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How to Record Like a Pro from Home
By Mike Flanders on February 1, 2021
GETTING STARTED In the world of studio recording, when we think back to 15 years ago, there are some things we thought we could never...
WILLIE JONES: Fusing Country and Hip-Hop into the Ultimate American Dream
By Michael St. James on January 29, 2021
Willie Jones may be mistakenly categorized as that tired cliche of an “overnight success,” even though he first lit up The X Factor fresh out...
Waves and Ocean Way Collaborate on the New Waves Nx Ocean Way Nashville Plugin
By Benjamin Ricci on January 25, 2021
Waves Audio, the world’s leading developer of professional audio signal processing technologies and leading maker of audio plugins for mixing, music production, mastering, sound design,...
Oscar Lang Harnesses the Power of Solitude on New LP
By Gus Rocha on January 20, 2021
Oscar Lang is no stranger to solitude. A haunting sense of ennui and a gripping feeling of loneliness feature prominently in his work, particularly in...
Cover Story: Oompa’s Vision of a Better World Through Song
By Sarah Brooks on January 19, 2021
Boston-based hip-hop and spoken word artist Oompa wears many hats: lyricist, poet, creator, activist, and visionary are just a handful I learned when speaking with...
Yamaha YC61 Stage Keyboard REVIEW
By Benjamin Ricci on January 13, 2021
The new Yamaha YC61 is quite the beast – a 61-key clonewheel-style organ and piano combo that takes cues from some existing Yamaha instruments (like...
FOXANNE Comes Down to Earth to Release Scorching New Album
By Carolyn Vallejo on January 12, 2021
In the midst of presidential election turmoil, in the throes of pandemic exhaustion, and on the precipice of releasing her debut full length album, Foxanne...
OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock Review
By Benjamin Ricci on January 8, 2021
We’ll make this one short and sweet. You’ve just upgraded to a new laptop for the home studio. And you’ve got a bunch of gear,...
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Enter to win a Mojave MA-200 Condenser Microphone
By Benjamin Ricci on January 8, 2021
We’re looking for a killer artist to win and test out the Mojave MA-200 large diaphragm, vacuum tube condenser microphone. Need an awesome new tool for...
The December/January issue is out now!
By Benjamin Ricci on January 4, 2021
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Boston’s Oompa. INSIDE you’ll find our feature interview with Oompa, as well as features on Willie...