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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.


		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.

Roland VP-550
Reviewed 09-04-2008
"The VP-550 is ultra-simple, reliable, ruggedly built, and sounds almost other-worldly."

Line 6 Bass PODxt Live
Reviewed 09-02-2008
"Nothing makes the life of a gigging musician easier than a Bass POD XT Live."

Line 6 POD X3 Live
Reviewed 09-02-2008
"Bottom line, the POD X3 Live has increased my enjoyment and cash flow as a gigging and session musician. What more can you ask for? "

Kurzweil PC3
Reviewed 08-11-2008
"The PC3 meets me where I'm at now, and also will grow with me. Exactly what I want out of a pro-level keyboard."

Royer R-121
Reviewed 08-03-2008
"The R-121 delivers wonderful ribbon mic detail with the strength of a modern microphone."

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