Gear Reviews
KORG “Nano” MIDI Controllers
When KORG said they were going to send us a “little” something to check out for the mag, they weren’t kidding. Here we have the new lineup of “nano” devices for your mobile recording rigs. First up is the nanoKEY2, which is an ultra-compact MIDI controller with a...
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,...
How To
Taylor Swift, Spotify and the Musical Food Chain Myth
I cannot tell you how happy I am that the conversation about Taylor Swift and Spotify is happening. Maybe people will start listening to what independent artists like me and my peers have been saying for years now. A little background for those who don’t know me: I’ve...
Photo Gallery: Deleasa Live in Boston
Singer/songwriter Mike Deleasa played an intimate set earlier today at The Middle East in Cambridge. In front of a modest all ages crowd, the New Jersey native indulged us with his relaxed croon and sharply drawn indie-pop wonder. Openers included Spill Canvas...
Performer’s Best Photos from Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014
Performer's Ralph Arvesen was down in Austin, TX November 7-9, 2014 to photograph Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014, and here are just some of the amazing shots he was able to capture. Enjoy!
Buying Guide
RME Babyface Pro Audio Interface REVIEW
There are plenty of portable audio interfaces out there, but durable units with more than two inputs and outputs? That’s a tall order. RME’s Babyface Pro is a robustly designed interface with plenty of input and output options. The Babyface Pro comes equipped with two...
Peavey Invective.120 Tube Head Review
Peavey’s Invective.120 has been designed with the help of Misha Mansoor of Periphery, and it’s brought some modern features that aren’t usually found in the usual tube guitar head. It’s knobs galore on the front panel, with three channels; Clean, Crunch & Lead....
NEXI Alternative Starter Pedalboard REVIEW
Pedalboards are great; the modular concept makes things flexible. However, running signal and power cables means re-doing things every time the player wants to make a change, and now it’s not so modular. NEXI figured out a way to make a truly modular pedalboard....
Industry News
Win a “Home Studio Makeover” From Mackie
We're looking for one lucky artist to get a complete home studio makeover featuring THREE brand-new Mackie products. Can your home studio use an overhaul? Well, we've got just the thing! Our friends at Mackie are gonna hook up one lucky winner with some great new...
The New Issue is Out Now, Featuring Frankie Rose!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Frankie Rose (new album, Cage Tropical, out now!) INSIDE you'll find tips on insurance for musicians, changing trends in playlists and tons of new product reviews. Read the issue in print, find...
EXTENDED!! FREE Galaxy Audio EB6 Ear Bud Upgrade w/ AS-1400 Mail-in Rebate
Rebate Effective for purchases made from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2017 Request must be postmarked on or before Jan. 15, 2018 - End users only, dealers do not qualify. Single receiver systems only. Band Pack or multiple receiver systems do not qualify. For more info, click...