Exploring the Korg volca modular
It’s a “West Coast style” modular synthesizer! It has 50 patch points! It’s… perhaps a little intimidating at first glance. The Korg volca modular is a “micro modular synthesizer.” This means that it’s made up of individual modules: the sections of a synthesizer that perform different functions, such as selecting the sound source, adjusting the […]
A Journey to MIDI Guitar Land: Part II
Not many dedicate a whole post to what you can’t do with something, but allow me to break a cardinal rule for a reason. Do you ever have one of those “a-ha” moments when things just click? I have to say, I had one quite recently when going through the land of guitar MIDI control […]
Orange Bass Butler Demo
Serve up classic “bi-amped” bass tone, without a van full of gear! The Orange Bass Butler splits your signal in two — with one end handling clean, fat low end, and the other emulating a guitar amp, tackling mids and top-end, while adding just the right amount of gain. The result is a finely tuned, […]
Victory Amps Kraken, Duchess & Countess MKII Amps Demo
Victory designs amps with modern versatility that sound like vintage classics. We put three of their top varieties to the test here at zZounds. Listen to the video above to hear The Duchess, The Countess, and The Kraken in action for yourself! Plus, shop our guide on zZounds to see even more Victory Amps! All […]
An Intro to Universal Audio’s Luna
If you, like myself, are a huge fan of the recording powerhouse Universal Audio, you’ve probably noticed a ton of hype around Luna, a new product they unveiled at the 2020 NAMM Show. So, What is Luna? It’s a DAW! Or is it? Ask Universal Audio and they’ll definitely tell you it’s anything but a digital […]
Unconventional Uses For Your Pedals
The pedal industry has exploded over the past decade, and most guitarists have a few extra pedals lying around. Today we’re going to take a look at some other uses for your pedal collection! Makeshift Attenuator There’s no denying it, guitarists like things loud. Nothing compares to the sound of an overdriven tube amp, but […]
The Coolest Things We Saw at NAMM 2020
NAMM 2020 is in the books, and what a show it was! If you haven’t caught up yet, check our NAMM coverage blog posts and video, as well as our Instagram page. In this post, we’re bringing you the products from NAMM 2020 that excited us the most. Read on and add your top picks […]
NAMM 2020 Coverage
We’re live at NAMM 2020, scoping out the latest, greatest gear! Check out our show coverage, organized by category below, and be sure to follow us on Instagram for even more content! Jan 15, 2020Mason
NAMM 2020: Sightings
NAMM 2020 is here, and the zZounds team is covering all the latest gear news! Follow us here and on Instagram for the latest gear news, and check out our musician sightings below! Shop 2020 NAMM Gear on zZounds Gibson at The Grove – Slash, Rick Nielsen & More DJ Kristaval DJ TrizzyTrack Chesley Allen […]
