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Best budget channel strips: Get a classic sound without breaking the bank

Best guitar amp pedals: Give your tone that amp-like sound

Best snare drums: Find the perfect sound for the beat

Guitar amp attenuators: Everything you need to know

Best free 1176 plugins: That classic 1176 sound without spending a cent

Drums

Best snare drums: Find the perfect sound for the beat

Snare drums are the centerpiece of any drum kit – and every song. In tandem with

Meinl HCS Cymbal Pack displayed in a drum setup configuration

Best cymbal packs: All in one packs that still sound great

There are plenty of good reasons to buy a cymbal pack, but once you know you

Best ride cymbals: Find the perfect biggest cymbal in your lineup

Let’s face it – it’s not difficult to differentiate between well made cymbals and models that

Donner Groove Series Groove Max with drum and cymbal pads, frame, pedals, and sound module

NAMM 2026: Donner Groove Series, professional-level kits from a budget manufacturer

Donner is one of the most well-known manufacturers of electronic drum kits. Until now they were

Guitar

Best guitar amp pedals: Give your tone that amp-like sound

11 hours ago

The days of lugging around an amp rig that weighs as much as your car are over! You can now get big, realistic amp tones from guitar amp pedals that...

Guitar amp attenuators: Everything you need to know

3 weeks ago

It’s no secret that tube amps sound better cranked. This guide will dive in to the nuances of the guitar amp attenuator.

Best acoustic guitar microphones: Capture that perfect tone

4 weeks ago

Looking for the best acoustic guitar microphone? A lot of people think of a small or large-diaphragm condenser as the first choice. They do a great job of capturing the...

Best acoustic guitar pedals: Improve on that natural tone

1 month ago

Unless you’re going for a specific sound, the best ways to use effects is tastefully. Here are the top effects for acoustic guitar.

Best pedalboards: Better organize your effects

1 month ago

When it comes to arranging your guitar effects chain, the options you have when it comes to pedalboards can seem endless. A good, professional pedalboard helps out guitar and bass...

Best mini amp heads: Power meets portability

2 months ago

Mini amp heads are a practical way to add half stack sound to your setup while saving on space. They pack in every bit of tone, and many of the...

Recording

Best budget channel strips: Get a classic sound without breaking the bank

Looking for some different options for front end than what comes with your interface? These best budget channel strips are a great start.

Fender Quantum LT 16 review

Fender announced its acquisition of PreSonus a few years ago, but that acquisition seems to now be complete. Case in point — Fender has finally launched a series of audio...

Best free 1176 plugins: That classic 1176 sound without spending a cent

Looking for a great free 1176 plugin? In this article we dive into five of the best freeware versions around!

AKG C151 Review: A low-cost pencil mic that sounds excellent

AKG has been one of the biggest names in microphones for decades, and its small diaphragm condenser microphones are perhaps amongst its best-known. The new AKG C151 is one of...

Keyboard

Best digital pianos under $1,000: Realistic piano feel with convenience

With cutting edge DSP, the best digital pianos are more versatile than ever before. Here are five of our top picks!

kurzweil sp8 front shot with black casing and 88-key keybed

The latest release from Kurzweil, the SP8, is tailor-made for performance

The latest release from Kurzweil at NAMM 2026, the SP8, is tailor-made for performance. Whether it’s on the stage or in the studio this is a terrific digital piano/synthesizer hybrid....

Nord Electro 7 top shot with red casing, sound controls, LCD screen

NAMM 2026: Nord Electro 7 is the best Electro yet

Nord keyboards and digital pianos are top-of-the-line. The new Electro 7 announced at NAMM 2026 is one of the most full-featured and best-sounding models in their impressive product selection. It’s...

casio dn-se10 receiver on pedalboard being played by guitarist

NAMM 2026: The Casio DN-SE10 Dimension Shifter is a novel way to control effects pedals

There have been a lot of innovative guitar gadgets introduced over the years. Some stay, some go. Regardless, the spirit of invention is a beautiful thing. Casio (I know, right?!)...

Best budget channel strips: Get a classic sound without breaking the bank

Best guitar amp pedals: Give your tone that amp-like sound

Best snare drums: Find the perfect sound for the beat

Fender Quantum LT 16 review

Guitar amp attenuators: Everything you need to know

Best free 1176 plugins: That classic 1176 sound without spending a cent

Best snare drums: Find the perfect sound for the beat

Best cymbal packs: All in one packs that still sound great

Best ride cymbals: Find the perfect biggest cymbal in your lineup

NAMM 2026: Donner Groove Series, professional-level kits from a budget manufacturer

Best guitar amp pedals: Give your tone that amp-like sound

Guitar amp attenuators: Everything you need to know

Best acoustic guitar microphones: Capture that perfect tone

Best acoustic guitar pedals: Improve on that natural tone

Best pedalboards: Better organize your effects

Best mini amp heads: Power meets portability

Best budget channel strips: Get a classic sound without breaking the bank

Fender Quantum LT 16 review

Best free 1176 plugins: That classic 1176 sound without spending a cent

AKG C151 Review: A low-cost pencil mic that sounds excellent

Best pedalboards: Better organize your effects

Best reverb pedals: Give your guitar tones some space

Best bass guitars under $1,000: Avoid breaking the bank

Best bass guitar pedals: Low- end sound, high-end quality

Best digital pianos under $1,000: Realistic piano feel with convenience

The latest release from Kurzweil, the SP8, is tailor-made for performance

NAMM 2026: Nord Electro 7 is the best Electro yet

NAMM 2026: The Casio DN-SE10 Dimension Shifter is a novel way to control effects pedals

Best wireless microphone systems: Range meets reliability

Best power conditioners: Guard your gear from eletrical danger

Best live sound microphones: Get the best sound on the stage

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