Free Stem Mastering Seminar with Mike Wells
Dangerous Music and Sweetwater are proud to present a unique opportunity to learn stem mastering from a pro! The event will be streaming live on... Read more »
Bass News
May 11, 2017, 6:36 PM
May 11, 2017, 5:36 PM
How Many Takes Should I Record?
As many as you need, and no more. In all seriousness, modern DAWs let you record as many takes of the same part as you want, but there... Read more »
May 9, 2017, 6:01 PM
Rein in the Reverb
Reverb is an integral part of near every finished recording. It creates space in the mix, and ambience and body for individual instruments. For... Read more »
May 9, 2017, 12:05 PM
13 Best Effects Pedals for Bass Guitar
Bass effects pedals have played an important role on many of our favorite rock and metal cuts — from Cliff Burton’s curiously guitarish “For... Read more »
May 8, 2017, 6:49 PM
What are “Matched” Power Tubes?
In general, there’s a lot of variation in current draw from one tube to another, even when the tubes are the same type. This has an impact how... Read more »
May 4, 2017, 5:34 PM
Powered Mixer, Powered Speaker, or Power Amp?
Q: I see powered mixers, powered speakers, and power amps for PAs. I’m a bit confused which do I need? Does everything need to be powered? A:... Read more »
Apr 27, 2017, 2:16 PM
Behind the Brand: JHS Pedals
Sweetwater proudly represents hundreds of the music industry’s top brands. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that every brand is powered by people... Read more »
Apr 18, 2017, 7:28 PM
Vocalists: Bring Your Own Mic to the Gig
As a vocalist singing with bands (and that includes instrumentalists who sing backups as well as lead singers), it’s possible to get by without... Read more »
Apr 14, 2017, 5:48 PM
Peace of Mind: Uninterruptable Power Supply
Many people use an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) battery back-up power unit for their computer — basically a UPS is a battery that provides... Read more »
Apr 12, 2017, 7:32 PM
Mix Tip: Subtle Movement Using Tremolo
Tremolo is usually used as an intense effect. Whether a classic surf pulsing or a choppy, almost techno effect, when most people reach for... Read more »