Guides: The Best Studio Gear in 2025
Explore our curated gear guides covering studio monitors, headphones, audio interfaces, MIDI controllers, microphones, and more. Each guide is written from a producer’s perspective, focusing on sound quality, workflow, and value for money.
Whether you’re setting up your first home studio or upgrading pro equipment, this hub brings together all of our top gear rankings in one place — so you can compare categories side by side and choose with confidence.
Top Audio Interfaces for Beginners (2025)
The best beginner-friendly interfaces tested for sound quality, workflow, and value — perfect for home studios and podcasters.
Best Studio Monitors for Small Rooms (2025)
Compact, accurate, and affordable monitors that deliver pro sound without overwhelming tight spaces.
Best Studio Headphones for Mixing (2025)
Open-back and closed-back picks for accurate monitoring and long-session comfort.
Best Microphones for Recording Vocals (2025)
From budget condensers to broadcast dynamics — clear choices for any studio.
Best MIDI Keyboards for Producers (2025)
Portable controllers to full-sized options — seamless DAW integration, workflow speed, and expressive playability.
Best Synthesizer VSTs for Music Production (2025)
Essential soft synths for modern producers — from versatile workhorses to cutting-edge sound design tools.
Best Budget Studio Monitors (2025)
Portable controllers to full-sized options — seamless DAW integration, workflow speed, and expressive playability.
Best Reverb VSTs for Music Production (2025)
Essential reverb plugins for modern producers — from realistic room simulations to creative, atmospheric effects.
Best Compression Plugins (2025)
From transparent control to analog punch — dynamic shaping, mix glue, and character for every production style.
Best Delay VST Plugins (2025)
Tape warmth to digital precision — rhythmic echoes, spatial depth, and creative sound design at your fingertips.
Coming Soon
Best EQ Plugins (2025)
From surgical precision to musical shaping — essential tools for balancing, enhancing, and sculpting your mix with clarity.
Best Saturation Plugins (2025)
From subtle warmth to gritty drive — add harmonics, color, and character that bring mixes to life.
Looking for in-depth single-product write-ups? Explore our Reviews Hub.