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NUGEN Audio Paragon ST Reverb Plug-in REVIEW
What really made DAWs break out is the ability to have pretty much any effect available in...
My Favorite Axe with Ira Mazie of Fortune’s Folly
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5 Tips to Boost Your Odds of Getting Sync Placements
Pro Advice from 411 Music Group CEO Kristen Agee Sync licensing has become a significant source of revenue in the music industry…and there are certain ‘tastemakers’ and reps who put your music into...
COVER STORY: TYCHO on His Home Studio & Creative Evolution on New LP
More than 15 years into his musical career leading the quasi-solo project Tycho, Scott Hansen is ready for another change. After completing the “trilogy” of records including 2011’s Dive, 2014’s...
Playlist Freedom with TuneMyMusic
Playlists are the thing. Playlists are the most important tool of the recorded music business today. That is undeniable. No amount of web advertising, email blasts, radio ads, or even social...
Why Do Venues Require Bands to Have Liability Insurance?
We’ve written numerous articles on insurance for musicians, covering everything from basic terms and phrases, to specific details about liability coverage and policy requirements. We’ve also asked...
How to Treat Your Band as a Brand
If you truly want to make a living in this industry, you need to ask yourself, "what am I selling?" Here's a hint: it's not music. Music is not your product. It can't be. Consumers simply won't pay...
Andy Powers Is Made Partner At Taylor Guitars
Taylor Guitars is pleased to announce that Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers is joining Taylor co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug as the third partner of the company. The move solidifies a...
With Create Music Group, Data is the Name of the Game
You can gain traction — even some success — all by yourself as an independent artist. We’ve seen many examples of this, whether it’s the perfect playlist add that results in thousands of new...
The New August/September Issue is Out Now!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on TYCHO. INSIDE you'll find info on sync placements, band insurance, pedalboard setup tips and much more... Read the issue in...
REVIEW: TC Electronic TC2290-DT Digital Delay
TC Electronic TC2290-DT Desktop-Controlled Plug-in TC’s delay units were pretty much industry standard in the 1980s, not only in studios, but in live rigs for guitar players, as well. It’s a delay...
REVIEW: TC Electronic DVR-250DT
Plug-ins really made things easier overall – with fewer big boxes and racks to take up space. BUT, turning knobs and hardware offers up immediate (and satisfying) tactile results. TC found a way to...