Was 2018 the Year of the Synth?
New synthesizers in 2018 contributed an amazing ascension of analog, digital, and hybrid technology. Did it make 2018 the Year of the Synth?... Read more »
Keyboard News
Jan 4, 2019, 8:00 AM
Jan 1, 2019, 12:02 AM
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 »
Dec 28, 2018, 3:47 PM
Tiptop Audio MixZ Module Demo
You can purchase the MixZ Dual Mixer module here: Looking for a simple mixer for your Eurorack rig? The Tiptop Audio MIXZ Eurorack mixer module... Read more »
Dec 28, 2018, 3:00 PM
Tiptop Audio Hats808 Module Demo
You can purchase the Hats808 module here: Add the Tiptop Audio HATS808 module to your modular synth rig for the classic sound of TR-808 hi-hats.... Read more »
Dec 28, 2018, 1:59 PM
Tiptop Audio BD808 Kick Drum Module Demo
You can purchase the BD808 module here: Put a real analog ‘808 kick drum in your Eurorack rig with the Tiptop Audio BD808 bass drum module. This... Read more »
Dec 28, 2018, 1:07 PM
Tiptop Audio SD808 Snare Drum Module Demo
You can purchase the SD808 Snare Drum module here: For snare drums that snap, put the Tiptop Audio SD808 Eurorack analog snare drum module in... Read more »
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 21, 2018, 4:05 PM
Vince Guaraldi — Why We Love the Music of Charlie Brown
Jacob Dupre takes a closer look at Vince Guaraldi’s music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, and explores what makes this music so memorable. Merry... Read more »
Dec 18, 2018, 3:55 PM
How to Play Left Hand Jazz Piano Walking Bass Techniques
Do you want to learn how to improve your left-hand piano walking bass techniques on piano or keyboard? Join Sweetwater’s Jacob Dupre as he... Read more »
Dec 13, 2018, 10:57 AM
Waldorf Quantum Synthesizer Demo
The Waldorf Quantum 8-voice Hybrid Synthesizer can be purchased here: Daniel Fisher, Sweetwater’s synth scientist, gets hands-on time with a... Read more »