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4 Reasons Singer/Songwriters Should Consider an MPC. Yes, an MPC.

When we recently reviewed the new MPC One from Akai, we instantly fell in love. Here’s a snippet, in case you missed it: “If you want a piece of gear that can...

IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro REVIEW

A few years back, we hailed the UNO Synth as one of...

AKAI PROFESSIONAL UNVEILS THE NEW MPC STUDIO

Akai Professional is proud to announce its newest music production system, the MPC...

BOOK REVIEW: PUSH TURN MOVE, Interface Design in Electronic Music

If you read our recent review of Patch & Tweak (also published...

REVIEW: Ferrofish B4000+ Organ Module

When it comes to getting a true Hammond organ sound, nowadays your...

Learn more about the best musical instruments on the market today. Performer Magazine’s team of product experts and reviewers explore the latest electric guitars, basses, keyboards, synthesizers, fx pedals, drums and more.

Some of our most popular musical instrument reviews include:

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Performer’s Step-By-Step Guide to Building Your Own Partscaster

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Eventide UltraTap Pedal REVIEW
By Chris Devine on August 31, 2021
The control layout of the new Eventide UltraTap pedal is a step up from typical small format delays, with Mix, Taps, Length, Feedback, Spread and...
Mapex Drums Unveils Uplift Campaign
By Benjamin Ricci on August 26, 2021
Mapex Drums, in partnership with our artist roster, is proud to announce the launch of the Uplift campaign, creating a platform for Mapex drummers to...
Akai MPC One Retro Edition REVIEW
By Benjamin Ricci on August 25, 2021
In the world of standalone samplers and drum machines, Akai has certainly made their mark on the industry with over 30+ years of MPC innovation....
IK Multimedia announces AmpliTube X-GEAR digital effects pedals
By Benjamin Ricci on July 15, 2021
New boutique pedals with matching AmpliTube software offer unrivaled tone and flexibility for stage and studio IK Multimedia announces AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals. Each high-performance pedal features...
Taylor Guitars GT K21e Acoustic REVIEW
By Chris Devine on July 14, 2021
Taylor has been known to really blur the lines between technology and craftsmanship, as well as the traditional and forward thinking. Their GT line brings...