New in Stock Special Edition
It’s that time again. We’ve been receiving so many killer new tools and toys here at Sweetwater that we’ve fallen behind telling you about them.... Read more »
Keyboard News
Jun 18, 2002, 12:00 AM
Jun 17, 2002, 12:00 AM
Boss BR-1180CD
Boss expands on their award-winning, incredibly easy to use recording workstation with the BR-1180CD, offering a host of pro features that users... Read more »
Jun 13, 2002, 12:00 AM
Omni Mode
In MIDI keyboards this refers to a mode where an instrument will respond to MIDI coming in on any MIDI channel. The term is actually somewhat... Read more »
Jun 13, 2002, 12:00 AM
Focusrite’s ISA 220
Focusrite’s ISA 220 channel strip processor is an excellent value: a complete processing toolbox with a generous selection of top-quality... Read more »
Jun 12, 2002, 12:00 AM
More on progressive hammer action.
Last week’s WFTD, Progressive Hammer Action, triggered the following question: “Why does the touch of an acoustic piano get lighter on the... Read more »
Jun 11, 2002, 12:00 AM
A cool piano miking technique.
One of our customers sent in the following tip for a slightly unusual piano miking technique. In addition to posting it here we will be adding... Read more »
Jun 11, 2002, 12:00 AM
DCO
Abbreviation for Digitally Controlled Oscillator. A DCO serves the same purpose as a VCO in synthesizers, only it is under digital control... Read more »
Jun 11, 2002, 12:00 AM
Fender; Cyber-Twin Head
Rather than remaining the company whose amps get modeled, Fender® decided to do a little amp modeling themselves. The result is the Cyber-Twin... Read more »
Jun 6, 2002, 12:00 AM
Assigning trigger buttons to arpeggio presets in E-MU gear.
Our friends from E-MU sent us this great tip for assigning trigger buttons to arpeggio presets in their keyboards and Command Stations. THE... Read more »
Jun 5, 2002, 12:00 AM
Progressive Hammer Action
Refers to the design of keyboard assemblies. Basically it’s a specific type of hammer action keyboard where the feel gets slightly lighter as... Read more »