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The simplest speakers for a turntable are active speakers if your turntable has a built-in preamp or line output. With passive speakers you need an amplifier or receiver, and older turntables often also need a separate phono preamp.

A pedalboard can make playing easier, but poor pedal order, weak power or messy cabling can quickly add hum, whine and an unclear sound. See how to connect effects, power them and keep the signal clean without abandoning proven rules.

If you are a beginner choosing your first keyboard instrument, you have several options. Beginner musicians most often choose a keyboard or a digital piano. When choosing the right product, price and quality matter, but so do functions and intended use. Although a keyboard and a digital piano may seem identical, there are several important differences. We will help you choose the instrument that fits your needs.

For over 50 years, BOSS has been at the forefront of guitar innovation, crafting legendary pedals and amplifiers. Since its launch in 2016, the Katana series has redefined what’s possible in an affordable amp, offering incredible tone, versatility, and reliability. In this guide, we’ll explore what makes Katana amps so special and help you choose the perfect model for your needs.

A home studio doesn't have to be a big professional setup. If you have a quiet place, a thoughtful signal path and basic equipment, you can record vocals, instruments, podcasts and your own musical ideas at home. In this guide, you will find a practical overview of how to set up a home recording studio without unnecessary mistakes when choosing a microphone, sound card, studio monitors, computer, software and accessories.

Hearing the term rotary mixer for the first time and not sure what it means? It is a DJ mixer where you control volume with rotary knobs instead of linear faders, and it is famous for its warm analog sound. We explain how it differs from a classic mixer, why it sounds different and when it makes sense to reach for one.

Drumsticks all look the same, but you feel the difference between 5A, 7A and 2B in the first second of playing. We explain what the numbers and letters mean, when to take a wooden and when a nylon tip, and which drumsticks are best for a beginner.

The Gibson Les Paul is one of the two guitars that defined rock music. A thick, warm tone and an unmistakable shape have made it a legend since 1952. We look at its history, how it differs from Fender and which Les Paul model to choose, from Epiphone to Gibson.

Three microphones from Shure, one brand, three completely different uses. The SM58 rules the stage, the SM57 the instruments and the SM7b the studio and podcast. Although they look alike and all three are dynamic, each is built for a different job and each needs something different around it. We show you how they differ, how they sound and which one is right for you, whether you play live, record instruments or start your own podcast.

A looper records a riff and plays it back in a loop, so you layer more parts on top live. It turns one player into a whole band. We show you how a looper works, what it is good for and which model to choose, from a compact pedal to vocal stations.