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3 Inch Studio Monitors / 7 Feb 2025 / Olivia Parker

3 Inch Studio Monitors: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Choosing 3 inch studio monitors requires understanding their strengths in midrange accuracy and weaknesses in bass extension. This buying guide helps you determine if compact monitors suit your needs...

Squier / 7 Feb 2025 / Danielle King

Squier for Beginners: A Complete Guide

No jargon left unexplained: what a Squier actually is, which shape to start with, and what to check before you hand over any money.

Punk Music / 7 Feb 2025 / Jessica Morgan

The Best Punk Music Songs Right Now

The best way into punk music is a single song that stops you in your tracks. These ten tracks define the genre across its full history — and each one does something different.

Guitar Amp / 7 Feb 2025 / Rebecca Turner

The Best Guitar Amps for the Money

The best guitar amp is always relative to the player. Here are the strongest options by budget tier and playing context, with honest assessments of where the value really lies.

Yamaha Electronic Keyboards / 6 Feb 2025 / Lucy Edwards

The Complete Guide to Yamaha Electronic Keyboards

Yamaha electronic keyboards have set the standard for reliability and musical capability across all price points. Whether you're exploring keyboard playing for the first time or upgrading to professio...

Tool Vinyl Records / 6 Feb 2025 / Laura Mitchell

Tool Vinyl Records for Beginners: A Complete Guide

New to collecting Tool vinyl records? This guide removes anxiety about editions and pricing. Learn where to buy, which albums suit beginners, and how to start collecting.

Euphonium / 6 Feb 2025 / Louise Watson

Euphonium: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Buying a euphonium well means understanding the compensating system, valve count and price tiers before you commit. This guide covers everything worth knowing before spending.

Akai / 6 Feb 2025 / Elizabeth Carter

Akai: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Work out your workflow first, then check whether it's genuinely standalone — here's what matters before buying any piece of Akai gear.

Synthesizers Music / 6 Feb 2025 / Rebecca Turner

The Complete Guide to Synthesizers Music

Synthesizers music has shaped electronic, pop, rock, and nearly every contemporary genre. Learn how synthesis works, explore different synthesis techniques, and discover the creative power of electron...

Yamaha Hs7 / 6 Feb 2025 / Daniel Cooper

Yamaha Hs7: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The Yamaha HS7 is a strong choice for a home studio monitor, but there are a few things worth knowing before you buy — this guide covers all of them.

Audio Technica Headphones / 6 Feb 2025 / Katie Anderson

The Best Audio Technica Headphones for the Money

From the everyday ATH-M50x to the new open-back R-Series, here are the Audio-Technica headphones actually worth your money by use case.

MIDI Foot Controller / 6 Feb 2025 / Katherine Reed

Common Midi Foot Controller Mistakes to Avoid

Most MIDI foot controller problems come down to a short list of common errors. Here are the ones to know about — and the specific fixes that resolve each one immediately.

Pioneer DJ Decks / 6 Feb 2025 / Katherine Reed

How to Set Up and Use Pioneer Dj Decks

From wiring to your first blend, here is the proper order for setting up Pioneer DJ decks, preparing a rekordbox USB, getting your gain staging right and fixing the setup problems that trip up newcome...

Math Rock / 6 Feb 2025 / Chloe Nelson

The History of Math Rock

From disputed post-punk precursors to Louisville, Pittsburgh, Chicago and beyond, here's how math rock's scattered history actually fits together.

Modular Synth Patch Cables / 6 Feb 2025 / Daniel Cooper

Everything You Need to Know About Modular Synth Patch Cables

Modular synth patch cables are the literal connections between your synthesiser's components, transforming separate modules into an integrated instrument.

Native Instruments / 6 Feb 2025 / Amy Richardson

Native Instruments for Beginners: A Complete Guide

You don't need to understand the whole Native Instruments catalogue to get started. Here's a calm, step-by-step way in.

Bass Guitar Schecter / 6 Feb 2025 / Daniel Cooper

Bass Guitar Schecter for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A Schecter bass is an excellent choice for beginning bass players. Discover how to set up, maintain, and learn on your new bass while building genuine playing skills.

Yamaha P225 / 6 Feb 2025 / Jennifer Hill

The Ultimate Guide to Yamaha P225

A clear, honest look at the Yamaha P-225: what its GHC action and CFX voice really mean, and who this compact 88-key piano genuinely suits.

Harley Benton Bass Guitar / 6 Feb 2025 / Benjamin Wood

Harley Benton Bass Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide

A huge catalogue narrowed down to the decisions that actually matter, so you order the right Harley Benton the first time.

Natal Drum Kit / 6 Feb 2025 / Laura Mitchell

Natal Drum Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Natal is a British drum brand offering solid construction and genuine value. Here's what beginners need to know about starting with a Natal drum kit.

Sibelius / 5 Feb 2025 / Daniel Cooper

Sibelius: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Sibelius comes in three editions with one name — here's exactly how to work out which one is worth your money.

Vinyl Record Player / 5 Feb 2025 / Oliver Thompson

Vinyl Record Player for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Getting into vinyl doesn't need to mean spending a fortune or memorising a wall of jargon. Here's the advice I wish someone had given me at the start.

7 String PRS / 5 Feb 2025 / Laura Mitchell

7 String Prs: A Complete Buyer's Guide

A comprehensive buyer's guide for 7-string PRS guitars. Learn about extended-range specifications, model comparisons, playability considerations, and price tiers.

Baritone Gretsch / 5 Feb 2025 / Emma Wilson

The Complete Guide to Baritone Gretsch

The baritone Gretsch combines Gretsch's legendary craftsmanship with extended-range design. Discover its rich tones, versatile playing possibilities and distinctive character.