Gear Reviews
Yamaha MX88 Review
Read Performer's review of the new Yamaha MX88 Music Synthesizer. If you want the a powerful (and realistic) sound engine, but don’t need all the bells and whistles of something like, say the MONTAGE series from Yamaha, the new MX88 might be just the thing for you....
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[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!
Insurance Matters: What Happens When a Claim is Filed Against You as a Performer
With the help of our friends at K&K Insurance, we’ve put together a number of helpful insurance resources for today’s performing musicians, including the following: The Difference Between Liability Insurance and Property Insurance for Musicians 5 Ways to Mitigate...
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LIVE REVIEW: 2nd Annual Cracker/CVB Camp In
A fan event gives fans a reason to get out and meet other fans outside of their town (or the Internet) where they can discuss the details of a band’s works and quirks till their heart’s content. Also, being in close proximity to the band for a day or longer gives them...
30 Reasons Your Band Isn’t Getting Press
We’re gonna tell you a lot of things that you might not want to hear (especially if you’re doing or NOT doing some of these items). A lot of mags and industry professionals (mostly those who want your money) don’t want to hurt your feelings, so they patronize you and...
Leedz Edutainment Show of the Month: Dom Kennedy
On the strength of his industrious grind, and matching personality, Dom Kennedy sold-out and locked-down the Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge, MA on January 25th. The Leimert Park MC delivered a blistering set, treating the Boston crowd with a heavy dose of leaned...
Buying Guide
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[VIDEO] The Howling Tongues & Elixir OPTIWEB Coated Guitar Strings Pt. 3
We recently asked Nick Magliochetti from one of our favorite bands, The Howling Tongues, to test out the new OPTIWEB coated strings from Elixir. Nick will be dropping videos each week, talking about the strings and showing them off in action. And stayed tuned, we just...
Performer Gives Away Two Sets of Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kits
Performer has selected its two winners in our recent Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kit Giveaway. Over the course of the fall, Derek Donato of Reef'd and Richard Thomas will both test out the new electronic kits to their fullest and put them through their paces to...
GEAR TEST FINAL REVIEW: Galaxy Audio GPS-8 Personal Monitor PA System
Absence of Ocean Puts the Galaxy Audio GPS-8 Personal Monitor PA System Through its Paces in Their Final GEAR TEST REVIEW & TESTIMONIAL We were surprised (and stoked) to find out we were going to receive a pair of Galaxy Audio GPS-8 PA speakers (a full system) to...
Industry News
Focusrite’s Plug-In Collective brings monthly plug-in deals to registered customers
The advent of Focusrite’s new, ultra-low latency interfaces opens up a world of new possibilities for recording and overdubbing, using multiple DAW plug-ins in real time rather than needing special cue mixes and outboard DSP. There’s no shortage of great plug-ins...
Enter to Win a Mackie ProDX8 Wireless Digital Mixer
**DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY OCTOBER 7, 2016** Attention performers! We've got our grubby little paws on the new Mackie ProDX8 Wireless Digital Mixer. And we want to give YOU a chance to win it and test it out on the road! What's the catch, you ask? If you win, all...
Independent Labels Eye New Business Models in the Digital Era
Cutting deals in the music industry used to be a straightforward affair. Like a cookie cutter, one deal usually looked just like the next and all of the key players — artists, managers, record labels, agents and distributors – knew their places. And for an...