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Permalink to 5 Funky Things We Saw on Gear Exchange – April 2024

5 Funky Things We Saw on Gear Exchange – April 2024

Got gear lying around the studio that you don't find yourself using? Sell it on Sweetwater's Gear Exchange! Catered specifically toward musicians, Gear Exchange makes it simple to flip your used studio gear —... Read more »
Permalink to Celebrating Earth Day: Sweetwater’s Commitment to Sustainability & Social Responsibility

Celebrating Earth Day: Sweetwater’s Commitment to Sustainability & Social Responsibility

As April brings us out of the darkness of winter, the sunlight dawns on Earth Day! Mother Nature's enduring beauty has inspired countless songs in her honor. But how do we keep the earth thriving and humans happy at... Read more »
Permalink to Greta Van Fleet: Heart, Sound, and Bearing the Torch Under the Falling Sky

Greta Van Fleet: Heart, Sound, and Bearing the Torch Under the Falling Sky

Throughout their meteoric rise, the Grammy Award-winning Greta Van Fleet have attributed their kaleidoscopic blend of classic-rock-fueled audiovisual aesthetics to their Frankenmuth, Michigan, upbringing. Whether... Read more »
Permalink to Greta Van Fleet: Roots, Heart, and Bearing the Torches of Tradition | Rig Tour

Greta Van Fleet: Roots, Heart, and Bearing the Torches of Tradition | Rig Tour

At Indianapolis's Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Sweetwater sat down with members of the Grammy Award–winning rock quartet Greta Van Fleet, as well as their crew, during the 2023 leg of their Starcatcher World Tour. Sam... Read more »
Permalink to “Hip-hop Needs a Hero” | Rockwilder on Origins, Style & the Evolution of Beat Making

“Hip-hop Needs a Hero” | Rockwilder on Origins, Style & the Evolution of Beat Making

In the heart of NYC's Union Square neighborhood, you'll find Kensaltown East Studios, which is only a stone's throw away from the childhood home of our esteemed guest, production pioneer and hip-hop heavy-hitter... Read more »
Permalink to Roland SP-404MKII 4.04 Update: Explosive Possibilities That Change Everything

Roland SP-404MKII 4.04 Update: Explosive Possibilities That Change Everything

Roland's SP-404 linear wave sampler debuted in 2005, taking up the gauntlet of all-in-one sampling and production for which Roland's and BOSS's SP-303 and SP-505, respectively, had laid the foundation in the years... Read more »
Permalink to Getting Started with Ableton Live

Getting Started with Ableton Live

Ableton Live EssentialsSetting the StageCrafting Your First ProjectAdvanced Features Ableton Live Essentials: What Every New User Needs to Know Working with Ableton Live opens up a world of possibilities for music... Read more »
Permalink to Best DJ Speakers

Best DJ Speakers

When you're a performing DJ, your speaker rig is oftentimes as important as your decks and mixer setup. Mixing tracks certainly takes skill, but without a quality sound system to play those tunes, your crowd will be... Read more »
Permalink to Best Closed-back Headphones for DJs in 2024

Best Closed-back Headphones for DJs in 2024

If you want to get into DJing or are already in it, then you know how important headphones are for listening to the show you are spinning. Open-back headphones are great for private listening with a mixture of the... Read more »
Permalink to Yamaha Seqtrak: Game-changing Mobility, DX Synthesis & Reality-bending Rhythms

Yamaha Seqtrak: Game-changing Mobility, DX Synthesis & Reality-bending Rhythms

Hot off the heels of their FGDP-30 and FGDP-50 finger drum pad controllers, Yamaha continues to innovate in the world of mobility-minded beat making with a cutting-edge instrument that they've fittingly dubbed... Read more »
Permalink to NAMM 2024 Rumors Confirmed

NAMM 2024 Rumors Confirmed

Shop All Products from NAMM 2024 Though it took a few years to recover, the NAMM Show returns to full strength. The largest, loudest trade show of its kind, NAMM is a celebration of music, technology, and the people... Read more »
Permalink to Best DJ Controllers in 2024

Best DJ Controllers in 2024

There's never been a better time to be a DJ! The world of beat crafting, remixing, and vibe curating continues its exponential growth, fueled by an explosion in technological accessibility that is opening doors for... Read more »
Permalink to What’s New at Sweetwater? Making a Track with New Gear Only

What’s New at Sweetwater? Making a Track with New Gear Only

As the holiday season progresses into the new year, many find themselves with a reinvigorated creative spirit itching to summit new musical heights, and Sweetwater has no shortage of exciting, inspiring gear fresh... Read more »
Permalink to It’s Never Too Late for Gift Cards

It’s Never Too Late for Gift Cards

As the holidays grow nearer, there's no guarantee that our shipping times will be as punctual as Santa himself. But thankfully, with a Sweetwater Gift Card, you can eliminate the pressure by giving the gift of an... Read more »
Permalink to Countdown to Christmas: Hurry! These Great Gifts Won’t Last Long

Countdown to Christmas: Hurry! These Great Gifts Won’t Last Long

The holiday season is in its final weeks, and you know what that means: eye-popping deals and big savings on incredible gear now through December 25 at Sweetwater! Do your last-minute shopping the right way, and... Read more »
Permalink to Is the Sphere the Future of Live Music?

Is the Sphere the Future of Live Music?

By now, we've all seen the pictures: a giant, orb-shaped structure wrapped in a full LED array gleaming brightly just east of the Las Vegas Strip. This is the Sphere, the world's first large-scale immersive music... Read more »
Permalink to No, Really! Don’t Wait. It’s Almost Too Late.

No, Really! Don’t Wait. It’s Almost Too Late.

As we sprint into the holiday season's final stretch, the time to quit procrastinating is now. It's almost too late for gear and gifts to arrive on time — but not quite!  Our warehouses are packed to the brim... Read more »
Permalink to How Source Audio Made Sweetwater’s Reverb Rooms Possible

How Source Audio Made Sweetwater’s Reverb Rooms Possible

If you've never been to Sweetwater's campus, then you're missing out! We're joking (sort of), but Sweetwater's dedication to supporting musicians of every style along their creative odysseys extends beyond the... Read more »
Permalink to How to List on Sweetwater’s Gear Exchange | Fund Your Dream Gear!

How to List on Sweetwater’s Gear Exchange | Fund Your Dream Gear!

Got gear? Great! Not sure who wants it? Don't worry: we've got you covered. With our Gear Exchange, Sweetwater's connecting like-minded artists to help them discover the best deals on gear from across the country... Read more »
Permalink to Upgrade Your Gear by the End of the Year

Upgrade Your Gear by the End of the Year

Professional institutions and freelancers are all too familiar with the "use it or lose it" aspect of the end-of-year budget. Oftentimes, purchasing that new upgrade during the holiday season makes more sense for... Read more »
Permalink to Time Is Running Out!

Time Is Running Out!

Christmas is just around the corner, so time is quickly running out to finish your shopping before the big day arrives. If you're not sure what to buy for the musician or content creator in your life, then... Read more »
Permalink to How to Reduce Your Taxes as a Working Musician

How to Reduce Your Taxes as a Working Musician

All US taxpayers, including musicians, will soon begin the arduous task of gathering pertinent documents to file their tax returns. While they'll undoubtedly look to find ways to reduce their April 15 tax liability... Read more »
Permalink to 6 (Not So) Subtle Ways to Drop Holiday Gift Hints

6 (Not So) Subtle Ways to Drop Holiday Gift Hints

Let's face it — it's hard to buy gifts for musicians if you're not a musician. But you want your loved ones to get you something that you'll actually use. If you're telepathic, then the solution is simple. But for... Read more »
Permalink to Overcoming Musical Fatigue

Overcoming Musical Fatigue

Every musician hits a wall at some point. It's not uncommon to encounter roadblocks along your musical journey. Inspiration wanes, exhaustion sets in, or disillusionment with the music scene takes hold, causing your... Read more »

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