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Thursday March 13, 2025. 06:33 PM
Gibson teams up with Allman Brothers Band legend Warren Haynes for a signature Les Paul Standard crafted to capture his iconic classic rock sound. Hear the Gibson Warren Haynes Les Paul Standard for yourself in our video demo, shot at Gibson HQ! Related: Legends of Tone: The ...
Friday March 7, 2025. 07:26 AM
Continue your journey to blues mastery with this second lesson on the blues! In our first lesson, we covered the 12-Bar Blues progression (plus several variations) in 12 minutes. This time, watch as Justin demonstrates seven easy-to-learn blues lead licks that’ll add tons of...
Wednesday March 5, 2025. 01:00 PM
Mastering is that one essential job that every track needs and no one wants to do. The essential backbone of every professional mix that offers little flair. Vastly misunderstood and socially awkward, mastering is basically the “bass player” of your mix. What is Ozone 11?...
Tuesday March 4, 2025. 09:00 AM
Gibson cracks open the vault to unearth an early vision for the iconic Firebird with the Firebird Platypus. This unique rarity recreates the design elements that made the original 1960s model unique, bound to excite Gibson collectors and players alike. Experience the rockin’...
Friday February 28, 2025. 08:10 AM
Join zZounds for a detailed lesson on the 12-bar blues! Watch as Justin leads you through essential chord progressions and turnarounds that’ll have you sounding like a pro in no time. Learning the 12-bar blues offers players the opportunity to lay down a strong musical founda...
Friday February 21, 2025. 08:00 AM
Something of a Renaissance man on YouTube, Twitch, and in life, Tefty operates three channels, each with a different focus. There’s Tefty Music Tech, dedicated to gear reviews and instructional videos on using synths, samplers, and other recording tools. Then there’s Tefty &...
Thursday February 20, 2025. 09:24 AM
You know, the more I research Teenage Engineering, the more I picture peeling back an onion. For an instrument company, Teenage Engineering seem to aspire to be more than that. Whether functioning as a pseudo-design house—working for clients like the “Nothing” brand or...
Tuesday February 18, 2025. 03:25 PM
Drums drive the rhythm and energy of a track, but getting them to cut through a dense mix without overpowering other elements can be a challenge. Whether you’re mixing a hard-hitting rock track or a tight, modern pop beat, keeping your drums punchy and present requires a bala...
Friday February 14, 2025. 03:45 PM
Don’t call it a comeback! Vinyl records are now a hit with all listeners. And whether you’re just starting out or upgrading your gear, there’s a turntable perfect for you at zZounds. In this video and blog post, we’ll cover three top options: the classic standard turntable,...
Tuesday February 11, 2025. 08:00 AM
Something of a Renaissance man on YouTube, Twitch, and in life, Tefty operates three channels, each with a different focus. There’s Tefty Music Tech, dedicated to gear reviews and instructional videos on using synths, samplers, and other recording tools. Then there’s Tefty &...
Wednesday February 5, 2025. 08:00 AM
You’ve got your axe and your amp ready to rock the stage, but what about your pedalboard? Effects pedal options are seemingly endless this days, making the idea of putting together a pedal board as exciting as it is daunting — but what if you’re just looking for the basics?...
Tuesday February 4, 2025. 08:00 AM
If you’ve ever tried to DJ or play an instrument while monitoring your performance on Bluetooth wireless headphones, you’ve likely run into latency issues. That’s why wired headphones have long been the standard for DJing or any monitoring application that requires precise...
Friday January 31, 2025. 08:41 AM
Buying your first tube amp can be a daunting task — let the zZounds crew guide the way! In this video, we sit down to compare three accessible and approachable options from three of music’s most storied amp brands: Fender, Marshall, and Vox! Featured in this video is the...
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 ...
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