NAMM 2026 Rumors Confirmed
The 2026 NAMM Show kicks off on January 20 in Anaheim, and the rumors are already flying about the hottest new gear. At Sweetwater, we’ve had... Read more »
Recording News
Jan 20, 2026, 10:00 AM
Jan 16, 2026, 3:00 PM
The Barefoot Footprint Gen 2 Studio Monitors Are Impressive!
The NEW Barefoot Footprint Gen 2 studio monitors bring you the things you know and love from Barefoot Sound and take it to a whole new level.... Read more »
Jan 15, 2026, 3:00 PM
FabFilter Pro-C 3 Compressor Plug-in Overview
The NEW FabFilter Pro-C 3 Compressor plug-in brings you everything you loved about the Pro-C 2 and gives it some fantastic updates. Watch as... Read more »
Jan 14, 2026, 12:00 AM
AKG C Series Microphones Overview
The NEW AKG C series microphones bring you the studio-quality sound that you associate with the brand at an unbeatable price point. Watch as... Read more »
Jan 13, 2026, 3:00 PM
We Tested 6 of the Best Studio Vocal Microphones OF ALL TIME
From the Sony C-800G to the Neumann U 67 and Telefunken C12, we took six of the most highly sought vocal mics into Sweetwater Studios and tested... Read more »
Jan 13, 2026, 12:07 PM
Electro-Harmonix Effects Interface Hardware Plug-in Overview ft. Fluff
The NEW Electro-Harmonix Effects Interface hardware plug-in brings the power and flexibility of a DAW to your pedalboard. Instantly recall any... Read more »
Jan 13, 2026, 9:00 AM
Fender Studio’s NEW Pro 8 DAW Overview
The NEW Fender Studio Pro gives the familiar look of PreSonus and re-energizes it with features and built-in plug-ins to take your music... Read more »
Jan 13, 2026, 9:00 AM
Rupert Neve Designs OptoFET Overview: Ferocious Dual-stage Compression & Beyond
The Rupert Neve Designs OptoFET brings limitless sound-shaping potential and dual-stage compression to your mix. Mitch Gallagher and Sweetwater... Read more »
Jan 13, 2026, 12:00 AM
Fender’s Dive into Studio Quantum Series Audio Interfaces
Fender’s NEW Quantum series audio interfaces and studio equipment bring everything you love about Fender into your studio and music-making... Read more »
Jan 12, 2026, 8:50 AM
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 »