Electronic Musician

THE BEST MUSIC GEAR OF 2020

BEST NEW HEADPHONES

Audeze LCD-1

Californian brand Audeze is known for its high-end headphones that span the line between the audiophile market and studio use. These are the company’s first pair to come in under $500, and still making use of the brand’s distinctive Planar Magnetic drivers despite the drop in price. The results are some of the best headphones we’ve tried in the price bracket. Full, clear and clean sonics matched with lightweight and comfortable design.

BEST NEW DRUM MACHINE

Roland TR-6S

Like its bigger sibling, the TR-8S, each of

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