Nick started playing guitar in 2004 and stepped in as a drummer for his band shortly thereafter. Nick honed his performance and production skills with his projects released on labels like Deathwish Inc., Flesh & Bone, Save Your Generation, and more. At zZounds, Nick handles all Bass, Drums, and Effects Pedals marketing, and he’s a huge fan of Fender Telecasters, fuzz pedals, his Marshall JTM 45, and DW Drums. Other loves are Formula 1, house cats, and Michigan history facts.
Get a Whole Locker of Tones Out of a Single Universal Audio Microphone!
As technology advances, studio gear gets more and more accessible to the average basement recording engineer. In the last decade or so, recording your own music has not only gotten easier, it’s become a skill that must be learned by nearly every artist if they want to survive financially while making a living out of […]
With Universal Audio Verve Analog Machines, Analog Warmth Is a Click Away
Universal Audio is in the business of sound design. Their catalog of plug-ins, interfaces, effects, and more offer artists around the world the opportunity to indulge in a nearly endless amount of tones, effects, and workflow types without the need for the literal (mostly vintage) gear their products pull tones from. Their Verve Analog Machines […]
Did Lauten Audio Create the Snare Mic of the Future?
Lauten Audio has pioneered the first-ever FET condenser for miking snare drums! The Lauten Audio Snare Mic offers drummer-friendly options ideal for studio or stage that make sure you always capture the true essence of your beloved snare drum. From its high decibel handling capsule, to its multiple frequency cut options, we’ll take a look […]
You Can Record Drums at Sound City Studios From Anywhere!
We can’t all book out a world-class recording studio, it’s just not possible. But here’s some good news: Universal Audio has made it possible to sound like you’ve just tracked in one of the most legendary live rooms of all time — and it’s affordable for almost anyone! Universal Audio’s Sound City Studios plug-in is […]
Live: The Boss RV-200 Studio-Grade Reverb Is Here
Boss has always been committed to bringing studio-quality effects to the masses. The RV-200 reverb pedal brings studio-grade, 96kHz sampling rate reverb to your pedalboard in a rock-solid Boss 200 series enclosure. Each RV-200 features space for storing up to 127 reverb sounds pulled from 12 distinct reverb types. The easy, intuitive design takes inspiration […]
Live Demo: Dive Deep into the Fender Tone Master Pro Workstation Pedal!
Fender is taking their critically acclaimed Tone Master series of amplifiers to the floor, with the Fender Tone Master Pro workstation pedal. The Tone Master Pro features a whole host of effects, amplifiers, and custom I/O so you can bring nearly any rig on the planet with you wherever you roam. From vintage Fender amplifiers […]
Zakk Wylde and MXR Celebrate 20 Years with Wylde Audio Pedals!
Zakk Wylde is the powerhouse guitar player for the likes of Ozzy and Black Label Society, as well as the creator of his own gear brand Wylde Audio. Though Wylde Audio boasts a robust product line these days, it wasn’t long ago (2015) that Wylde Audio first started manufacturing guitars and amplifiers. Before that, Zakk […]
Watch: The EarthQuaker Devices Zoar Delivers All-Analog Medium-High Gain Tones!
The tone wizards at EarthQuaker Devices are back at it tackling the arcane art of transistor-based distortion. The EarthQuaker Devices Zoar is their latest effort in delivering incredibly interactive, medium-high gain distortion. The Zoar is built on old-school circuitry, but features a modern hi-fi sound with amp-like sensitivity. Each Zoar offers a fully analog signal […]
Soldano Fit Their Coveted SLO into a Compact Stompbox!
In 1987, Mike Soldano released a soon-to-be legendary amplifier: the Soldano SLO. The 100-watt, high-gain, shred-ready amplifier has since become one of the most coveted in history. Since then Soldano has gained a loyal following, with Mick Mars (Motley Crüe), Warren de Martini (Ratt), and Howard Leese (Heart) adopting the SLO as their go-to tone. […]
