Create Any Effect You Want With the Empress ZOIA
Have you ever wanted to build your own effect from the ground-up? Or maybe you feel like there can never be enough knobs to tweak, buttons to press, settings to adjust. Enter the Empress ZOIA modular synthesizer pedal — nay a workstation — allowing full customization, creation, and synthesis all in one compact stompbox form-factor. […]
Extending Your Extended-Range Guitar
Do you want an 8-string guitar but currently only have a 7-string? While zZounds’ Play as You Pay installment plans are helpful, buying a new axe isn’t always a feasible option. In this guide, I’ll go over a method to extend your 7-string even lower into the 8-string range and the tools you’ll need to […]
A Neve in Your Bedroom? Re-Amping Drum Tracks with JHS Channel Strips
When we think of a vintage console, the word “color” comes to mind. The way each channel strip on a console processes the audio being pushed through it is affected by what’s available on that specific console, including the EQ, the transformers, etc. These days, you don’t need a physical unit to get that warm, […]
Perfect Pairings: EarthQuaker Devices ZEQD-Pre + Gamechanger Audio Light Pedal
What happens when you marry real tube warmth with authentic spring reverb? A Perfect Pairing, that’s what! In this episode of Perfect Pairings, the EarthQuaker Devices ZEQD-Pre and the Gamechanger Audio Light Pedal team up. The ZEQD-Pre delivers foundational, tube-driven warmth and a lively dynamic response to any guitar signal. The Light Pedal then opens […]
Using the Rode Wireless PRO Recording System
Touted by Rode as “crystal clear” and “incredibly stable”, the Wireless PRO dual-channel recording system is positioned as a fully featured and affordable solution for audio-for-video. But what is it like to use in a real-world situation? With an upcoming video shoot involving interviews and two live performances, I snagged two Wireless PRO systems with […]
Chris Buck on His Signature Yamaha RS02CB Revstar
Known for his smooth, soulful style, Chris Buck has cultivated an instantly recognizable sound using Yamaha’s Revstar guitars. Now he’s partnered with Yamaha for a signature gold top model that captures his musical vision in stunning fashion. In this video, Chris stops by to discuss and showcase his signature Yamaha RS02CB Revstar! Feb 18, 2026Myles
Room to Breathe: The Role of Reverb in Drum Mixing
Not everyone has access to incredible studio live rooms with 20-foot ceilings and tuned acoustics. But when it comes to home studio recording of drums, the first real red flag for an amateur recording will likely be how the drums sit in the mix. Veteran mix engineers know that reverb above all else can be […]
Pure Vibes With the Gibson J-160E
Seen in the hands of some of the biggest rock stars ever, the original Gibson J-160E from the ’50s and ’60s combined classic cool with versatile tone to secure its place in guitar history. Released along with other models from the Original collection from Gibson Acoustic, the J-160E Original forges its own stylish path thanks […]
Showcasing the Magic of the Yamaha TAS3 C TransAcoustic
Looking for your next all-in-one tool for inspiration? Look no further than Yamaha’s newest entry into their revolutionary TransAcoustic lineup, the TAS3 C! Built with onboard effects plus looping and Bluetooth capabilities, a comfortable body crafted from solid mahogany, and a solid Sitka spruce A.R.E. top, the Yamaha TAS3 C TransAcoustic fosters inspiration wherever it […]
