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What’s Inside The Komplete Suite of Virtual Instruments?

As any experienced music producer will tell you, the wealth of instruments and possibilities at our fingertips today in comparison to 20 years ago is simply mind-blowing. It’s hard to believe that 1999 was the year that the very first software plug-in was released, but the innovation of virtual instruments… Read more

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10 Lifestyle Products Every Musician Should Own

USB Vinyl Player “I remember opening up my first vinyl and seeing the incredible artwork it had. There’s nothing like it. You also get that true gritty sound on vinyl that really makes a rock record sound great” Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe) The sound that vinyl records produce is no… Read more

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10 Awesome Things To Do in the New Swee Lee Store at The Star Vista

1. Bag Yourself A Free Trial Lesson Want to play the guitar like Ed Sheeran, strum the uke like Jason Mraz, or thrash the cymbals like Dave Grohl? Get started at the Swee Lee Music Academy - for a limited time only all new students can get a free trial… Read more

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Swee Lee Masterclass: Novation

Novation Masterclass came on the back of the success of Swee Lee Academy’s electronic music education initiative. The second in the series, this time held at LivingwithArt Singapore against a backdrop of a vintage art exhibition, saw electronic music maestros Josh Bess and Zie take the stage. Josh Bess, an… Read more

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Meet The Team: Aaron

With an unassuming vibe, Aaron’s teaching style is all about giving just the right amount of guidance so you can figure things out. We caught up with him recently in his teaching studio at Swee Lee Star Vista.  What was the moment that made you want to be a musician?… Read more

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Swee Lee Masterclass: Native Instruments

Location. Kilo Lounge. Event. Native Instruments Masterclass; the first in the series of electronic music education brought to you by Swee Lee Academy. A great turnout saw over 65 electronic music enthusiasts learn from guest artist/presenters, Mike Wolf and Oliver Osborne as they shared a full demonstration of Native Instruments’… Read more

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October New Arrivals

October is here, and with it, reinforcements for your recording and performing needs. Take your pick from Roland’s assorted percussion pads, or go loud with Ibanez Troubadour II amplifiers. Also featured this month are the Aston microphones; the UK’s for-experts-by-experts solution to your frontman’s needs. All that and more, we’ve… Read more

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Celebrating Heritage at 225 Parsons

Down Memory Lane 225 Parsons St., Kalamazoo, Michigan, is the home of 100 years of guitar history. The building was formerly home to the first Gibson guitars manufacturing site, which became known for its intricate craftsmanship, and dedicated artistry. After Gibson moved to Nashville some of the former employees stuck… Read more

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Four Fender Gifts Under Forty

Music goes along with just about anything; your first attempt at starting the day with a cup of coffee, the tears from the last onion you’re chopping for tonight’s dinner, or anything caught in between! We’ve sorted you out with four Fender gifts under forty, because we believe in spending… Read more

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September New Arrivals

September's here! This week's new arrivals includes a tradition-reviving Gibson SJ-200 Limited Edition, a game-changing audio interface in the form of the BandLab Link Analog, plus much more...   Gibson SJ-200 Limited Edition This highly collectible, handcrafted tribute to the King of the Flat-tops is built with stunning quilt maple… Read more

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Meet the Team: Vu

As Swee Lee Vietnam’s Country Manager, Vu is in the know about what gets the groove going in Ho Chi Minh City. From the nation’s beloved V-pop to the fan favourite sounds of rock and roll, Vietnam has seen its music prestige develop plenty of hopefuls seeking their own instruments… Read more

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Nate Smith Performs at Swee Lee KL and SG

The artist: Nate Smith Renowned for: Jazz and R&B drumming, infused with deep grooves and melodic bite. Credits: Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Claudia Acuña, Betty Carter, Michael Jackson. The rundown: hosting Nate at Swee Lee’s Kuala Lumpur Lot 10 and Singapore Drum Shop for exclusive drum clinics, August 17th and… Read more