Cool Tool: WindTech PopGard 2000
Pop filters mounted to goosenecks are awesome because you can position the filter wherever you like. The caveat is that getting the gooseneck to... Read more »
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Jan 10, 2012, 12:00 AM
Jan 9, 2012, 12:00 AM
Reamping: Not Just for Amps
Think that you can only use a reamp device, such as the Radial Engineering JCR Reamp for driving an amplifier? Think again! You can use a... Read more »
Jan 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
Compression: Before or After EQ?
Q: I heard that you are never supposed to put a compressor after an EQ. Is that true? A: Not necessarily. It depends on what you want; either... Read more »
Jan 5, 2012, 12:00 AM
Tube Amp Crackle
Q: My tube guitar amp makes a low-level crackling noise all the time, sort of like bacon frying. It doesn’t get louder when the volume is turned... Read more »
Jan 4, 2012, 12:00 AM
FAQ: Does Sweetwater Ship Outside of the USA?
Due to manufacturer restrictions, we are limited in what we can ship outside of the United States. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer... Read more »
Jan 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
Cool Tool: Take Your iPad Onstage!
The iPad is everywhere, and we predict that this trend will only increase in 2012! For musicians, having an iPad is a no-brainer — there are so... Read more »
Jan 2, 2012, 12:00 AM
Single-coil Pickup Noise
Q: We have a live venue where we have a lot of noise problems with single-coil pickup guitars. If the guitarist turns 90 degrees left or right,... Read more »
Dec 29, 2011, 12:00 AM
Cool Tool: The Crane Standard
The Crane Standard adjustable laptop stand from Crane is ideal for home, studio, and DJ use! This low-profile stand holds your laptop securely,... Read more »
Dec 28, 2011, 12:00 AM
Coil Tapped versus Split?
We run into a lot of confusion over these two terms. Many people use them interchangeably, but there is a subtle difference. Both refer to ways... Read more »
Dec 27, 2011, 12:00 AM
PreSonus AudioBox VSL Chaining?
Q: Can I chain together more than one PreSonus AudioBox VSL interface from my computer? A: No, PreSonus AudioBox VSL USB interfaces can’t daisy... Read more »