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Best electronic drum set for kids 2024: child-friendly electronic drum kits
Get your child started on the drums with these top entry-level e-kits and drum pads, selected with kids in mind
Best acoustic guitar for beginners 2024: Strum your first chords with our choice of beginner acoustic guitars
Start playing today with beginner acoustics from Taylor, Fender, Epiphone, Martin and more – hand-picked by experts
Best MIDI keyboards for beginners 2024: Entry-level controllers for those starting out in music production
Get producing your own music with our pick of the best MIDI controller keyboards for beginner musicians
Best travel guitars 2024: 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 field recorders 2024: Top portable recorders for capturing sound on-the-go
From Foley and found sound to recording your rehearsals, a field recorder can unlock the sonics that surround us
Best podcast headphones 2024: An essential tool for your podcast rig
Our pick of closed-back, wired headphones will help you up your podcasting game in no time
Best podcast mixers 2024: The central hub of your podcasting setup
Find the ideal mixer for podcasting with our top picks from Rode, Yamaha, PreSonus, and others – from budget to pro
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