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Permalink to Meris MercuryX Modular Reverb: 8 Shades of Interstellar Space Shaping

Nov 22 2023, 1:00 PM

Meris MercuryX Modular Reverb: 8 Shades of Interstellar Space Shaping

Following the success of its Mercury7 pedal, Meris transplanted the pedal's core functionality into a powerful, daring new stompbox that seeks to marry studio-grade detail and fidelity with pedal-sized portability... Read more »

Permalink to What’s That Noise? Tips for a Quieter Guitar

Nov 21 2023, 4:00 PM

What’s That Noise? Tips for a Quieter Guitar

Sometimes, for what seems like no apparent reason at all, guitars start making noise. Well, of course they do, but sometimes they're making the wrong kind of noise, and the negative impactive that has on your sound... Read more »

Permalink to Winter Is Coming: Acoustic Guitar Survival Guide

Nov 21 2023, 8:00 AM

Winter Is Coming: Acoustic Guitar Survival Guide

Drastic humidity and temperature changes can spell doom for acoustic guitars and any wooden instrument without proper maintenance and storage, causing everything from slight action problems and shrunken fingerboards... Read more »

Permalink to Shawn Tubbs Shows Off His Sound | What’s on Your Pedalboard?

Nov 19 2023, 10:00 AM

Shawn Tubbs Shows Off His Sound | What’s on Your Pedalboard?

Don Carr and Shawn Tubbs, two titans of studio guitar work, take a gander at Shawn's current pedalboard rig. Naturally, Shawn's signal chain kicks off with the dual-function Tilt Overdrive, a collaboration between... Read more »

Permalink to Guitar Pedals on Vocals Using the ROXi Preamp feat. Lizzy Tremaine

Nov 18 2023, 10:00 AM

Guitar Pedals on Vocals Using the ROXi Preamp feat. Lizzy Tremaine

Your voice is an instrument, and Sweetwater's Lizzy Tremaine demonstrates how to use it as a canvas for effects using the ROXi mic/instrument preamp pedal from Grace Design. Learn how to give vocals the attention —... Read more »

Permalink to Best Black Friday Deals of 2023

Nov 17 2023, 4:30 PM

Best Black Friday Deals of 2023

It's time to save big during Sweetwater's Black Friday Sale! We're celebrating by offering the hottest deals of the year for a short time, so there's no better time to pick up that gear you've been eyeing. From... Read more »

Permalink to EarthQuaker Devices Zoar: Dynamic Distortion, Grinding Grit & Killer Character

Nov 17 2023, 2:00 PM

EarthQuaker Devices Zoar: Dynamic Distortion, Grinding Grit & Killer Character

EarthQuaker Devices takes tone to the grindstone with the Zoar Dynamic Audio Grinder distortion pedal! A dynamic distortion with expansive, 3-band EQ, the Zoar uses only transistors — no diodes and no op amps... Read more »

Permalink to Fishman Loudbox Micro: Combo Convenience Meets Vocal Versatility

Nov 15 2023, 12:00 AM

Fishman Loudbox Micro: Combo Convenience Meets Vocal Versatility

Multi-instrumentalists and duettists rejoice! Fishman's tapped into their world-class, versatility-minded voicing expertise to design an all-in-one combo amp that's been meticulously crafted to simultaneously meet... Read more »

Permalink to Universal Audio UAFX Lion ’68 Super Lead: Ferocious Character for All Styles

Nov 14 2023, 5:00 PM

Universal Audio UAFX Lion ’68 Super Lead: Ferocious Character for All Styles

Universal Audio continues to roll out their UAFX pedals to critical acclaim, providing distinct and inspiring avenues for sound design in virtually limitless configurations of writing and recording. Their Lion '68... Read more »

Permalink to Best Tech Gifts for the 2023 Holiday Season: Headphones, Soundbars & More!

Nov 13 2023, 8:00 AM

Best Tech Gifts for the 2023 Holiday Season: Headphones, Soundbars & More!

Technical gear has been important since the beginning of music recording and production. Whether you're an avid onstage performer, a deskbound studio engineer, or an experienced podcast pro, chances are you rely on... Read more »

Permalink to Sell Your Gear for the Holidays on Gear Exchange!

Nov 10 2023, 3:00 PM

Sell Your Gear for the Holidays on Gear Exchange!

The holiday season is approaching, so it's the perfect time to create your ultimate gear wish list! It's also one of the best times to shop for deals and discounts on music instruments and pro audio equipment at... Read more »

Permalink to Best Gifts for Young Musicians in 2023

Nov 6 2023, 12:00 PM

Best Gifts for Young Musicians in 2023

Working with the world's best music and audio equipment like we do here at Sweetwater means that every day feels like a holiday! It also means that if you're looking to give a gift to a young musician in your life —... Read more »

Permalink to Revv Dynamis D40: Shawn Tubbs Tears Up 40 Watts of Tube Tones

Nov 3 2023, 2:06 PM

Revv Dynamis D40: Shawn Tubbs Tears Up 40 Watts of Tube Tones

Following more than a decade of painstaking research, development, and fine-tuning, Revv debuted its 40-watt Dynamis D40 tube head to critical acclaim. And for good reason, too. This amp is armed with an immense... Read more »

Permalink to Best Gifts for Guitar Players in 2023

Nov 2 2023, 10:00 AM

Best Gifts for Guitar Players in 2023

This holiday season is the perfect opportunity to show how much you genuinely care about the guitarist in your life. However, the sheer number of products and options can be overwhelming. You may be asking questions... Read more »

Permalink to Two Notes Opus: Complete, DynIR-fueled Tone Building | No Amp Needed?

Nov 2 2023, 10:00 AM

Two Notes Opus: Complete, DynIR-fueled Tone Building | No Amp Needed?

Amp simulations and sound modeling have accelerated to the point that some guitarists have opted to ditch their amps altogether. The catch, however, is that they're often tethered to a laptop and interface — where's... Read more »

Permalink to Supro Ambassador & Delegate Custom Combos: A Dyad of Boutique Tube Tones

Oct 31 2023, 3:00 PM

Supro Ambassador & Delegate Custom Combos: A Dyad of Boutique Tube Tones

Supro is an integral component of rock 'n' roll's DNA, launching in 1935 and becoming a staple among legends from David Bowie to the Rolling Stones. To this day, it continues to channel its heritage design... Read more »

Permalink to Accomplishing a Wet/Dry/Wet Setup with Multi-effects Pedals

Oct 31 2023, 9:00 AM

Accomplishing a Wet/Dry/Wet Setup with Multi-effects Pedals

Wet/dry/wet (WDW) is all about definition. It's a 3-amp technique where you route the dry signal (with no effects) to a center amp and the wet signals (left and right) to amps on either side of the center amp. This... Read more »

Permalink to Victory Amps VX The Kraken MkII: Rabea Massaad Sets Sail for Mythical Tube Tones

Oct 28 2023, 11:00 AM

Victory Amps VX The Kraken MkII: Rabea Massaad Sets Sail for Mythical Tube Tones

Rabea Massaad dropped by Sweetwater, courtesy of Victory Amplification, to show off the latest incarnation of the company's mythologically machined tube amp head: the VX The Kraken MkII. While Rabea's riffs easily... Read more »

Permalink to TC Electronic 2290: Dynamic Dimensions of Delay for Synth, Guitar & Beyond

Oct 26 2023, 3:00 AM

TC Electronic 2290: Dynamic Dimensions of Delay for Synth, Guitar & Beyond

For studio scholars and effects veterans among us, seeing "2290" from TC Electronic rings all kinds of bells. For the uninitiated, TC released the precursory 2290 rackmount unit in 1986, blazing trails with its... Read more »

Permalink to Universal Audio UAFX LA-2A Pedal: Legendary Teletronix Compression

Oct 24 2023, 2:58 PM

Universal Audio UAFX LA-2A Pedal: Legendary Teletronix Compression

Ask any seasoned recording engineer about the Teletronix LA-2A Compressor, and they'll agree: it's the stuff of legends. You'll find one in virtually any top-tier studio around the world, and these compressors have... Read more »

Permalink to Line 6 HX One: 250 Onboard Effects, Limitless Shades of HX Potential

Oct 24 2023, 1:00 PM

Line 6 HX One: 250 Onboard Effects, Limitless Shades of HX Potential

Line 6's cutting-edge HX technology was developed to provide a suite of multi-mode sound design, from managing effects to modeling tones and countless further sonic-sculpting opportunities, undergirding their... Read more »

Permalink to UAFX Brigade: A Dynamic Dyad of Iconic Chorus & Vaunted Vibrato

Oct 24 2023, 12:00 AM

UAFX Brigade: A Dynamic Dyad of Iconic Chorus & Vaunted Vibrato

Inspired by the combination of the Astra's algorithmic possibilities and an iconic chorus pedal of yore, Universal Audio's UAFX Brigade pedal delivers a versatile suite of bucket brigade–style chorus and vibrato... Read more »

Permalink to UAFX Flow: Vintage Tremolo Style, Modern Sound-shaping Control

Oct 24 2023, 12:00 AM

UAFX Flow: Vintage Tremolo Style, Modern Sound-shaping Control

As Universal Audio continues to expand the sonic scope of their UAFX pedal array, Flow immediately sets itself apart from conventional sound-shaping effects by serving up a triptych of tone-crafting tools that... Read more »

Permalink to James Santiago Talks UAFX Lion Pedal Design, Development & Sound Modeling

Oct 24 2023, 12:00 AM

James Santiago Talks UAFX Lion Pedal Design, Development & Sound Modeling

Sweetwater had the pleasure of getting a firsthand look at Universal Audio's UAFX Lion '68 Super Lead amp pedal, courtesy of the company's senior product manager and sound designer, James Santiago. Even if you don't... Read more »

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