What Makes the SM57 So Great
There’s one microphone that every engineer, pro or otherwise, has in their mic locker, and that’s the legendary Shure SM57 — it’s the most... Read more »
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Jul 15, 2026, 3:01 PM
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12 Best Beginner Guitar Amps Going into 2025
Want to know the best beginner guitar amps for entry-level and intermediate guitarists in 2025? Well, you’re in the right place! Don Carr and... Read more »
Jul 15, 2026, 3:00 PM
Is This the Ultimate Compact Pitch Shifter? | Hotone Freqlux Demo
The Hotone Freqlux is more than just a standard pitch shifter. Built with high-speed DSP, it offers polyphonic tracking that stays crystal clear... Read more »
Jul 15, 2026, 3:00 PM
Choosing Between Helix, Stadium Floor & Stadium XL for Worship: Which Is Best for You?
Since launching the iconic “kidney bean” POD in 1998, Line 6 has carved out a name as a frontrunner in the world of amp and effects modeling,... Read more »
Jul 15, 2026, 2:40 PM
10 Best Guitar Tuners 2026
Staying in tune while onstage or just rehearsing at home is key to a good performance. Unless you’re gifted with perfect pitch and can tune by... Read more »
Jul 15, 2026, 1:00 PM
How the Line 6 POD Changed Guitar
In today’s cutting-edge world of Quad Cortexes, Axe-Fxes, TONEXes, Headrushes, Kempers, and Helixes, it’s easy to forget that, just a couple of... Read more »
Jul 15, 2026, 12:45 PM
How Many Watts Do You Really Need?
Here at Sweetwater, we’re often asked how much wattage a guitar amp should have. The correct answer is 350 watts — every time. Just kidding.... Read more »
Guitar Case and Gig Bag Buying Guide
Your guitar isn’t going to carry itself, and that’s why you need a guitar case or a gig bag. It’s a simple proposition until you start digging... Read more »
Jul 15, 2026, 8:00 AM
Guitar Slide Shootout – What’s Your Favorite?
Most guitar players have a favorite slide, usually based on the way it feels. But have you ever compared guitar slides based on the way they... Read more »
Jul 9, 2026, 3:00 PM
Essential Effects for a Budget Shoegaze Pedalboard
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to deny shoegaze’s influence on modern music. Whether it’s the atmospheric textures heard in bands such as... Read more »