Gear Reviews
REVIEW: Positive Grid Riff Guitar Audio Interface
Positive Grid’s new RIFF is tiny, even by today’s standards, with plenty of functionality that’s portable with excellent sound quality across the board. We dig it, and so should you – read on… The anodized aluminum case is smaller than a standard iPhone, with a 1/4”...
REVIEW: Vidami Blue Video Looper Pedal
So many performance devices are pedalboard based, but studio devices still require the disruption of taking your hands off of an instrument to work a keyboard or mouse. Vidami has freed up player’s hands with their Blue video looper pedal. This Bluetooth device works...
REVIEW: Manhattan Prestige Session One Bass Guitar
When a player starts a company, they’re drawing on years of practical experiences. Neil Jason is a session bassist with some serious cred, and he started Manhattan Prestige Basses to share what he learned with other players. His Session One bass is a perfect blend of...
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Steinberg Offers #StayHome Elements Collection
To encourage musicians to stay creative during these unprecedented times, Steinberg has designed the #StayHome Elements Collection so music makers can create in the comfort of their own home. From now until May 15, the collection is completely free to use for 60 days....
The Pros, Cons, and Future of Artificial Intelligence in Music
Since American Idol star and YouTube sensation Taryn Southern started composing music with AI in 2017, musicians all over the world have begun wondering about the implications of AI and modern technology where music production is concerned. Technology has long been an...
Spring Cleaning For Musicians: 2020 Edition
Well, here we are with some time on our hands. Don’t worry, I’m not going to talk about the “V” word that starts with a “C.” Nope, we’re just going to focus on some positives today. It’s Spring, and that means it’s time for some Spring cleaning! Aw yeah, throw open...
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WATCH the new Electro-Voice EVERSE 8 in action!
We recently worked with the amazing Nashville singer-songwriter Ariel Bui to test out the new Electro-Voice EVERSE 8 battery-powered, weatherized portable PA system. Watch the entire series as we unbox the EVERSE 8, set it up, and listen to an exclusive LIVE...
He Has The Box! with Josh Scott From JHS Pedals
A Look at Unique, Cool and Memorable Pedal Box Art Design with Josh Scott from JHS Pedals Editor’s note – we love JHS Pedals, and we scramble to our phones whenever the notification bells dings each time a new JHS video hits YouTube. One of our favorite bits they do...
Audio-Technica Introduces AT8175 Pop Filter for 20 Series Microphones
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years, introduces the AT8175 Microphone Pop Filter. Designed for up-close use to assist in reducing excessive pressures on the microphone’s element, the AT8175 is sleeker than standard pop...
Industry News
VIDEO SERIES: How to Set up a JBL EON ONE Mk2 Portable PA
Looking to hit the road, or bring your own sound system to your coffeehouse gigs, house concerts, busking side hustles and more? Let Brandon Hardesty walk you through the new JBL EON ONE Mk2 portable PA to demonstrate just how easy it can be to get going (even without...
PERFORMER’S 2023 HOME RECORDING BUYER’S GUIDE
OUR ANNUAL HOME STUDIO BUYER’S GUIDE or May We Present: The Homebody Awards? It’s awards season, America! Well, I’m not sure if that’s exactly true (or if you’re even reading this in America), but if we’re putting out a special issue (and we happen to think this one...
Stream the Companion Home Recording Issue Mixtape
The Home Recording Issue Companion Mixtape, brought to you by Focusrite by Performer Magazine This mixtape is the special companion to our recent HOME RECORDING ISSUE (out now in print and online), which you can read in its entirety for FREE at...