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Mapex Drums Unveils Uplift Campaign
Mapex Drums, in partnership with our artist roster, is proud to announce the launch of the Uplift...
AKG K240 MKII Pro Studio Headphones REVIEW
When it comes to professional level headphones, the options are almost mind numbing -- both design...
VIDEO: Sterling Microphones Electric Guitar Comparison
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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...
[VIDEO] Fortune’s Folly Reviews the Audio-Technica System 10 PRO Wireless Setup
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REVIEW: Fender Fighter 12” Powered PA Speaker
I’ll admit, Fender is probably not the first name I think of when it comes to PA gear. But in recent years, the venerable brand has been pushing further into both the consumer audio and pro audio...
[VIDEO] Unboxing the Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kit
One of our Simmons SD2000 gear testers, Richard Thomas, has unpacked his new kit and provided an in-depth tour of the new gear in his latest video. Check out everything that comes with this amazing...