How to Record Better Demos at Home
Recording a demo in your home studio can be daunting, especially for beginners. Home studios present their own unique challenges, issues that... Read more »
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How to Use Your Amp’s Effects Loop
Go ahead and spin your amp around. Chances are, unless it’s a vintage-style build or sports its own built-in effects, you’ll find an effects... Read more »
Aug 28, 2022, 10:04 AM
Finding Your Unique Guitar Tone
The quest for your own unique guitar tone is never-ending, and everything from your mind-set and technique to your guitar, pedals, and amplifier... Read more »
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Stage Lighting 101, Part 2: Understanding DMX
We covered the basics of lighting fixtures in our article Stage Lighting 101, Part 1: Understanding the Basics about what fixtures are and how... Read more »
Aug 5, 2022, 9:56 AM
Remo Factory Tour with Nick D’Virgilio
Sweetwater’s Nick D’Virgilio gets an inside look at Remo’s flagship factory in California. Nick sees how hoops are made and learns coating... Read more »
Jul 30, 2022, 11:30 AM
Boost, Overdrive, Distortion & Fuzz Pedals – What’s the Difference?
This is far from a new question: it’s one that’s been asked countless times and will no doubt continue to pop up, as the line between this... Read more »
Jul 9, 2022, 6:18 PM
The History of the Legendary Marshall JCM800 2203
Playing through the 2203 is like flicking a switch for instant metal-hero status: imperious rock tones roll out effortlessly from your... Read more »
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6 Hacks for Keeping Your Guitar in Tune
Guitar tuning is an important part of guitar playing. Getting and keeping your guitar in tune requires consistent attention, so minimizing the... Read more »
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How to Mic a Cajon
The cajon is a curious beast. It is equal parts kick drum, snare, and drum throne. Its portability and flexibility have made it increasingly... Read more »
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DJ Jazzy Jeff Hip-hop Production Workshop | Advice From an Industry Icon
Grammy Award winner. Winner of New Music Seminar’s 1986 DJ Battle For World Supremacy. Actor and consummate entertainer to the core. If you’ve... Read more »