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Close up of a Taylor GS Mini acoustic guitar lying on a wooden floor

Best acoustic guitars 2024: Super steel string acoustics for all players and budgets

By Chris Bird last updated

Our pick of the very best flat tops from Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender and loads more

Acoustic Guitars
Orange Crush Mini on grass next to a brick wall

Best desktop amps 2024: a lightweight and portable practice solution for all guitarists

By Daryl Robertson last updated

Our pick of the finest small-scale amps from Positive Grid, Blackstar, Yamaha, Vox and Orange

Guitar Amps
A pair of DJ headphones sat on a mixer

Best DJ headphones 2024: Booth-ready choices from budget to pro-level

By Chris Corfield last updated

Our expert pick of reliable headphones to suit any type of DJ, including options from Sennheiser, Technics and Pioneer

Headphones
Close up of hands on a DJ controller

Best DJ controllers 2024: Hands-on control for Serato, rekordbox, Traktor and more - our expert picks

By Si Truss last updated

Hardware DJ devices for PC, Mac and iOS, tested by our experts

Controllers
pioneer

Best beginner DJ controllers 2024: Top picks for budding mix masters

By Si Truss last updated

Entry-level devices for rekordbox, Serato, Traktor and more - perfect for beginner DJs

Controllers
A Line 6 Helix LT on a concrete floor with an electric guitar

Best multi-effects pedals 2024: Our pick of the best all-in-one guitar FX modellers

By James Farmer last updated

Our guide to the best multi-effects pedals will help you get your head around amp modelling pedals and multi-FX

Guitar Pedals
Close-up of hands playing a Roland stage piano

Best stage pianos 2024: Our pick of the finest keyboards for live performance

By Simon Fellows last updated

Our guide to the top stage pianos for gigging musicians, with options from Roland, Yamaha, Korg, Dexibell, Nord, Kawai and more…

Keyboards & Pianos
Three Focusrite audio interfaces stacked on top of one another in a studio

Best Focusrite audio interfaces 2024: the top models to suit your recording needs

By Chris Corfield published

Whether you're a studio pro or a bedroom beatmaker, there's a Focusrite audio interface that's perfect for you

Audio Interfaces
An Audient iD4 audio interface on a desk

Best budget audio interfaces 2024: Start recording today for less than $60/£60

By Si Truss last updated

Kickstart your recording journey with an incredible interface that won't break the bank. Here’s our pick of cheap audio interfaces for PC, Mac and iOS

Audio Interfaces
Electro-Harmonix Canyon delay pedal on wooden floor

Best delay pedals 2024: add dimension to your tone with pedals from Boss, Strymon, Electro-Harmonix and more

By Amit Sharma last updated

Explore the best analogue and digital delay pedals for all budgets

Guitar Pedals
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