Gear Reviews
The Envelope, Please! An Introduction to Envelope Generators
Envelope Generators, or EGs, create a control signal that rises and falls over time when a note is triggered. In a synthesizer, that signal can control an amplifier to shape loudness changes over time. It’s also common to raise and lower a filter’s cutoff frequency,...
NEWS: Taylor Guitars Transitioning to D’Addario Coated XS Phosphor Bronze Strings
Taylor Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, and D'Addario, the world's premier guitar string maker, announce that Taylor is transitioning to D'Addario's premium XS coated Phosphor Bronze guitar strings. This exciting collaboration marries...
Eurorack and Modular Synthesis 101
A Non-Scary Intro to Eurorack AKA Modular is Not a Dirty Word Hello, my name is Quinn, I make music under the name Wyram, and I love working with Eurorack Modular Synthesizers. Not only do I think Eurorack modular manufacturers are creating some of the most...
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Finding Your First Song by a Pro
Sometimes, let’s face it: You don’t write the songs. That’s okay; you’re in good company. Even artists who’ve won industry awards for their songs don’t always write all their own material. The myth of the visionary songwriter sitting alone and distilling human...
6 Music Licensing Resources You Should Know About
Music licensing has become a means for income for many musicians now that concerts, gigs, and most live entertainment of any kind has been halted. Musicians have been working hard to find ways to pivot their careers, to continue to make music, and to perform in...
HOW TO TACKLE PERFORMING ONLINE…And Other Things You Can’t Learn On The Road
Other things you can’t learn on the road…. what road? I knew you’d pay attention to that part 🙂 Whether you are an amateur musician or entertainment is your full-time gig, this pandemic turned most of us upside down. And can I say it? Made us all panic a little....
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MY FAVORITE SYNTH With Kris Baha [Ghosts In The Machine]
The Queer Australian/Italian-Armenian has been bending the lines of artistry with his own skewed, mutant industrial productions for 13 years, touring as a DJ, musician and in various projects, like Ghosts In The Machine, a future-cyber-wave-sci-fi concept about AI...
VIDEO: How to use an Audio Interface in Your Home Studio featuring the SSL 12
Getting set up with an audio interface in your home or project studio for the first time shouldn't be intimidating, or reserved just for seasoned pros. In this video, we'll show just how easy it is to get set up to record, featuring the SSL 12 USB-C audio interface....
GET 50% OFF ABLETON LIVE 11 SUITE UPGRADE FROM FOCUSRITE
We've got HUGE Savings news from our friends at Focusrite, check it out: Working with their friends at Ableton, Focusrite is excited to give you the opportunity to get your hands on Ableton’s flagship Live 11 Suite at a massive 50% discount*. The exclusive limited...
Industry News
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REVIEW: Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 Audio Interface [4th Gen]
The new Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen Audio Interface hits it out of the park in our latest home studio gear review. With each subsequent iteration of the industry-standard Scarlett range, Focusrite continually proves their commitment not only to quality products,...
The VOCAL CHAIN ISSUE is out now!
Performer Magazine is psyched to bring you our special VOCAL CHAIN issue celebrating all aspects of the recording signal path from the mic all the way to your final mastered tracks. Brought to you by our amazing title sponsors Focusrite. We've been working hard...
Enter to win a CUSTOM-DESIGNED JBL EON ONE COMPACT PA!
Imagine performing LIVE through your very own JBL EON ONE Compact Personal PA with a *twist* -- the winner of our design contest will get to PERSONALIZE the speaker with their own UNIQUE DESIGN. Here's the deal: we're looking for a great solo artist or band to win a...