Calling all gear heads and music makers: now introducing Plugged In — the all-new official podcast from Sweetwater! Hosted by Mitch Gallagher, the Plugged In podcast dives into a wide array of topics that are sure to appeal to music makers of all backgrounds and skill levels. Whether you’re just getting started or you aspire to be the best you can be, there’s something for everyone in Plugged In. Get tips for improving/enhancing your recordings! From troubleshooting the most common problems to breaking down the most innovative new technologies, Plugged In is the perfect podcast for engineers, producers, and technicians that want to get more out of their recordings and productions. Get real-world, tangible advice from our resident experts and some of the biggest names in audio that you can immediately apply to your music making process. Develop your music-making skills! Up your chops and sharpen your skills with advice, lessons, tips, and tricks that pros use to stay on top of their game. From our resident expert content contributors to the most influential musicians in the industry, Plugged In is chock full of real-world advice that you can apply to your craft — no matter which instrument(s) you play! There’s no replacement for experience! That’s why we get up close and personal with your favorite artists, engineers, and producers as they share untold stories and notable experiences that are sure to inspire, inform, and entertain music makers of all backgrounds. Get “ears on†with the latest and greatest gear. If you’re a gear head like us, Plugged In is the podcast for you. Join us as we give the inside scoop on the latest and greatest in recording and music technology. From plug-ins to pedals, Mitch and team get hands-on — and downright tweaky — with the hottest new gear so you can get a taste of what it can do for you. Stay in the know! Things move fast and are constantly evolving here at our headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tune in to Plugged In as we “pull back the curtain†on Sweetwater and give you an inside look at the innovative new things we're working on to better serve YOU — our customer. Keep your ear to the ground for all things Sweetwater with the Plugged In podcast.
Multi-hyphenate engineer and producer Warren Huart joins Mitch Gallagher at Sweetwater to talk all things studio life, balance, and what it takes to succeed in music!
What began as an impassioned conversation among three friends reminiscing about the legacy of Helios Audio consoles and the iconic records they helped produce throughout the 1970s and 1980s morphed into a daring question: What if they could bring back Helios Audio themselves? With that, H2 Audio was formed in 2018, helmed by founder Al Sutton, product innovator Perry Tell, and designer/engineer Tim Mead. Sweetwater's Mitch Gallagher hosted the trio for a riveting roundtable, talking all things tech, history, sonic legacies, and what we can learn from the past to forge the future. Check it out!
Thomas Barefoot, inventor, scientist, and founder of Barefoot Sound, joins Mitch Gallagher for an in-depth discussion of all things sound. From Thomas's origins and earliest innovations to the brand's groundbreaking DSP and the physics underlying these cutting-edge speakers, Thomas and Mitch Gallagher explore the art of studio sonics. Check it out!
Guitarists often joke about the “quest for tone” — the illusive and seemingly endless pursuit of the “perfect” sound. A lot of truth is said in jest, and while perfection may be more of a journey than a destination, the desire for better playing, composing, and performing has remained the engine of countless sonic innovations, including the XS guitar strings designed by D'Addario and Taylor. Both companies share an unbridled dedication to advancing their craft, and who better to guide a roundtable discussion of the art of perfecting sound than Sweetwater's sound scholar, Mitch Gallagher? Jim D'Addario, Bob Taylor, and Andy Powers join Mitch at Sweetwater Studios to talk all things tone, time, and the future of guitar. Check it out!
Universal Audio began with Bill Putnam Sr. back in 1958. His legacy was quickly cemented by his invaluable contributions to the world of studio and recording technologies, many of which becoming staples among the world's most revered sonic sanctuaries. Bill Putnam Jr. ultimately donned the gauntlet of Universal Audio's historic offering, working alongside a top-notch team to bolster the spirit of innovation spurred by his late father, providing artists, engineers, and musicians of every creed with a suite of diverse, powerful tools to forge their styles. Mitch Gallagher sat down with Bill Putnam Jr. to talk all things history, legacy, technology, and the future of sound. Tune in!
Hot off the heels of her NPR Tiny Desk Concert, as well as playing bass for Willow Smith's The Tonight Show performance, Mohini Dey is continuing to make waves with MaMoGi — the power trio comprising saxophonist Mark Hartsuch, drummer Gino Banks, and Mohini on bass. The band's hallmark blend of prog rock, jazz, and electronica has captured listeners' attention for their masterful weaving of technical mastery and indelible grooves. On this episode of Sweetwater's Plugged In podcast, Mitch Gallagher hosts all three members of MaMoGi for an investigation of sound, talking all things roots, style, creative chemistry, and what's next for the band. Check it out!
For this episode of Sweetwater's Plugged In podcast, resident sound scholar Mitch Gallagher sits down with Amplified Nation founder Taylor Cox and polymathic guitarist RJ Ronquillo to talk all things sound. Throughout the hour, Mitch, Taylor, and RJ dive into Amplified Nation's roots, how the sound has evolved, and the ever-elusive quest for tone. Check it out!
In this latest episode of Sweetwater's Plugged In podcast, Mitch Gallagher is joined by Frédéric Brun, owner and cofounder of the French scion of sound, Arturia. Throughout their discussion, Frédéric dives deep into Arturia's history, from their nascent days and first products to the electrifying trajectory that led to a collaboration with the late Robert Moog and the state-of-the-art synthesis technologies that have made their hardware and software instruments a staple among countless artists and producers. Join Frédéric Brun and Mitch Gallagher to discover more about Arturia's illustrious history, what it's like to navigate the leading edge of sound, and where Frederic's vision might send Arturia next!
On this week's episode of Sweetwater's Plugged In podcast, Mitch Gallagher is joined by longtime friend of Sweetwater and multi-hyphenate bassist, composer, producer, and Grammy Award–winning low-end theorist Marcus Miller. The legendary musician's storied career has seen him collaborating with countless jazz, funk, and R&B legends, building a robust catalog of indelible grooves, and expanding his oeuvre to include scoring for film and television. As his career has evolved, Miller's found himself coleading the Sire brand of guitars and basses with his jazz-crusading compatriot, Larry Carlton. Mitch and Marcus dive into the deep end of tone, time, and all things funk. Take a listen!
On this week's episode of Sweetwater's Plugged In podcast, resident studio scholar Mitch Gallagher sits down with the mind behind one of the world's preeminent names in bass crafting: Sheldon Dingwall of Dingwall Guitars. Sheldon opened his doors back in 1987 with a singular vision of designing and building uncompromising basses that marry daring innovation with unrivaled craftsmanship. The brand became a household name among leading bassists and premier studios. Mitch and Sheldon dive deep into the low frequencies for an expansive discussion around Sheldon's vision, the history and future of his namesake brand, and how evolving technologies have led to some of Dingwall's most fascinating instruments. Check it out!
On Episode #05 of Sweetwater's Plugged In podcast, Mitch is joined by none other than Warren Huart, the prolific industry force who wears numerous hats, including producer, recording engineer, mixing engineer, composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His work has made him a multi-platinum producer whose work throughout the decades transcends lines of genre and style, in addition to scoring several major Hollywood, film, and television projects. To put it mildly, Warren knows quite a bit about recording, and he was joined by Sweetwater's studio scholar, Mitch Gallagher, during a recent excursion to Sweetwater Studios. Dive in with Warren and Mitch for a multifaceted discussion on miking techniques, the nuances of recording guitars, how to record amps in high-end studios, and more. Perhaps most intriguing, however, is the subject of amp modeling. What does it mean for the modern studio, the history of recording techniques, and the evolution of sound? Mitch and Warren cover all this and more on this episode of Plugged In!
Drummer Brian Tichy and guitarist Doug Aldrich from the Australian-American rock supergroup, The Dead Daisies, join host Mitch Gallagher to discuss their latest album, Best Of (released the same day this podcast aired), their songwriting and recording process, and how they prep for touring. Plus, we dive into the history of The Dead Daisies and its members, and of course, the gear they love using.Gear used in the making of this episode:Lewitt LCT 540 S Condenser MicrophoneUniversal Audio Apollo x4 Heritage Edition 12x18 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with UAD DSPShure SRH1540 Closed-back Mastering Studio HeadphonesFocal Clear MG Pro Open-back Reference Studio HeadphonesShure SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Vocal MicrophoneRoyer dBooster In-Line Signal BoosterUniversal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Heritage Edition 10x6 Thunderbolt Audio Interface with UAD DSPMogami Gold Studio Microphone Cable - 15 footNeumann NDH 20 Closed-back Studio Headphones
In this episode: Paul Reed Smith, founder and CEO of PRS Guitars, took time out of his busy schedule — he was here on campus for Sweetwater's GearFest 2023 — to chat with us on The Plugged In Podcast by Sweetwater! Mitch and Paul dive in deep on what makes a great guitar, the new NF53 and Myles Kennedy signature guitars recently released by PRS, tone, tone, tone, and so much more! From jazz to metal, blues to classical, guitarists of all backgrounds and genres will enjoy hearing from this iconic guitar maker.Gear used in this episode:Lewitt LCT 540 S Condenser MicrophoneUniversal Audio Apollo x4 Heritage Edition 12x18 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with UAD DSPShure SRH1540 Closed-back Mastering Studio HeadphonesFocal Clear MG Pro Open-back Reference Studio HeadphonesShure SM7BdBoosterUniversal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Heritage Edition 10x6 Thunderbolt Audio Interface with UAD DSPMogami Gold Studio Microphone Cable - 15 footNeumann NDH 20 Closed-back Studio Headphones
Host Mitch Gallagher talks to guitar legend Andy Timmons about his time as music director and guitarist with Olivia Newton-John, some of his favorite pieces of gear (including his two signature pedals), and what it was like recording his new album, Electric Truth, which was produced by amazing guitarist Josh Smith. Plus, Andy shares his approach to soloing, tone, why he practices with jazz standards every morning, and what it was like having to choose between Danger Danger and Tower of Power. This and so much more in the second episode of The Plugged In Podcast by Sweetwater.-----Gear used in this episode:Audio-Technica BP40Avid MBOX StudioAvid Pro toolsUniversal Audio SD1 Universal Apollo X4 Shure SRH1514Rode NTH100MacBook Pro running Beta OS version of VenturaPreSonus StudioOne 6PMC Result 6 MonitorsPROCESS.AUDIO Decibel Audio Metering
In this debut episode of Sweetwater's Plugged In Podcast, host Mitch Gallagher discusses practice tips with Don Carr, explores playing “behind” and “before” the beat with Nick D'Virgilio, and techniques for improving your bass grooves with Dave Martin. Plus, Sweetwater Studios' Shawn Dealey shares some recording tips for making better recordings. Lastly, Sales Engineer Mike Picotte gives us a closer look into the exciting new mixing technology called ATMOS.Special thanks to the Sweetwater employees and their bands - Mac McDonough, The Murmurations, and Strange Waters - for providing music for this episode!-------Gear used in this episode:PreSonus Studio One Universal Audio Apollo x4Telefunken TF11Universal Audio SD-1sE Electronics DynaCasterShure SM7BPMC result6 Monitors
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