As musicians, the most important piece of gear is our ears, and yet we seem to skip over this...
Live Sound
Performer Mag’s guide to live sound and how to perform live music.
Boss CUBE Street II Amp REVIEW
Clocking in at 10 watts, the two 6.5” speakers of the new Boss CUBE Street II Amp are nicely...
REVIEW: PRS Archon 50 Combo Amplifier
The new PRS Archon is available as a 50-watt head with two separate cabinet choices: a 1x12 and a...
How to Set up a Portable PA System
Welcome to the second in a four-part series that will provide real-world advice about portable PA systems, co-presented by Yamaha and Performer Magazine. In this installment, we’ll take a closer...
Ultimate Ears Introduces New In-Ear Monitors and Sweatproof Cables
Today, at Musikmesse, Ultimate Ears announced Ultimate Ears LIVE, the brand’s new flagship custom in-ear monitor (CIEM), and Ultimate Ears 6 PRO, both using Ultimate Ears’ patented hybrid acoustic...
Enter to win Mackie MP-220 In-Ear Monitors for your entire band
We're looking for one lucky band to get a complete in-ear monitor overhaul for their upcoming gigs, featuring brand-new Mackie MP-220 sets for your ENTIRE lineup. Scroll down to ENTER NOW and learn...
What is the Best Portable PA System For Your Band?
Welcome to the first in a four-part series that will provide real-world advice about portable PA systems, co-presented by Yamaha and Performer Magazine. In this installment, we’ll take a closer look...
Soundcraft Notepad-12FX Review
Read our expert review of the Soundcraft Notepad-12FX below. Finding any device that can work live and in the studio is tough. Find one that isn’t super huge, it gets even tougher. Try to make it...
Enter to win enCORE Series Mics for your band from Blue Microphones
We're looking for one lucky band to get a complete live mic overhaul for their upcoming tour, featuring brand-new enCORE series microphones from Blue Microphones. Can your stage show use mics that...
TOUR TEST: Fortune’s Folly Puts the Audio-Technica System 10 PRO Wireless System Through its Paces
[Editor’s note – this fall we opened a nationwide search to find a band to test out the System 10 PRO Wireless system from Audio-Technica. We chose Fortune’s Folly, a super-fun band from Oregon to...
Enter To Win Cloudlifter Products from Cloud Microphones
We're looking for two artists to become our trusted product testers, to win and demonstrate the features of the Cloudlifter range of products from Cloud Microphones. Does your band want the best...
Supro 1606 Super and 1605R Reviews
The new Supro 1606 Super and 1605R Amplifiers Get Cranked Up in Our Latest Review Supro amps have a special place in rock and roll history. Jimmy Page plugged his Tele into one, and axe-slingers...
Cerwin-Vega CVE-12 Powered PA Speakers Review
Performer Magazine goes hands-on with the Cerwin-Vega CVE-12 Powered PA Speakers and CVE-18S Subwoofer in its latest review. After a few ground-shaking bass tests, we can confirm that the new...