The DJ Gear Buying Guide
You’ve dug through the virtual and physical crates; you’ve curated your set lists; and you’ve booked the gig — the hard work is out of the way,... Read more »
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Sep 15, 2026, 9:30 AM
Best Gifts for Musicians in 2026
“What do you get for the person who has everything?” This age-old dilemma plagues almost everyone on planet Earth. We know how difficult getting... Read more »
Sep 13, 2026, 11:45 AM
Best Gifts for DJs in 2026
Ask any Sweetwater musician — DJs can be challenging to shop for. On the one hand, given the amount of gear most performers use on the stage and... Read more »
Sep 5, 2026, 10:15 AM
It’s Not a Phase, Mom: Pop-punk’s (Not So) Surprising Resurgence
A sudden renewed interest in pop-punk is being termed a “revival” by many. With a new wave of diverse young bands, My Chemical Romance resuming... Read more »
Sep 2, 2026, 2:52 PM
Kenny Aronoff Groove Challenge Contest & Giveaway: Show Your Skills & Win Big with JBL!
Welcome to Kenny Aronoff’s Groove Challenge hosted by Sweetwater! This is your chance to virtually jam with a drumming legend who’s played on... Read more »
Sep 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
Is This the New Gold Standard for DJ Controllers? | Denon DJ Prime 4 G2
Is the Denon DJ Prime 4 G2 the most powerful standalone DJ system ever made? Join DJ E-Clyps as he dives deep into the features, the workflow,... Read more »
Aug 15, 2026, 3:15 PM
Electro Heart: Ableton, ASAP Sound & Revolutionizing Live Electronic Music
“Electronic music” has always been difficult to define, and the ascension of the DJ — in all its forms — to mainstream recognition has only... Read more »
Aug 12, 2026, 3:15 PM
Getting Started with Ableton Live
Ableton Live Essentials Setting the Stage Crafting Your First Project Advanced Features Ableton Live Essentials: What Every New User Needs to... Read more »
Aug 10, 2026, 2:30 PM
Akai Professional APC64: Next-gen Control for Ableton & Beyond
Welcome to the FIRST LOOK at the all-new APC64 pad performance controller from Akai Professional! Purpose-built to meet the distinct studio- and... Read more »
Aug 9, 2026, 8:15 AM
44 Days, 7 Legendary ’90s Rock Albums
Currently, an image posted on Twitter by user @QueenCityJamz is having a viral moment. The photograph shows a stack of cassettes — seven... Read more »