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Live Sound
Performer Mag’s guide to live sound and how to perform live music.
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....
WATCH: Get to know the LD Systems Maui G3 PA System
We recently enlisted the help of LA-based singer/songwriter and outer space expert Foxanne to help...
Blackstar Silverline Special Amplifier Review
Modeling amps have come a long way. Blackstar’s new Silverline series concentrates on practical amp versions and features that guitar players actually want. The whole package is quite classic, with...
TOUR TEST: Bose F1 4-Part Video Series and Review
[Editor’s note – a few months back we opened up submissions for artists to win and demo the new Bose F1 for their live shows, and from those entries Aaron Kellim rose right to the top. He’s a great...
REVIEW: Yamaha THR10 II Modeling Combo Amp
All in one bedroom/home/practice amps often get a bad rap -- yes, they have effects, but usually with not a lot of adjustability, and most are meant as an entry level player’s item. Yamaha’s THR10...
Enter to Win: QSC TouchMix-16 Compact Digital Mixer
We're looking for a killer band or solo artist to win and test out the QSC TouchMix-16 compact digital mixer - an amazing mixer with an incredibly unique and intuitive "touch and turn" interface...
How to Make Sure Your Band is Prepared for Late Night TV
If your band is going to play a late-night TV show, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to seize your moment. Don't forget the IEMs. Being prepared beforehand will eliminate a multitude of issues...
Enter to Win Electro-Voice EVOLVE 30M Portable Powered Column System
We're looking for a killer band or solo artist to win and test out the new EVOLVE 30M Portable Powered Column System from Electro-Voice. Need big sound and easy mixing options for your portable PA...
Mackie ProFX v3 Mixer REVIEW
Mackie’s latest revision to its classic ProFX mixer lineup, the new ProFXv3, adds a number of useful upgrades, without a hefty price tag. Taking a look at the mixer itself, there are a few things to...
REVIEW: Mackie SRM-Flex Portable Column PA system
These portable “column style” PA systems seem to be all the rage these days, and it’s no surprise why. With their lightweight design, and easy-to-assemble form factors, coupled with a line-array...
Mackie Elevates ProFX Series with Professional Upgrades
Upgraded preamps, effects, USB recording, and Pro Tools® | First included At NAMM 2020, Mackie will be showcasing the complete redesign of their most popular analog mixer series, ProFXv3...
REVIEW: Yamaha Stagepas 1K
We’ve tested out some of the previous Stagepas entries from Yamaha in the past, and our spellchecker still hasn’t forgiven us. Joking aside, the Stagepas (yes, just one ‘s’) 1K offers up 1,000 watts...