Gear Reviews
Taylor 614ce Acoustic Review
The traditional method of acoustic guitar making uses a pattern of braces on the sound board in an “X” design, called (you guessed it) X bracing. Taylor Guitars have always found new ways to turn tradition into innovation, and at the 2018 NAMM show, showcased their...
GEAR TEST FINAL REVIEW: Andrew Hoyt Puts Mackie FreePlay LIVE Through its Paces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOqmzOPbky0 I am a singer/songwriter based in Des Moines, Iowa. Recently, I was fortunate enough to win the Mackie FreePlay LIVE giveaway through Performer Magazine. I want to quickly thank Mackie and Performer for the opportunity to...
Enter our Harbinger MLS900 Tour Diary GIVEAWAY
We're looking for a dynamic live performer to win and test out the new Harbinger MLS900 Personal Line Array PA System. Need big sound to go? Enter below. We're looking for a unique artist to demo the new Harbinger MLS900 personal PA for us. Ideally, this will be...
How To
Four Ways For Every Band to Keep Bootleggers at Bay
Bootleggers Beware: Your Band’s Guide to Slaying Counterfeiters MERCHANDISING HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER. Online resources have made the process of designing and manufacturing t-shirts, stickers, vinyl, etc. straightforward, fast, and relatively cheap. The downside,...
Yamaha DBR12 800-Watt Active PA Speakers Review
Yamaha DBR12 800-Watt Active PA Speakers - $499/each PROS: Great sound, flexible applications, lightweight, affordable. CONS: None. PRICE: $499/each The new DBR loudspeakers from Yamaha are quite a sweet surprise. Out of the box, they’re incredibly lightweight, yet...
The One Thing That Pretty Much Every Failed Artist Has in Common
A career in the music business can be one of the toughest, most frustrating paths to take, especially if you're a musician whose dream is to top the charts and sell out stadiums. It's an industry where the overwhelming majority of musicians experience failure more...
Buying Guide
Yamaha FG-TA TransAcoustic Dreadnought Review
Read our Yamaha FG-TA TransAcoustic Dreadnought thoughts and review below. The dreadnought shape has the sound that most people think of when acoustic guitars are mentioned. Yamaha is no stranger to this design and sound, however they’ve added a special addition to...
Tone.A.Cane Copper Guitar REVIEW
With few exceptions, the standard construction of electric guitars utilizes wood. Every now and then designers and creators come up with new materials, and new methods of construction, from hi-tech resins to composites. Tone.A.Cane has taken an old material, copper,...
RAT Tail Distortion and Vcable Reviews
RapcoHorizon Vcable Review Simply plug in an instrument, and this extra volume control is easily accessible right on your cable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEuKF9cRh98 There are plenty of applications of one of these. There are some acoustic guitars that,...
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[VIDEO] Nick Ray records exclusive song using Mackie recording gear
Get to know NICK RAY in this intro video, and follow along in the weeks ahead as he'll be recording an exclusive track for us to premiere with some great new Mackie gear we hooked him up with. Can't wait to hear what he comes up with, and how the Mackie Onyx Artist...
Is Bitcoin the Future of Music Purchasing or Just Hype?
I’m assuming you’ve heard of Bitcoin by now. For those who haven’t heard, here’s a quick primer. Bitcoin is one of many cryptocurrencies; others like Ether, Litecoin, and DASH, are the most well-known of over 1100 actively traded coins on exchanges like Coinbase and...
The New December/January Issue is Out Now
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on The Selecter (new album, Daylight, out now!) INSIDE you'll find info on Bitcoin's impact on the industry, setting up the ideal home studio and how to choose the right pressing plant for your...