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Idles’ Lee Kiernan Helps Design a Pedal for EarthQuaker Devices, Names It Gary
A simple request from Idles’ Lee Kiernan for a compact version of EarthQuaker Devices‘ now discontinued Gray Channel has turned into a fuzz-packed, overdrive-heavy, speaker-ripping (simulated), monster named Gary. Gary offers a vast range of dirty tones, and some that aren’t dirty at all. From ripping, phase-shifted fuzz to a clean boost with a little […]
TASCAM Model 24 vs. Model 2400
Since its 2018 release, TASCAM’s Model 24 mixer/interface/recorder has proved to be an easy-to-use and pro-sounding solution for multitrack recording. Now, the venerable recording gear maker has followed up their hit with the TASCAM Model 2400. Though it looks similar at first glance to the predecessor, the TASCAM Model 2400 is a beast under the […]
The Keeley Monterey Workstation: A World of Vintage Vibes in One Box!
In 1967, Jimi Hendrix performed at the Monterey Pop Festival, where he created one of the defining moments of rock ‘n’ roll history by setting his hand-painted 1965 Strat ablaze. Fast forward to 2019, when Fender commemorated this legendary moment and the guitar itself by releasing the limited edition Monterey Strat which featured a recreation […]
How to Pronounce Fuchs, Cioks, and More Music Gear Brand Names You Should Know How to Say
Ever wondered how to pronounce some of the more unusual music gear brand names out there? Here at zZounds, we’ve heard every mispronunciation out there. Here are 12 commonly mispronounced music gear brand names, and our guide to saying them correctly — so you can avoid embarrassing mistakes next time you’re talking gear. This post […]
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 […]
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2: Better Noise-Cancelling and More
With better noise cancelling, longer battery life, and a new “spatializer” audio setting, Shure’s new flagship AONIC 50 Gen 2 wireless headphones improve on the original in several areas. So how do all of these new features affect the listening experience? Design and Layout The AONIC 50 Gen 2s are reasonably lightweight with a nice […]
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 […]
The ToneWoodAmp: Changing The Playing Experience
I grew up as the “electric guitar guy” who always kept an acoustic guitar in the corner. Only learning the acoustic hits from my favorite rock bands of the ’80s and ’90s here and there was enough for me. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve broadened my acoustic guitar repertoire, but it never became my main […]
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 […]
