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Home Recording
How to record music using recording gear, software and instruments.
Akai Unveils MPC One Retro
The modern standalone MPC workflow is now available in the iconic Retro MPC colorway for a truly timeless music production experience.
Enter to win an Audix Recording Package
We're looking for a dynamic artist to win and test out some awesome home studio gear from Audix....
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
FLASHBACK: Vintage Shure SM-57 YEARS MANUFACTURED 1965 – Present (Shure is still making them pretty perfect) BACKGROUND The SM57 (SM stands for Studio Mic) was intended for orchestrated music but...
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...
How to Prep Your Tracks for a Successful Mixing Session
How to Properly Prep Your Tracks for a Successful Mixing Session [Before we get into the meat of this month’s article, I’d like to start responding to readers’ questions. Please email me your...
IN-DEPTH REVIEW AND VIDEOS: YAMAHA Reface Series Keyboards
YAMAHA Reface Series Keyboards PROS: Fantastic design, functionality and sounds. CONS: Mini keys may turn off some users, price is at the upper limit. (price has been reduced since our initial...
Mixcraft Pro Studio 7 REVIEW
Mixcraft Pro Studio 7 DAW REVIEW PROS: Excellent documentation, easy setup and usability, ultra-affordable, tons of extras and compatibility. CONS: Windows-only. PRICE: $165 It’s come to our...