They all do the same basic thing – add harmonics and clip the audio signal. However, the sounds...
Michael St. James
Top Six YouTube Pedal Channels
THOSE PEDAL SHOWS Smash That Like Button: These Are Our Fave YouTube Pedal Shows Ah yes, the tube...
Audio-Technica Introduces ATH-M50xSTS StreamSet, World’s First Streaming Headsets
Audio-Technica today announced the release of its ATH-M50xSTS and ATH-M50xSTS-USB StreamSet™...
The New October/November Issue is Out Now!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Ben Kweller. INSIDE you'll find our feature interview with Ben Kweller, as well as a brand-new sit-down with Thurston Moore,...
VIDEO SERIES: QSC TouchMix-16 Overview & Review
We recently held a nationwide search to find a band to win and test out the new QSC TouchMix-16 digital wireless mixer. And we found a killer Americana/Roots bands from the Boston-area, Town...
Novation Launchkey 49 Review
Novation has been crushing it lately in the MIDI and synth space. We were lucky enough to test out their Summit and Peak synths in action, both for review in the mag and at a few tradeshows in the...
Sennheiser offers popular headphones and mics at special anniversary prices
Sennheiser offers legendary MD 421-II microphone and popular HD 200 PRO headphones at special anniversary prices The Sennheiser anniversary offers continue with the legendary MD 421-II – one of the...
Sequential Reintroduces Legendary Prophet-5 Synth
After months of clandestine development, Sequential today announced the reintroduction of its most famous and beloved instrument: the Prophet-5. Timed to coincide with founder Dave Smith’s 70th...
JBL IRX 112-BT REVIEW
The new IRX series from JBL is basically a culmination of everything JBL knows how to do, in a super-simple to use package, at their most affordable price point....
Top 5 ways to build your fanbase before your next music release
As hard as it is to write a hit song, sometimes it feels like the hardest part is getting people to know it’s out there. There are so many options to promote new music online that many artists feel...
MEET YOUR MAKER: Evan Rubinson of Luna Guitars
Meet Your Maker is Performer's monthly column where we get to know the people behind your favorite brands. This month our guest is Evan Rubinson, CEO of Dean and Luna Guitars. How long has Luna been...
Get to Know Telos Tapes: The Cassette-Only Indie Label
Editor’s note – when we have the opportunity to shine a spotlight on a really cool label, we jump at the chance. Telos Tapes recently got on our radar for their cassette-only release strategy. No...
ELITE ACOUSTICS ENGINEERING ANNOUNCES the D6-8 PRO Acoustic Amplifier
Elite Acoustics Engineering is proud to announce the D6-8 Pro Acoustic Amplifier is available now D6-8 PRO features 80 Watt total Bi-Amp 6-Chan Full Function Digital Mixer & Effects 2 High Z (1M...