New Quantum LT Interfaces from Fender
Create music fluidly with new Quantum LT interfaces from Fender. These affordable-yet-powerful audio interfaces give you plenty of inputs and outputs for the price, with Fender-designed instrument inputs and PreSonus’ MAX-HD mic preamps. They also include six months of the Fender Studio Pro DAW, which is packed with time-saving and creativity-inspiring features. Watch as Johnny […]
Perfect Pairings: Darkglass Electronics Alpha-Omega + DigiTech MonoNeon Whammy
The crushing lows of bass and the ripping sustain of distortion go together like peanut butter and jelly. But what happens when you throw a whammy pedal into the proverbial gears of that tone stack? A perfect pairing, that’s what! In this episode of Perfect Pairings, the Darkglass Electronics Alpha-Omega and the DigiTech MonoNeon Whammy […]
What Does the “Music Ducking” Button on My PA Speaker Do?
If you’ve got a portable PA speaker or all-in-one PA system with a mic input and a music playback channel, you may have a button or switch on the back labeled something like Ducking, Music Ducking, Mic Priority, Voice Priority, Talkover, or Voiceover. So, what does that button do? The automatic music ducking/mic priority feature […]
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
