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Jan 16 2024, 7:00 AM

How Do Compressors Work?

Basic Compressor DesignsVariable MuOpticalFETVCACompressor ControlsThresholdAttackReleaseRatioKneeGain MakeupUsing Your Compressor I once heard Dave Derr, the inventor of the Empirical Labs Distressor, explain how a... Read more »

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Mar 6 2023, 8:00 AM

Gear of the Pros: Compressors

Ever wonder what compressors studio pros use? Since many of Sweetwater's customers are working professionals with discerning tastes in gear, we thought we'd ask them what compressors they reach for the most and what... Read more »

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Feb 8 2022, 8:00 AM

Analog Recording on Any Budget

Fat analog warmth — it's the Holy Grail that most of us have been chasing since tape-based recording started fading away in the late 1990s. It's the mythical sound epitomized by legendary albums like Sgt. Pepper's... Read more »

Permalink to 3 Recording Tips for a Better Bass Sound

Aug 3 2018, 8:00 AM

3 Recording Tips for a Better Bass Sound

When recording bass tracks, the goal is to get the most appropriate sound for each song. Whether you choose a solidbody or a hollowbody bass, active pickups or passive pickups, roundwound or flatwound strings — all... Read more »

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Jan 30 2017, 7:27 PM

2017 TEC Awards Winners Announced

Each year during the Winter NAMM show, in Anaheim, California, the TEC (Technical Excellence and Creativity) awards are presented at a gala event. This year's show was again hosted by comedian Sinbad, and featured... Read more »

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