Eurorack Buying Guide
If the world of Eurorack modular synthesis seems mysterious to you, that may be due to how open-ended the possibilities really are. To help set... Read more »
Keyboard News
Aug 27, 2022, 4:00 PM
Five Formidable FM Synths for Your Synth Rig
Time for an FM synth lightning round with Sweetwater’s Daniel Fisher! These five formidable frequency modulation synths cover a lot of sonic... Read more »
Aug 24, 2022, 1:22 PM
Nektar Aura Beat Composer and DAW Controller Performance
Looking for a comprehensive master controller for your DAW and your MIDI rig? Need one that’s feature packed AND user friendly? Sweetwater Sales... Read more »
Aug 24, 2022, 1:14 PM
What Are Dynamic Markings in Sheet Music?
Sweetwater’s Jacob Dupre presents his primer on dynamic markings in written music. Why are dynamics important? What are the common dynamic... Read more »
Aug 21, 2022, 10:00 AM
Sweetwater Studios Super Jam: Lisa Bella Donna, Tim Pierce, Pete Thorn, Nick D’Virgilio, Jacob Dupre
What happens when you gather famous YouTubers, session guitarists, synth savants, and Sweetwater experts in one state-of-the-art studio? You’ll... Read more »
Aug 18, 2022, 10:58 AM
Control Voltage vs. MIDI | What They Are and When to Use Them
Some synths use MIDI, some use control voltages, and others do both. So why choose one over the other? Sweetwater’s Daniel Fisher gives a quick... Read more »
Aug 18, 2022, 10:30 AM
What Makes Sweetwater’s Gear Exchange Different?
With the recent launch of the new and improved Gear Exchange, music makers of all kinds have the reputation, expertise, and incomparable... Read more »
Aug 15, 2022, 2:29 PM
Lisa Bella Donna’s Mind-bending Modular Jam | Live at Hop River Brewery
Acclaimed composer, recording artist, and modular synthesist Lisa Bella Donna wowed crowds at Hop River Brewing Company in Fort Wayne, Indiana,... Read more »
Aug 11, 2022, 3:47 PM
Roland RP107 and F107 | Dueling Digital Piano Demo
Sweetwater’s Jacob Dupre puts the Roland RP107 and F107 digital pianos head-to-head for a duel! These similarly priced digital pianos are packed... Read more »
Jul 30, 2022, 11:03 AM
Key Tracking on Pitch, Filter, and Volume – Synth Clips 34 – Daniel Fisher
Sweetwater’s synthesist guru Daniel Fisher is back with another Synth Clips! In this video, Daniel explores and explains key tracking on pitch,... Read more »