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.
Sterling Unveils Darkglass Partnership: Join the Dark Side With DarkRay!
Sterling by Music Man crafts more affordable versions of guitars and basses by their big brother brand, Ernie Ball Music Man, allowing everyday musicians to experience a performance instrument at a fraction of the price. When Ernie Ball Music Man released their DarkRay in partnership with Finnish bass amplifier and pedal brand Darkglass Electronics, players […]
Live Demo: How Gamechanger Audio Is Breaking the Mold on Effects Pedals
Gamechanger Audio started in 2015 crafting piano-style sustain pedals for any melodic instrument. Their unique design style broke the mold and caught the eye of artists like Jack White, John Scofield, and Avi Bortnick. Since then Gamechanger Audio has built a reputation on pushing against the norm, crafting high-quality pedals and even synthesizers inspired by […]
Video: Combine Four Keeley-Designed Overdrive Circuits With the Noble Screamer!
Imagine being able to select and combine your favorite characteristics from multiple Keeley-designed overdrive and boost circuits! The Keeley Noble Screamer does just that with four amp-like overdrive modes that are 100% analog. Select from two tone circuits with broad spectrum tone control or a narrow focus filter control. Want more versatility? Go from a […]
zZounds Live: The Boss GM-800 Transforms Your Guitar into a Fully Fledged Synthesizer!
Boss and their parent company Roland have been the worldwide leaders in guitar synthesizer innovation for nearly five decades, beginning with the revolutionary GR-500 system in 1977. The GM-800 is the payoff for these decade of research and development with some of the most talent artists of all time. Powered by the expandable ZEN-Core Synthesis […]
Watch Now: Legendary Studio Sounds in Compact Universal Audio Stompboxes
Universal Audio’s Summer ’23 pedals are an incredible collection of legendary effects that are potent and studio-ready. Watch Justin as he takes on the Orion tape echo, Heavenly plate, 1176 compressor, and Evermore reverb in these video demos. Explore deep space with the Universal Audio Orion tape echo. Based on vintage effects like the ’70s […]
Chaos Audio Stratus: An Entire Pedalboard in Your Pocket
The landscape of how we make music is always changing. From the first digital recorders, to guitar rigs that fit in your pocket, there’s always something on the horizon that makes musicians’ lives easier. But what about a pedalboard on your phone? The engineers at Chaos Audio have crafted Stratus, an all-in-one (pedal) solution to […]
Bathe in Aurelius, EarthQuaker Devices’ Vintage-Inspired, Three-Mode Chorus
EarthQuaker Devices is helping sonic explorers embark on a magical journey for the much sought-after classic chorus tone. The Aurelius is a chorus pedal summoned by the tone wizards at EQD with three distinct modes modeled after the 1970s Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble pedal. Imagine all the potent, lush tones from that legendary pedal tirelessly […]
Drum Workshop: The Beginnings of a Great American Brand
Drum Workshop has been an elite, American-made drum and hardware brand for over 50 years. Their artist roster reflects the high-quality approach they take to their kits, and their time in business is a testament to that fact. But before handcrafted DW drum kits began flying off the line, their sole focus was on drum […]
Walrus Audio Fundamental Pedals Make Boutique Quality Accessible
Walrus Audio has always crafted high-fidelity, intriguing pedals fit for studio or stage. To help musicians of all levels discover the Walrus magic, they’ve crafted the Fundamental series of pedals. Each Fundamental pedal includes three sliders for tweaking, plus a three-way switch for changing pedal modes. The result is a line of 8 pedals that […]
