Buying Guides

Treat the piano player in your life this Christmas with our pick of 19 must-have piano items, essential accessories and clever gadgets for every budget

Show the drummer in your life some love this Christmas with our pick of the coolest drum accessories, gadgets, handmade gifts, last-minute ideas and more, regardless of your budget

Our tried and tested pick of USB and Thunderbolt interfaces for Mac and PC across every budget, plus full reviews, in-depth testing, and buying advice

Breathe some fresh life into your bass with our pick of the best bass strings on the market

Capture the very best-quality, noise-free performances with these XLR-equipped mics from AKG, Aston, Neumann, Røde, Sennheiser, Shure and more...

Explore our pick of compact and floorboard loopers from the likes of Boss, TC Electronic, Line 6, and more

We round-up the best electronic keyboards for novices through to pros, from Yamaha, Roland, Korg, Nord and more…

Our experts countdown the best Strat guitars - from budget to pro - that showcase arguably the most iconic guitar of all time

From drum synths to samplers - expert advice on the best beat makers from Roland, Elektron, Teenage Engineering and more

Need something to help you prop up your song sheets? We can help with our pick of the best music stands you can buy right now