Gear Reviews
The Do’s and Don’ts of Musician Insurance
"Nobody.one band on stage performing" by Роман Верховцев is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. You might remember a few weeks back we posted a quiz for insurance newbies. If you happened to miss that one, we recommend you take 5 minutes to see how you do before reading the...
WATCH Travis Shallow Go Deep with the LD Systems MAUI 44 G2
We recently hooked up with the ultra-talented Travis Shallow (plus a few special guests) to check out the killer new portable PA from LD SYSTEMS: The Maui 44 G2. In this series, we'll unbox all the components, walk through the features, test out the sound quality and...
ACT Entertainment Launches Sterling Vermin Pedal
ACT Entertainment’s iconic RAT brand has unveiled the Sterling Vermin, a boutique distortion guitar pedal that blends heritage tone with modern refinement. With a new take on RAT’s unmistakable sound, Sterling Vermin delivers a new level of...
How To
WATCH: Improve Your DAW Workflow with Nugen Plug-Ins
We recently hooked up NYC singer-songwriter and former Voice contestant Amanda Ayala with a suite of plug-ins from Nugen Audio to demonstrate how they can help improve your DAW workflow. In this 2-part series we'll take a closer look at: Jotter A/B Assist Aligner Up...
WATCH: Get to know the LD Systems Maui G3 PA System
We recently enlisted the help of LA-based singer/songwriter and outer space expert Foxanne to help demonstrate the amazing qualities of the new LD Systems Maui G3 PA. In this new series, we'll go from unboxing to setup, to playthrough as we get to hear the entire...
WARP AI MASTERING REVIEW & DEMO
Want to save time and headaches mastering tracks? Take a look at how far AI has come in our new review and demo of the WARP AI MASTERING program, a browser-based AI tool to help you quickly and affordably master your tracks....
Buying Guide
WATCH: KRK Rokit 8 “Find Your Voice” Challenge
The KRK Rokit 8 Generation 5 studio monitors bring a ton of value to the plate when it comes to completing your home studio setup, including 3 new voicing modes tailored to your specific creative needs. In this new 2-part series we join Kal the Guitar Hero as he...
GEAR NEWS: KRK Launches Kreate Series Studio Monitors
KRK introduces the Kreate Series Studio Monitors, the newest addition to the brand’s wide range of audio offerings. The Kreate monitors bring extraordinary value and legendary KRK monitoring performance to emerging musicians, engineers, producers, and...
WATCH: Telefunken Alchemy Series Studio Shootout!
We're cooking up some magic in the studio and shooting out three new tube mics from the Alchemy range by Telefunken, all with the help of our good friend Jesus Martinez at Decibel Studios in LA. Martinez recently conducted a session with his group Boleros with...
Industry News
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....
RePitch 2 vs Traditional Pitch Tools: What’s Actually Different
If you work with vocals, pitch tools are probably already part of your setup. Whether you’re fixing small imperfections or tightening harmonies, pitch correction is a standard part of modern vocal production. Here’s how RePitch 2 really compares to classic...
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...