Gear Reviews
4 Pro Tips for Pressing Vinyl
This summer, Kindercore Vinyl opened our record pressing plant in Athens, Georgia with brand new, state-of-the-art WarmTone presses from Viryl Technologies. Since the mid-1990s, we have all worked as touring musicians, record label owners, audio engineers, and record...
Spire Studio Audio Interface Review
The new Spire Studio from iZotope is a mobile recording studio for the iOS generation. Read our full review below... It’s tough to get into recording without plunking down some cashola. A computer, a DAW, software, cables. Never mind the learning curve of getting all...
iRig Stomp I/O Review
IK’s really embraced using iOS devices as a platform for their software, but in a lot of cases going from a tablet or smartphone to a practical live tool might be problematic; now their Stomp I/O gives the software a robust hardware platform to bring things to the...
How To
How to Get Quality Album Artwork on a DIY Budget
If you’re not a studied designer, the thought of commissioning an album cover may be a little overwhelming (especially considering how strongly we've emphasized its importance!). Nobody freak out, though. Simply by reading this, you’ve already shown some enterprising...
7 Tips for Making Your DIY Tour Stand Out From the Competition
In my last article, we discussed ways in which you can plan and book a DIY tour that runs effectively, successfully, and within your budget. So now that you’ve packed up your gear, managed your expenses, and hit the road, what can you do to really blow your fans out...
How Your Distributor Can Help Increase Your Revenue
Having your music distributed is one of the best ways you can make money off of your music. Although there are various other outlets for getting your music out there, distribution is key if you’re looking to make a profit. Even if you’re already being distributed,...
Buying Guide
REVIEW: Stage Ninja Retractable Guitar Cable Reel
Cables get tangled, regardless of the way they’re coiled up after a gig, or how they’re stored, and unfurling them is a pain. Stage Ninja has a great solution to this problem. With 20’ of instrument cable in a spring-loaded ABS housing, it follows the same idea...
YAMAHA Presents: The ULTIMATE Guide to Portable PA Systems
Looking to get started with a portable PA system, or even upgrade your old PA rig? Performer Magazine and Yamaha present a FREE GUIDE to help you set up the best portable PA system for your needs. Click here to download the PDF or flip through the tablet-enhanced...
M-Audio Uber Mic Review
Performer Magazine reviews the simple-to-use M-Audio Uber Mic in its latest issue. USB mics are really convenient, but somehow seem to a lot of serious enthusiasts to be a bit lacking, either looking or feeling cheap, or just featuring a MEH sound. M-Audio is offering...
Industry News
The May Issue is Out Now, Featuring Diet Cig
Performer Magazine releases its May 2017 issue, featuring a cover story on Diet Cig. INSIDE you'll find live mixing tips from the pros, advice for capturing more memorable recordings, and tons of new gear reviews. Read the issue in print, find it at this link or open...
Don’t miss the Electro-Voice powered speaker promo!
Just a friendly PSA from your friends at Performer: Electro-Voice is now offering some pretty rad deals during the month of May. $50 off ZLX, $100 off EKX, and $150 off ELX speakers. This offer's valid on ZLX, ELX, and EKX powered models only, and the promotion is...
Audix Named Official Microphone Sponsor of 2017 Vans Warped Tour
Audix, a leading US-manufacturer of application-specific microphones for the stage, studio, and install markets, announced today that it will be the official microphone sponsor of the 2017 Vans Warped Tour presented by Journeys. “We are truly excited to have signed...