If you’re a synthophile, there’s been a lot to be excited about lately. Just this past weekend, Knobcon’s seventh annual event took place, and the zZounds Blog was there — check out the photos! Roland is set to debut new synth and drum products Thursday per its “Music Connects” site. And now, hot on its heels, […]
One wouldn’t expect the great city of Schaumburg, Illinois (home of an IKEA and in the vicinity of some of the Midwest’s best Japanese food) to be the destination city for legions of synthesizer fans and makers. Yet, here, in its seventh iteration, Knobcon (founded by massive synth head Mr. Suit & Tie Guy) is […]
Take a moment to think about the most important piece of gear in your rig or studio. Maybe it’s your most powerful, most capable, or most expensive piece of gear. But what happens when the strap comes off your vintage guitar and all its sweet, inherent mojo falls from your shoulder to make contact with […]
Those small divots in your cymbals have a larger impact on tone than you might think. Hand hammered, machine hammered, what’s the difference and why should it matter? You’ve read it before, in the ambiguous, adjective-filled world of cymbal descriptions: hand hammered. What do they mean? How does this affect my cymbals’ sound? We’ll explore […]
In this exclusive video, Roland’s own James Petercsak offers a full rundown of the TD-17KVXS kit and its key features. The included Roland TD-17 sound module boasts a sound engine inherited from the flagship TD-50 module — unlocking pro-quality, expressive sounds that can faithfully reproduce the playability of an acoustic kit. The TD-17 also has […]
This Week On Walking The Floor Knoxville native Ashley Monroe survives a rude Uber driver to make it to “Walking The Floor” world headquarters for this week’s interview! About The Guest Ashley Monroe is a country music singer from Knoxville, TN. Her fourth studio album, Sparrow, was released on April 20, 2018. Still interested? Visit the artist’s […]