Gear Reviews
NUGEN Audio Paragon ST Reverb Plug-in REVIEW
What really made DAWs break out is the ability to have pretty much any effect available in software form. Having the equivalent hardware options on reverb effects would be impractical for most home studios, however NUGEN’s Paragon ST Reverb provides a palette of great...
MEET YOUR MAKER: Moises Linares Of Singular Sound
We recently caught up with Moises Linares (Media Manager) of Singular Sound -- makers of BeatBuddy and Aeros Loop Studio -- to bring you a bit more about the company and their products -- we hope you enjoy what they have to offer (it might just be the thing you didn't...
What Order Should My Guitar Pedals Go In?
With the recent re-launch of the Maestro brand from Gibson, we thought it would be fun to take a look at the entire lineup of pedals, evaluate each one, and review them. So, we’re doing that…just not in here [check out our upcoming issue for that]....
How To
How Much Liability Insurance Does My Band Need?
We’ve spoken at length about liability insurance for live bands, especially touring bands and those performing at large outdoor events like festivals, fairs and the like. A while back we discussed, specifically, how much liability insurance a policy would typically...
10 Tips for Making it in Today’s Music Industry
Dear Indie Musician, You’re Not Going to Make It Well, there is ONE secret… It’s harsh, it’s brutal, but it’s also true. As an independent musician, you’re not going to “make it.” What do I mean by “make it?” Like, playing arenas, living in a mansion, and owning your...
How to Use YouTube to Promote Your Band
YouTube can be a powerful tool for promotion. But how do you move from gradually increasing the number of your subscribers and views to attracting a wider audience? That's what we'll talk about today. Promote the channel to get new subscribers with the help of...
Buying Guide
REVIEW: RODE VideoMic GO II Microphone
By now everyone has seen some vlogger/YouTuber walking around holding a camera, talking about their topic of choice, and when the camera pans to a reflective surface, one name is clear on the windscreen: RODE. Their audio quality has always been excellent, but with...
Neat King Bee II Condenser Microphone Review
Neat’s King Bee II is a serious step up from consumer-grade to a professional piece of gear. This is a beefy piece of hardware with an integrated honeycomb pop filter and an exoskeleton of a shockmount. The cardioid condenser capsule is large, coming in at 34mm and...
REVIEW: Maestro Original Collection Guitar Effect Pedals
Maestro is back, baby! Maestro started the whole pedal “thing” back in the 1960s; the original FZ-1 fuzz is all over “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” by the Rolling Stones. Music has never been the same since. Gibson has revitalized and re-envisioned some essential...
Industry News
How To Be Like Dylan And Avoid The Subterranean Homesick Blues
No, not that Dylan,...but nevertheless, a cautionary tale Americans who aren’t scientists appear to believe that they can decide for themselves whether the world is experiencing climate change (you know who you are). But, regardless of degree, there’s no argument that...
The June/July Issue is Out Now!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on MIA ASANO. INSIDE you'll find our feature interview with Mia Asano as well as features on Travis Shallow, Tom Anello, Love You Later and much, much more. Read the issue in print, find it at...
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...