GearFest 2015 is Almost Here!
On Friday, June 12 we’ll open the doors to Sweetwater’s GearFest 2015, and it’s our biggest GearFest yet! We have over 10,000 visitors... Read more »
Recording News
Jun 11, 2015, 2:30 PM
Jun 10, 2015, 7:14 PM
Elektron launches Overbridge Public Beta
If you’ve wanted to seamlessly integrate your Elektron Analog Keys, Analog Four, and/or Analog Rytm hardware with your DAW, now is your chance.... Read more »
Jun 10, 2015, 3:58 PM
GearFest Countdown!
The largest pro-audio and music expo in the Midwest is almost here! Sweetwater’s 14th annual GearFest happens this weekend, June 12 and 13, and... Read more »
Jun 10, 2015, 3:55 PM
Lynx Releases Hilo Control App for iPad
Lynx has released the Hilo Remote for iPad app, which allows setting up custom mixes and remote volume changes as well as metering for Lynx Hilo... Read more »
Jun 9, 2015, 7:14 PM
Q: What is “Frequency Bracketing?”
Frequency bracketing, sometimes referred to as just “bracketing,” is restricting the frequency content of an audio signal by applying steep... Read more »
Jun 9, 2015, 6:44 PM
Reason 8.3 Public Beta
Propellerhead has announced a public beta for Reason 8.3, beginning on June 9th. The official release of Reason 8.3 will be a free update for... Read more »
Jun 8, 2015, 8:27 PM
Should I Compress Vocals During Recording or Wait for Mixdown?
The short answer is: yes, no, sure, both. The longer answer is a bit more complicated, and depends on various factors. On one side, some... Read more »
Jun 8, 2015, 7:37 PM
How to Mic Drums for Recording, Part 3 — Multiple Microphones
Welcome to part 3 of our “How to Mic Drums for Recording” series. Part One was about using two microphones, Part Two covered a couple of... Read more »
Jun 5, 2015, 8:28 AM
Compression Making Your Tracks Noisy?
Compression doesn’t just clamp down on signal whose level is over a certain threshold; using a compressor effectively brings up signal under a... Read more »
Jun 4, 2015, 7:32 PM
Yet Another Reason to Come to GearFest!
We’re proud to announce the opening of our brand-new, super-amazing retail store here at Sweetwater! You have to see this space to believe it.... Read more »