Come Out and Play: Polyend Play Demo
Polyend Play is a standalone, portable, USB-powered groovebox that takes an open-sandbox approach to beat-making. Play gives you the flexibility and freedom to create as you wish, using samples, external MIDI instruments, and built-in effects – all on a large display with 15 touch-capacitive knobs and 160 velocity-sensitive touchpads. In our exclusive video demo, we […]
What Does Rupert Neve Designs’ “Silk Mode” Do?
“Silk” is one of the standout features on many Rupert Neve Designs preamps, including their flagship Shelford Channel mic preamp, and on RND’s limited-edition 5025 Dual Shelford 2-channel model. While the Shelford on its face is a very transparent mic preamp, the Silk & Texture circuit on the output transformer lets you add “color” by […]
Rob Scallon: From Novelty to Signature Guitars
In this special edition of zZounds Live, Rob Scallon joined the zZounds crew! Justin and Rob Scallon talked all things content creation and how Rob got started in making videos. During their talk, they also showed how 7 and 8-string guitars aren’t just a one trick pony made for djenting. Rob tells us about his […]
Stop Trading Gear So Soon
As tone chasers and curious musicians, it’s pretty easy to keep trading gear. While new gear won’t make you play any better, new tools can expand what we as musicians can do. Most of the gear that I get usually stays in my possession for a long time. Whether I’ve used these pieces of gear […]
zZounds Live: Re-Work Your Guitar Sounds With Reamping
Have you ever performed a golden take only to realize afterward that the amp sound just wasn’t quite there? Or maybe you want to audition the perfect amp for a hot solo you just recorded? If you record any guitars at all, then now’s the time to learn about reamping. With recording technology more accessible […]
Ducking Vocals With Sidechain Compression During Live Broadcasts
When there’s a blaring guitar amp right next to a vocal mic, there’s no denying that you’re going to hear some guitar bleed and pick noises coming through. In a live broadcast, especially when you’re trying to highlight the sound of a specific piece of gear, audio bleed can be annoying and distracting. In order […]
Bad, But in a Good Way: Mesa/Boogie Badlander 50
In this edition of zZounds Live, Justin shows that the Mesa/Boogie Badlander 50 is no one-trick pony. With three gain modes, two identical channels, and the ability to run in 50 or 20 watts, the Mesa/Boogie Badlander 50 is one versatile beast. Is that not enough? Well, this amp also has a headphone output and […]
Focusrite Vocaster: The Audio Interface for Solo and Duo Podcasters
Attention, solo and duo podcasters looking for an easy-to-use audio interface that won’t bust your budget: Focusrite Vocaster has arrived! Known for building some of the world’s most popular home studio interfaces for musicians, Focusrite loaded their Vocaster One and Vocaster Two with the podcasting community’s most-wanted features, like Auto Gain for setting levels quickly […]
It’s the Bassist’s Turn to Harness the Boss Katana
The ideal amp for gigging, rehearsing, or bedroom jamming is a Katana! The Boss Katana series turned heads when it arrived for guitarists, and now the bassists are getting their turn. The Katana Bass series includes both a 2×10″, 160-watt option, and a 1×10″, 60-watt version. These are both practical, affordable options for the budding […]
