Empowerment Through Listening – Why We Do Shootouts
Over the past decade, I’ve recorded dozens of shootouts here at Sweetwater, comparing gear for musicians, artists, and engineers. Here’s why we... Read more »
DJ News
Jan 12, 2026, 8:50 AM
Jan 1, 2026, 1:41 PM
Best Gifts for DJs in 2026
Ask any Sweetwater musician — DJs can be challenging to shop for. On the one hand, given the amount of gear most performers use on the stage and... Read more »
Jan 1, 2026, 12:27 PM
Best Gifts for Musicians in 2026
“What do you get for the person who has everything?” This age-old dilemma plagues almost everyone on planet Earth. We know how difficult getting... Read more »
Jan 1, 2026, 12:00 PM
Best Closed-back Headphones for DJs in 2026
If you want to get into DJing or are already in it, then you know how important headphones are for listening to the show you are spinning.... Read more »
Dec 10, 2025, 9:32 AM
AlphaTheta SLAB Overview: How to Make a Beat with Serato Studio’s Loud & Bangin’ Controller
The NEW AlphaTheta SLAB has landed, and in this demo, OP Miller shows you how to build beats in Serato Studio’s first-ever dedicated controller... Read more »
Oct 24, 2025, 3:00 PM
1010music Bento Demo: Explosive Sampling, Synthesis & Sequencing ft. Daniel Fisher
With the 1010music Bento groovebox’s all-in-one synthesis, sequencing, and sampling, you get prismatic, creative firepower in an uncompromising... Read more »
Oct 23, 2025, 11:50 AM
AlphaTheta OneLibrary: USB Export Supports rekordbox, Traktor & djay Pro – Seamless Creative Evolution
Thanks to a visionary collaboration between AlphaTheta and the teams at Algoriddim and Native Instruments, USB Export is now supported by... Read more »
Oct 19, 2025, 11:00 AM
Ableton Push 3 & Waves H-Delay vs. Oberheim TEO-5 & Source Audio Nemesis?
🎛 In this episode of 5-minute Workflow, Creative D’Will and Daniel Fisher dive into delay settings — software vs. hardware — and share their... Read more »
Oct 14, 2025, 12:45 PM
Akai MPK Mini IV: A Mighty Mini MIDI Controller
The Akai MPK Mini IV is more than a refresh — it’s a complete upgrade to the world’s most popular compact MIDI controller. Creative D’Will demos... Read more »
Oct 13, 2025, 10:47 AM
Best DJ Equipment for Beginners
As the world of DJing and mixing technologies continues to expand, so do your avenues for personal and creative growth, but knowing which gear... Read more »