DAW plug-ins

WATCH NOW: Get Amazing On-The-Go Sound with new All-in-One Mackie ShowBox

Learn how to get better live sound in a small, affordable and portable PA/acoustic amp package. The new Mackie ShowBox is an awesome battery-powered PA and acoustic amp with a few tricks up its sleeve. We enlisted the help of singer/songwriter Travis Shallow to walk...

STREAM new Baxter Hall Single “High Road”

We here at Performer have been big fans of Baxter Hall for a while now, as the Boston-based singer/songwriter/guitarist extraordinaire has been sharing his earnest brand of relatable guitar-fronted alternative music for the past few years. You may have even heard him...

WATCH NOW: Get Better Sound with JBL PRX900 SERIES PA Speakers

Looking to hit the stage, or bring your own sound system to upcoming house concerts, outdoor festival slots and more? Let the amazing singer/songwriter Hayley Reardon walk you through the JBL PRX900 series, including the 12-inch speaker and 18-inch subwoofer to...

REVIEW: Donner HUSH-X Travel Guitar

The new Donner HUSH-X electric guitar is a cool, compact tone machine that makes practicing and recording no matter where you are a total breeze. The review model we received went straight into the hands of Bella Moulden for a full deep dive and demo in a series...

Performer’s Guide to Home Recording

Performer's committed to bringing you the most useful advice when it comes to your career. That's why we're bringing you the fourth installment in our FREE industry guides - quick PDFs jam-packed with an insane amount of info that you can actually use. CLICK HERE TO...

Live FX vs. Plug-Ins: Pros and Cons

Part 2 of 2 In this article, we will discus the pros and cons of recording live versus applying...

Live FX vs. Plug-Ins: Pros and Cons

Part 1 of 2 Split Decision If you’re a musician that “plugs in,” then you know that the sound you...

SOFTWARE PROFILE: Camel Audio

Camel Audio makes the most useful plugins and sample libraries on the market, equally suited to...

Recording & Mixing Guitars in the Studio: Part 2 of 2

by Zac Cataldo & Brent Godin | Nov 29, 2012 | Industry News

What’s the best way to record and mix electric and acoustic guitars? We have found that there is no “one way” to do anything in the studio, but here are some tried and true methods that are usually...

Manufacturer Profile: G-Sonique

by Garrett Frierson | Jun 1, 2012 | Best DAW Software, Music Recording Plugins & Apps

Creating Unique VST Plug-ins Started in 2007 by two musicians who wanted digital gear that sounded as good as the analog they couldn't afford, G-Sonique has dedicated themselves to making incredible...

Bob Ludwig’s Tips for Home Recorders

by Benjamin Ricci | Feb 3, 2012 | Interviews and Features, Music Production, Music Recording Plugins & Apps

Bob Ludwig, while technically needing no introduction, will still get one here. Why? Because the man deserves it for all the amazing work he’s done in the field of mastering. As one of the top...

Performer’s Quick Intro To Recording Software

by David Pier | Dec 9, 2011 | Industry News

Admittedly, it can be a struggle to stay up-to-date on the current state of affairs in the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) market. As I write this, my Pro Tools...

Pro Tools Automation Made Easy

by Dustin Lefholz | Sep 19, 2011 | Industry News

Pro Tools automation is setup like a lot of large format console automations. The basic operation, including modes such as Read, Write, Latch and Touch are uniquely similar. However, one thing...

RECORDING GUIDE: PLUG-INS

by Rob Nolfe | Jul 29, 2011 | Industry News

Plug-ins are basically small programs that work within your audio software, such as Pro Tools or Logic, and provide you with a multitude of real-time audio processing and effects. The availability...

Mastering In The Box

by Dustin Lefholz | Jun 15, 2011 | Industry News

Mastering is the final stage of a recording project, where a song and its mix are already a cohesive whole. It’s also the final step before manufacturing begins, where mix problems such as sharp...