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Permalink to Best Electric Guitars for Beginners in 2024

Mar 15 2024, 8:00 AM

Best Electric Guitars for Beginners in 2024

Despite what some folks claim, the electric guitar is more popular than ever. Don't believe us? As of summer 2023, there are 3.7 million #electricguitar posts on Instagram. And the bulk of them were created by... Read more »

Permalink to Yamaha FGDP-30 & FGDP-50: Finger-drumming Fun on the Run & Beyond

Jan 10 2024, 1:00 PM

Yamaha FGDP-30 & FGDP-50: Finger-drumming Fun on the Run & Beyond

Shop the Yamaha FGDP Series of finger drum pad controllers 👇 FGDP-30 👉 FGDP-50 👉 Building upon an enduring legacy of hands-on beat crafting, the Yamaha FGDP-30 and FGDP-50 rhythm machines reimagine the iconic... Read more »

Permalink to Power Amp Buying Guide

Power Amp Buying Guide

You'll find one or more power amplifiers at the heart of any live sound rig. So, what's a power amplifier? Why do you need one? What are watts, ohms, and impedance? Which power amps are compatible with... Read more »

Permalink to PA Speaker Buying Guide

PA Speaker Buying Guide

How to Choose PA Speakers Achieving consistently high-quality live sound can be a challenge. Your choice of PA speakers can determine whether you're mixing to make something good sound great or struggling to solve... Read more »

Permalink to Guitar Amp Buying Guide

Guitar Amp Buying Guide

How to Choose a Guitar Amp Sweetwater has the right guitar amplifier to get your musical message out to your audience! This Sweetwater Buying Guide includes information that can help you choose a guitar amp for your... Read more »

Permalink to 6 Modern Guitar Body Shapes That Break the Mold

Jul 30 2020, 4:17 PM

6 Modern Guitar Body Shapes That Break the Mold

For some players, the traditional S-type, T-type, or LP body style represents the pinnacle of guitar design. But recently, players have started to call for guitars that break out of the mold that tradition has put... Read more »

Permalink to Ultimate Drum Set Comparison – with Sound Samples

Jul 9 2020, 8:00 AM

Ultimate Drum Set Comparison – with Sound Samples

Have you ever been shopping for drums and wished you could hear the difference between several drum sets side by side? That would be awesome, right? It's the next best thing to having them all set up so you can play... Read more »

Permalink to Nick D’Virgilio’s Epic Masterwork — Invisible

Jun 26 2020, 9:15 AM

Nick D’Virgilio’s Epic Masterwork — Invisible

Nick D'Virgilio's album Invisible is a tour de force. To call Nick's new solo outing a "concept album" would be an understatement; Invisible is a masterwork, an epic rock opera laced with a rich tapestry of driving... Read more »

Permalink to What Are Hybrid Drum Kits?

Jun 19 2020, 9:21 AM

What Are Hybrid Drum Kits?

Arguably, the introduction of programmable drum machines in the 1980s was one of the most disruptive events in the history of popular music. Drum machines such as the Linn Electronics LinnDrum, the Roland TR-808... Read more »

Permalink to Choosing the Best Gear for Online Music Lessons

Jun 10 2020, 3:24 PM

Choosing the Best Gear for Online Music Lessons

At Sweetwater, we've seen a significant uptick in online music lessons over the past several months, from both those teaching and those receiving. If you've ever dreamt of opening your own online music studio or if... Read more »

Permalink to Chicago’s Classick Studios Talk Tips and Gear

May 14 2020, 4:46 PM

Chicago’s Classick Studios Talk Tips and Gear

Chicago is a hotbed for hip-hop; and we're not just saying that as proud Midwesterners — the proof is in the pudding (or, in this case, the deep-dish pizza). Besides celebrated hip-hop icon Kanye West, Chicago's rap... Read more »

Permalink to 7 Drum Sets That Changed Music Forever

Feb 19 2020, 12:28 PM

7 Drum Sets That Changed Music Forever

Once in a blue moon, a drum set comes along that has as much impact on the music scene as the player behind it. Call it synergy, zeitgeist, synchronicity — however you want to paint it, these kits are as... Read more »

Permalink to Best Keyboards Under $1,000

Jan 22 2020, 5:00 PM

Best Keyboards Under $1,000

Searching for a new keyboard can be a daunting task. One of the best ways to narrow down your search is by finding your price range. Let's say you want the best digital piano you can get under $1000. Well, sit back... Read more »

Permalink to Composing a Song with the Yamaha PSR-SX900 Arranger Keyboard

Jan 8 2020, 3:35 PM

Composing a Song with the Yamaha PSR-SX900 Arranger Keyboard

More videos like this arranger keyboard lesson 👉 Shop for the Yamaha PSR-SX900 arranger keyboard at Sweetwater 👉 Sweetwater's Jacob Dupre is joined by Heratch Touresian from Yamaha to demonstrate how fluidly you can... Read more »

Permalink to Gear on the Go: Astounding Rigs That Can Be Battery Powered

Mar 8 2019, 8:00 AM

Gear on the Go: Astounding Rigs That Can Be Battery Powered

It doesn't matter where you're performing — at a wedding in the park, busking on a street corner, or rocking out in the middle of Tristan da Cunha — you want to be heard. But what if there's no AC power available?... Read more »

Permalink to Yamaha DGX-660 88-key Arranger Piano Review

Jul 25 2018, 9:35 AM

Yamaha DGX-660 88-key Arranger Piano Review

Get the Yamaha DGX-660 here: The DGX-660 gives you the natural feel of Yamaha's GHS Weighted Action - heavier in the bass, lighter in the treble range - as their Pure CF Sound Engine delivers the sound of a... Read more »

Permalink to Summer NAMM 2018 Yamaha P515 Digital Piano

Jun 29 2018, 10:28 AM

Summer NAMM 2018 Yamaha P515 Digital Piano

Get the Yamaha P515 Stage Piano here: Mitch Gallagher heads to the Yamaha booth at Summer NAMM 2018 to hear the P515 digital piano.

Permalink to Summer NAMM 2018 Yamaha Acoustic Guitars

Jun 29 2018, 10:28 AM

Summer NAMM 2018 Yamaha Acoustic Guitars

See the Yamaha A4KII with Koa top here: Shop Yamaha Acoustic Guitars at Sweetwater here: Mitch Gallagher heads to the Yamaha booth to see what's new at Summer NAMM 2018.

Permalink to Summer NAMM 2018 Yamaha Lightweight Series Hardware

Jun 29 2018, 10:28 AM

Summer NAMM 2018 Yamaha Lightweight Series Hardware

Get the Yamaha HW-3 Advanced Lightweight 4-piece Hardware Pack here: Mitch Gallagher visits the Yamaha booth at Summer NAMM 2018 to learn about their innovative line of lightweight drum hardware.

Permalink to Yamaha PSR-EW410 76-key Portable Keyboard Review

Jun 21 2018, 2:20 PM

Yamaha PSR-EW410 76-key Portable Keyboard Review

Get the Yamaha PSR-EW410 here: The PSR-EW410 is the new flagship of the Yamaha's popular PSR-E series and offers the most advanced feature set. The PSR-EW410 makes a perfect first keyboard for students, a solid... Read more »

Permalink to Yamaha P-125 Digital Piano Review

May 15 2018, 10:18 AM

Yamaha P-125 Digital Piano Review

Get the Yamaha P-125 in white here: Also available in black: Built around the sound of the world-famous Yamaha CFIIIS concert grand piano, the clear and melodic sound of the Yamaha P-125 digital piano is instantly... Read more »

Permalink to Yamaha Arius YDP-184 Digital Piano Review

Mar 22 2018, 11:39 AM

Yamaha Arius YDP-184 Digital Piano Review

Get the Yamaha Arius YDP-184 digital piano here: With its generously multi-sampled 9' Yamaha CFX concert grand, smooth-playing GH3 graded keyboard with non-slip tactile keytops, and effortless LCD navigation, the... Read more »

Permalink to Yamaha Montage Firmware V2.0 Overview

Feb 28 2018, 3:03 PM

Yamaha Montage Firmware V2.0 Overview

What's new in Yamaha's 2.0 firmware update for the Montage series of keyboards? Blake Angelos from Yamaha will show you in detail. Shop Yamaha Montage keyboards at Sweetwater here:

Permalink to Yamaha EAD10 Drum Module with Mic and Trigger Pickup Demo

Feb 9 2018, 4:33 PM

Yamaha EAD10 Drum Module with Mic and Trigger Pickup Demo

Get the Yamaha EAD10 system here: The Yamaha EAD10 is a revolutionary new way to mic, record, and share drum performances with the world. In mere seconds, capture a drum kit just as you hear it in the room, or... Read more »

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