Music Gear Guides

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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.

The Best DI Boxes & Reamp Boxes

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Nov. 11, 2020.

The main job of a DI Box is to convert your instrument lead (1/4" TS) signal 'directly' into the microphone (balanced 3-pin XLR) inputs that a mixing console typically has. Unlike a simple headphone adaptor (1/4" to 1/8") it has to convert the differences in impedance and voltage between the two sides of the connection.

The Best Bass Amps - Combo Under $500

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Nov. 6, 2020.

57 combo bass amps analyzed for this guide covering all of the information that you’ll need in order to make an informed purchase, and we’ve recommended some great amps in case you don’t feel like scrolling through scores of different options trying to figure out which one will work best for your situation.

Best Vocal Effects Pedal / Processor Guide

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Nov. 4, 2020.

From subtle reverb and compression, to robotic and alien sounds, vocal effects let you improve, tweak and even transform your voice. At first, this was achieved through post processing, but technology has made it possible for on-the-spot effects application and adjustments while performing - even realtime pitch correction is now possible...

The Best Studio Monitor Subwoofers

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Nov. 4, 2020.

The Highest Rated Studio Monitor Subwoofers

Studio subwoofers free up your main monitors to better handle the mids and highs - the end result being better overall sound quality and clarity. This guide tells you what you need to know to add a subwoofer to your studio monitors along with a list of the best studio subwoofers currently available.

The Best Delay Pedals - Analog & Digital

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Nov. 3, 2020.

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 PA Subwoofers - Powered / Active

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Oct. 30, 2020.

If you're a DJ, musician or live sound engineer, the first thing you will have noticed when looking for professional PA subwoofers is that the market is extremely crowded with an almost endless number of options - this guide will help you decide which subwoofer to get by showing you the highest rated ones currently available.

The Best USB Audio Interfaces: 4 / 6 / 8 / 12 / 16 Channels & More

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Oct. 28, 2020.

As you take your home recording to the next level, you will outgrow your 2-channel audio interface. This guide is designed to help you with this expansion, featuring the best stand-alone audio interfaces that have 4 to 16 simultaneous analog inputs. NB: We have separate guides devoted to 2-Channel and iPad audio interfaces.

The Best Portable / Compact PA Systems + Battery Powered PAs

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Oct. 28, 2020.

Portable PA Systems are designed to provide convenient sound reinforcement that can be easily setup, packed away and carried for transportation. If you're unsure about exactly what a 'portable' PA System is that's probably because there is no standard definition, so we have defined them in the Methodology section of this guide.

The Top 13 Best Powered PA Speakers

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Oct. 23, 2020.

Powered Speakers, also known as active speakers, are loudspeakers with amplifiers built into their enclosures. This combination results in improved versatility, making powered speakers more and more popular among musicians, sound engineers, and DJs.

The Best Cheap Electronic Drum Set For Beginners

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Oct. 19, 2020.

The Highest Rated Electronic Drums Under $500

Electronic drums are a heck of a lot of fun to play with, but more importantly they're the best way to learn, practice and improve your chops without making all the noise associated with acoustic drums - just slip your headphones on and you're good to go!