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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 Guitar Compressor Pedals

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 27, 2020.

The Highest Rated Guitar Compressor Pedals

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 88 Key MIDI Controller Keyboards

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 27, 2020.

The Highest Rated 88 Key MIDI Controller Keyboards

Whether you're a pianist looking for something in the MIDI controller arena, or you're looking for a DAW controller and want a full sized keybed, this updated guide has you covered.

The Best MIDI Keyboard Controllers - All Prices

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 26, 2020.

As the title suggests, this list 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.

The Best Acoustic Electric Ukuleles up to $300

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 21, 2020.

The Highest Rated Acoustic-Electric Ukuleles

The ukulele has experienced somewhat of a resurgence in recent years. It’s trademark bouncy and uplifting tone has proven to be an asset to the modern singer-songwriter as well as acoustic focused musicians, and judging by the last few years its prevalence won’t diminish anytime soon.

The Best Cheap MIDI Keyboards Under $100

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 19, 2020.

MIDI controllers have been fundamental tools for producing music due to their versatility and portability. They provide control over a computer software sequencers and virtual synthesizers, as well as external sound modules. This guide covers highly rated affordable keyboard controllers, with options ranging from 25 to 49 keys.

The Best Concert Ukuleles - Up To $300

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 18, 2020.

The ukulele has experienced a resurgence in popularity, and with that has come a huge wave of people trying to figure out which ukulele is right for them. If this sounds like you, check out our recommendations.

The Best 25 Key MIDI Controller Keyboards

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 14, 2020.

The Highest Rated 25-Key MIDI Controller Keyboards

The great thing about 25 key MIDI controllers is their portability and the small amount of space they take up. They're not designed to replace a full size keyboard, but rather to offer convenience - that said some of the higher-end options are packed with an impressive range of features these days.

The Best Cheap Ukuleles Under $50 - Perfect for Beginners

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 7, 2020.

Here we look at what the market considers as the best cheap ukes you can get for under $50. We've included bundled packages that have extras like carry bags and tuners which help make them suitable for beginners.

The Best Keyboard Workstations - Budget & Professional

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 4, 2020.

Keyboard workstations are versatile electronic instruments that integrate a keyboard with a sound module and sequencers. They are pretty much a "studio in a box" since they let you play and record ideas right away, practical and convenient for those who perform or create original music.

The Best 49 Key MIDI Controller Keyboards

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Apr. 30, 2020.

The Highest Rated 49-Key MIDI Controller Keyboards

49 Key controllers hit the sweet spot for many musicians and music producers. They are much more of a playable instrument than their smaller 25-Key siblings, yet still compact enough to be reasonably portable and not take up too much valuable space in a home recording studio.