The Best MIDI Keyboard Controllers - All Prices

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Jul. 4, 2022.

The Highest Rated MIDI Controller Keyboards

As the title suggests, this guide features the highest rated MIDI keyboard controllers across all prices ranges. This way, you can narrow down your selection to the best ones that you can actually afford.

Best Portable Keyboards: MIDI, Speakers, Battery Powered

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Jul. 3, 2022.

The Highest Rated Portable Keyboards Under $500

Unlike standard MIDI keyboards, a portable keyboard has built-in speakers so you can play anytime without having to plug in additional equipment. The keyboards included in this guide can also run on batteries so you can play them anywhere.

The Best Delay Pedals - Analog & Digital

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Jun. 28, 2022.

Delay is a unique effect in that it has a place in every genre. Whether you’re looking for dry country slapback chunk or the smooth “filling out” effect you hear in metal. Essentially, if you play guitar you will want to pick up a delay pedal at some point.

The Best Electric Guitar Strings - 6 String Sets

Submitted by Alden Acosta on Jun. 23, 2022.

The Highest Rated Electric Guitar Strings

We analyzed a record number of guitarist ratings and reviews, more than 157k sources, to bring you the highest rated sets of guitar strings in five standard gauge ranges.

The Best Condenser Mics - Studio: Small to Large Diaphragm

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Jun. 16, 2022.

Over a century after it was first introduced, the Condenser Mic continues to be an indispensable tool for music production. This guide focuses on the highest rated large and small diaphragm mics that cover all the tasks studio condensers are used for.

The Best Guitar Headphone Amps - Bug & Floor Types

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Jun. 15, 2022.

A good guitar headphone amplifier will let you enjoy your instrument without testing the limits of other people's noise tolerance. Here we look at the best of these headphone amps for guitar, updated for 2021, plus top rated compact guitar processors that can do the job just as well.

The Best Acoustic Guitar Strings: Extra Light - Light - Medium - Heavy

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Jun. 14, 2022.

The Highest Rated Acoustic Guitar String Sets

When it comes to acoustic guitars, a huge part of your tone is decided by the strings you use. The gauge, the material they’re made from, and their design can all transform your tone; for better or worse. Make the most out of your instrument, equip it with the best sounding acoustic guitar strings - check out our recommendations!

The Best MIDI Pad Controllers

Submitted by Alden Acosta on May. 31, 2022.

For the modern electronic musician, performing goes beyond playing keyboard MIDI controllers and tweaking knobs. Songs arranged in the studio can now be performed and altered live. Sounds, samples or even entire sections of music can be triggered with the help of dedicated MIDI pad controllers assigned to specific functions in a DAW.

The Best Cheap Bass Guitars - All Under $300

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 23, 2022.

Here we look at top rated 4-string bass guitars in the sub $300 price range, great for students of the instrument and for guitarists who want to have an affordable bass on hand for recording. Be it for yourself, or for a special someone who's learning the ropes, these bass guitars are market proven to provide satisfactory sound, performance and value.

The Best Loopers - Pedals & Tabletop

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 18, 2022.

Loopers have become indispensable thanks to their ability to create clones which you can use as virtual backup musicians and singers. Here we look at what the market considers as the best loopers, divided into three categories: Compact, Multiswitch and Tabletop.