For this issue of Soundware Scene, I'd like to talk to only one person. Problem is, I just don't know who that person is yet. As you know, Sweetwater is the world's only music retailer that has its own full-time Soundware Development Facility. Over the years, it has proven to be an important part of the Sweetwater "value-added" legacy of service, support and the best hands-on knowledge in the industry.

Due to our rapid growth (a serious understatement) in Retail and Soundware products, we are once again looking to add another member to our Soundware Development Team. We need someone who lives to program synths and who would rather sample than eat. Simply put: "We want the very best!"

We're specifically looking for someone who has experience with creating a finished piece of soundware including the recording, sampling, editing and programming for various brands of samplers and synths. The person we select will be supplied with all the best equipment and training needed to create soundware with Sweetwater's high standards of quality. This Soundware Engineer position involves working directly with me on new soundware projects as well as beta-testing of new keyboards and other products that the public isn't even aware of yet.

If standing knee-deep in the absolute latest in musical wizardry is your idea of career bliss, you too should consider joining our team.

Other talents that are particularly interesting to our department include the ability to do technical writing and being comfortable with providing synth/sampler technical support over the phone and via e-mail.

What we offer in return is a competitive salary, an excellent education covering all aspects of music technology and the opportunity to build the home studio of your dreams. And speaking of homes (and dreams), you simply won't believe how easy it is to afford the house, the two-car garage, the yard, and the neighborhood that you thought you'd never have until someone rich mentioned you in their will. But it's true: Fort Wayne has some of the best living conditions per dollar anywhere in the entire United States.

If music, instruments and hi-tech equipment is your passion, you'll find yourself surrounded by almost 200 young employees who feel the same way you do. We've brought enthusiastic experts from all over the country to join our Sweetwater team. If you think this sounds like the type of place you want to call "work" and you have the skills we're looking for, send an e-mail to "daniel_fisher@sweetwater.com", fax me at (219) 432-1758 or write snail mail to me at the Sweetwater Soundware Development Facility, 5335 Bass Rd., Ft.Wayne, IN 46808.

Hope we'll be hearing from you soon.

Is this your idea of an office? Can you picture yourself coming to a studio like this to "work" every day? If so, contact us as soon as possible and make your wish become a reality.