Stream Performer’s ‘Class of 2024’ Mixtape NOW

It's that time of year, time for Performer's annual end-of-year mixtape celebration! As always, we thought, “What if we showed off the gear we were digging this year in the best way possible, by making some new music with all of it?” So, we enlisted the help of a...

REVIEW: Positive Grid SPARK EDGE

Read our full thoughts on the new SPARK EDGE Portable 4-channel Smart Amp & PA System from Positive Grid. https://youtu.be/3Y_hOLVTRE8?feature=shared OVERVIEW So, what are we looking at here, exactly? If you’re familiar with the SPARK family of offerings from...
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5 Easy (and Lucrative) Holiday Merch Ideas for Musicians

The calendar has turned, the seasons have changed, and the holidays are quickly approaching. While you are preparing for your holiday shows and trying to find that Jager-soaked Santa hat for the private party you booked, your band needs to be preparing for retail...

Ignore The Big Knobs: All You Need to Know About Compressors

Here’s the thing about compressors: they’re not always used for what you think they’re for!  And, how you think about using them fully determines the results you’ll get from them.  Most people are taught, or assume, that compressors are for controlling the level of a...
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Record Killer Lead Vocals in Any Home Studio: Tips From The Pros

Editor’s note: In the recent Vocal Chain Issue, we shared some tips on recording vocals in a home studio. Here is another take, and some additional perspective on the process. Not every approach will work for every artist, so we’ve taken the opportunity to present a...

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