FX Loops and You: Unlock Better Tonal Possibilities What is an effects loop, you may ask? Well,...
Live Sound
Performer Mag’s guide to live sound and how to perform live music.
How to Take Your Stage Show WIRELESS with Xvive
We recently sent the amazingly talented band @FirstToEleven a slew of new Xvive wireless products...
JBL Professional Introduces PRX900 Series Professional Portable PA Systems
The line, which includes three powered two-way loudspeakers and two powered subwoofers, is built...
SHURE INTRODUCES SLX-D DIGITAL WIRELESS SYSTEM
Whether it’s a high-school theater production, corporate meeting, or a Sunday service, live events need to deliver flawless audio and require products that are straightforward to setup and use....
REVIEW: Clear Tune Monitors CE320 In-Ears
There used to be a great divide, you could go out of your budget and get the best, or stay within your budget, and maybe get “meh.” In-ear monitors are no exception. Finding a reasonably priced,...
Blackstar Silverline Special Amplifier Review
Modeling amps have come a long way. Blackstar’s new Silverline series concentrates on practical amp versions and features that guitar players actually want. The whole package is quite classic, with...
TOUR TEST: Bose F1 4-Part Video Series and Review
[Editor’s note – a few months back we opened up submissions for artists to win and demo the new Bose F1 for their live shows, and from those entries Aaron Kellim rose right to the top. He’s a great...
REVIEW: Yamaha THR10 II Modeling Combo Amp
All in one bedroom/home/practice amps often get a bad rap -- yes, they have effects, but usually with not a lot of adjustability, and most are meant as an entry level player’s item. Yamaha’s THR10...
Enter to Win: QSC TouchMix-16 Compact Digital Mixer
We're looking for a killer band or solo artist to win and test out the QSC TouchMix-16 compact digital mixer - an amazing mixer with an incredibly unique and intuitive "touch and turn" interface...
How to Make Sure Your Band is Prepared for Late Night TV
If your band is going to play a late-night TV show, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to seize your moment. Don't forget the IEMs. Being prepared beforehand will eliminate a multitude of issues...
Enter to Win Electro-Voice EVOLVE 30M Portable Powered Column System
We're looking for a killer band or solo artist to win and test out the new EVOLVE 30M Portable Powered Column System from Electro-Voice. Need big sound and easy mixing options for your portable PA...
Mackie ProFX v3 Mixer REVIEW
Mackie’s latest revision to its classic ProFX mixer lineup, the new ProFXv3, adds a number of useful upgrades, without a hefty price tag. Taking a look at the mixer itself, there are a few things to...
REVIEW: Mackie SRM-Flex Portable Column PA system
These portable “column style” PA systems seem to be all the rage these days, and it’s no surprise why. With their lightweight design, and easy-to-assemble form factors, coupled with a line-array...