rehearsals, a field recorder can unlock the sonics that surround us
Best cheap synthesizers 2023: including the best synths under $500/£500
Portable, desktop and keyboard instruments for music-makers on a budget
The 11 best semi-modular synths 2023: Our guide to the finest Eurorack modular-friendly analogue and digital hardware
The top patchable instruments in the world today
Best piano VSTs 2023: The best plugins to get the most authentic sound
Get the best piano sound without shelling out thousands for the real thing - options from Native Instruments, Spitfire Audio and more
Best beginner DAWs 2023: Music production software recommendations for newcomers
Our pick of the best beginner DAWs, from Apple, Ableton, Reason Studios and more
Best budget signature guitars 2023: sound like your guitar heroes for less
From a PRS for Mark Tremonti fans to a Slash-approved Epiphone, these are the best cheap signature guitars around
Best guitar capos 2023: 8 great budget-spanning picks
Unlock a world of creativity with our guide to this essential accessory for acoustic and electric guitar, ukulele, 12-string and more
Best beginner bass guitars 2023: 10 epic beginner basses for all
For those just starting out, we’ve picked out the best beginner bass guitars from the likes of Squier, Epiphone, Sterling, Ibanez and more
