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
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...
Be Prepared for Summer Touring Season with the Right Insurance Policy
PLAN BEFORE YOU HIT THE STAGE Summer is a great time to hit the road in support of your latest release or book a string of fun outdoor gigs and festival slots to get your music in front of big crowds. The weather’s great, audiences are primed to go see live music, and...
Buying Guide
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...
Orange Introduces Limited Edition Orange Amplifiers Rocker 15 & 32
The Rocker 15 & 32, Orange Amplifiers’ amps for all occasions, are now available as a special Limited Edition in eye-catching British Racing Green featuring CELESTION G10N-40 speakers. Each combo comes with a Certificate of...
Industry News
Xvive unveils long-awaited Stereo IEM Wireless
Ever since the release of their popular U4 In-Ear Monitor Wireless System in 2019, the most common request Xvive heard from customers was: “Can you make a STEREO in-ear monitor wireless?” So their engineers worked long and hard to satisfy this request—and after years...
BUSTA RHYMES HEADLINES ANTI SOCIAL CAMP NYC 2026
WORLD’S LARGEST SONGWRITING FESTIVAL RETURNS JUNE 8-12 Busta Rhymes, serpentwithfeet, Erick The Architect, Pom Pom Squad and 200 additional recording artists, songwriters and music producers will kick off the 6th Annual Anti Social Camp NYC taking place June 8-12,...
Jimmy Douglass Archive Heads to Auction
Legendary engineer, producer and mixer Jimmy Douglass has teamed with Wax Poetics to auction off a vintage microphone used by Aretha Franklin, reels from classic hip-hop hits, unreleased music and more from his personal archives. A pair of auctions, dubbed The...