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Wednesday January 15, 2025. 06:50 PM
PRS takes an exciting visual and sonic approach to the standard series with The PRS Standard 24 Satin. Check out our video demo and conversation with Alex Chadwick from PRS to learn more about this incredible axe! The post Video: PRS Standard 24 Satin Demo and a Chat With...
Tuesday January 14, 2025. 07:31 AM
The ’90s were an incredible time for metal, with bands like Korn, Alice In Chains, Metallica, and many more making use of the iconic Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier to achieve each of their legendary sounds. Now, the amp that led the way is back to conquer today’s stages, with...
Wednesday January 8, 2025. 07:33 PM
This past October, the zZounds crew had the opportunity to tour the PRS factory in Stevensville, Maryland, about an hour outside Baltimore. During our walkthrough, we received a deep history lesson on the company, factory operations, and Paul Reed Smith himself. We...
Friday December 27, 2024. 09:21 AM
Ever notice the lively ambience of vocal, drum, and instrument tracks on ’60s Motown classics? That distinctive sound is due in large part to the unique house-turned-studio purchased by Motown founder Berry Gordy, the attic of which was converted into a reverb chamber that...
The Top Videos of 2024 As we prepare to say goodbye to 2024, we’re taking some time to look back on the year in zZounds videos! Scroll through to find our most-viewed and favorite videos of the year, and see what makes the gear in them so special. We’ll be back with plenty...
Tuesday December 3, 2024. 08:21 PM
Attention Mesa/Boogie lovers: your dream tone just got a little more accessible! The legendary amp manufacturer’s latest reissue of their coveted Mark IIC+ model offers the perfect solution for players who want authoritative tone of any style. From punchy cleans to the most p...
Thursday November 14, 2024. 09:10 AM
A simple request from Idles’ Lee Kiernan for a compact version of EarthQuaker Devices‘ now discontinued Gray Channel has turned into a fuzz-packed, overdrive-heavy, speaker-ripping (simulated), monster named Gary. Gary offers a vast range of dirty tones, and some that aren’t ...
Tuesday November 12, 2024. 09:04 AM
For the past four decades, PRS have held a unique place in the music industry building visually and sonically striking guitars. To celebrate their rich history, PRS have crafted two unforgettable anniversary models: The 40th Anniversary Custom 24 and the 40th Anniversary...
Tuesday October 29, 2024. 08:59 AM
Since its founding in 1974, Taylor Guitars has continually pioneered the art of modern acoustic guitar craftsmanship. To celebrate this incredible milestone, Taylor has released a series of limited-edition 50th Anniversary guitars! As the culmination of five decades of...
Friday October 11, 2024. 12:58 PM
An artist with deep roots in southern hip-hop, Bolo Da Producer has also made a name for himself on YouTube, where he regularly posts gear reviews, advice videos, and original songs. One of Bolo’s most impressive attributes is his eye for talent. Throughout his career, he’s f...
Friday October 4, 2024. 09:36 AM
Since its 2018 release, TASCAM’s Model 24 mixer/interface/recorder has proved to be an easy-to-use and pro-sounding solution for multitrack recording. Now, the venerable recording gear maker has followed up their hit with the TASCAM Model 2400. Though it looks similar at...
Tuesday October 1, 2024. 08:37 PM
Experience truly vintage sound, look, and feel with a Gibson ES-330! Similar in shape to the ES-335, the ES-330 boasts a fully hollow body with dogear P-90 pickups, resulting in maximum resonance and a biting tone. The guitar’s three-ply maple/poplar/maple body construction...
Thursday September 19, 2024. 07:33 PM
Rediscover a blast from Gibson’s past with their Victory models! Originally launched in the early ’80s, those Victory guitars featured uncharacteristic double-cut body shapes along with six-in-line headstocks for a radically different Gibson guitar. Boasting head-turning...
Friday September 13, 2024. 06:58 PM
Unbiased, engaging, in-depth, and entertaining, every guitar demo video made by Play and Trade Guitars is a labor of love. Started in 2020 by John (the guy on camera) and Zach (the guy behind the camera,) Play and Trade Guitars is like the sales rep you always wish you had....
Wednesday September 11, 2024. 05:32 PM
Classic, glassy, spring reverb. It’s a snapshot into the past of guitar tone. Mental images of Telecasters through a spring reverb-equipped amplifier in the hands of Dick Dale or George Harrison dance through your mind any time you hear it. But for most players, classic...
Thursday August 29, 2024. 06:53 PM
The humble beginnings of “lo-fi” music started in musicians’ homes in the 1950s when the spirit of DIY recording was a necessity, not a style. Moving forward into the 1990s, artists began to adapt the low-fidelity sound of DIY recording techniques into the sound of their...
Thursday August 22, 2024. 04:57 PM
It’s not easy to find a software reverb that replicates the complex-yet-musical sound of a real, physical reverb chamber. However, Universal Audio seems to have done this quite well with their Capitol Chambers reverb plug-in. Let’s get inside UAD’s Capitol Chambers and hear...
Wednesday August 21, 2024. 08:07 PM
In this sixth episode, our hosts welcome Francisco, aka “Paco”, from the zZounds crew! Watch as they discuss the Allen & Heath SQ-5 digital mixer, and hear how Francisco has used it in a variety of live situations. The post Gear Wire: Live With The Allen & Heath SQ-5!...
Thursday August 1, 2024. 02:15 PM
In this fifth episode, our hosts welcome Alex Chadwick from Paul Reed Smith! Watch as they test-drive a few new PRS releases: the workhorse SE NF3 guitar and the all-tube DGT 15 amp. Alex shares the stories behind these amazing pieces of gear, offers some audio samples, and...
Wednesday July 31, 2024. 09:08 PM
Meet the Moog Muse, an eight-voice bi-timbral polyphonic analog synthesizer that bridges Moog’s rich legacy with modern innovation. As the fourth polysynth from Moog, Muse represents over five years of dedication and passion. It’s designed to be rugged for the stage and...
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