Best guitar VSTs: guitar plugins and software to supercharge your guitar recordings
Elevate your sound in the studio with our pick of the best guitar VSTs for guitarists
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Best grooveboxes: All-in-one groove machines that bring the fun back to music production
With instant tunes, inspiring ideas and not a computer in sight, these are the best machines for getting your groove on
Best drum machine plugins: Sample and synthesis VSTs for beatmaking
From 808 and 909 emulations to innovative drum synths and AI-assisted samplers
Best synth plugins: Synth VSTs to suit all styles and budgets
From virtual analogue to wavetable, these are plugins you need on your hard drive
Best reverb plugins: Amazing space-makers for your DAW
Add atmosphere and pro polish to your mixes with these powerful reverb plugins
Best creative multi-effects plugins: Transform your tracks with these cutting-edge creative tools
Supercharge your samples and take those tired old synth sounds to a new level with our choice of the top multi-effects plugins
Best delay plugins: Add depth and dimension to your mixes with these must-have plugins
From self-oscillation to digital emulation, these are the best delay plugins for your productions
Best filter plugins: We count down our favourite frequency shapers
Cut, boost, sweep, modulate and get creative with your frequencies
Best compressor plugins: Our pick of the greatest in-the-box compressors for the budding producer
The software compressors you need if you want to impress
Best EQ plugins: Mix, create, repair, and master with these 13 amazing equalizers
The best EQs you can buy today, for everything from simple frequency tweaks to full-on intelligent AI processing
Best Audio-Technica headphones for recording: studio-friendly cans from the Japanese music tech giant
The absolute cream of Audio Technica’s studio headphones crop, perfect for your next recording project
Best distortion pedals for metal: Our pick of the best high-gain guitar pedals
Explore the dark side of drive with the best stompboxes for heavy tones
Best drum triggers: The hybrid drumming add-ons to give your acoustic kit an electronic twist
Everything you need to know about triggering, plus the best drum triggers from Roland, ddrum, Yamaha and others
Best budget guitar amps under $500/£500 in 2024: top cheap amps for smaller budgets
We showcase some of the best cheap tube and digital modelling guitar amp heads and combos, for all playing styles
Best Shure microphones: Our pick of classic mics for vocals, recording, podcasting and more
Our pick of the best recording mics from the biggest name in the game
Best beginner drum sets: Top choice acoustic drum kits for beginners
Our pick of great beginner drum sets from the biggest brands in the game
Best drum practice pads: Sharpen your chops with our pick of the best pads for drummers
Play quietly and supercharge your hand technique with the best practice pads on the market
Best guitar cleaning kits and tools 2023: ensure your electric guitar, acoustic or bass is in tip-top condition
Keep your instrument in shape with our pick of cleaners, tools and other guitar maintenance products
Best drum sets: top drum kits for beginner to pro drummers
Explore 17 of the best drum kits for the studio, stage and bedroom from Ludwig, Pearl, Tama, DW and more
