Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sweetwater is the largest online retailer of musical instruments and pro audio equipment in the United States.

[6] In 1985, to increase the services the recording studio could offer, Surack bought a Kurzweil K250,[7] and became known for his custom K250 sound library and programming skills as well as his upgrade kits.

[15] In addition to its website, Sweetwater has several publications, including the ProGear Directory, Worship Sound Pro,[16] [17] and Music Educators Technology Resource.,[18] and a blog, inSync.

[33][34][35] In 2014, Sweetwater Studios upgraded Studio A to a hybrid recording system consisting of 36 channels of Rupert Neve Designs Shelford modules and analog summing master section, combined with Avid S6 control surface, interfaces, and Pro Tools,[36] and over 80 channels of outboard analog processing from API,[37] Solid State Logic, Universal Audio, Focusrite, Shadow Hills, Millennia, A-Designs, Daking, Drawmer, Chandler, Manley Laboratories and Dangerous Music.

These recordings and others were compiled to produce "Majic Miracle Music" charity CDs to benefit Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health.

Artists who recorded at Sweetwater Productions for "Majic Miracle Music" CDs include REO Speedwagon, Ingrid Michaelson, Lenka, Aimee Allen, Jars of Clay, Landon Pigg, Ben Jelen, Josh Kelley, Sara Bareilles, Jon McLaughlin, Gin Blossoms, and Collective Soul.