Do “Magic” Frequencies Exist When Mixing Drums?
There is no magic bullet. That’s a point that this piece should get across first and foremost. That being said, learning about what boosting and cutting frequencies can to do to a mix is incredibly important for your engineering skills and satisfaction when recording drums. Any drum recording is only as good as the sum […]
Gear Wire: Rob Scallon, Ticketmaster Lawsuit, Unboxing A New EarthQuaker Devices Pedal & More
In Gear Wire’s second episode, hosts Justin and Luis welcome YouTuber and Schecter artist Rob Scallon to discuss his signature Schecter models and news about what’s going on in his world. Justin and Luis even try to stump Rob on trivia about his own videos! They also dive into music news like the Live Nation/Ticketmaster […]
Roland JD-08 Boutique Synthesizer: A Link to Roland’s Past
I’ll be the first to admit, my first impression of Roland’s JD-08 was one of surprise. I thought: How would Roland fit all of its original inspiration into something smaller than your computer’s keyboard? That question drove me to give it a chance — I’d revive my niche of “The Oscillator” and share some thoughts […]
What are Coated Strings?
Have you come across coated strings while shopping for your next pack and wondered what they were? The world of strings is wide indeed, and coated strings are one of the many varieties offered by manufacturers. But what is a string’s coating made from? How does it affect the tone, and does it feel…weird? Let’s […]
zZounds Presents: Gear Wire
When you need to stay up-to-date on the latest music and gear news, look no further than Gear Wire, presented by zZounds! Join hosts Justin and Luis as they explore the hottest music news, interview artists and brands about the latest gear, and much more! In this pilot episode, our hosts tackle the latest hip-hop […]
Your Ticket to Royally Awesome Tone: Epiphone USA Coronet
Epiphone turns back the clock to reissue a USA-made version of one of their mid-century favorites, the Coronet! Made in Nashville, this special Coronet boasts premium appointments like a gorgeous nitrocellulose lacquer finish (in your choice of Ebony or Vintage Cherry), the classic “Bikini” headstock badge, and a single P-90 Soapbar pickup. As if that […]
Get a Whole Locker of Tones Out of a Single Universal Audio Microphone!
As technology advances, studio gear gets more and more accessible to the average basement recording engineer. In the last decade or so, recording your own music has not only gotten easier, it’s become a skill that must be learned by nearly every artist if they want to survive financially while making a living out of […]
How to Pronounce Fuchs, Cioks, and More Music Gear Brand Names You Should Know How to Say
Ever wondered how to pronounce some of the more unusual music gear brand names out there? Here at zZounds, we’ve heard every mispronunciation out there. Here are 12 commonly mispronounced music gear brand names, and our guide to saying them correctly — so you can avoid embarrassing mistakes next time you’re talking gear. This post […]
How and Why to Use ARC Studio
After achieving success with their plug-in based ARC room correction mic + software package, IK Multimedia has released an interesting new implementation of ARC: the ARC Studio, a way to room-correct without having to run a plug-in in your DAW. With ARC Studio you get a measurement mic, the ARC 4 software, and a box […]
