Gear Reviews
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....
INSURANCE BASICS: What’s The Difference Between a Claim and a Lawsuit?
A few months back, we posed a question to our readership, asking if they had any entertainment insurance-related questions that they wanted answered in the pages of Performer. In our last two installments (here and here), we tried to break down a number of insurance...
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Live Review: Metro Station in Boston
Trace Cyrus undoubtedly knows how to command a crowd. Despite not touring for five years, the boys of Metro Station didn't miss a beat when they electrified a packed house at Boston's Brighton Music Hall this past Monday. And of course, Cyrus was in rare form. Opening...
PHOTO GALLERY: Caspian 10th Anniversary Show
Caspian Larcom Theatre (Beverly, MA) October 18, 2014 Highlight: Two-hours of chronologically ordered, post-rock brilliance Beverly and beyond gathered for a wistful reunion, honoring a decade of Caspian in their hometown. Sure, it is the music that inspired feats of...
What do local artists REALLY think of Asbury Park?
Situated along New Jersey’s shoreline, Asbury Park often gets overshadowed by the Garden State’s more refined coastal communities. But when it comes to music history and being a destination for current sounds, Asbury Park blows away all of its seaside neighbors. These...
Buying Guide
Mackie Big Knob Studio+ Review
Flexibility is key in any recording situation; the ability to swap hardware without having to go through and re-patch cables and devices keeps the gremlins at bay and maintains good workflow. Mackie’s Big Knob Studio+ acts like a complete studio monitor command...
Yamaha TRBX604 Review
When the term “tonewood” gets thrown around, the price of an instrument usually increases, especially with basses. Thankfully, Yamaha’s got the ability to bring a bass to market with high-end materials and construction techniques for under $600. The body of the...
Steinberg UR-RT2 Audio Interface Review
Even before Dave Grohl put Rupert Neve back in the spotlight in the Sound City documentary, his name had been THE word in recording. Steinberg has now partnered with Rupert Neve to bring his classic preamp sound into a package that fits into a home studio, at a decent...
Industry News
The New Issue is Out Now, Featuring Justin Townes Earle!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Justin Townes Earle (new album, Kids in the Street, out now!) INSIDE you'll find tips on hot-rodding your Strat on the cheap, finding investors for your music and harnessing the power of APIs to...
Audio-Technica Announces Trade-In Rebate Program for 600 MHz Wireless Systems
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, is preparing for the upcoming shift away from wireless systems operating in the 600 MHz band (614 to 698 MHz), mandated by law as a result of the ongoing FCC wireless spectrum reallocation...
Mackie Thump Series Gets Complete Redesign and Expanded Lineup
Mackie today launches the all-new completely redesigned Thump SeriesPowered Loudspeakers - Thump12A, Thump15A, Thump12BST, Thump15BST and Thump18S. The new 13000W Thump Series delivers more power and reliability than ever, plus a host of convenient features like...