'Time in a Tree' (LIVE featuring Strings from Angel Studios, London)

Virtual reality studio could totally change how we record music

Why Isn’t Accessibility a Bigger Issue in the Live Music Industry?

Accessibility is one of those things that can be invisible until it affects you. Ever hurt yourself and been confined to a wheelchair, walker, or other mobility device? Stairs transform into mounta…

How Not to Spend a Fortune on Your Child's Strings

Just like your children’s clothing, instrument strings wear out after frequent use. Once a string is worn out, its sound and response deteriorate, which can make it harder for your child to produce a good tone. The worn-down string can also lose its pitch stability. This means that even if your child’s finger is placed on the correct tapes, it’ll sound out of tune to you, your child’s teacher, and even the family cat!

9 Studio One Shortcuts You Should Know

Check out the 9 Studio One Shortcuts You Should Know page at Sweetwater — the world's leading music technology and instrument retailer!

Acoustic Treatment For Your Studio: Gear Guide

Creating great sound in your home studio isn’t just about great recording equipment; it’s also about the acoustics in your studio. Acoustic treatment is one of the most important aspects of your st…

Build Your Own Soundproof Studio in 11 Easy Steps

Thanks to constant advancements in digital technology, everyone can record at home, and everyone can own a studio. But while many settle for an eggbox-clad bedroom...

How does monitor placement and acoustic treatment affect your studio setup?

Every musician/engineer/sound designer dreams of having their own studio space. A place to hone ideas, craft recordings and experiment to their heart’s content. The vision of having all your gear set up in the one place, with everything plugged in and ready to record (while also putting your own little spin on the correct Feng […]

A Guide to Choosing the Right Violin Strings

Eliminate the guesswork and find the perfect strings for your instrument by Richard Ward Some violinists stick with the strings they’ve been using for years, while others constantly seek different …

Musician swaps his guitar strings for PIANO strings. How will it sound?

Playing string swapsies on instruments, to find out how it sounds.

How spiders tune and play their webs like strings on a guitar

This short animation explains how spiders detect and distinguish between the vibrations and pitches traveling up and down their webs. This helps them find prey and identify potential mates.

Which Episode Of "WandaVision" Should You Live In Based On Your Favorite Celebs?

Get Discovered & Featured on SoundCloud with This Guide

Looking to get discovered or featured on SoundCloud? We have tips for musicians and creators! Learn how to increase engagement and plays with this how-to guide

5 Essential Hand Percussion Instruments You Didn’t Know You Needed

Few instruments dress up and fill out an arrangement more, whether live or in the studio, then hand percussion. But there’s life beyond the usual tambourines and shakers—and some of the follo…

15 Design Ideas for Home Music Rooms and Studios

If you love to play music instruments as a hobby or your career is in line with music, then you'd certainly want to have your own music room or a music stu

How virtual reality is changing the live music experience

With the help of virtual reality, missing out on seeing a sold-out concert may be a thing of the past.

How Where You Live Impacts The Music You Make

As a musician, your hometown can be a source of identity, inspiration, opportunity, and so much more. Learn the different ways that your music and career can be influenced by where you live.

Essay: Why films featuring blackface belong in college classes

You can’t face down what disturbs you without studying it. That means knowing the good,...