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The Sweetwater Expert Center is your pass to an amazing array of information ranging from our exclusive videos, glossaries, buying guides and tech tips to our timely show reports and informative featured articles. We've always been information central for all things related to pro audio and music technology and now you can tap into that information from the convenience of your computer - 24/7!

THIS WEEK'S FEATURES:


		Classic Guitar Tones Videos Guitarists are on an eternal quest for the ultimate tone. From picking the perfect guitar to finding the right combination of amp and effects, our guitar experts are here to guide you to tonal nirvana!

		Monitoring Monitoring is a critical - and often overlooked - aspect of any studio situation. From using compact and afforodable desktop monitors to top of the line surround systems, our monitoring guide covers everything from choosing monitors to effectively placing them.

		Tune Up Your PA Quality PA sound is a critical part of live performance success. Upgrading your system is one of the best investments you can make. We've created these pages to show you how easy it can be to improve your live sound, whether you're upgrading your existing PA or building a new system from the ground up.

		Sweetwater's Exclusive Guide to Handheld Recorders Handheld recorders have quickly become the hottest products in the audio world, and for good reason! The audio experts at Sweetwater can help you choose the handheld recorder that's just right for your needs. This guide shows you some of our most popular models.

		What's Hot in Keyboard Synths No matter whether you're a keyboard player, sound designer, composer, or producer, you need great sounds to make great music. There's still nothing like the hands-on feel and unique tonal qualities that only a hardware synth can deliver. This guide shows you synths that provide a near-infinite variety of sounds and textures.

		Sweetwater's Ultimate Guide to Pro Tools No one knows more about Pro Tools than we do, and our experts have put together the Ultimate Guide to Pro Tools. Inside the guide you'll find exclusive content including buying guides, videos, and much more.

		Native Instruments Kore Kore makes using multiple software instruments and effects easier than ever before! Native Instruments Product Specialist Josh Fielstra visited Sweetwater recently and gave us an exclusive video look at Kore.

OTHER RESOURCES:

Jim Miller is a 30-year studio veteran and a Sweetwater staff writer for more than a decade. Tech Notes Online covers all aspects of today's music from stage to studio.
	Synthogy Ivory
	Gretsch Guitars
	M-Audio Has Seen the Future and It's Wireless!
	GUITAR EFFECTS: WAH'S UP?
	VOX: The Sound that Fueled the "British Invasion"
	Vintage Values
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These hands-on reviews are based on real-world experiences from the experts at Sweetwater.

Earthworks QTC40 Matched Pair
Reviewed 03-20-2008
"I strongly encourage any recordist looking for a precision tool to add to their collection to purchase a matched pair of the Earthworks QTC40s!"

Zoom H4 Handy Recorder
Reviewed 03-20-2008
"The Zoom H4 is ideal for songwriters, musicians, Foley artists, public speakers, podcasters, and so many other applications."

Roland SonicCell
Reviewed 03-20-2008
"The sound editing capabilities are incredible and the audio interface is versatile. The SonicCell is an excellent do-it-all box."

Line 6 POD X3 Live
Reviewed 03-20-2008
"This powerful board has the quality and durability to replace much of the gear that guitar players up until now had to lug around to get that perfect tone."

electro-harmonix HOG
Reviewed 02-25-2008
"The HOG seems likely to take its place among the classics of real-world effects units. "

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Here's a selection of the most current podcasts presented by Sweetwater employees and customers. Just click on any of the links below to listen to or download each podcast.
	Six-String Bliss Episode 19: String Things!
	Sweetcast Mojave Audio MA-200
	Podcasting
	Podcasting Basics for Teenagers
	BinaryStarCAST
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