Music buyer’s guides

Maximise your screen time with the second most important monitor in your studio – budget to pro options included

Record instruments or vocals, make a podcast or boost live performances for less, with our pick of the best budget microphones around

Get the very best live vocal performance with tried and tested mics from Shure, Sennheiser, Lewitt, DPA, Aston and more

Our comprehensive guide to the best of Roland electronic drum kit line-up

Bypass your camera’s built-in mic with possibly the most important add-on to any video rig

Our tried and tested pick of USB and Thunderbolt interfaces for Mac and PC across every budget

If you need a practice buddy, a metronome can help you make dramatic improvements in your playing

Your guide to the best cheap acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars out there, with amazing value options from Martin, Epiphone, Fender, and more

We’ve tested and reviewed a huge range of headphones for music production. These are our tried and trusted choices – plus your FAQs answered

Our expert round-up of the best ukulele strings is suitable for beginner ukulele players and seasoned strummers alike

Whether you’re practicing, busking, or performing, amplify the finest qualities of your guitar with our selection of acoustic amps

Our experts have rounded up and tested the finest options from Apple, Acer, Dell and more to help you make music whenever and wherever you like

These are the best recording microphones from the biggest brands including AKG, Rode, Audio Technica and more, split by price

What you should look for in a keyboard stand, plus our pick of the most sturdy, stylish keyboard stands from K&M, Quicklok, RockJam, Roland, Jaspers and more...

Organise your guitar effects pedal collection with one of the best pedalboards available from Pedaltrain, D'Addario, Gator and more

Just starting out behind the drums? These are the best electronic drum kits for beginners, tested and rated by pros

We’ve trawled through Yamaha’s extensive keyboard range to help you find the right one for you

Discover the power that a desktop PC or Mac can bring to your music-making, with our expert pick of the best desktops for music production

In the market for a music production Mac? We’ve compared every model in Apple's latest range - from the older M2 machines to the latest M3 MacBook Pros and iMac - to see which is the best fit for you…

Dive deep into Yamaha’s digital piano range with our recommendations for every budget