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How to Maximize Your Digital Mechanical Royalties Through The MLC
As an independent artist, you are probably all too familiar with the issues that have long clouded...
How to Plan for Future Sync Opportunities with Your Collaborators
A sync is a wonderful thing, often bringing artists unexpected income and exposing their music to...
Neunaber Iconoclast Speaker Emulator Review
Going direct and getting a realistic speaker sound used to mean either using a plug-in that ate up CPU power and used banks of parameters, or a DI box-like feature that would still need a ton of...
Top 4 Must-Have Effects Pedals Under $200
Tony Schreiber, co-founder of Pedal Genie, gives his top picks for the coolest pedals you didn't know you needed. Don't be afraid to try anything, regardless of brand, looks or price. You never know...
[VIDEO] Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Testers Unbox Their New Headphones
Performer Magazine is excited to share three new unboxing/first impressions videos from our recent Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones winners. These studio testers will each be putting the cans...
DiGiGrid D Desktop Interface Review
The DiGiGrid D Cube Desktop Interface provides an interesting, compact solution that can be used in unique combinations both on-stage and in the studio. A lot of DAW hardware can be physically...
[FIRST LISTEN] Trevor Sensor Shares Title Track From Debut Album
PLUS New Tour Dates Announced with Mt. Joy This Summer. Trevor Sensor's Andy Warhol's Dream out June 16 via Jagjaguwar. On June 16, Trevor Sensor will release his debut album Andy Warhol's Dream via...
[BUYER’S GUIDE] The Best Low-Wattage Amps Under $700
GEAR ROUNDUP: Performer Magazine recommends the best Low-Wattage Guitar Amps you can buy for under $700. The days of lugging around 100-watt Marshall stacks to club gigs are long behind us. So,...
Your Recordings Are Not Memorable. Here Are Some Ways To Fix That.
HERE’S WHY WE AREN’T COVERING YOUR BAND About fifty times a day, I get asked, “How does my band get coverage in your magazine?” It’s not an easy question to answer (which is why you’ll frequently...
MEET YOUR MAKER: U-Turn Audio (Turntables Made in the USA)
Performer Magazine goes behind-the-scenes with Ben Carter of Boston-based U-Turn Audio to discover how they make affordable turntables right here in the USA. Background on U-Turn Audio We started...
The Best Solid State Guitar Amps Under $500
Don’t let bedroom hobbyists and Internet forum loudmouths convince you that "solid-state" is a dirty word. In fact, there’s a very strong case for solid state amps. Sure, tube amps are great and...
Audio-Technica Presents ATH-M50x “Circle of Music” Video Featuring Judah and the Lion
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, has released a new video, “Circle of Music,” featuring Judah and the Lion. This immersive video highlights the...