The Quarantined Musician, Part III: Making it Through to the Other Side
Welcome to the third and final installment of “The Quarantined Musician.” You don’t need me to tell you that this is a difficult time to be a musician. It has ravaged many of us mentally, emotionally and financially. My goal with this series was to: 1. Let you know that you are not alone in […]
Take a Step Into the Beyond With EarthQuaker Devices’ Astral Destiny
EarthQuaker Devices has done it again, an other-worldly effect straight from the tone pits in Akron, OH! The EarthQuaker Devices Astral Destiny multi-reverb pedal is a modulated octave reverb with eight distinct reverb modes and eight editable presets. Explore these celestial reverbs including: Abyss, Shimmer, Sub, Sub Shimmer, Astral, Ascend, Descend, and Cosmos all in […]
Down to Two Mic Inputs? Use This Technique to Record Your Drums!
Your drum kit is a complicated beast. High and low frequencies collide during every hit, and it’s hard to capture all that complexity when you’re limited by the amount of microphones you can use. Maybe it’s your interface — something like the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 or the Presonus AudioBox iTwo only provides two XLR inputs […]
Get Lost in the Cosmos With EarthQuaker, Eventide and Source Audio Reverb Pedals
We’ve done the research, compared the tones, and taken a trip into the cosmos with three incredible, other-worldly reverb pedals in this zZounds exclusive video. The Eventide Blackhole reverb pedal, Source Audio Ventris Stereo Delay + Reverb pedal and the just-released EarthQuaker Devices Astral Destiny multi-reverb pedal plot a course into the unknown, while providing […]
The Quarantined Musician, Part II: Making the Most of a Gig-less World
At the time of writing, it has been nearly eight months since the world of live entertainment shut down. That hardly seems correct because it feels like it’s been eight years. Sure, there have been a handful of drive-in concerts, but let’s be honest — it just ain’t the same. While much of Europe goes […]
zZounds Live Gear Expo
We’re bringing you the latest and greatest gear from your favorite brands, live on Facebook! Tune in starting Monday, January 18th, at 3 p.m. CST for our first live stream with Martin Guitars! Check out our flyer and schedule below for more information. Don’t miss your chance to learn about the hottest new gear from […]
Video: Julianna, the Infinitely Tweak-Able Chorus/Vibrato from Walrus Audio
Walrus Audio wants their pedals to be constantly evolving, getting better and taking on new shapes. The Walrus Audio Julianna is just the latest effect to come from this quest to challenge what we know about modulation. With a blueprint coming from the Julia analog chorus/vibrato, the Julianna adds a secondary LFO speed, modulation and […]
The Quarantined Musician: Navigating Music in a Gig-less World
Basketball was the beginning of the end. There are pillars in our lives that give context and support to the fragile trepidations of our day-to-day livelihood. Sports, like music, are a universal conduit of stability and hope for many people on this planet. On Wednesday March 11, 2020, we walked off stage in Atlanta, GA […]
Gibson Acquires MESA/Boogie
Yesterday, Gibson Brands announced their acquisition of MESA/Boogie, a premier boutique amplifier brand based in Petaluma, California. “This is a perfect partnership based on our collective professional experiences and passion for sound.” Gibson CEO James Curleigh said in a statement. Known for high-powered amplifiers, MESA/Boogie has catered to tone chasers for over 50 years. Their […]
