Gear Demos 116
Don’t Avoid the Nord: A Look at the Electro 6D
Nothing quite stands out on stage like Nord’s red Electro series synthesizers. Since their introduction in 2001, each Electro has put on a masterclass of Swedish-designed emulation of classic vintage organs and electro-mechanical and acoustic pianos. What sets Electro synths apart from the pack is that they contain so much tech in an ultra-portable package […]
More Than An Attenuator: Two Notes Torpedo Captor X Live Demo
The Two Notes Torpedo Captor X is not just an attenuator that lets you use those 50- and 100-watt monsters without peeling the paint off the wall, it can also emulate different types of speaker cabinets. Featured in this video is a Friedman Dirty Shirley and a vintage 1964 Fender Bandmaster, each running through the […]
Getting Loud and Dirty With Mini Amp Heads
We’ve assembled the Friedman BE-Mini, Diezel VH Micro, and Bogner Ecstasy Mini in this livestream for a look into the massive tones these mini amps deliver. These compact, more affordable versions of their bigger siblings are perfect for anyone looking to add a high-gain monster to their collection. Hear these mini amplifier heads in this […]
A Nylon-String Guitar Duet and Demo
The guitar is ever-evolving, but one of the original incarnations that often gets overlooked today is the nylon-string or classical guitar. In the video above, we highlight two models: the more traditional Alhambra 4-P Conservatory, and the Cordoba GK Studio Negra, a more modern iteration with a thinner flamenco body depth. While Willie Nelson is […]
Party At Our Place With the Numark Mixstream Pro
Numark’s Mixstream Pro DJ controller paves the way for next-gen DJing with built-in Wi-Fi, direct access to streaming music, Philips Hue smart control to turn your room lighting into party lighting, seamless integration of existing DJ libraries, Dropbox connectivity, pro DJ features, and built-in monitor speakers! Look back on our latest livestream as Jimmy and […]
A Pedal-sized Pedal Platform? Explore the Simplifier Deluxe
Want a compact, powerful pedal platform that fits on your board? The DSM Humboldt Simplifier Deluxe is a zero-watt, dual-channel reverb stereo amplifier that simplifies your powerful stereo rig down to the size of a dual-pedal. Check out our exclusive live demo as Justin jumps into just what the Simplifier Deluxe can do!
Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Custom Hot Rod Edition: Not Your Daddy’s Hot Rod!
What makes the Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Custom Hot Rod Edition such a tonal powerhouse? Catch up with our livestream, in which Justin takes us on a tour of this amazing amp-in-a-box, showing us how to dial in a number of killer tones to suit any playing style.
Gibson Generation Collection: zZounds Demo and Review
Get the Best Seat in the House The Gibson Generation Collection is a lineup of acoustics that focuses on the player. Gibson was kind enough to send us a G-Writer and a G-200 to preview for the launch. At first glance, these look like the traditional models that Gibson has long been known for. With […]
zZounds Goes Live With Modal Electronics
Since 2013, Bristol, UK-based Modal Electronics has pushed the envelope for what’s possible with a digital and analog synth. From their legendary 00 series dream hybrid synths to their pint-size first-gen wavetable CRAFTsynth, each instrument has that mysterious “it” factor that makes its cutting-edge sound design cut through the mix. In our latest deep dive, […]
