Chris Shiflett on Podcasting, Foo Fighters, and Playing Live Again
Did you miss our Facebook Live chat with Chris Shiflett? Catch up with what the Foo Fighters guitarist and Walking the Floor host had to say about the podcast grind, his current studio gear, and what Pat Smear got him for his 50th birthday. May 6, 2021Mason
Martin DJr-10E Review
One of Martin’s newest offerings is the compact and comfortable DJr-10E. Don’t be fooled by its size — this guitar sounds a lot like its bigger counterparts in the Martin dreadnought range. The DJr-10E is given the Streetmaster treatment with a broken-in feel, which inspires you to play a little differently from how you’d play […]
Behind The Scenes: The Grateful Dead’s “Shakedown Street”
zZounds’ resident shredologist Justin hopped on video chat to run us through the gear he used for our latest Legends Series video on the Grateful Dead’s “Shakedown Street!” Take a listen to the video above for a deeper dive into how we recreated the unique tones of Bob Weir, Jerry Garcia, and Phil Lesh for […]
Rane One: Enter the Digital DJ Realm
The One brings Rane’s dedication to exceptional feel into the digital realm. With motorized platters and a dedicated loop section, the Rane One promises a DJ experience like none other. Check out our exclusive demo of the Rane One above, then head to zZounds to order yours! Apr 23, 2021Mason
Dino Monoxelos of Ampeg on the New Rocket Bass Series
Ampeg brand marketing manager, Dino Monoxelos, joined us for a live interview to talk all about the all-new Rocket Bass series combo amps, how he got involved with Ampeg, and much more! Apr 22, 2021Mason
Legends: Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead bloomed from the counterculture scene in the late ’60s in San Francisco, California. There is no other time nor place that could conceive of such a band. A few images come to mind when thinking about the band: long concerts, tie dye, and Deadheads. While each of those are integral, the biggest thing […]
Taylor Guitars Master Designer Andy Powers on His Creative Process, Sustainable Guitars, and More
We had the chance to catch up with Taylor Guitars Master Designer, Andy Powers, to talk about Taylor’s GT811e, Urban Ash woods, and the sustainability efforts Taylor is putting into building their guitars! Apr 19, 2021Mason
Beat Tools: Multidimensional Control
Here’s a koan for your day: How do you express multiple dimensions when you’re stuck in only one? A few companies like ROLI, Expressive E, Sensel, and stellar designers like Roger Linn, Keith McMillen, and the late Don Buchla (to name precious few) have tried to answer this riddle in the musical realm. With devices […]
MXR Dyna Comp: Get the Most From Your Compressor Pedal
Before buying the MXR Dyna Comp compressor pedal, I did what any musician would do: I scoured the Internet for reviews of all kinds. I came across a few demo videos on YouTube and noticed something interesting: This pedal was only being shown in one light. The people demoing the Dyna Comp were using it […]
