A Discussion with Studio Engineers Phil Naish, Dave Martin & Bobby Dellarocco

Written by Phil Naish on October 12, 2020.

Earlier this year, Sweetwater Studio engineers Phil Naish, Dave Martin and Bobby Dellarocco met up virtually with Niclas Jeppsson from 'Your Audio Solutions' for a round table interview where they discussed...

Finding Your Sound in the Studio

Written by Shawn Dealey on September 15, 2020.

Walking into the studio isn’t the right time to decide what your record is going to sound like. I know the feeling of being a kid in a candy store is enticing, but this is the time where having a clear...

Miking Your Acoustic Guitar on Live Shows

Written by Dave Martin on September 8, 2020.

There are a number of reasons to consider playing live gigs using a microphone to amplify your acoustic guitar rather than a built-in pickup and a DI. Perhaps you don’t care for the sound of the pickup...

10 Ways to Get Inspired, and How to Capture Those Ideas

Written by Bobby Dellarocco on August 31, 2020.

Let’s face it, creative blocks are horrible. You want to write something, and you have this grand idea in your head but you can’t seem to make it a reality, so you end up fidgeting with your guitar...

Collaborating with Other Musicians, Studios & Producers

Written by Dave Martin on August 12, 2020.

As recently as 20 or 30 years ago, it was standard practice for album projects to be completed in a single studio. Tracking, overdubs, vocals, mixes — all were done in the same room, often in an unbroken...

Getting Ready for a Studio Session

Written by Phil Naish on July 27, 2020.

Recording is one of the most fun and entertaining jobs that exists. It can seem intimidating but should only be a great experience for you and your team. The following are a few hints that can help...

How to Ask for Mix Revisions

Written by Dave Martin on April 28, 2020.

When one of the Sweetwater Studios engineers mixes your project, we try to capture your vision of the finished song while letting our own knowledge and experience guide the way the individual pieces...

Is Your Song Ready to be Recorded?

Written by Dave Martin on April 28, 2020.

You’ve written a new song — great! It may seem that the next step is to record it while you’re on fire with the creative spirit, and the ideas are flowing. You want to capture that moment of creation,...

Can the Sweetwater Studios Mix Your Project?

Written by Dave Martin on April 28, 2020.

We do a lot of mixing in the Sweetwater Studios – we mix not only projects that are recorded here, but we also work on projects that were recorded in other studios and locations. Some of these projects...

How to Get the Most Out of Your Studio Time

Written by Rachel Leonard on April 24, 2020.

If you’ve never recorded in a studio you may have some questions or concerns, such as “How do I get the most out of my expensive studio time?” or “How can we prepare for our recording session?”, and...