Gear Reviews
REVIEW: Donner HUSH-X Travel Guitar
The new Donner HUSH-X electric guitar is a cool, compact tone machine that makes practicing and recording no matter where you are a total breeze. The review model we received went straight into the hands of Bella Moulden for a full deep dive and demo in a series...
The ACOUSTIC ISSUE is out now!
Performer Magazine is psyched to bring you our special ACOUSTIC ISSUE celebrating all things acoustic from gear to setup to recording and live performance tips. We've been working hard on this one for a while, and it even has a companion mixtape dropping later this...
The Ultimate Guitar Pedal Buyer’s Guide
OK, pedal newb, listen up! Making music should be fun! So don’t let any jaded a-holes talk down to you, and especially don’t let anyone call you ‘newb’ – even us. It’s rude and gatekeeping in music is stupid and childish. Anyway, let’s talk PEDALS! Let’s say you are...
How To
Vault.fan – Simplifying NFTs for Music Superfans
NFTs! Web3! Blockchain! You’ve heard about them, your fans are into it, but you have been stuck in the studio working on this damn album and have very little time to really jump in. You don’t want to lose money, but you don’t want to miss out. You’re also not a smart...
10 Ways to Ruin Your Music Career
There is no shortage of people who can give you great advice on what to do to further your music career, including me. That’s what this magazine and these columns are all about, really. Whether it’s improving your live bookings, increasing your sync opportunities,...
Beats Marketplace Basics 101: From Leasing to Recording
In many ways, there’s never been a better time to be an up-and-coming singer, rapper, or producer. The DIY scene is thriving in ways that would have been unimaginable just a few years ago. Options for self-recording and production are better and more available than...
Buying Guide
VIDEO SERIES: Go Anywhere, Capture Everything with the TASCAM DR-10L Pro
In our new video series, we show content creators how to get stellar sound for their video productions using the new TASCAM DR–10L Pro portable field recorder. In episode 1 we unbox everything, go over some of the basic functionality and get ready to head out into the...
Audio-Technica launches AT-UMX3 livestreaming USB audio mixer
Audio-Technica, leading innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years, announces the launch of the AT-UMX3 livestreaming USB audio mixer—Audio-Technica’s first USB audio mixer for streaming and other applications. The AT-UMX3 is a compact,...
Be Prepared for Summer Touring Season with the Right Insurance Policy
PLAN BEFORE YOU HIT THE STAGE Summer is a great time to hit the road in support of your latest release or book a string of fun outdoor gigs and festival slots to get your music in front of big crowds. The weather’s great, audiences are primed to go see live music, and...
Industry News
Palmer introduces the new MONICON series of analogue monitor controllers
With the new MONICON series, Palmer presents the next generation of its popular monitor controllers – completely redesigned, in four compact formats, with a clear focus on intuitive operation, uncompromising audio quality and fully analogue signal routing. The MONICON...
WATCH: Get to know the new RAT Sterling Vermin Distortion Pedal
Act Entertainment's iconic Rat brand has unveiled the Sterling Vermin, a boutique distortion guitar pedal that blends heritage tone with modern refinement. With a new take on Rat's unmistakable sound, Sterling Vermin delivers a new level of precision and versatility....
WATCH: KRK Rokit 8 “Find Your Voice” Challenge
The KRK Rokit 8 Generation 5 studio monitors bring a ton of value to the plate when it comes to completing your home studio setup, including 3 new voicing modes tailored to your specific creative needs. In this new 2-part series we join Kal the Guitar Hero as he...