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4 months ago Behind The Kit

The Evolution of Drum Sets: The Early Years

Just like humans, the drum kit has evolved over the years. And just like humans, drum kits have made their biggest strides in technology and refinements in the last century. The modern drum kit has only been around for about 100 years, but humans have been drumming forever, so why have the last 100 years […]

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4 months ago On The Decks

Why DJs Are Choosing Rekordbox

DJs who perform live are constantly making choices. Which song to play next? What feeling do I need to create right now? Is the crowd ready to build energy, or take things down a notch? And unless you’re an all-vinyl purist, one of those choices is which digital DJ platform to use for performing and […]

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4 months ago Features

Talking Shop: Albums We’ve Been Digging

We’re deep into the dog days of summer, and one thing that always helps beat the heat is great music. We asked zZounds staffers to share an album they’ve been into lately, and we’ve compiled the results into this Talking Shop piece. Check out their picks below, and share yours in the comments below! Crumb […]

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4 months ago Studio Solutions

Bass Guitar Recording Methods to Enhance Your Tracks

What do you throw a drowning bassist?…their case. Just kidding! Let’s be real and acknowledge that the bass guitar plays an incredibly crucial role in our music today. A lot of popular music is driven by the bass. So if a bass track isn’t recorded well, it can really hurt the excitement of a recording. […]

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4 months ago Guitar Workbench, Uncategorized

Traditional and Non-Traditional Re-amping Techniques

While re-amping used to only be achievable at high-end studios, re-amp boxes have become very affordable and accessible for musicians and home recording enthusiasts alike. All you really need is the re-amp box, an audio interface, and a couple extra cables to get started. What is a Re-amp Box? A re-amp box essentially converts a […]

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4 months ago News

The Coolest Things We Saw at Summer NAMM 2019

Another Summer NAMM is in the books, and we’re still thinking about all the cool gear, events and honky tonkery from Nashville. Check out our top picks from the show, and let us know what gear caught your eye in the comments below! Gibson NAMM Jam ft. Jason Isbell, Chris Isaak and More + An […]

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4 months ago Gear, News

Summer NAMM 2019: New Gear from Fender, Ampeg, Boss and More

The music gear world has descended upon Nashville, Tennessee for the Summer NAMM 2019 tradeshow! Join the zZounds crew on the show floor as we get our hands on the latest and greatest guitars, amps, and audio gear. Shop all Summer NAMM 2019 gear on zZounds New from Ampeg: Heritage 50th Anniversary SVT Bass Amplifier […]

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4 months ago Studio Solutions

De-reverbing Drums with iZotope RX 7

Got too much reverb on your drum track? In years past, there used to be nothing you could do about that, other than go back and re-record with closer mics or in a deader room. But sometimes, this isn’t an option. Luckily, with iZotope RX 7 you can actually de-reverb sounds, for a cleaner recording. […]

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4 months ago On The Decks

Programming Songs for Your Mix

When DJing, it’s important to know your gear and the techniques required to mix and create seamless transitions. This knowledge is important in creating a mood or keeping a dance floor moving. Early on in my DJ career, my mentor taught me the concept of programming. Programming is the preparation of your music for the […]

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