Here’s to the Music Makers
Not everyone knows what it’s like — the time, the sweat, the tears; the thousands of hours of practice; the late nights and the long days. But... Read more »
Bass News
Jan 1, 2019, 12:02 AM
Dec 27, 2018, 8:00 AM
2018 Gear in Review: Our Top Picks
We looked back over some of the great gear that was released in 2018 and picked a few of our favorites. Here’s our list of top picks.... Read more »
Dec 10, 2018, 8:19 AM
Under $50: Great Gifts for Musicians
Can you put a smile on your favorite musician’s face this holiday season without going into debt? You sure can — musicians at Sweetwater got... Read more »
Dec 3, 2018, 8:00 AM
First Look Fender American Performer Series
Fender is taking a fresh look at some of their most popular instruments with the American Performer series for 2018. This line takes the place... Read more »
Nov 28, 2018, 4:29 PM
Behind the Brand: Useful Arts Audio
Useful Arts Audio is on a sound quest. Their mission: to design and handcraft top-tier, boutique pro audio equipment that delivers, in their... Read more »
Nov 20, 2018, 1:00 PM
Try Something Different – Discovering New Favorite Gear
Most of us have ’em — signal chains that are our go-to setups for certain instruments. If you have a lot of stuff available (dozens of mics and... Read more »
Nov 19, 2018, 8:00 AM
4 Modern Amps That Changed Music
The Beatles had their Vox AC30s, Jimi had his Plexis, Metallica used Mesas, everyone plays Fenders, and bassists are all backed up by the mighty... Read more »
Nov 15, 2018, 11:40 AM
Apogee Jam+ USB Audio Interface Demo
The Apogee Jam+ can be purchased here: The Apogee Jam+ is the easy way to inject your guitar, bass, or keyboard into your computer — with studio... Read more »
Nov 12, 2018, 9:00 AM
Gear Essentials for Cover Bands
If you’re a gigging cover band, you have a lot to bring to a gig. Not only are you schlepping your instruments, but cover bands also are often... Read more »
Nov 5, 2018, 12:00 PM
Music Theory Cheat Sheet: Circle of Fifths
Here’s a convenient chart that shows the Circle of Fifths and Major/Relative Minor* key signatures. This is a great tool if you don’t already... Read more »