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 thing...

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 round...

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...

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 Gall...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...