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 »
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12 Best Gifts for Podcasters in 2026
The popularity of podcasts has exploded over the past decade or so. Podcasts entertain and inform us while we’re commuting in our cars,... Read more »
Dec 11, 2025, 11:34 AM
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... Read more »
Sep 23, 2025, 10:21 AM
Essential Mastering Plug-ins Every Studio Should Have
Mastering is the final step to attaining a professional-sounding recording. It’s the glue that makes a record sound like a record; it creates... Read more »
May 12, 2025, 1:49 PM
5 Types of Reverb Explained: Hall, Chamber, Room, Plate & Spring
From subtle air to washes of lush ambience, reverb is one of the audio engineer’s most often used tools — it’s common to almost every musical... Read more »
Apr 20, 2025, 12:00 PM
Best Audio Interfaces for Podcasting
There’s no doubt about it, podcasts are insanely popular. No matter what topic you’re interested in — popular culture, daily news, science... Read more »
Avid Pro Tools 101 Buying Guide
Pro Tools displaced traditional, tape-based studios within a few years of its release in 1991, becoming the de facto industry-standard music... Read more »
Jun 9, 2024, 8:00 AM
Get a Free 2024 AES Convention Pass – Courtesy of Sweetwater!
This year’s 155th International AES (Audio Engineering Society) Convention is right around the corner, and, as always, it’s shaping up to be a... Read more »
2024 Digital Multitrack Recorders Buying Guide
Why Portable Multitrack Recorders Are Still Tops for Audio Creators on the Go It’s no secret that recording fanatics at Sweetwater love our... Read more »
Feb 1, 2024, 8:00 AM
How to Start a Podcast
Podcasting has become one of the dominant sources of entertainment in recent years. That is thanks to tireless content creators who have created... Read more »