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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 MIDI Pad Controllers

Submitted by Alden Acosta on Feb. 5, 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.

Best Electronic Drum Pads - Digital Percussion & Control

Submitted by Alden Acosta on Feb. 5, 2023.

Tired of lugging around drums? Electronic drum pads can either augment your live and recording set up or replace them all together. All of these have MIDI and can be used to trigger external sound modules or DAW software.

Best USB Microphones for Vocals & Musical Instruments

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Feb. 5, 2023.

The number one barrier to entry towards having a great microphone is that most of them require an audio interface for recording. Major manufacturers now offer some of their models as USB mics with built in analog-to-digital converters to address the needs of people who simply want a good microphone for recording without an audio interface.

The Best Solid State Amps in 2023

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Feb. 4, 2023.

The Highest Rated Solid State Guitar Amps

Solid state amplifiers offer a lot of advantages and there are a ton that sound amazing. They’re (generally) cheaper, more durable, don’t have to warm up/cool down, and are significantly easier to transport than most tube amps.

The Best Cheap Electronic Drum Set For Beginners

Submitted by Alden Acosta on Feb. 4, 2023.

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!

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

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Feb. 4, 2023.

The Highest Rated Overdrive Pedals Under $100

Overdrive is an incredibly useful effect. To start with, it gives you familiar rock guitar tones, from subtle grit to crunch. On more complex setups, it can be used to add girth to an already distorted sound, and give your lead the cutting boost to take your solos to the next level. If you’re looking for the best overdrive pedals, check out our recommendations!

The Best Keyboard Stands - 1 to 3 Tiers; X, T, Z, Column & A-Frame

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Feb. 3, 2023.

A solid and reliable stand is a must not just to help with playing, but also to protect your precious keyboards and synthesizers. This article focuses on stands primarily designed for 49 key instruments and up - if you need a stand for a mini or micro keyboard then you should probably consider getting a music laptop stand or something similar.

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

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Feb. 3, 2023.

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 Concert Ukuleles - Acoustic & Electric

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Feb. 3, 2023.

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 Electronic Drum Amps / Drum Monitors

Submitted by Alden Acosta on Feb. 3, 2023.

If you're looking for an amplifier to use with your electronic drum set, or if you're an acoustic drummer looking for a stage drum monitor, then this guide will help you decide which one is best for your situation.