In the world of standalone samplers and drum machines, Akai has certainly made their mark on the...
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The August/September 2021 Issue is Out Now!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Black Pumas. INSIDE...
Austrian Audio Releases Studio-Quality Stage Mics
Austrian Audio announces two new microphones that bring their acclaimed studio-quality microphone...
VIDEO: Sterling Microphones Voiceover 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....
Fortune’s Folly Takes the Audio-Technica System 10 PRO Wireless System Out on the Road
Our recent Tour Test winners, Eugene, OR alt-rock band Fortune's Folly have taken their new Audio-Technica System 10 PRO wireless system out for some live gigs. They're loving the freedom their new...
Insurance Matters: What Happens When a Claim is Filed Against You as a Performer
With the help of our friends at K&K Insurance, we’ve put together a number of helpful insurance resources for today’s performing musicians, including the following: The Difference Between...
[REVIEW] Guitar Thrones Spiked Strap Locks
Guitar strap locks are pretty much a necessity. You've spent a lot of money on an instrument, and you don't want it to get damaged. And of course, the embarrassment of your guitar coming off on...
Sheptone Tribute Humbucker Review
Performer takes a hands-on look at the Sheptone Tribute Humbuckers in our latest review. New pickups can breathe fresh life into any guitar, and there are a lot of choices out there. But Sheptone...
Hotone XTOMP Mini Review
There are tons of programmable pieces of guitar gear -- most are big and bulky, or have interfaces that even NASA would have an issue with understanding. Hotone’s new XTOMP Mini brings great...
Audio-Technica Publishes New Video Tracing the Making of Its Flagship AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, continues its ongoing activities surrounding the introduction of its acclaimed AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone,...
Finding Strength After Tragedy: A Conversation with MorganEve Swain
“Being the leader for a band was definitely not anything I ever thought I would be doing,” says MorganEve Swain, lead singer of The Huntress and Holder of Hands, whose debut album Avalon was...
[INTERVIEW] THE NATIONAL on Sleep Well Beast
THE NATIONAL Opens up About Taking the Scenic Route – Literally – in Their New Recording Space https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPp-3QSXf1g The National--comprised of vocalist Matt Berninger,...
[Interview] KMFDM Front Man Sascha Konietzko on Latest Album, Hell Yeah
KMFDM: Tossing out the Rulebook and Transitioning from Classic Synths to the Digital Domain When I think of Industrial music, the first band to come to mind is always KMFDM. The Electro-Industrial...