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Permalink to 5 Funky Things We Saw on Gear Exchange – April 2024
Apr 26 2024, 11:00 AM

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 My 5 Studio Must-haves – Shawn Dealey
Apr 23 2024, 12:00 PM

My 5 Studio Must-haves – Shawn Dealey

Engineers and producers all have their list of "must-have" gear — specific gear they don't want to go into the studio without. It may be mission-critical gear, or sometimes it's just security-blanket gear. Either... Read more »
Permalink to Celebrating Earth Day: Sweetwater’s Commitment to Sustainability & Social Responsibility
Apr 22 2024, 12:00 PM

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 “There’s No Right or Wrong, Only Preference” | Zakk Wylde on Pantera, Gear & Sonic Identity
Apr 19 2024, 4:00 PM

“There’s No Right or Wrong, Only Preference” | Zakk Wylde on Pantera, Gear & Sonic Identity

Once Philip Anselmo joined Pantera, history was forever changed by the band's spirit of punishing riffs, searing solos, and unrelenting sonic haymakers, with 1990's Cowboys from Hell cementing their legacy as one of... Read more »
Permalink to My Magic Bullet – Burl Mothership by Shawn Dealey
Apr 16 2024, 10:00 AM

My Magic Bullet – Burl Mothership by Shawn Dealey

First, let's establish what a "magic bullet" is. Merriam-Webster defines it as: "Something providing an effective solution to a difficult or previously unsolvable problem." In my opinion, a magic bullet is a box or... Read more »
Permalink to Sweetwater Studios Spotlight – Yesterday and Today
Apr 11 2024, 8:00 AM

Sweetwater Studios Spotlight – Yesterday and Today

Sweetwater's studio and recording roots are imperative to the Sweetwater Studios story. Yet, as with any seed you plant, growth is unpredictably beautiful, and the fruits that blossom can exceed your wildest... Read more »
Permalink to Greta Van Fleet: Heart, Sound, and Bearing the Torch Under the Falling Sky
Apr 10 2024, 1:00 PM

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
Apr 10 2024, 1:00 PM

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 My 5 Studio Must-haves – Mitch Gallagher
Apr 9 2024, 1:00 PM

My 5 Studio Must-haves – Mitch Gallagher

While trying to figure out what producers and engineers consider "must haves" when they go into the studio, I reached out to several engineers and producers and asked them what they wouldn't want to go into the... Read more »
Permalink to My Magic Bullet – Focusrite ISA 110
Apr 5 2024, 8:00 AM

My Magic Bullet – Focusrite ISA 110

I always felt that Rupert Neve should have been bestowed the title of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II. Rupert was the closest thing to audio royalty that many of us... Read more »
Permalink to “Hip-hop Needs a Hero” | Rockwilder on Origins, Style & the Evolution of Beat Making
Apr 4 2024, 4:00 PM

“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 Universal Audio Verve Analog Machines: Vintage Saturation & Unlimited Virtual Convenience
Apr 4 2024, 10:00 AM

Universal Audio Verve Analog Machines: Vintage Saturation & Unlimited Virtual Convenience

Since the earliest days of recording technologies, researchers, engineers, and musicians have relentlessly searched for methods to translate the sounds of the physical world into virtual tools to maximize both ease... Read more »
Permalink to Why Use Four Mics on a Kick Drum?
Apr 4 2024, 8:00 AM

Why Use Four Mics on a Kick Drum?

When Shawn Dealey, Sweetwater Studios' Producer/Engineer, mentioned that he uses four mics on a kick drum, I was confused. "Four mics? On kick?" I blurted out. "Why in the world would you use four mics on the kick... Read more »
Permalink to Behringer X32 Mixer Ecosystem: Still the King?
Apr 3 2024, 1:00 PM

Behringer X32 Mixer Ecosystem: Still the King?

For more than a decade, Behringer's X32 mixers have cemented themselves as a staple of sound setups around the world, growing to include numerous permutations that transpose the X32's distinctive structure into... Read more »
Permalink to British Grove Studios: Touring Mark Knopfler’s Sonic Sanctuary
Mar 26 2024, 1:00 PM

British Grove Studios: Touring Mark Knopfler’s Sonic Sanctuary

On a recent excursion across the pond, Sweetwater got the chance to visit the legendary British Grove Studios in the Chiswick district of London, England. The studio was commissioned by Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler... Read more »
Permalink to Madison Cunningham, Tim Pierce, Eric Krasno & James Santiago at Sound City Studios
Mar 24 2024, 11:00 AM

Madison Cunningham, Tim Pierce, Eric Krasno & James Santiago at Sound City Studios

What do you get when three premier guitarists join a senior project manager and sound designer from one of the leading names in audio for a no-holds-barred roundtable discussion? We weren't sure either, but when... Read more »
Permalink to Barefoot Sound Footprint03: State-of-the-art Studio Monitoring Evolved
Mar 21 2024, 1:00 PM

Barefoot Sound Footprint03: State-of-the-art Studio Monitoring Evolved

Barefoot Sound founder Thomas Barefoot began his sonic odyssey when he was just a teenager living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, whose insatiable curiosity was channeled into unraveling the mechanical and musical... Read more »
Permalink to Audio Interface vs. Mixer: Which Is Right for My Studio?
Mar 14 2024, 8:00 AM

Audio Interface vs. Mixer: Which Is Right for My Studio?

When you're just starting out, it's not uncommon to feel completely confused about the best way to handle getting audio in and out of your computer — should you get a standalone audio interface, or should you get a... Read more »
Permalink to Neve’s Legendary Outboard Gear: Discussion with Robin Porter
Mar 13 2024, 3:00 PM

Neve’s Legendary Outboard Gear: Discussion with Robin Porter

Rupert Neve, in designing now-legendary gear that's found in top-tier studios around the globe, has made immeasurable contributions to the contemporary musical landscape and shaped some of history's most iconic... Read more »
Permalink to History of the Roland Space Echo
Mar 12 2024, 8:00 AM

History of the Roland Space Echo

Our industry has seen countless tape delays come and go, but few have remained as iconic as the Roland Space Echo. This seminal hardware effect has been highlighted beautifully on classic Pink Floyd and David Bowie... Read more »
Permalink to Yamaha HS Monitors: True, Neutral Playback with Exacting Precision
Mar 7 2024, 10:00 AM

Yamaha HS Monitors: True, Neutral Playback with Exacting Precision

Yamaha has spent more than 100 years honing and refining their revered craftsmanship, evolving from manufacturing reed organs to designing and producing some of the world's most lauded audio gear, instruments, and... Read more »
Permalink to CLAP: The New CLever Audio Plug-in Format
Mar 6 2024, 9:00 AM

CLAP: The New CLever Audio Plug-in Format

Developed in a joint venture between u-he and Bitwig, the CLAP (CLever Audio Plug-in) standard is designed to overcome the technical limitations of many of the industry's older, more established audio plug-in... Read more »
Permalink to Getting Started with Ableton Live
Mar 5 2024, 9:00 AM

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 Capturing Nature’s Music with Thomas Rex Beverly
Mar 1 2024, 10:00 AM

Capturing Nature’s Music with Thomas Rex Beverly

How far would you go to get amazing sound samples? Well, if you're Thomas Rex Beverly, then the answer to that question spans continents. This adventurous recording engineer has recorded the most elusive sounds in... Read more »

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