Emily Wolfe on Her New Signature Epiphone Model
We recently had the chance to go LIVE for a special interview with Epiphone artist, Emily Wolfe, and talked about her brand-new signature Epiphone Sheraton Stealth, how she got hooked on guitar, and the journey that led to her eventually working with Epiphone! Mar 26, 2021Mason
Two Drum Miking Techniques for Four-Input Interfaces
When most musicians think of miking a drum set, they often picture four microphones right off the bat. One for the snare, kick and a pair of overheads — beautiful simplicity. But where do your overheads go? Where do you mic the snare, or the kick? Today in the studio we’re down to 4 inputs […]
Chris Lord-Alge on His Production Philosophy and Signature Gear
We recently had the amazing opportunity to chat with producer Chris Lord-Alge all about his favorite studio gear including his own Avantone Pro CLA10 monitors and CLA-200 power amp, as well as the Black Lion Audio Bluey FET Limiting Amplifier — all of which you can find at zZounds! Check out the interview above, where […]
How to Install PRS SE Locking Tuners
Paul Reed Smith SE Series guitars are a great value for the price, and many owners choose to upgrade their hardware and electronics to bring them even closer to the quality level of American-made PRS models. I recently picked up a set of PRS SE locking tuners which are a direct drop-in replacement on PRS […]
Live with Yvette Young of Covet
We had the pleasure of having musician and artist, Yvette Young from the band Covet on a live stream to hang out! Watch the video above to learn more about her playing style, the gear she uses, and more! Mar 23, 2021Mason
Want More Control Over Your Tone? Get a Modular Fuzz Pedal!
Jackson Audio is giving you more control over your analog fuzz than ever before! The Jackson Audio Modular Fuzz pedal offers the ability to swap out its 100% analog circuit to another fuzz flavor whenever you want. Simply pop in a new module and your fuzz comes alive with a 100% analog fuzz circuit designed […]
Traktor Kontrol S2 Mk3: Video Demo
Native Instruments’ Traktor Kontrol S2 gives you the best of both worlds and makes DJing easier than ever. This compact controller is packed full of features, all arranged in a club-style setup. The Kontrol S2 is plug-and-play-ready with either PC, Mac, or IOS. Remix songs on fly with stems and samples right from the controller. […]
Victory Countess + Gibson Les Paul: A New Take on Classic British Tone
If you’re a guitarist, you know how important it is to pair the right amp with the right guitar, and the time it takes to find the right combination. While there are many guitar/amp pairings that are legendary in many ways, for rock guitarists, there’s one iconic pairing that has stood above many, if not all […]
A Bass DI Might Save Your Mix: Here’s How
In today’s world of recording, there are a million-and-one options for tracking your bass guitar. From “direct-in,” (DI) to amp simulation software, or even traditional miking of a bass cabinet, you’ve got options. Each option has its own pros and cons, so why not limit the cons list and combine two of these techniques into […]
