Buying Guides

Record your next podcast or stream your heart out with the very best podcast mics, including our recommendations under $100/£100 – plus expert buying advice

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 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

We've got the latest laptops on test that will not only enable you to make music anywhere, but do it without spending a fortune – our top picks start at just $/£300

Our expert guide to the best electronic drum kits available today - plus full reviews, buying advice and video

The best cheap studio monitors for home recording, with hand-picked and affordable options from IK Multimedia, M-Audio, JBL, PreSonus and more

Our expert guide to the best MIDI keyboards of all sizes and budgets to integrate with your home studio

Equally at home on the stage or in the studio, we’ve tested a range of dynamic mics to help you get the results you’re after

An expert look at the very best beginner digital pianos on the market from the likes of Yamaha, Casio, Korg, Roland and more

Expert buying advice, plus our pick of budget studio headphones for music-makers from just $49/£39