Gear Reviews
Black Lion Audio Auteur MkIII 2-Channel Microphone Preamp REVIEW
When it comes to recording, one buzzword is always “preamp.” With Black Lion Audio’s Auteur MKIII mic preamp, a small format studio can now really deliver a robust and clear signal to any DAW. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2-Sn3kQQAU It’s a two-channel unit with...
AKAI MPK Mini Play MK3 REVIEW
Akai’s MPK MIDI controller is basically the industry standard when it comes to MIDI input for home studios, producers and beat makers around the world. So, what’s new here with the MPK Mini Play mk3? Well, for starters you get 100+ built-in sounds on tap, plus a...
Vault.fan – Simplifying NFTs for Music Superfans
NFTs! Web3! Blockchain! You’ve heard about them, your fans are into it, but you have been stuck in the studio working on this damn album and have very little time to really jump in. You don’t want to lose money, but you don’t want to miss out. You’re also not a smart...
How To
PHONOCUT – Cut Your Own Vinyl at Home
A million years ago (the ’90s) when people had big ol’ box computers and brick phones, PCs suddenly could burn CD-Rs, and soon after DVDs, for archives and backups. What initially was meant for storage of digital files and photos, soon became the new blank cassette...
Here’s What You Could Face Without Liability Insurance
Do You Know The Risks You Run Without Proper 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 our readers to...
Nervous Energy – How To Handle Pre-Gig Nerves
"ROCK CONNECTION" by david leprince is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0 Your heart starts racing, a lump forms in your throat, your palms begin to sweat and your stomach is in knots. These are all symptoms of anxiety and very common. Musicians, actors and public...
Buying Guide
Mojave Audio MA-37 Named as Finalist for Outstanding Tech Achievement at TEC Awards
Boutique microphone manufacturer Mojave Audio has announced that their MA-37 has been nominated for Outstanding Technical Achievement by the NAMM Foundation for its 38th Annual Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards. The MA-37 was nominated in the...
KRK UNVEILS NEW GOAUX PORTABLE MONITOR SYSTEM
Borrowing from over 30 years of innovation, KRK has expanded its studio monitor offerings with the introduction of the new GoAux Portable Monitor System. Available in two compact sizes, the three-inch GoAux 3 and four-inch GoAux 4 are professional-quality monitors...
JBL Professional Introduces PRX900 Series Professional Portable PA Systems
The line, which includes three powered two-way loudspeakers and two powered subwoofers, is built from the ground up to leverage JBL’s most advanced acoustic innovations. All-new proprietary driver systems—powered by ultra-efficient Class D amplifiers—deliver clarity...
Industry News
Audio-Technica Introduces Its 60th Anniversary AT-LP2022 Turntable
Audio-Technica today announced the introduction of its 60th Anniversary AT-LP2022 Manual Belt-Drive Turntable, a limited-edition record player that celebrates A-T’s 60 years of excellence in high-performance analog audio. A limited number of AT-LP2022 turntables will...
The October/November Issue with Samara Joy Is Out Now!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Samara Joy. INSIDE you'll find our feature interview with the amazing jazz vocalist Samara Joy as well as features on Karen Bella, The Blue Stones, Ariel Bui, Jocelyn & Chris and much, much...
Audio-Technica Celebrates 60th Anniversary with High-End Phono Cartridge and Headphones
Audio-Technica Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary with Introduction of High-End AT-MC2022 Phono Cartridge and ATH-W2022 Headphones, and Partnership with Playing for Change In celebration of its 60th anniversary as one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of...