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Feature Article Classic Guitar Tones
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!
 
Feature Article 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.
Motu push the limits 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.
Feature Article 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.
Feature Article 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.
Pro Tools 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.
Kore 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.
Amp Guitar Amp Roundup
In these videos, Sweetwater Sales Engineers give you the inside story on some of the most respected amp makers in the business.
Fillipetti Frank Filipetti
The Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer talks about Nuendo, surround sound, and his widely varied list of clients.
Motu push the limits The Complete K2000
Sweetwater's connection to Kurzweil goes back to the original K250. Here's a collection of articles, sounds, and utilities that will be useful to owners of any K2000 series workstation. They've been updated by Sweetwater's own Daniel Fisher.
Motu push the limits Sweetwater and MOTU Push the Limits
Sweetwater Editorial Director Mitch Gallagher puts MOTU audio interfaces and Digital Performer software through a heavy-duty test cycle to see how they stand up.
Virtual Instruments Month The Insider’s Guide to Virtual Instruments
Mitch Gallagher has assembled articles written by Nick Batzdorf , Craig Anderton, and a panel of industry experts chiming in on the state of the art of virtual instruments.
Feature Article Why Buy Your Guitar From Sweetwater?
Sweetwater offers more attention to detail relative to our Guitar inventory than any other national dealer - period. Learn about our famous Guitar Gallery, 55-Point Guitar Evaluation and view over 20 videos about our guitars!
Marshall Amps How To Choose Your Next Marshall Amp
This easy guide will help you find the right Marshall amp for your needs, featuring short video interviews by one of Marshall’s amp experts taking us through the ins and outs of each series.
Feature Article Guide to Keyboard Workstations
Who else but Sweetwater can you turn to for advice and information related to professional keyboard workstations? In this feature we provide a comparison chart of all the major workstations available today.
Glyph Drives Why Sweetwater Recommends Glyph Drives
When it comes to pro audio, your storage and backup system needs to be rock-solid reliable. Learn why Sweetwater and countless professionals alike have learned to trust Glyph storage solutions.
Feature Article OASYS - The Next Chapter in Workstations.
Get the Sweetwater scoop on one of the most technologically-advanced keyboards in history. Check out our up close images, videos and audio examples, then read about the ground breaking technology that went into building the OASYS.
Feature Article The Ultimate Guide to Pro Tools
Whether you're new to Pro Tools or a seasoned veteran, our Ultimate Guide to Pro Tools explains the ins and outs of both TDM and LE systems. From hardware options to software benefits, this online feature takes you from A to Z.
Feature Article Free Personalized Room Analysis
Don't you wish you could afford to pay a professional acoustician to come into your new studio space and tell you how and where to treat your room? Now you can with this FREE room analysis service from Sweetwater and Auralex!
Feature Article 10 Steps to Complete Your Personal Studio
Here are some recording essentials that can fill out your studio and fit your budget. You won't necessarily find everything you need to complete a professional studio, but it will help you get started building a complete recording rig.
Feature Article 8 Steps to Building Your First PA System.
How do you get started putting together a simple PA system? Turn to Sweetwater! Here we've provided the first eight steps you'll want to consider when creating your first system. From mixer to racks, this feature will walk you through it all.
Feature Article What's New in the World of Live Sound?
Stay on top of all the wonderful new additions to live sound from 2005. Updated regularly, this feature shows off all the amazing new mixers, PA speakers, monitoring systems and more.
Studio Workspace Configure Your Own Workstation in 5 Steps!
Built specifically for studio applications, the flexible Raxxess Config-u-raxx system allows you to design your own efficient workspace from a wide range of modular options. We will show you how you can configure an entire system in 5 easy steps.
Feature Article Guitar Pedals for the Keyboard Player
This is a reminder that keyboard players, past and present, can enhance the sonic variety of their boards, vintage or modern, through the use of the myriad of stomp boxes originally designed for guitars.
Motu push the limits inSync Summits
In-depth articles on real-world challenges facing today’s studio engineers. Summit articles include such topics as, Piano Miking Techniques, Vocal Recording tips and more!
       
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