Gear Reviews
REVIEW: SSL Fusion Vintage Drive & Fusion Stereo Image Plug-ins
Hardware-wise, SSL has always been at the forefront. Now with their Fusion Vintage Drive and Stereo Image Plug-ins, software versions of their Fusion Rack are now available for use in the DAW environment. Starting with The Vintage Drive -- the display is easy to read,...
TaylorSense Guitar Health Monitoring System REVIEW
In January of 2021 we reviewed Taylor’s then-new GTe Urban Ash guitar, but shortly after that review went live, Taylor made a unique new feature available. Taylor took the idea of on-board electronics in a new direction with a system that has sensing technology which...
Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre Audio Interface REVIEW
We’ve reviewed Focusrite interfaces in the past and have always been exceptionally pleased with their robust build quality, excellent analog and digital convertors as well as included software bundles. So, when we heard that a newly revised lineup of Clarett...
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3 Things You Should Know About Musical Instrument Insurance
Let’s get it out of the way: insurance is not the most exciting topic we cover here at Performer. But be honest with yourself – would you rather have the security of knowing your precious gear is covered in case the unthinkable happens, or would you rather leave it...
Moogfest Announces Initial 2019 Lineup
Moogfest Announces Initial 2019 Lineup featuring GAS, Kimbra, Tim Hecker & The Konoyo Ensemble, Matthew Dear, The Field, Martin Gore, William Basinski and More Celebrating the 15th year since its inaugural event in 2004, Moogfest returns to Durham, NC on April...
7 Tips For Boosting Social Media Engagement for Musicians
As a musician, you probably already use social media to promote your songs, invite people to your gigs, and grab the attention of new fans. But, are you satisfied with your performance on social media? Does it help you sell more tickets to your concerts or gain more...
Buying Guide
Win KRK Gear PLUS Get Your Track on Vinyl
Get Featured on "The Sound of KRK" 7-inch Vinyl PLUS Win Awesome New Gear for Your Home Studio! Performer is teaming up with KRK to give artists a killer opportunity to be included on a very special 7" colored vinyl. Here's the deal -- we'll be giving various KRK...
ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe & Hydrasynth Explorer REVIEWS
We reviewed the original Hydrasynth from ASM when it debuted in “the before times,” and now we’ve had the pleasure of going hands-on with two new iterations of the HS engine in the Deluxe and Explorer versions. So, what’s new? Let’s start with the Deluxe model. For...
PRESONUS LAUNCHES ULTRA-PORTABLE AUDIOBOX GO AUDIO INTERFACE
PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. today announced the global launch of the AudioBox GO, the smallest, lightest, most portable PreSonus® audio interface yet. The perfect solution for musicians and producers seeking an easy and accessible way to start their journey in...
Industry News
How to Read the Fine Print and Get a Fair Advance Deal
Knowledge in Advance With all the legitimate criticism of record deals we’ve heard in recent years, advances have gotten a bad rap. They aren’t the kiss of death for an artist; when done right, they can benefit your career. “Advance” shouldn’t be a dirty word, though...
ENTER TO WIN a Cort G280 G Series Electric Guitar
We're looking for a unique guitarist to win and demo this gorgeous new G280 guitar from Cort in a stunning amber flame-top finish. Do we have your attention? Great -- learn more and enter below! Here's the deal: Cort hooked us up with one of their new G280's with a...
“I Know What Love Is” musical collaboration to support MusiCares
https://youtu.be/42pBPL4JAWI Wanted to make sure our audience had a chance to see this, in case they missed it, from our friends over at Taylor Guitars: "Like countless businesses across the globe, the music industry has been acutely impacted by COVID-19–throttling...