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  • Best Audio Recording Software for Windows and Mac

    Compare the best audio recording software for Windows and Mac, from free Audacity and GarageBand to Reaper, Pro Tools and Audition, for voice and…

  • Best Beginner Drum Sets for Adults

    Choose the right beginner drum set for adults: full-size acoustic kits, low-volume and electronic options for apartments, plus throne height and setup tips.

  • Best Drum Thrones for Comfort and Support

    Find the best drum throne for your kit: round vs saddle seats, spindle vs hydraulic height, backrests and stable bases, with Roc-N-Soc, Tama and…

  • Best Portable Keyboard Pianos

    Find the best portable keyboard piano to carry anywhere: battery-powered Yamaha Piaggero, Casio Casiotone, Roland GO:KEYS and Korg picks with trade-offs.

  • Best Guitar Straps for Comfort and Security

    The best guitar straps for comfort and security: padded leather, suede, neoprene and locking straps from Levy’s, Fender, Mono and D’Addario for any guitar.

  • Best Synthesizers at Every Budget

    Find the best synthesizer for your budget: hybrid, analog and digital picks from Arturia, Behringer, Korg, Moog, Novation and Roland, with honest trade-offs.

  • Best Drum Sticks for Practice and Gigs

    The best drum sticks for practice and gigs: 7A, 5A, 5B and 2B picks from Vic Firth, ProMark, Zildjian and Vater, plus tips on…

  • Best Cheap Synthesizers Worth Buying

    A cheap synthesizer can still sound huge. Nine low-cost picks from Roland, Korg, Behringer, Yamaha and Novation, with honest trade-offs and buying tips.

  • Best Stage Pianos and Electric Pianos

    The best electric piano for gigs and studio work: stage pianos from Nord, Roland, Yamaha, Korg and Casio compared by action, sounds, outputs and…

  • Best Guitar Picks for Every Style

    The best guitar picks for every style: Dunlop Tortex, Jazz III, Ultex, Fender 351 and more, with gauge, material and shape explained for lead…