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Permalink to We Built an Epic Home Studio for $6,000
Jun 21 2023, 12:00 PM

We Built an Epic Home Studio for $6,000

When it comes to spec'ing out studios, Sweetwater has no shortage of experience. Our Sales Engineers have wired up tracking and recording rooms for thousands of our clients — those with million-dollar budgets and... Read more »
Permalink to GearFest 2023 | Cool Artists, Exclusive Interviews, Hot Gear, Fun Prizes & More!
Jun 21 2023, 8:00 AM

GearFest 2023 | Cool Artists, Exclusive Interviews, Hot Gear, Fun Prizes & More!

Get ready for one of the most anticipated gear celebrations in all of music — Sweetwater's GearFest! This two-day livestreamed event will take place on YouTube on June 23 and 24 and will include artist... Read more »
Permalink to Man & Maschine: A Rhythmic Rivalry Centuries in the Making
Jun 20 2023, 2:00 PM

Man & Maschine: A Rhythmic Rivalry Centuries in the Making

Some of mankind's earliest conceptions of automated rhythm can be dated as far back as the year 1206. While the Abbasid Caliphate of Baghdad, Iraq, certainly could never have envisioned the indelible grooves of J... Read more »
Permalink to How to Make, Mix, and Record Hip-hop: EVERYTHING You Need to Know
Jun 20 2023, 12:00 PM

How to Make, Mix, and Record Hip-hop: EVERYTHING You Need to Know

Few genres have covered as much stylistic, technological, and creative territory under a single banner like hip-hop. From the early Bronx days of DJ Kool Herc and the establishment of the four pillars of hip-hop to... Read more »
Permalink to Horn Samples in Hip-hop
Jun 20 2023, 8:00 AM

Horn Samples in Hip-hop

From the early days of digital music production to the present, wind instrument samples have shaped the evolution of hip-hop. With roots in the intersecting communities of Black, Caribbean American, and Latinx... Read more »
Permalink to Mad Muse Studios: Collaborative, Artist-first Recording
Jun 19 2023, 1:00 PM

Mad Muse Studios: Collaborative, Artist-first Recording

With such prestigious clientele as Def Jam Recordings, Nike, Apple Music, Universal Studios, and countless high-profile artists on their CV, anyone might be tempted to ask: what is Mad Muse Studios doing right?... Read more »
Permalink to Cuco: Taking Creative Evolution to the Stage | Artist Spotlight and Rig Tour
Jun 17 2023, 12:00 PM

Cuco: Taking Creative Evolution to the Stage | Artist Spotlight and Rig Tour

Growing up in Hawthorne, California, the son of immigrant Mexican parents, Cuco's upbringing comprised a rich blend of heritage and tradition, complemented by a kaleidoscopic view into the epicenter of contemporary... Read more »
Permalink to How to Fix Latency Issues: Better Recordings & Less Hassle!
Jun 17 2023, 1:00 AM

How to Fix Latency Issues: Better Recordings & Less Hassle!

Recording technology has advanced immeasurably over the past few decades. In the last five years alone, countless breakthroughs have made it possible to write, record, and produce music of virtually any variety just... Read more »
Permalink to Sneak Peek: GearFest 2023 Livestream, Dates, and More!
Jun 13 2023, 10:05 AM

Sneak Peek: GearFest 2023 Livestream, Dates, and More!

Shop the hottest new gear 👉 More videos like this GearFest 2023 announcement 👉 It's that time of the year once again, and we're bigger than ever! That's right, it's official: GearFest 2023 kicks... Read more »
Permalink to The Dirty Dozen: 12 Pieces of Gear with Great Harmonic and Intermodulation Distortion
Jun 12 2023, 8:00 AM

The Dirty Dozen: 12 Pieces of Gear with Great Harmonic and Intermodulation Distortion

Distortion is one of the most beloved of all musical effects. Frank Zappa once said, "The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar; now that's my idea of a good time." I'm willing to bet that Zappa's fondness... Read more »
Permalink to Dynamic Microphones: How Do They Work?
Jun 9 2023, 3:30 PM

Dynamic Microphones: How Do They Work?

There are two major categories of microphones: dynamic mics and condenser mics. Whereas condenser microphones feature charged capsules that operate on the electrostatic principle, dynamic mics function via passive... Read more »
Permalink to Neumann U 87 Ai: The Industry Standard for World-class Sound
Jun 9 2023, 2:00 PM

Neumann U 87 Ai: The Industry Standard for World-class Sound

Few mics have been able to stake out a legacy like Neumann's vaunted U87 condenser microphone. Since its first introduction in 1967, its indelible blend of high-quality construction, three onboard polar patterns... Read more »
Permalink to 10 Father’s Day Gifts Cooler Than a Tie
Jun 7 2023, 10:00 AM

10 Father’s Day Gifts Cooler Than a Tie

Father's Day is coming up soon. Sweetwater knows that time is of the essence, so we came up with some great gift ideas that any dad will love. And we can get them delivered to his door in time for Father's Day... Read more »
Permalink to The Cameras Powering Sweetwater’s Content | Blackmagic Cinema Cameras
Jun 5 2023, 3:00 PM

The Cameras Powering Sweetwater’s Content | Blackmagic Cinema Cameras

Sweetwater's video team began to transition to the Blackmagic Design ecosystem in 2022, and to say that it has revolutionized the way we shoot would only scratch the surface. Not only has it elevated our content and... Read more »
Permalink to Aboard the Spaceship: Alissia on Funk Roots, Collabs & New Frontiers
Jun 5 2023, 12:49 PM

Aboard the Spaceship: Alissia on Funk Roots, Collabs & New Frontiers

From her humble European roots to her bicoastal US career, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ, Alissia, has become a bona fide force of funk whose spectacular stylings are injecting some much-needed soul into... Read more »
Permalink to Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip: World-class Sonic Support
Jun 2 2023, 3:23 PM

Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip: World-class Sonic Support

More than 700 years would pass between the granting of the first market charter recorded in England's Newton Abbot and the birth of acclaimed engineer Rupert Neve in 1926. To honor his origins, Rupert Neve Designs... Read more »
Permalink to Solid State Logic Controllers: Analog Feel Meets Digital Efficiency
May 30 2023, 3:00 PM

Solid State Logic Controllers: Analog Feel Meets Digital Efficiency

Apart from their cutting-edge engineering and painstaking emulation of premium gear, Solid State Logic has a well-deserved reputation for melding the physical and digital worlds to optimize your studio experience... Read more »
Permalink to Akai Professional MPC One Plus: Deep Dive and Deeper Grooves
May 30 2023, 12:00 AM

Akai Professional MPC One Plus: Deep Dive and Deeper Grooves

When the first MPC debuted in 1988, it altered the music landscape forever, merging drum machine, sampler, sequencer, and more into a one-stop powerhouse primed for performance. Now, 35 years later, the instrument... Read more »
Permalink to Know Your Neve: Chief Analog Designer Robin Porter on the 8424
May 26 2023, 6:00 PM

Know Your Neve: Chief Analog Designer Robin Porter on the 8424

Robin Porter represents an increasingly rarefied caliber of commitment to comprehensive design philosophies. Having joined the Neve team back in 1973 at just 18, he's remained steadfast in his desire to explore the... Read more »
Permalink to How to Easily Record Studio-quality Vocals at Home
May 26 2023, 4:12 PM

How to Easily Record Studio-quality Vocals at Home

Recording from home is easier than it's ever been, but vocals are often an elusive thing to capture. Despite what you might believe, you don't need a professional studio or top-of-the-line gear to record premium... Read more »
Permalink to Studio Tour: DJ Jazzy Jeff on His “Creative Utopia”
May 26 2023, 3:56 PM

Studio Tour: DJ Jazzy Jeff on His “Creative Utopia”

DJ Jazzy Jeff shows off his impressive multimedia studio — featuring plenty of Sweetwater gear, of course! This expansive studio is truly a modern multimedia production space. Never one to shy away from innovation... Read more »
Permalink to How to Take Care of Your Microphones
May 26 2023, 1:00 AM

How to Take Care of Your Microphones

A sound engineer's mic locker is the most important tool in his or her arsenal. Microphones are the first and most critical element of your recording chain. Proper care and maintenance are essential. Take care of... Read more »
Permalink to Twenty One Pilots’ Drummer, Josh Dun’s Epic Home Studio Tour
May 24 2023, 10:00 AM

Twenty One Pilots’ Drummer, Josh Dun’s Epic Home Studio Tour

Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun recently invited Sweetwater into his incredible home studio. While Josh is known primarily for his drum chops, he crafted a multifaceted space that satisfies his many creative... Read more »
Permalink to GIVEAWAY 🎁 Time Is Running Out | AEA R44CE Ribbon Microphone
May 23 2023, 10:42 AM

GIVEAWAY 🎁 Time Is Running Out | AEA R44CE Ribbon Microphone

HOW TO ENTER the May YouTube Monthly Giveaway: 1. ✅  Subscribe to the Sweetwater YouTube channel. 2. 👍  "Like" this YouTube video. 3. ✏️  Comment on this video. 4. Click... Read more »

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