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ENTER TO WIN a JBL/AKG/Soundcraft Home Studio Makeover!
We're looking for a dynamic artist to win and test out some awesome home studio gear from AKG, JBL...
KRK S8.4 Subwoofer REVIEW
We’re KRK users anyway, so naturally when the new subs were announced, we got our KRK rep on the...
VIDEO: Focusrite Clarett 8Pre Studio Test Unboxing
What do we have here??? Looks like a Focusrite Clarlett 8pre thunderbolt interface. Thanks @wearefocusrite @performermagazine, looking forward to checking this baby out for with my homie...
MY FAVORITE MICS With Mr. Lif
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Analog vs. Digital Recording: Why You Need Both!
[Before we get into the meat of this month’s article, I’d like to start responding to readers’ questions. Please email me your questions or topics to be discussed. Recording, editing, mixing,...
Contour ShuttlePRO v2 REVIEW
Contour ShuttlePRO v2 Review PROS: ergonomic Design, works on pretty much ANY software. CONS: might take some time breaking the habit of not using it. PRICE: $99 It’s not often a computer accessory...
Enter to Win Sterling Audio Studio Monitors
Looking to upgrade your studio? Performer just got THREE new sets of MX5 studio monitors from our friends at Sterling Audio, and we're gonna give them to three lucky winners at the end of the...
Blue Lola Headphones Review
Blue Lola Headphones Review PROS: Excellent comfort, isolation, and sound quality. CONS: None. PRICE: $249 Last year Blue released their newest headphones, the Mo-Fi, that had active amp built-in....
Check out a vintage Shure SM-57
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Steinberg UR22 USB Audio Interface REVIEW
Steinberg UR22 USB Audio Interface Review PROS: Super-portable, rugged enclosure, lightweight, affordable, easy to use. CONS: None. PRICE: $149 Tracking with the Steinberg UR22 is a snap and since...
TASCAM US-20×20 Celesonic USB Audio Interface REVIEW
TASCAM US-20x20 Celesonic USB Audio Interface PROS: Excellent selection of I/O, flexible applications, software is user friendly, multi-DAW compatible. CONS: Might get overlooked for its live mixer...
Focusrite Announces New Red 4Pre Interface
Focusrite is proud to announce the launch of Red 4Pre – the pinnacle of Focusrite’s interface range. The 58-in/64-out Red 4Pre combines four of Focusrite’s specially-developed digitally-controlled...