Basic Lighting Terms for Musicians
An engaging light show is an essential part of a pro-level performance. It enhances the mood and adds emotional impact to your music. Whether... Read more »
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Jul 31, 2018, 8:00 AM
Jun 8, 2018, 8:39 AM
Albert Chauvet Interview
Shop Chauvet Pro lighting at Sweetwater here: Mitch Gallagher sits down with Albert Chauvet, CEO and Founder of numerous lighting companies like... Read more »
May 31, 2018, 6:00 AM
6 Out-of-the-box Tips for Using Gates
The basic concept of a gate is the same, whether we’re talking about an expensive piece of outboard gear or an affordable software plug-in. A... Read more »
May 24, 2018, 6:00 AM
6 Easy Tricks for More Professional-sounding Vocals
Quality microphones are cheaper than ever. DAWs are better than ever. But do you feel that your vocal takes are still not sounding as clean,... Read more »
May 24, 2018, 6:00 AM
The Guitarist’s Guide to Electric Guitar Amps – Part 4: The Power Amp
Episode 1: Power Amp Overview Welcome! Thus far, we’ve looked at the Preamp and FX Loop sections of an electric guitar amp. Next up is the Power... Read more »
May 23, 2018, 6:00 AM
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Mics
It doesn’t matter how great your microphone is, if you don’t use it properly, then your results will fall short of your expectations. Here at... Read more »
May 22, 2018, 8:00 AM
Taking Care of Your Guitar Finish
Does a freshly cleaned guitar sound better than a sticky, fingerprint-dappled one? Not likely, but a clean guitar is much more enjoyable to play... Read more »
May 16, 2018, 8:00 AM
7 Tips for Optimizing Your DAW’s Performance
This is a golden age for those of us who use digital audio workstations (DAWs) to compose and/or record music. Computers are more powerful than... Read more »
May 14, 2018, 10:55 AM
Using Theremins as CV and MIDI Controllers
Daniel Fisher, Sweetwater’s control freak, demonstrates multiple ways of using the Moog Etherwave Plus and Moog Theremini as control sources for... Read more »
May 14, 2018, 6:00 AM
Mixing With a Subwoofer: Good or Bad?
Some people swear by mixing with subwoofers. Other people insist that they’ll give you a false picture of your mix that won’t translate well to... Read more »