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
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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 Christmas gifts for piano players 2023: the ultimate festive gift guide for pianists
Treat the piano player in your life right with our pick of 20 must-have piano items, essential accessories, clever gadgets and instruments for every budget
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
Best drumsticks for beginners 2023: Recommended sticks for budding players
Choose your perfect first pair of sticks from our expert recommendations, including models from ProMark, Vater, Vic Firth and more
Best external hard drives for music production 2023: Back up your music and video, and boost your computer's performance with top portable hard drives
Store recording sessions and video files with our pick of the best external hard drives for Mac and PC – options from 250GB to 50TB
Best Roland digital pianos 2023: Our top pick of digital pianos from across the full Roland range
Bag yourself the ultimate digital playing experience with these top-rated Roland pianos - featuring units from the RP, F, HP, DP, Kiyola, LX and GP series
Best condenser mics 2023: Our top picks for budget and pro use
Capture every nuance of a vocal and every detail of an instrument with condenser microphones from Neumann, Audio-Technica, Lewitt, Aston, AKG and more
