Gear Reviews
![[VIDEO] Nick Ray goes behind-the-scenes with Mackie Onyx Interface and Big Knob](http://performermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mackie-video-grab-3.png)
[VIDEO] Nick Ray goes behind-the-scenes with Mackie Onyx Interface and Big Knob
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Review
Proving that great things come in small packages, we take a closer look at the Taylor GS Mini-e Bass in our latest review. Acoustic basses can be large and ungainly, but to produce decent enough low end, it typically needs to be big. Taylor’s figured out how to get...
Cloudlifter Zi Review
Read Performer Magazine's hands-on review of the Cloudlifter Zi DI and Mic Activator from Cloud Microphones The great thing about recording to a DAW is simplicity, but at times getting a good tone from the start gets overlooked, and means relying on plug-ins to fix...
How To
Taking Back Sunday/The Used Live in Boston
Those in attendance for last night's epic showcase at the House of Blues went into it with an alliance to one band already made. Members of the audience were either choosing to relive their emotionally lopsided high school days (Taking Back Sunday) or vocally unleash...
Switchcam: Your Band’s Automated Social Media Guru
A Conversation with Brett Welch, Founder and CEO Your band is killer, and your live show is hot. You know this because you can see your fans whipping out their phones taking pictures and videos. But what happens to those posted pictures and videos? What if you could...
How to Make Money on YouTube with Audiam
An Interview with CEO & Founder Jeff Price There’s a music site with 30-35 billion “spins” of music a month. It has over a billion users each month, 40% of those listen on mobile, and 80% of them are outside of the U.S. It’s not Spotify, or Pandora, iTunes, or any...
Buying Guide
![[VIDEO] Unboxing the Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kit](http://performermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/simmons-vid-grab.png)
[VIDEO] Unboxing the Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kit
One of our Simmons SD2000 gear testers, Richard Thomas, has unpacked his new kit and provided an in-depth tour of the new gear in his latest video. Check out everything that comes with this amazing set!
VIDEO: Sterling Microphones Voiceover Comparison
One of our recent gear test winners, Randy Garcia from the band SmoochyFace, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how the new Sterling Microphones stack up, quality-wise, in this comparison video. Check it out, and be sure to also check out the entire range of...
![[REVIEW] Guitar Thrones Spiked Strap Locks](http://performermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/guitar-thrones-strap-locks.jpg)
[REVIEW] Guitar Thrones Spiked Strap Locks
Guitar strap locks are pretty much a necessity. You've spent a lot of money on an instrument, and you don't want it to get damaged. And of course, the embarrassment of your guitar coming off on stage is just something we all want to avoid. Guitar Thrones has...
Industry News
Mackie Master Fader v4.5 Now Available for Free Download
Mackie today announces the immediate availability of Master Fader v4.5, the powerful control app for their popular DL32R, DL1608 and DL806 digital mixers. Now supporting the new Mackie AXIS Digital Mixing System, Master Fader v4.5 is packed with new features and...
Download Performer’s FREE Guide to Mobile Music Production
Welcome to the world of mobile production. Whether it’s using your iPad to control your stage mix, or finding a compact USB mixer to track demos on the road, mobile tech has changed the way we record and perform music. This quick guide (co-presented by our friends at...
SHURE CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ICONIC SM58 MICROPHONE
The Shure SM58®, the world’s most popular microphone, has been a foundational and formidable part of live performance for more than 50 years. To celebrate and honor five decades of the renowned sound, design, and durability of this iconic mic, Shure is announcing the...