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The SYNTH ISSUE is out now!
By Benjamin Ricci on May 8, 2023
Performer Magazine is psyched to bring you our special SYNTH ISSUE, bought to you by our premier sponsor, DONNER. We’ve been working hard on this one...
GEAR NEWS: Amphion Announces First 3-Way Active Studio Monitor, One25A
By Benjamin Ricci on April 19, 2023
Finnish loudspeaker manufacturers Amphion have announced One25A, the company’s first 3-way active studio monitor design. The new monitor exemplifies the brand’s 25-year commitment to advanced acoustic...
AUDEZE RELEASES NEW PROFESSIONAL STUDIO HEADPHONE WITH MANNY MARROQUIN
By Benjamin Ricci on April 19, 2023
Audeze, the leading audio technology brand and premium headphone manufacturer, today announces their newest headphone made in collaboration with 17-time Grammy-winning engineer/producer Manny Marroquin. The...
Contribute to Performer’s Special Synthesizer Issue!
By Benjamin Ricci on April 10, 2023
Do you obsess over oscillators? Do you have more money invested in your Eurorack system than in your retirement plan? Here’s your opportunity to contribute to Performer’s upcoming special issue...
6 Reasons to Use PreSonus Studio One 6
By Chris Devine on April 7, 2023
Getting the most out of your DAW investment is always the name of the game, and the upgrades between versions is in many cases not...
FIRST LOOK: Sennheiser EW-DX Wireless Microphone System
By Benjamin Ricci on April 3, 2023
We recently received a shipment of brand-new wireless gear from Sennheiser (from the EW-DX lineup) in preparation for a video we’re producing on going wireless...
VIDEO PREMIERE: Air Traffic Controller “Anybody Got A Light?”
By Benjamin Ricci on March 29, 2023
We are super excited to share the new video from Air Traffic Controller for their latest single “Anybody Got A Light?” Here at Performer, ATC...
Spotify is Finally Listening to Music Makers
By Michael St. James on March 27, 2023
For independent artists and labels, there is definitely a love/hate relationship with Spotify. We love how the deals with distributors have made the track uploads...
GEAR NEWS: DPA Releases 2012 Cardioid & 2015 Wide Cardioid Mics
By Benjamin Ricci on March 23, 2023
When a complex live stage needs to sound its best, you need mics that seamlessly combine to capture the true sound. The 2012 Cardioid Mic...
REVIEW: Mike Chen’s ‘Vampire Weekend’
By Jason Peterson on March 20, 2023
Mike Chen Vampire Weekend (MIRA Books) “A fresh take on a vampire story that also accomplishes a rare feat – capturing music and musicians realistically...