Best pianos 2023: Our pick of acoustic and digital options for home, studio and stage
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Thomann Cyber Monday deals 2023: The 60% off Cyberweek sale is over for another year
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Best PA speakers 2023: Compact and mobile active sound systems for bands and buskers
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Best studio headphones 2023: Expert picks for music production and mixing, tested
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Best portable PA systems 2023: Lightweight and mobile PA solutions for musicians and events
Easily transportable sound solutions from the likes of Bose, LD Systems, Roland, Mackie for bands, buskers and more
Best in-ear monitors 2023: IEMs for stage and studio
Our expert guide to the best in-ear monitors for practice, performance and production, no matter your budget
Best earplugs for musicians 2023: hearing protection for the practice room to your next gig
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“Waves plugins enable me to bridge 40 years of Metallica into a single show”: live sound engineer Greg Price on the software that helps to power the M72 world tour
“Mixing Metallica is a rare treat in my career… when they hand me the keys to the car - boy, that’s really special,” he says
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The all-in-one PA system from Yamaha is a portable powerhouse that exceeds expectations
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- £899
- €999
- $1199
Roland delivers the goods on the long-awaited follow up to its popular SPD-SX sample pad
JBL EON ONE MK2 review
- £1,245
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Simple, powerful and lightweight - the JBL EON ONE MK2 is the full package
Blackstar Fly 3 review
- £59
- €69
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