Episode 134 – Shooter Jennings
This Week On Walking The Floor Shortly after this interview Shooter Jennings was abducted by aliens! About The Guest Waylon Albright “Shooter” Jennings is an American singer-songwriter who has released seven albums and numerous EPs. Still interested? Visit the artist’s official website or follow them on Facebook to learn more! Feb 11, 2019Chris Shiflett
Cymbal Anatomy Part 5: Cymbal Cracks
The dreaded cymbal crack is an issue that plagues drummers of all sects, and also plagues their bank accounts. This article will cover some basic dos and don’ts as general guidelines (and not a rule book). Cymbal Stand Height and Angle One of the best things I ever did for my drumming was lowering my […]
JHS Overdrive Shootout
We here at zZounds were fortunate enough to receive a small bounty (no pun intended) of old and new JHS drive pedals for a shootout. Since JHS offers a wealth of drive options for players, I figured a demonstration of the tone of each would be a worthwhile pursuit. As an added bonus, the JHS […]
UAD-2 Preamp Bass Overdrive Shootout
Ever since I picked up my first electric guitar, I’ve always loved the sound of overdrive. Now, of course, when I first started playing, I thought that distortion was an effect or a sound only reserved for guitars, and preferably generated from a monstrous tube amp. As I grew older, I started aligning myself more […]
Dynamic vs. Condenser Microphones: Which to Use?
The argument between which is better, condenser or dynamic microphones has been raging on for ages. Though the differences are immense, it’s important to figure out exactly what you need for the project at hand. So with the vast dynamic and condenser microphone options available today, what should you use? Dynamic Microphones Dynamic microphones are […]
The Coolest Things We Saw at NAMM 2019
Another NAMM is in the books, but we still can’t stop talking about the awesome gear and people we saw there. Check out our rundown of the coolest things we saw this year at NAMM! Neon Vines demoing the Akai Force One of the hottest launches of the 2019 NAMM Show was the Akai Force. […]
Keyboards, DJ, Live Sound & Recording Gear at NAMM 2019
Shop gear from NAMM 2019 at zZounds: Keyboards & MIDI | DJ Gear | Computer Audio | Recording | Live Sound Jan 28, 2019Maya
The History of Electronic Drums
To some, an electronic drum kit just seems like a gift for a kid; it won’t be loud like acoustic drums, they will learn a great skill and the kit itself is inexpensive at the entry level. To others, its the perfect modern gigging kit — giving you a ton of sounds in a lightweight, […]
