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WATCH: Get to know the LD Systems Maui G3 PA System
We recently enlisted the help of LA-based singer/songwriter and outer space expert Foxanne to help...
BOOK REVIEW: World Within a Song by Jeff Tweedy
An enjoyable read about the power of songs and the memories (and Rememories) they can conjure like...
Christmas in July – Tips for Holiday Song Placements
It’s 97 degrees outside, fireworks are exploding outside my window, and here I am sitting in an air-conditioned studio, with a floppy Santa hat on, trying to nail this glockenspiel part. Why?...
Clearing up the Most Common Misconception About Musician Insurance
When it comes to the life of your band, or your solo career, we understand that insurance topics might not be the sexiest thing to cover. That said, it’s oftentimes a misunderstand, and crucial part...
Inside the Magic: A Behind-the-Scenes Discussion with KRK Music
We recently had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Gibson Brands Pro Audio Director of Engineering and Sr. Manager of Product Development, Craig Hockenberry, specifically about the KRK lineup....
The MOBILE ISSUE is out now!
Performer Magazine is psyched to bring you our special MOBILE ISSUE celebrating how today's content creators work on-the-go, bought to you by our premier sponsor, KRK. We've been working hard on...
Donner Announces Amazon Prime Day Discounts
Save up to $180 off digital pianos and guitars in Donner's massive Amazon Prime Day sale including 30% off DDP-80 Digital Pianos and HUSH-I Headless Travel Guitar Donner, a company well-known for...
DPA introduces new microphone kits
DPA Microphones now offers specifically-designed kits, intended to meet the critical needs of a specific type of application or task. Each kit is actually a demo of their best mics for the...
Contribute to Performer’s Special Mobile Creators Issue!
Do you make music on-the-go? Do you have a favorite ring light for your TikToks? Here’s your opportunity to contribute to Performer’s upcoming special issue on mobile production and content...
Why NOW is the Perfect Time to Get Insurance For Your Band
If the pandemic taught us anything as musicians and music-lovers, it’s how much we took for granted seeing live music (and performing live on-stage for those of us who do so). And during the past...
REVIEW: Donner Starry Pad MIDI Drum Pad Controller
We hate to keep comparing things, but since our go-to pad controller in the studio is the PreSonus Atom, it would be dishonest to say we didn’t draw comparisons when testing out the Donner Starry...
REVIEW: Donner DMK-25 PRO MIDI Controller
The Donner DMK-25 PRO MIDI Controller comes in an attractive blacked-out finish, and a two-octave keyboard that’ll get any budding producer started, whether it’s adding bass lines, melodies, drum...