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Permalink to Roland V-Drums Buying Guide

Roland V-Drums Buying Guide

If the sheer number of Roland V-Drums products sold at Sweetwater — kits, modules, pads, and accessories — has you scratching your head, then you're not alone. Questions about the differences between V-Drums... Read more »

Permalink to Best Bass Amps of 2024

Best Bass Amps of 2024

"It's not what you say; it's how you say it." If it's true for language, then it's especially true for bass players. Sometimes, "saying" the right thing in a musical setting comes down to nailing the tone at the... Read more »

Permalink to How to Choose Electric Guitar Strings

How to Choose Electric Guitar Strings

Considering the number of electric guitar string choices available, navigating the differences between materials, treatments, and gauges can be pretty overwhelming. If you're ready for a change or just wondering... Read more »

Permalink to Arturia Lab Range Buying Guide

Arturia Lab Range Buying Guide

For decades, Arturia has stationed itself at the bleeding edge of sound exploration and innovation. The company has made a name for itself, thanks to advanced software re-creations of some of the world's most famous... Read more »

Permalink to Focusrite Buying Guide | Red, RedNet, and ISA

Focusrite Buying Guide | Red, RedNet, and ISA

Focusrite is known around the world for producing high-level tools for the entire spectrum of music makers, from humble home setups to high-end, world-class studios. The company's professional offerings deliver... Read more »

Permalink to Wireless Microphone Buying Guide

Wireless Microphone Buying Guide

A wireless microphone system — also known as a cordless microphone system — is most commonly used in live sound applications and allows performers and presenters to move freely about the stage without the... Read more »

Permalink to Saxophone Rental and Buying Guide

Saxophone Rental and Buying Guide

There's nothing cooler than the saxophone. So, buying one should be super-exciting, but it can be a daunting experience if you don't know what to look for. Whether you're a saxophone vet who's played for years, a... Read more »

Permalink to RealTime Audio Buying Guide

RealTime Audio Buying Guide

Being out of town used to mean jams and band practices were off the table. But now, with the RealTime Audio RealTime Portal Ethernet connection device, remote, real-time jamming is finally possible! This compact... Read more »

Permalink to Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II Buying Guide

Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II Buying Guide

.content_wrap {overflow-x:hidden;}.tableContainer {overflow-x:auto;} A Modular Interface for Any Studio From solo recordings to full bands, you'll enjoy world-class sonics and incredible flexibility with an Apogee... Read more »

Permalink to Choosing the Best Humbucker Pickups for You

Choosing the Best Humbucker Pickups for You

Are you looking to replace a humbucker pickup on your guitar or to add a humbucker to your next guitar build? With all the options available, choosing the right humbucker for you might seem daunting. Luckily, the... Read more »

Permalink to Content Creator Buying Guide

Content Creator Buying Guide

Influencers, content creators, and streamers are a new breed of celebrity unlike anything the world has ever seen. Now anyone can catapult themselves to stardom using simple tools at home. If you've always wanted to... Read more »

Permalink to Listen Technologies Buying Guide

Listen Technologies Buying Guide

Listen Technologies: Hearing for Everyone Listen Technologies is an industry leader in assistive listening technologies. Their products aim to provide an inclusive and hassle-free listening experience for every... Read more »

Permalink to 2022 Digital Multitrack Recorders Buying Guide

2022 Digital Multitrack Recorders Buying Guide

Why Portable Multitrack Recorders Are Still Tops for Audio Creators on the Go It's no secret that recording fanatics at Sweetwater love our computer-based DAW setups. Yet, when it comes to simplicity, no device... Read more »

Permalink to The Best Acoustic Guitars of 2023 – with Sound Samples!

The Best Acoustic Guitars of 2023 – with Sound Samples!

Buying an acoustic guitar is always accompanied by that nagging thought: "Am I making the right decision?" We get it! Most of us at Sweetwater have been through the process numerous times. And let us tell you: it... Read more »

Permalink to Guide to Line 6 Variax Guitars

Guide to Line 6 Variax Guitars

Any Tone, Any Tuning, Anytime From cover bands and worship teams to session players and weekend warriors, creative musicians of all types love Line 6 Variax guitars. Line 6 practically invented the modeling guitar... Read more »

Permalink to Guide to IK Multimedia iRig

Guide to IK Multimedia iRig

When most music industry companies were first contemplating the possibility of making music with iOS, IK Multimedia was already hard at work, producing the first generation of mobile-ready gear and specialty apps... Read more »

Permalink to Eurorack Buying Guide

Eurorack Buying Guide

If the world of Eurorack modular synthesis seems mysterious to you, that may be due to how open-ended the possibilities really are. To help set the stage, here are just a few things you can do with Eurorack: Design... Read more »

Permalink to Guide to Avid S6

Guide to Avid S6

Avid's flagship S6 control surface platform borrows the best from the System 5 and ICON series and puts over 20 years of console innovation to the test. Between its revolutionary modular construction, its full EUCON... Read more »

Permalink to How to Choose a Taylor Guitar

How to Choose a Taylor Guitar

Taylor Guitars has been crafting exquisite acoustic instruments for decades. From the materials they use to the attention to craftsmanship, Taylor guitars are regarded as some of the finest production instruments on... Read more »

Permalink to Pro Tools Upgrade Chart

Pro Tools Upgrade Chart

Pro Tools. The time to upgrade is now! While Sweetwater's Pro Tools Upgrade Chart has been a useful resource for our customers, it's the 21st century — who wants to stare at charts and graphs? Check out our Pro... Read more »

Permalink to Avid Pro Tools 101 Buying Guide

Avid Pro Tools 101 Buying Guide

The Industry-standard DAW Welcome to the exciting world of Avid Pro Tools! Whether you use Pro Tools to record songs on your laptop, or a full-blown Pro Tools | HDX rig in a high-end recording studio, Pro Tools is... Read more »

Permalink to Studio Desk/Workstation Buying Guide

Studio Desk/Workstation Buying Guide

Choosing the Best Studio Desk or Workstation While most producers and engineers put a lot of thought into microphones, preamps, consoles, and other gear, your choice of studio desk or workstation has a huge impact... Read more »

Permalink to Power Amp Buying Guide

Power Amp Buying Guide

You'll find one or more power amplifiers at the heart of any live sound rig. So, what's a power amplifier? Why do you need one? What are watts, ohms, and impedance? Which power amps are compatible with... Read more »

Permalink to PA Speaker Buying Guide

PA Speaker Buying Guide

How to Choose PA Speakers Achieving consistently high-quality live sound can be a challenge. Your choice of PA speakers can determine whether you're mixing to make something good sound great or struggling to solve... Read more »

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