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"A very capable package that will give beginners the tools they need to make good quality recordings": M-Audio M-Track Duo HD Producer Pack review

This recording studio in a box from M-Audio looks to give beginners a complete home studio setup for below $/£200

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“Even a complete beginner could get the 18i20 set up and start making multi-mic recordings”: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen review

We put the latest iteration of Focusrite’s 8-channel interface to the test

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How to connect your audio interface to your computer – for both PC and Mac users

My guide to hooking up your audio interface to a laptop or computer, step-by-step

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“Presents a supremely intuitive workflow and fantastic quality preamps”: SSL 2+ MKII review

The latest audio interface to get an update steps into the home recording ring

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“Quality sound, volume on tap, and plenty of flexibility”: Positive Grid Spark Edge review

We put PG’s latest pint-sized powerhouse to the test

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“It’s a lot of guitar, whether you’re buying your first proper instrument or you want a great guitar for gigging”: Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus review

Another ultra-modern S-type vying for attention in a packed part of the market

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“The best wireless headphones for musicians you can buy right now, despite a few flaws”: Yamaha YH-WL500 review

Promising ultra-low-latency performance, have musicians finally got usable wireless headphones on their hands?

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“It’ll suit those players who like to hit hard and make their guitar really shout”: Epiphone Masterbilt Texan review

We put this unsung acoustic hero through its paces and find out if it’s deserving of more plaudits

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“Continually surprised me with beautiful, unpredictable overtones”: Martin D-28 review

I get hands-on with arguably the most legendary acoustic guitar of all time. Will it live up to the hype?

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Fender Mustang Micro vs Mustang Micro Plus: is it worth upgrading?

We put Fender’s two headphone amps for guitar in a room together to duke it out

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Neural DSP Quad Cortex vs Nano Cortex: Which should you choose?

We put Neural’s flagship hardware units in a room together to deep dive into all the capabilities and features

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"Offers a huge amount of options for all players of stringed instruments, and provides the highest accuracy available for any clip-on tuner": Peterson Stroboclip HDC review

One of the most accurate clip-on tuners available for musicians, and discuss that astronomical entry fee

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“The pinnacle of that most utilitarian of accessories”: Peterson Stroboclip HDC review

We get our hands on an $80 clip-on tuner. Worth it? Read on to find out

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“Delivers a stunning sound with bags of sustain and a complex tonal profile”: Sheeran by Lowden W05 review

Ed Sheeran's collaboration with Lowden brings us a comfortable acoustic guitar made in Northern Ireland

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“It is more evolution than revolution, but Positive Grid have delivered everything guitarists have been asking for and more”: Positive Grid Spark 2 review

PG’s groundbreaking desktop amp finally gets an update, and we got our hands on it pre-launch

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“Left me wishing my first guitar had been this much fun to play”: Harley Benton TE-52 NA Vintage Series review

We get hands-on with one of the cheapest guitars in the Harley Benton range

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“Two stone-cold classics that provide effortless playability and iconic guitar tones at a pretty reasonable price”: Fender Player II Stratocaster & Telecaster review

Fender's best-selling Player Series guitars receive a much-awaited update, but is it revolutionary or evolutionary?

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“Huge storage and ability to load your own loops make it an instrument in its own right”: DigiTech JamMan Solo HD review

We welcome back another DigiTech staple with massive storage and stereo-looping capabilities

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“Plenty of functionality to grow into and perfect for the solo or beginner recording musician”: Universal Audio Volt 1 review

UA’s budget audio interface looks to bring the sound of vintage mic pres to the masses

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"Despite the teeny tiny size it’s packing loads of useful features": Arturia MiniFuse 1 review

We put Arturia’s bite-sized budget audio interface to the test

Guitar World

“Plenty of great functionality to make your life easier and assuage any fears of signal or battery loss”: Boss WL-50 review

We put Boss’ pedalboard-friendly wireless guitar system to the test, seeing how it holds up to some stiff competition

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“Very much at home with syncopated djent chugs, fast thrashy power chord riffing, and blazingly quick lead work”: Jackson JS22-7 DKA Dinky HT review

Should a beginner choose a 7-string as their first instrument? This extended-range guitar from Jackson looks to make its case

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“Packed full of great sounds and options, yet remains easy enough to navigate that newbie guitarists won’t struggle to get their heads around it”: NUX MG-300 review

Could this budget-friendly multi-effects pedal be the perfect match for the beginner guitar player who wants loads of tones on tap?

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“Completely shatters the expectations for a guitar geared toward modern metal”: PRS SE Mark Holcomb SVN review

The Periphery guitarist’s signature model gives lovers of the low-end great specs and playability at a lower cost. We find out if it’s more than just a djent machine.

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“A powerful tool for recording guitars, and there’s plenty to grow into”: Universal Audio Apollo Twin X review

This premium audio interface is packed full of pro-level features, but is it overkill for recording guitar at home?

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