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These guides are designed to help you find the most highly rated options when you're buying music equipment. Every item presented has a Gearank Rating and the number of owner and user opinions that have been evaluated by the Gearank Algorithm for this purpose.

Best Portable Keyboards: MIDI, Speakers, Battery Powered

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Apr. 27, 2021.

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 Microphones for Recording Acoustic Guitar - Small & Large Diaphragm

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Apr. 24, 2021.

The acoustic guitar has long been, and continues to be, the most accessible music instrument available. Having the right mic to record this prolific instrument is critical to a good recording setup for any musician or studio.

The Best Acoustic Electric Guitars - Under $300, $500, $750 & $1000

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Apr. 21, 2021.

The Highest Rated Acoustic-Electric Guitars

Anyone who has ever gigged with an acoustic guitar can tell you what a lifesaver acoustic pickups are. The days where guitarists had to carefully position their instrument in front of a microphone are long gone, because acoustic guitars have become plug and play instruments.

The Best Studio Mics For Vocals - $100 to $1000

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Apr. 12, 2021.

The Highest Rated Studio Mics For Vocals

This gear guide will help you find the right studio recording microphones for your budget and needs. The focus is on top rated condenser and dynamic mics that are currently being used to record vocals in home recording and professional studios.

The Best Synthesizer Keyboards - Under $500 & $1000

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Apr. 8, 2021.

This guide presents a range of synthesizers for those who are interested in choosing their first hardware synth and for musicians who are looking for a unit to add to their collection. Includes both analog and digital keyboard synths under $500 and under $1000.

The Best Microphone Preamps - All Prices up to $1000

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Mar. 24, 2021.

Stand alone mic preamps are a great way to enhance the quality and character of your microphone recordings as well as allowing you to add extra mic enabled channels to audio interface. Ordinary preamps built into audio interfaces and mixing desks are usually solid performers but dedicated preamps can add that extra warmth and clarity.

The Best Cheap Acoustic Electric Guitars Under $200

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Mar. 19, 2021.

The Highest Rated Acoustic-Electric Guitars Under $200

We have examined over 6,800 reviews and ratings in order to present you with the highest rated acoustic-electric guitars that you can buy with a budget of no more than $200.

The Best Reverb Pedals + Delay Reverb Combos

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Mar. 3, 2021.

The Highest Rated Reverb & Delay-Reverb Pedals

In this edition we present the highest rated of both reverb pedals and delay-reverb combo pedals. You'll also get advice and important pointers to keep in mind while choosing which one to get.

The Best Guitar Compressor Pedals

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Feb. 23, 2021.

Compressor pedals are the unsung heroes of many musicians’ rigs. This type of pedal is used to remove a portion of a signal’s dynamic range. Depending on how you set the pedal, it either makes quiet notes louder or loud notes quieter (or both).

The Best Cheap Distortion Pedals - Under $50 & $100

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Feb. 17, 2021.

The Highest Rated Distortion Pedals Under $100

Distortion is the sound that powers hard rock and metal. As such, many guitarists' first pedal is a distortion box, and the love for this effect continues to grow with experience, with some having tried many different distortion pedals by the time they're playing on stage.