Are Online Band Practices Possible?
The Internet has opened up the whole world to musicians. It has transformed the way we create music. It has democratized the industry, enabling... Read more »
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May 25, 2019, 8:00 AM
May 20, 2019, 8:00 AM
Protecting Your Back: Tips from a Doctor
As musicians, we find ourselves in all sorts of venues. Deciding what equipment to take and where to put it requires time to sort out, but one... Read more »
May 17, 2019, 8:00 AM
A First-timer’s Guide to GearFest
GearFest 2019 is almost here! Register FREE by clicking here! In a matter of weeks, more than 15,000 music fans will descend on the Sweetwater... Read more »
May 17, 2019, 8:00 AM
Why Is “Normalize” a Dirty Word?
Mention “normalize” in any recording-oriented online group, and some “experts” will tell you doing normalization is an amateur move, and you... Read more »
May 16, 2019, 2:00 PM
Ocean Way Audio RM1-B Ribbon Microphone Demo
More videos like this RM1-B ribbon mic demo Shop fort he Ocean Way Audio RM1-B ribbon mic at Sweetwater The Ocean Way Audio RM1-B is a... Read more »
May 16, 2019, 8:00 AM
6 Easy Ways to Add Analog Vibe to Your Digital Recordings
Regardless of your recording philosophy, no one embraces the sterile sound commonly associated with digital audio. If the coveted analog sound... Read more »
May 15, 2019, 8:00 AM
The Best USB Mics for Voice Overs
Not long ago, creating a successful career as a voice over artist meant spec’ing out a home studio and filling it with several key pieces of... Read more »
May 10, 2019, 8:00 AM
How to Master Your Music
“Why don’t my recordings sound like the songs I hear on the radio?” At Sweetwater, we hear that question a lot. The answer is simple: because... Read more »
May 10, 2019, 8:00 AM
Customer Spotlight: NOLA Music Studios
The Bay Area’s NOLA Music Studios is an inviting labyrinth of incredible-sounding recording rooms, stuffed with top-flight gear, all tied... Read more »
May 9, 2019, 8:00 AM
How to Avoid Power Disasters in Your Studio
If you’re going onstage and the lights go down, that just means you’re ready to rock the house. But if the lights go down in your studio during... Read more »