Best Closed-back Headphones for DJs in 2026
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.... Read more »
DJ/Electronic News
Jun 25, 2026, 12:42 PM
Jun 18, 2026, 10:00 AM
Akai MPC Key 37 G2 & MPC One G2: The New Standalone MPCs Are Here
Akai Professional just dropped its next-gen standalone MPC hardware: the MPC Key 37 G2 and MPC One G2. Creative D’Will takes a first look at... Read more »
Jun 13, 2026, 3:00 PM
Electric Callboy Live 2026: Rig Tour, Interview & Taking TANZNEID Worldwide
For this interview and rig tour, Electric Callboy and crew take you behind the scenes of their TANZNEID US tour, detailing essential live gear,... Read more »
Mar 19, 2026, 10:00 AM
Electric Callboy Tanzneid Takeover & Giveaway
Tanzneid 2026 takeover — commence! Electric Callboy and Sweetwater are ready to hypercharge your sound and place you right in the VIP section of... Read more »
Feb 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Best DJ Controllers in 2026
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... Read more »
Jan 20, 2026, 10:00 AM
Akai MPC XL: Hands-on with the Next Generation of All-in-one Music-making Power
Spending time in Sweetwater Studios with the Akai Professional MPC XL let me get hands-on with the next stage of the MPC’s evolution. Coming hot... Read more »
Jan 12, 2026, 3:40 PM
Apple Music for CDJ-3000X Is Here
With the latest firmware update to AlphaTheta’s CDJ-3000X, Apple Music is now at your fingertips — 100 million tracks, all your favorite... Read more »
Jan 12, 2026, 8:50 AM
Empowerment Through Listening – Why We Do Shootouts
Over the past decade, I’ve recorded dozens of shootouts here at Sweetwater, comparing gear for musicians, artists, and engineers. Here’s why we... Read more »
Jan 1, 2026, 1:59 PM
Great Gift Ideas for DJs in 2026
As technology evolves and musical landscapes expand, there are more opportunities than ever for today’s DJs to make some noise. But, looking in... Read more »
Jan 1, 2026, 1:41 PM
Best Gifts for DJs in 2026
Ask any Sweetwater musician — DJs can be challenging to shop for. On the one hand, given the amount of gear most performers use on the stage and... Read more »