How to Mic a Cajon
The cajon is a curious beast. It is equal parts kick drum, snare, and drum throne. Its portability and flexibility have made it increasingly... Read more »
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Compression Tricks to Give Your Drums Instant Punch
Few processors are as often used — and as useful — as compressors. Compressors drop the volume of your audio when it gets louder than a... Read more »
Jul 8, 2022, 12:00 PM
The Nashville Number System Demystified
The Nashville Number System is a quick and easy way to write chord charts to songs in a way that others (well, others who are familiar with the... Read more »
Jul 7, 2022, 8:00 AM
15 Best Travel Destinations for Musicians and Music Fans
Dads and grads, you’ve been saddled with a great responsibility: to gift the best musical experience you can hunt down. Beyond the glee of... Read more »
Jul 6, 2022, 4:35 PM
How to Use EZdrummer with Your Electronic Kit
Toontrack’s EZdrummer has long been a fantastic tool for songwriters looking to create great-sounding drum tracks for their songs and demos. But... Read more »
Jul 1, 2022, 11:48 AM
GIVEAWAY 🎁 — Telefunken M80 Supercardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone ✅ — YouTube Monthly Giveaway!
HOW TO ENTER the July YouTube Monthly Giveaway: 1. ✅ Subscribe to the Sweetwater YouTube channel. 2. “Like” this YouTube video. 3. ✏️... Read more »
Jul 1, 2022, 10:00 AM
MIDI Pedalboards to Synths: Best Electronic Instruments for Non-keyboard Players
Electronic instruments like synthesizers, sequencers, and drum machines span a universe of musical possibilities. They’re also undeniably fun to... Read more »
Jul 1, 2022, 8:48 AM
Fresh Pots! – Dissecting Dave Grohl’s Nirvana Drum Sound
Though he would reject the title, Dave Grohl is a living drum god who has encouraged countless drummers to take up sticks and beat the living... Read more »
Jul 1, 2022, 8:00 AM
Self-contained Percussion Rigs for the Singing Guitarist
The stomp-strum movement that has emerged in recent years has empowered many guitarists to take their full-band live energy to the solo stage.... Read more »
Jun 28, 2022, 4:00 PM
Jojo Mayer Talks Sabian HHX Anthology Cymbals
Shop the Sabian HHX Anthology series at Sweetwater More videos like Jojo Mayer Talks Sabian HHX Anthology Cymbals If you’re wondering what video... Read more »