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May 21, 6:30 PM

New pureMix Hip-Hop Mixing Video

Want to learn how to mix an awesome-sounding hip-hop track? PureMix has the information you need in a new video featuring renowned engineer/producer mixing a track by Nigerian artist ELDee The Don. Fab creates his... Read more »
May 17, 5:41 PM

MIDI Turns 30

Happy birthday MIDI! It was 30 years ago this year that MIDI was first demonstrated at a NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) trade show. MIDI has always been about communication. Its roots lie in the late... Read more »
May 14, 6:37 PM

Focusrite Debuts Two New Scarlett Audio Interfaces

Focusrite has expanded the Scarlett family of USB 2.0 audio interfaces with the new Scarlett 18i8 and Scarlett 6i6. Both feature award-winning Focusrite mic preamps, 24-bit/96kHz resolution, Mac and Windows... Read more »
May 7, 7:45 PM

pureMix.net and Sweetwater Launch Mixing Contest

Think you've got great mixing chops? Interested in winning some of over $18,000 in prizes? Then head over to pureMix.net to learn all about the GearFest Mixing Contest, co-sponsored by Sweetwater, Dangerous Music... Read more »
Apr 18, 7:27 PM

Welcome Telefunken!

We're pleased and excited to announce that Telefunken has joined the Sweetwater family of brands! Telefunken offers modern re-creations of classic tube and condenser mics to provide you with the distinctive sound... Read more »
Apr 18, 7:30 AM

The Networking Power of RedNet Interfaces

Focusrite's RedNet Ethernet audio interfaces give you the ability to set up a near-zero-latency audio-distribution system that can be accessed and shared across a network. Perfect for large production houses... Read more »
Apr 16, 7:30 AM

Hot New Gear from PreSonus

Our friends at PreSonus have been busy, recently introducing two new series of studio monitors, a new line of StudioLive PA loudspeakers, and an updated 32-channel version of their popular StudioLive digital mixer... Read more »
Apr 15, 7:30 AM

Komplete 9 and Komplete 9 Ultimate — Maximum Music-creation Power!

Making music on your computer? If so, you've got a lot to be excited about in Native Instruments' Komplete 9 software bundle! Komplete has always been a huge value in the virtual instrument realm, giving you nearly... Read more »
Apr 13, 7:30 AM

Pultec Exclusively Available at Sweetwater

When Pulse Techniques released the Pultec EQP-1 equalizer in the mid-'50s, they changed the face of the recording world forever. These days, Pultec is a household name throughout the industry, and there are dozens... Read more »
Apr 10, 10:30 AM

Musikmesse ’13: Apollo 16 Launches!

Universal Audio just keeps cranking it up higher and higher — much to the chagrin of their competitors! First there was the UAD card, followed by the UAD-2. Then there was an amazingly good idea: the Apollo... Read more »
Apr 8, 4:15 PM

NAB ’13: Avid Fast Track Solo & Duo

Pro Tools 11 is huge news, but it’s not all that is new from Avid! Check out the Fast Track Solo and Fast Track Duo — compact, portable, next-generation USB audio interfaces with a big bonus: support for iPad! The... Read more »
Apr 7, 2:00 AM

NAB ’13: Avid Announces Pro Tools 11

At the annual NAB show in Las Vegas, Avid dropped big news: Pro Tools 11 is here! A new version of the most popular DAW in the world is always a huge deal, and version 11 is no different. This release targets both... Read more »
Apr 4, 7:18 PM

Novation Announces Launchpad S

With the Launchpad, Novation provided an outstanding solution for hands-on control over Ableton Live. The Launchpad's intuitive 64-pad grid design makes it a breeze to launch loops and clips, trigger drums and... Read more »
Apr 2, 5:16 PM

Gibson Buys Majority Stake in TEAC

Gibson has announced that they are expanding their interest in the pro audio world with the purchase of a majority stake in TEAC, parent company of TASCAM. Gibson has tendered an all-cash offer for 157,447,000... Read more »
Mar 30, 12:05 AM

Novation Releases Launchkey Apps for iPad

Novation has released free iPad apps for the Launchpad and Launchkey. The Launchpad app can be used to create beats and music instantly with the iPad, using high-quality loops and sounds. The Launchkey app is a... Read more »
Mar 21, 7:03 PM

Nashville Recording Workshop + Expo 2013

The AES Nashville Section has announced that this year's Nashville Recording Workshop + Expo will be held May 14 and May 15, 2013, in (as you'd expect) Nashville — and Sweetwater is proud to be a sponsor... Read more »
Mar 19, 7:24 PM

Win a Chance to Record with an Acclaimed Producer!

Sweetwater Studios, in association with M Music & Musicians magazine, is offering you the chance of a lifetime: the opportunity to win a 5-song recording project with producer Mark Hornsby! The prize package... Read more »
Mar 13, 8:32 PM

SSL Announces AWS 916

The AWS 916 from SSL is a short-loaded version of the popular AWS 924 console, equipped with 16 channels. There is an upgrade path for installing eight more channels, bringing an AWS 916 to full AWS 924 specs. Aside... Read more »
Mar 12, 8:36 PM

Propellerhead Software Announces Reason 7

The latest version of Reason has been announced by Propellerhead Software! New features abound in this update, including a huge user request -- MIDI output via a new External MIDI Instrument device. Reason also now... Read more »
Mar 11, 7:44 PM

Native Instruments Announces Komplete 9

Native Instruments has announced the latest generation of their incredible Komplete bundle of virtual instruments and effects. They have two new versions. First is Komplete 9, which has 33 instruments and effects... Read more »
Mar 8, 2:00 PM

GearTunes, Sweetwater, Orange, and Ibanez Present The Ultimate Speaker Demo

Want to hear what a wide range of guitar speakers sound like when used in a variety of musical styles? Then we've got an event you won't want to miss! Sweetwater, GearTunes.com, Orange, Ibanez, and gear demonstrator... Read more »
Mar 7, 12:07 AM

Ableton Live 9 Arrives!

Ableton's much-anticipated release of Live 9 is here! All three versions of Live — Live 9 Intro, Live 9 Standard, and Live 9 Suite have been updated in this release and upgrades from earlier versions are available... Read more »
Mar 6, 12:01 AM

Audio-Technica Introduces AT2020USB+ Microphone

Audio-Technica has announced the AT2020USB+ cardioid condenser microphone, which features the same award-winning sound quality as the AT2020. Zero-latency monitoring and a headphone output are provided for digital... Read more »
Mar 5, 12:01 AM

Buy a StudioLive 24.4.2, get a Free PRM1 Reference Mic

PreSonus is celebrating the release of Universal Control 1.7 with integrated SMAART audio-analysis software with a great deal. Purchase a StudioLive 24.4.2 digital mixing console between March 1, 2013, and May 31... Read more »

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