Great Gifts for Audio Engineers in 2026
Need the perfect idea for a gift for your favorite audio engineer or music producer? If they’re as obsessed with recording equipment as we are... Read more »
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Jan 1, 2026, 12:02 PM
Oct 30, 2025, 1:00 PM
PRS Tempest GS Tube Amp Demo ft. Paul Reed Smith: The Perfect Sonic Storm | Sweetwater Exclusive
Showing off the PRS Tempest GS 50 and GS 100 amp heads, Paul Reed Smith himself joins Sweetwater’s sultan of soul Don Carr for an exclusive demo... Read more »
Sep 23, 2025, 8:57 AM
Stainless Steel Frets – Do They Make a Difference? Take a Listen
When you mention stainless steel frets to a guitar player, you’ll likely get an enthusiastic response either for or against. Why? Because guitar... Read more »
Sep 12, 2025, 9:28 AM
12 Ribbon Mics for Electric Guitar – Take a Listen
Most engineers know that ribbon mics and electric guitars are a match made in heaven. But which ribbon mic is right for you? Which one will... Read more »
Sep 4, 2025, 2:13 PM
21 Guitar Amp Mics – Take a Listen!
We all know that guitarists are obsessive about their tone, and rightfully so. They audition everything from guitars to amps, tubes, speakers,... Read more »
Jul 19, 2025, 11:30 AM
Ribbon Mics: How They Work & When to Use Them
Here at Sweetwater, we believe that there are two types of engineers: those who love ribbon mics and those who haven’t discovered them yet.... Read more »
May 6, 2025, 4:59 PM
How to Mic a Drum Kit
There are lots of ways to mic a drum set. So, let’s walk through how to mic a drum kit — all the way from the kick and snare to the toms,... Read more »
May 6, 2025, 1:43 PM
Understanding Signal Levels in Audio Gear
The variety of levels used in passing signals between audio gear is something that is sometimes hard for a novice to understand. It’s... Read more »
May 1, 2025, 8:18 AM
Choosing the Best Microphone for Acoustic Guitar – 32 Mic Shootout
When Don Carr and I went into the studio back in 2017 to record sound clips for the article “Best Small-diaphragm Condenser Mics for Acoustic... Read more »
Feb 4, 2025, 10:00 AM
Avoiding Anemic Guitar Tone
You work hard to craft a great guitar tone. But whether you’re playing through a tube amp, an amp-in-the-box pedalboard, or a multi-effects... Read more »