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Best podcast mixers 2025: 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
Best VST plugins: the finest synth, drum machine, sampler and effect plugins you can buy right now
It’s the ultimate plugin shopping list
Best keyboard amps 2025: Hear yourself loud and clear from your home to the stage
Whether you’re practising at home and want an option other than headphones, or you’re performing live, a keyboard amplifier can be a total game-changer
Best small studio monitors 2025: Compact speakers from budget to professional
The best speakers for small studios and portable use, from KRK, Focal, IK Multimedia and more
Best computer monitors for music production 2025: Increase your productivity with these all-seeing displays
Maximise your screen time with the second most important monitor in your studio – budget to pro options included
Best cheap microphones for recording 2025: Budget microphones for studio and stage
Record instruments or vocals, make a podcast or boost live performances for less, with our pick of the best budget microphones around
Best live vocal microphones 2025: the finest gigging mics you can buy today
Get the very best live vocal performance with tried and tested mics from Shure, Sennheiser, Lewitt, DPA, Aston and more
Best Roland electronic drum sets 2025: top Roland V-Drums for beginner to pro drummers
Our comprehensive guide to the best of Roland electronic drum kit line-up
