Audio Interfaces Ranked by Inputs, Preamps and Bundled Software
From a single preamp box for one vocal at a time to a four input interface for a whole band, 9 audio interface options compared on inputs, gain, latency and software for September 2026.
Musical Instruments
Top Student Trumpets for the First Year of Band Class
From a complete first lesson kit to a rose brass step up horn, 7 student trumpet options compared on valve action, bore and repair support for September 2026.
Steel-String Acoustics Worth Graduating To From a Starter Kit
From a solid-top Yamaha dreadnought to all-mahogany Fenders and thin-body acoustic-electrics, our 8 picks for the acoustic guitar for intermediate players cover the step up from a first guitar this September 2026.
Nylon Guitars Are Not Steel Guitars With Softer Strings
Bracing, neck width and string tension separate these from steel string instruments, so we compared 7 nylon string guitars on size, top construction and who each suits, for September 2026.