Editor’s Note – this spring we put a call out to artists and studio owners to test out a variety...
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We’re giving away a copy of Acid Pro 8
We're looking for a great artist, producer or beat-maker to win and test out the FULL version of...
GEAR TEST: Blue Microphones enCORE Series LIVE with Me Like Bees!
Editor’s Note – this spring we put a call out to bands to test out a package of enCORE Series mics...
Buffalo Killers Explore Recording with Vintage Neve Consoles
The Ohio-based Buffalo Killers already knew what Sven Kahns could do musically from his guest appearance on their third album, 2011’s appropriately titled 3. It wasn’t until last year that...
Down “IV Part II” Review
“Dedicated to sludge, but exposing more melody” Some may criticize the title as uncreative, but in driving the sludge genre, Down leads the way with Part II. Front man Phil Anselmo has undoubtedly...
Enter to win a pair of Kaenon G. Love Bluesmaster Sunglasses
G. Love fans, have we got a giveaway for you! That's right, G. Love just dropped a fantastic new album called Sugar and to celebrate, he's hooking up one lucky Performer reader with a bad-ass prize...
Imogen Heap Innovates Music Production With Wearable Technology Project
http://youtu.be/UOw7eFr1mZo Earlier this month, audio specialist Sennheiser announced its MOMENTUM campaign, which together with Spotify highlights one hundred unique sound stories from all over the...
Mr. Lif May 2014 Cover Story
Legendary MC Drops Critical Knowledge on Home Studio Production & Geeks Out on His Favorite Gear Lif likes toys. He grew up watching the Creature Double Feature. His parents once drove all day...
Pretty & Nice Selected to Road Test New Audio-Technica System 10 Wireless Stompboxes
The submissions came rolling in, and we thank everyone who entered (click here if you have no idea what we're talking about). We have selected an amazing Boston-based rock band to test out the new...
Win Vinyl From Partisan Records!
Our friends at Partisan Records rule - they've given us copies of the new Ages & Ages record AND the new Sylvan Esso LP to give away to you, dear readers. Whatta ya gotta do to win? Simple, you...
The May Issue Has Arrived, Featuring Mr. Lif
The new May issue is here! Join us as we chat with the amazing Mr. Lif as he geeks out about his favorite production gear and drawing inspiration from the home studio. Also inside: interviews with...
Who’s Accountable When Bands Bail on Crowdfunding Promises?
Crowdfunding is a relatively new process, but it's simple; an artist puts out the request for fans to pre-pay for their next project in an effort to fund the aforementioned project. It's been done...
Group Vocal Recording Techniques From Audio-Technica
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share group vocal recording tips - let us know if you find these recording how to videos...