The Sweetwater MIDI Chord Pack – FREE Download!
Are you a novice producer, a burgeoning songwriter, or an aspiring beat maker? Then you’ve probably realized by now that building interesting... Read more »
Recording News
Nov 3, 2022, 2:00 PM
Oct 30, 2022, 2:00 PM
Lauten Audio V2 Microphone Demos | LA-120, LA-220 & LA-320
What’s new with Lauten Audio? Sweetwater’s Mitch Gallagher has the scoop with upgraded versions of three Lauten fan favorites: the LA-120, the... Read more »
Oct 27, 2022, 8:00 AM
Gear of the Pros: EQs
We have access to scores of working professional audio engineers here at Sweetwater, so we thought we’d pick their brains about what outboard... Read more »
Oct 26, 2022, 8:00 AM
How to Record Bigfoot: Audio Gifts for Cryptozoologists
There was once a time when my dreams took the spectral shape of a large, dark humanoid figure with glowing red eyes, moth-like wings, and —... Read more »
Oct 25, 2022, 8:00 AM
Best Mics for Kick Drum
What makes a great kick drum mic? Sweetwater’s Nick D’Virgilio covers the gear that will get the best possible recorded sound out of your kick.... Read more »
Oct 24, 2022, 8:00 AM
What does macOS 13 Ventura Mean for Musicians?
macOS 13 Ventura Support Resources Apple has announced macOS 13 Ventura will launch today, October 24th. Sweetwater has created a comprehensive... Read more »
Oct 21, 2022, 11:00 AM
Greatest Fake Bands of All Time
As “Spooky Season” descends upon us, we’re given our annual romp with our favorite fictitious friends. From thrillers and horrors to classic... Read more »
Oct 21, 2022, 11:00 AM
Best Mics for Soprano Saxophone — with Sound Samples
The soprano saxophone has such a distinctive sound — to many listeners, it’s the sound of Kenny G, undoubtedly the biggest-selling pop artist to... Read more »
Oct 21, 2022, 9:00 AM
AES 2022 — Sony C80 Condenser, A Streamlined Mic with a Legendary Pedigree
Sweetwater’s Mitch Gallagher checks out the Sony booth at AES New York 2022, where they are introducing the new Sony C80 large-diaphragm microphone! Read more »
Oct 21, 2022, 8:00 AM
AES 2022 — Soyuz Microphone’s 1973 Large-Diaphragm Condenser
Sweetwater’s Mitch Gallagher checks out the Soyuz booth at AES New York 2022, where Soyuz is showcasing their new Soyuz 1973 large-diaphragm... Read more »