Gear Reviews
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...
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....
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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...
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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...
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...
Industry News
Best Free Beatmaker Tools to Start Producing Today
Aspiring producers and veteran musicians no longer need to invest thousands of dollars in heavy studio hardware or complex software licenses just to lay down a groove. Instead, the modern production landscape offers incredibly powerful web-based and desktop platforms...
WATCH: Amanda Ayala tests out Ultimate Ears Universal Fit IEM’s
Hitting the road this summer and not sure how to get started with an in-ear monitor solution? In addition to their renowned custom-molded in-ear monitors, Ultimate Ears is now offering a new lineup of killer, more affordable universal fit in-ears that don't require...
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...