Affordable Microphones Inspired by Studio Classics
Nothing can beat the classics! But for some of us, our wallets don’t agree. Nevertheless, those vintage recordings of your favorite artists... Read more »
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Apr 26, 2022, 9:00 AM
Apr 22, 2022, 8:00 AM
12 Top-of-the-line Ribbon Microphones
As the ribbon microphone celebrates its 100th birthday, we thought we’d take a look back at its illustrious history, even as we shine a light on... Read more »
Apr 14, 2022, 12:38 PM
Small Recording Studios That Made It Big
There are few ideas in the history of American music as pervasive as the “rags-to-riches” legend. It’s a concept that’s been even further... Read more »
Apr 10, 2022, 12:00 PM
11 Best Orchestra VSTs for Home Studios in 2022
These days, most television shows and mid- and low-budget films don’t rely on live musicians for their orchestral underscores. Rather, they are... Read more »
Apr 5, 2022, 8:00 AM
Take Your Home Studio to the Next Level
Here at Sweetwater, producers and mixing engineers often ask us how to plan an upgrade path for their studio systems. Is a better microphone the... Read more »
Mar 27, 2022, 12:00 PM
Best Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphones Under $500
It would have seemed impossible to get a truly professional large-diaphragm condenser microphone for less than $500 just 15 years ago. Anyone... Read more »
Mar 14, 2022, 10:00 AM
Best Audio Interfaces for Your Home Studio 2022
There’s never been a better time to buy a great-sounding, flexible audio interface for your home studio rig. With the power and sonic excellence... Read more »
Mar 9, 2022, 8:00 AM
7 Must-have Plug-ins for Home Studios
The power and flexibility of DAW software have grown by leaps and bounds over the last couple of decades, and that goes for the included plug-in... Read more »
Mar 4, 2022, 11:56 AM
Is Dolby Atmos the Future of Mixing? Sweetwater Believes So
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about Dolby Atmos. Thanks to its adoption by major music-streaming... Read more »
Mar 1, 2022, 5:24 PM
Should I Record at the High Sample Rates?
This is one of those “it depends” and “let your ears decide” questions/answers. Almost every interface these days can record up to at least a... Read more »