Essential Mics for Building a Mic Locker
Every recording session is different, just as every musician, instrument, and acoustic space is different. Instead of asking, “What’s the best... Read more »
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Dec 21, 2018, 8:00 AM
Dec 20, 2018, 8:00 AM
Mixing on Headphones? 5 Tips for a Great Mix
When you’re mixing, nothing beats a quality set of studio monitors inside a well-treated acoustic space. But what if your room has poor... Read more »
Dec 18, 2018, 8:00 AM
Get Your Mix Right the First Time
MyBestSong_Mix5-FinalMaster-VocUp_LessBass.wav If your mixes end up with file names like the one above, that’s a sign you’re struggling with... Read more »
Dec 17, 2018, 8:00 AM
Hottest New Mics of 2018
Whether you’re recording in the studio or mixing front of house, 2018’s bumper crop of new microphones offers something for everyone. From... Read more »
Dec 14, 2018, 8:00 AM
How to Groove Quantize in Pro Tools
Editing drums with Beat Detective isn’t particularly exciting or unusual these days — but editing drums to a grid isn’t your only option. Try... Read more »
Dec 12, 2018, 10:00 AM
Recording Beth Hart: Live at The Royal Albert Hall
Sweetwater Producer/Engineer Mark Hornsby shares his experience recording singer/songwriter Beth Hart at The Royal Albert Hall. #Sweetwater #BethHart Read more »
Dec 10, 2018, 8:19 AM
Under $50: Great Gifts for Musicians
Can you put a smile on your favorite musician’s face this holiday season without going into debt? You sure can — musicians at Sweetwater got... Read more »
Dec 10, 2018, 8:00 AM
4 Easy Production Tricks to Try on Your Next Mix
As audio engineers, we’re often asked to “fix it in the mix.” Sometimes this means adding a bit of extra EQ or editing out a few unwanted... Read more »
Dec 7, 2018, 8:19 AM
Can You Hear the Effects of Dithering?
Certain topics are pretty much guaranteed to light up internet forums, like Mac vs. PC, Les Paul vs. Strat, and dither vs. well, different kinds... Read more »
Dec 5, 2018, 8:00 AM
11 Tips for Better Mixes – with Kendal Osborne
Tulsa studio owner and author Kendal Osborne has played a major role in my audio education and that of many of my peers. Through his Recording... Read more »