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COVER STORY: Samara Joy, Making Jazz Cool Again for a New Generation
To the casual listener, the cool and loungey sound of a jazz ensemble is likely to conjure up...
EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Aaron Kellim Performs “Hold You” with Mojave MA-1000 Microphone
We recently hooked up LA-based artist Aaron Kellim the amazing MA-1000 from Mojave Audio -- in...
How to Find Your Own Sound as a Drummer
Not only is drumming an amazing form of self-expression, drummers have a unique responsibility to hold the music together. Drummers lay down the beat that drives the music forwards, allowing...
PHONOCUT – Cut Your Own Vinyl at Home
A million years ago (the ’90s) when people had big ol’ box computers and brick phones, PCs suddenly could burn CD-Rs, and soon after DVDs, for archives and backups. What initially was meant for...
The New December/January Issue is Out Now!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Yola. INSIDE you’ll find info on pressing your own vinyl from home, combatting stage nerves, finding your own sound as a...
Different Parts of Violin Bow Every Violinist Should Know
A violin is not a violin without its bow. Bows are an essential part of stringed instruments such as violin, cello, and viola. They are designed to create the exact sound desired when playing the...
Introduction to Reaper for Songwriters
If you are a songwriter who wants to record better demos and more professional sounding recordings on a budget, this article is for you. I am going to cover the basics and a few advanced tips for...
REVIEW: Casio PSX3000 Stage Piano
While we’ve been raving about the explosion in the synth market these past few years, the world of digital pianos has seemingly been flying under our radar. But now, with increasingly solid entries...
REVIEW: RØDE TF-5 Premium Condenser Microphones
In this set is a pair of Rode’s TF-5 condenser microphones, as well as a set of mic clips, and a stereo bar, allowing the set to be mounted on one microphone stand. The stereo bar also has handy...
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REVIEW: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 Interface [3rd Gen]
Most companies leave huge gaps in their product lines; yes - the entry level version will cover most needs, and be reasonably priced, but making a simple step up usually means a big leap in so many...
Novation Peak Synthesizer Review
With the new addition of the Summit synth to their lineup, we take a look at the still-relevant Peak polysynth from the folks at Novation, to see where the Summit's origins lie....
Here’s What You Could Face Without Liability Insurance
Do You Know The Risks You Run Without Proper Insurance? We’ve written numerous articles on insurance for musicians, covering everything from basic terms and phrases, to specific details about...