Gear Reviews
AKAI PROFESSIONAL UNVEILS THE NEW MPC STUDIO
Akai Professional is proud to announce its newest music production system, the MPC Studio. The new MPC Studio redefines tactile control with a hardware offering that intuitively delivers a modern and deep level of command over the music production process. Together...
TikTok for Music Makers: Part 2 of 2
In a previous article we went through some strategies and tips on how to blow up your music on TikTok. Well, if you have music to promote, I am assuming you are a music maker, so here are some tips on how to help your career when you are in between releases or aren’t...
How Blockchain and NFTs are the Right Tools to Secure Creative Licenses
Artists finally have the technology to protect their ideas (without hiring a lawyer) Protecting your art, music, or words has never been a priority for artists until it's too late and an idea is stolen. As creators we are naturally much more enamored of and focused on...
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Glossary of Common Insurance Terms for Musicians [Part II]
Welcome to our second round of insurance terms you, as a performing artist, should know! In case you missed Part 1, you can catch that here. The goal here is to provide a free resource that explains, in common terminology, what certain things mean and how they apply...
Everything You Need to Know About Clearing Music Samples
WHY YOU NEED A LICENSE I’ve been doing music clearances for going on 20 years, and the main thing I’ve noticed along the way is that many young artists have no idea what they are or how they work. It’s not their fault; it’s confusing! However, without the proper...
Get to Know Musicinfo, Your Steaming Connection in China
You know the phrase “We’re BIG in Japan.” It’s always been an inside joke that Western artists can kind of blow up in Japan, but you never really hear the same about China. That’s odd. There are 1.4 BILLION people in China, and according to a 2017 study from Nielsen,...
Buying Guide
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,...
REVIEW: PreSonus Revelator USB-C Microphone
In the last few years USB microphones have really come a long way, from the hobbyist realm to a professional standard. The PreSonus Revelator has all the design of a quality studio mic, but with some added practical extras that offer up professional solutions at a...
REVIEW: PreSonus Eris E5 XT Powered Studio Monitors
We have reviewed PreSonus Eris Series monitors in the past and have been impressed, but the new Eris E5 XT brings heftier low-end presence in a small size. Inside these vinyl covered laminated MDF enclosures resides a 1” silk dome high frequency driver and a 5” woven...
Industry News
ENTER TO WIN a JBL/AKG/Soundcraft Home Studio Makeover!
We're looking for a dynamic artist to win and test out some awesome home studio gear from AKG, JBL and Soundcraft. Sound interesting? Learn more and enter below! Here's the deal: AKG, JBL and Soundcraft make killer products to round out any home studio build, and...
The new April/May issue is here!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Thao Nguyen. INSIDE you'll find our feature interview with Thao Nguyen, as well as features on Bartees Strange, Devon, 81355, Gary Numan and much, much more. Read the issue in print, find it at...
Enter to win a Mojave MA-301fet Condenser Microphone
We're looking for a killer artist to win and test out the Mojave MA-301fet multi-pattern large diaphragm, solid-state condenser microphone. Need an awesome new tool for your mic locker? Enter below! The MA-301fet is based upon the popular MA-201fetVG designed by David...