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The Global Leader in Music Streaming You’re Ignoring

It’s not Spotify, it’s not Amazon, and it’s not Apple. It’s not web3 and it doesn’t run on a blockchain. It’s not TikTok. It’s available in every country which has the internet. There’s a premium and ad-based tier. There’s a playlist culture. It’s desktop and mobile...

Audio-Technica Releases Ltd-Edition ATH-M50x Headphones in Metallic Orange

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, unveils the...

Eventide UltraTap Pedal REVIEW

The control layout of the new Eventide UltraTap pedal is a step up from typical small format...

How to Deal With Latency in the Studio

Latency is a Creative Problem -- How to use Power to Cultivate the Best Artistic Performances...

Download Our FREE Insurance Guide for Musicians

by Benjamin Ricci | Dec 15, 2017 | Industry News, Music Contracts & Law

Looking to go out on tour? Don't hit the road without the right coverage. Performer Magazine and K&K Insurance present a FREE GUIDE to help you navigate the world of entertainment insurance....

VINYL OF THE MONTH: Creepshow OST

by Benjamin Ricci | Dec 14, 2017 | Reviews

Creepshow is one of the more successful horror anthologies of the ’80s, due in no small part to its legendary creative duo of Stephen King and George A. Romero. But in reality, what helps propel the...

VIDEO: Sterling Microphones Electric Guitar Comparison

by Benjamin Ricci | Dec 13, 2017 | Best Studio Mics

One of our recent gear test winners, Randy Garcia from the band SmoochyFace, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how the new Sterling Microphones stack up, quality-wise, in this comparison video....

Download Our FREE Guide to Setting up the Ideal Home Studio

by Benjamin Ricci | Dec 12, 2017 | Industry News, Yamaha Presents: Home Recording Basics

Looking to get a new home studio up and running, or even make your existing home recording space sound better? Performer Magazine and Yamaha present a FREE GUIDE to help you set up the ideal home...

Nick Ray has been selected for a Mackie Home Studio Makeover!

by Benjamin Ricci | Dec 12, 2017 | Home Recording, Industry News

New Orleans singer/songwriter Nick Ray been selected as the winner in our recent Mackie Home Studio Makeover. Over the course of the winter, Nick will be putting his new Mackie recording gear...

[VIDEO] Hands-On With the Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kit

by Benjamin Ricci | Dec 11, 2017 | Best Instruments

This kit rocks 🥁 I've really been digging the SD2000 so far, excited to dive into some of the more advance features and load in my own samples! Thanks @performermagazine & @playsimmons #drums...

How To Set Up Studio Monitors

by Benjamin Ricci | Dec 8, 2017 | Yamaha Presents: Home Recording Basics

How do you set up studio monitors? What should I be looking for in the best home studio monitors? And why should I be tracking with studio monitors in the first place? These are very common...

2017 Boston Music Awards Preview: 5 Nominees Discuss Diversity At This Year’s Ceremony

by Candace McDuffie | Dec 7, 2017 | Interviews and Features

Thirty years ago, the annual Boston Music Awards started with a heavy emphasis on rock and pop music. Over the years, it has expanded to include artists in other genres. This year, several key...

Yamaha MX88 Review

by Benjamin Ricci | Dec 7, 2017 | Best Music Keyboards & Synth Pads

Read Performer's review of the new Yamaha MX88 Music Synthesizer. If you want the a powerful (and realistic) sound engine, but don’t need all the bells and whistles of something like, say the...