Gear Reviews
WATCH: Mackie Thump “GO Big or Go Home” with DJ KT BOOMIN
We recently got our hands on the new Mackie Thump Sub GO portable, battery-powered subwoofer and sent it out for testing to DJ KT BOOMIN to see how it performs as part of a complete mobile DJ rig. If you're on-the-go and need to set up a mobile sound system even...
Download Our FREE 2026 Insurance Guide for Musicians
Looking to go out on tour this spring and summer? Don't hit the road without the right coverage and knowledge. Performer Magazine and K&K Insurance present a brand-new FREE GUIDE to help you navigate the world of entertainment insurance....
Fishman Introduces Fluence Acoustic
Fishman, the leader in acoustic and electric pickup innovation, proudly announces the launch of Fluence Acoustic, a groundbreaking new line of Multi-Voice Soundhole Pickups that deliver unprecedented tonal versatility, clarity, and noise-free performance for...
How To
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...
Take the Guesswork out of Shopping For the Right Insurance Policy
WHY PLAY GUESSING GAMES? Sure, as fans we expect you to be an expert at your instrument when you’re up on stage, but realistically no one expects musicians to be experts when it comes to selecting insurance policies that cover them in case of misfortunes while out on...
VIDEO SERIES: How to Integrate Outboard Gear Into Your Home Studio Rig
Curious how to add external hardware and processing power to your DAW-based home studio rig? Let Travis Shallow be your guide in this new 4-part series as we de-mystify outboard gear and show how you can improve the sound of your home recording projects easily and...
Buying Guide
WATCH: Mackie Thump “GO Big or Go Home” with DJ KT BOOMIN
We recently got our hands on the new Mackie Thump Sub GO portable, battery-powered subwoofer and sent it out for testing to DJ KT BOOMIN to see how it performs as part of a complete mobile DJ rig. If you're on-the-go and need to set up a mobile sound system even...
AKG Introduces New C-Series Professional Condenser Microphones for Today’s Musicians
HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, control, and lighting systems, today announced the launch of its new AKG C-Series professional condenser microphones -crafted to elevate professional sound for today’s modern content creators. Backed by...
Fishman Introduces Fluence Acoustic
Fishman, the leader in acoustic and electric pickup innovation, proudly announces the launch of Fluence Acoustic, a groundbreaking new line of Multi-Voice Soundhole Pickups that deliver unprecedented tonal versatility, clarity, and noise-free performance for...
Industry News
Top 5 Insurance Myths for Musicians BUSTED!
There are a lot of types of insurance out there, and probably just as many myths and misconceptions to go along with them. Now while we won’t be covering topics related to automobiles, homeowner’s and renter’s, or other types of insurance you probably want to...
Musik Hack Releases Major Update to SweetEQ
Today, Musik Hack rolls out a major update to SweetEQ with new features that make the workflow extremely more versatile, while keeping the ease and effortlessness of the plugin. The update provides new Bandpass Filter Modes allowing to limit the range where SweetEQ...
Sennheiser Announces the MD 9235 Microphone Head is Back
Sennheiser announces a fresh production run for its legendary capsule The MD 9235 microphone head for wireless handhelds has been a firm favorite with many engineers and artists for its ability to cut through high on-stage levels and reject crosstalk, even in front of...