Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on SOCCER MOMMY. INSIDE...
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Sennheiser launches XS Wireless IEM in-ear monitoring system
Here's the latest news from our friends at Sennheiser: At some point in their career, musicians...
REVIEW: Casiotone CT-S1000V by CASIO
OK, Casio. We gotta talk about the Casiotone CT-S1000V. Like we said in our other review this...
Tracklib Presents The State of Sampling
[Editor’s note – special thanks to Tracklib, who conducted exhaustive research to bring you the information and findings in the following piece. We have partnered with them to republish their study...
4 Tips For Creating Your Own Custom Samples
Initially made popular in the late 1970s and '80s, sampling has changed the face of modern music. By chopping and changing old music, instrumental recordings and ambient sounds, musical masterpieces...
The New Feb/March Issue is Out Now!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Georgi Kay. INSIDE you'll find info on the state of the industry, the year in sampling, getting the attention of music...
How to get your production music into the right hands
Finders, Keepers: How to get your production music into the right hands via music libraries Production music libraries have become the go-to music tool for many producers and music teams looking for...
2019 State of the Music Industry
It’s 2019; look at that number again. 2019. Doesn’t that kind of blow your mind? We are pretty much closer to 2040 than we are to 1999. Is this what you thought it would look and feel like? I want...
3 Things You Should Know About Musical Instrument Insurance
Let’s get it out of the way: insurance is not the most exciting topic we cover here at Performer. But be honest with yourself – would you rather have the security of knowing your precious gear is...
Moogfest Announces Initial 2019 Lineup
Moogfest Announces Initial 2019 Lineup featuring GAS, Kimbra, Tim Hecker & The Konoyo Ensemble, Matthew Dear, The Field, Martin Gore, William Basinski and More Celebrating the 15th year since...
CASSETTE OF THE MONTH: “Look Bad/Feel Bad” by Kiss Concert
CASSETTE OF THE MONTH Kiss Concert - Look Bad/Feel Bad (Worcester, MA) “If Neutral Milk Hotel had a baby with a young Modest Mouse and it was good at math.” Look Bad/Feel Bad by Kiss Concert Look...
How to Fix Buzz & Hum in the Studio
We've all been there. We're setting up for a session, and the guitar amp is buzzing like crazy, or we’re opening up a mix to get started, and there's all this noise on the guitar tracks. In this...
3 Tips For Getting Great Sounds From Your Analog Synth
THE NEW GOLDEN AGE OF ANALOG SYNTHESIS Analog synths have undergone a radical resurgence in the last 7 or 8 years. Companies like Moog and Korg are now re-issuing and updating their former flagship...