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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 Acoustic Guitars Under $1000 - 2023

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 4, 2023.

The Highest Rated Acoustic Guitars Under $1000

Acoustic guitars priced between $500 and $1,000 tend to have better tonewoods and construction than many of the cheaper options. You'll find many of these guitars also have better tonal definition and projection than their lower priced counterparts.

The Best Cheap Studio Headphones 2023 - Under $100

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 4, 2023.

The Highest Rated Studio Headphones Under $100

You can get some surprisingly good studio headphones for less than $100 these days, however not all types of headphones are available in this price range so we explain what the different types of headphones are and provide you with the information you need to get the best option for your situation.

The Best MIDI Interface Units - For PC / Mac / iOS and More

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 4, 2023.

MIDI has been connecting musical equipment since 1982 and it's still going strong. Here we present to you the best MIDI interfaces for connecting your computer, tablet or even phone to your other MIDI gear. We've focused on interfaces with single in/out ports as these are what most people without complex setups need.

The Best Powered / Unpowered Pedalboards

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 4, 2023.

Guide to the Highest Rated Guitar Pedal Boards

In addition to keeping your stompboxes organized, pedalboards address clutter, storage, gear protection and transport needs. Here we take look at which boards are considered the best by users and experts, including those with and without a built-in power supply.

The Best Bass Preamp Pedals + Rackmount in 2023

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 3, 2023.

Looking for a portable and affordable alternative to your expensive and bulky bass amplifiers? Or are you simply looking for a way to improve your sound? If yes, then this gear guide is for you.

Low Watt Tube Amps - Top Picks for 2023

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 3, 2023.

Want something you can crank at home without annoying the neighbors? Maybe a small gig or two in the future? Need saturated dirty tones for recording? Find the best small tube amp for you from our handpicked recommendations. We outline the key features to consider and recommend both budget and higher-end models.

The Best XLR Cable Options of 2023 (Mic & Line Level)

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 3, 2023.

Balanced XLR Cables are used to connect microphones and other balanced output music gear into mixing consoles. They continue to be the industry standard for both recording and live performance because they shield your signal from interference to noiselessly transfer your audio over long distances.

Best Condenser Mics of 2023 - Studio: Small to Large Diaphragm

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 3, 2023.

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 Beginner Drum Sets for Adults 2023 (Under $1000)

Submitted by Alden Acosta on May. 3, 2023.

If you go to many of the major online retailers you'll find well over 100 options priced under $1,000 listed in their drum set categories which can be very confusing if you're just starting out. This guide simplifies the process of buying a beginner drum set and tells you what you need to know to avoid some of the pitfalls in buying drum kits online.

The Best MIDI Pad Controllers for 2023

Submitted by Alden Acosta on May. 3, 2023.

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.