Everything You Need to Know About Preamps
Search for information about mic preamps (microphone preamplifiers) on the interwebs, and you’ll likely be overwhelmed with results. Many folks... Read more »
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Sep 29, 2022, 2:00 PM
Preamps vs. Channel Strips: What’s the Difference?
For a beginner, outfitting a new recording studio presents many challenges. First off, you will need a basic understanding of the concept of... Read more »
Sep 9, 2022, 12:00 PM
How to Play Your First Ukulele Chords with Groovy Guitar Dude
Looking to dive into ukulele but don’t know where to start? Groovy Guitar Dude breaks down four easy chords that will have you strumming like a... Read more »
Sep 7, 2022, 2:30 PM
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 »
Aug 28, 2022, 3:20 PM
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 »
Aug 28, 2022, 8:00 AM
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 »