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Yamaha Teases New Synth Announcement
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, […]
Knobcon 2018 Recap and Gallery
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 […]
Something New This Way Comes from EarthQuaker Devices
Just over an hour ago EarthQuaker Devices dropped a quick teaser video for something new to come in just a few days, August 29th. With a laid-back, sultry track from Lisa Bella Donna to match the sexy components dripping in swirling black ink shots, there isn’t a whole lot given away. It feels like Netflix just […]
Gibson Announces 2018 Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Jr.
Gibson just announced the 2018 Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Junior, a new take on the classic single-coil model often associated with the Green Day frontman. With a single ’57 Classic humbucker, master volume and tone controls, and wraparound tailpiece all atop a slab body, this is a stripped-down rocker meant to be a […]
Dunlop at Summer NAMM
There was so much to see at the Dunlop booth, we had to split it across three videos! Thankfully, the one-and-only Bryan Kehoe was there to guide us through the lineup of new pedals from Dunlop brands, including the MXR Dyna Comp Deluxe, EVH 5150 Chorus, and Way Huge Overrated Special Smalls. We apologize for […]
Boss at Summer NAMM 2018
We stopped in at the Boss booth at this year’s Summer NAMM show to catch up on what the pedal and amp gurus had in store for us this year. With the introduction of their incredible wireless systems and a closer look at their flagship multieffects unit, there was plenty to see. Check it out […]
Fender at Summer NAMM 2018
Fender and Squier had plenty to show at Summer NAMM, from incredible Custom Shop models to a revamped edition of their top-selling series, to new effects and affordable, contemporary takes on classic models. Check out our video tour of some of the highlights below! Fender Player Series The new Player Series replaces Fender’s longtime best-selling, […]
Summer NAMM 2018
There was a ton to see at this year’s Summer NAMM, and if pictures are worth a thousand words, videos have to be worth what, a million? Check out our videos showcasing the best of what we saw from Fender, Boss, Vox, Taylor, D’Angelico, Guild and Cordoba! Plus, scroll down or click here to see […]
Walrus Audio Drops Emissary Parallel Boost
Something new seems to always be popping up out of Oklahoma City when it comes to tone and them Walrus Audio boys are back at it again, this time with the Emissary Parallel Boost. Named after the network of veins in your circulatory system that, in layman’s terms, connect the outside of your head to […]
