An Extended Look at Reverend’s 2026 Lineup
Reverend is upping the ante in 2026 with nine exciting new guitars, each boasting thoughtful refinements that build on the company’s bold design style and revved-up sonic formula. In this video, Justin sits down with Reverend CEO Ken Haas to get an extended look at what’s new for 2026! Jan 23, 2026Myles
New Martin Models for 2026!
Keeping their iconic, nearly 200-year-old tradition alive, Martin’s 2026 releases have a little something that’ll satisfy players from all backgrounds! From upgrades to the dependable Road Series, to the large-and-in-charge Super Dreadnoughts, these releases allow you to express your individuality while honoring Martin’s legacy. We traveled to Nazareth, Pennsylvania to get a behind-the-scenes first look […]
Mesa/Boogie Revives the Legendary Triple Rectifier
The Triple Rectifier didn’t just burst onto the 90s rock and metal scenes; it ignited them with its blistering high-gain power. Now, Mesa/Boogie has reawakened the beast to peel the paint off of venue walls once again. Watch as Sergio breaks down the revival of the Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier! Jan 21, 2026Myles
Unlock Metal Mayhem for Under $1,500!
Need to build a rig from scratch that satisfies your metal tastes? Limiting ourselves to just $1,500, we wanted our choices to provide all the pummeling tones with enough volume to jam anywhere. Loaded with a pair of Diamond Plus humbuckers and a Floyd Rose, as well as a great price,the Schecter Omen Extreme was […]
Inside Martin’s Storied Legacy: Factory and Museum Tour
In November of 2025, the zZounds crew traveled to Nazareth, PA, to embark on an exciting journey through Martin’s world-renowned factory and museum. During our factory tour, we witnessed Martin’s time-tested processes, which incorporate remarkable manual craftsmanship complemented by a small handful of pre-programmed machines. The museum, which sits mere feet from the entrance to […]
Here’s a Deep Dive into the Line 6 Helix Stadium XL
The next great era of Line 6 Helix is here with the Line 6 Helix Stadium XL. Featuring Agoura modeling, the Stadium XL delivers unprecedented responsiveness, sound, and playing dynamics in one tour-ready floorboard. The 8-inch touchscreen makes building out your ideal rig easy, and the 12 high-contrast OLED scribble strips transform workflow from juggling […]
Lauten Audio’s Kick Mic and the Case for Purpose-Built Drum Mics
For home producers who track real drums in less-than-ideal rooms, kick capture is often the part of a session that eats time and patience: a boom that will not sit, attack that disappears under room modes, and a long chain of EQ and gating to try to fix it. The Lauten Audio Kick Mic addresses […]
Our Top Videos of 2025
The Top Videos of 2025 As we prepare to say goodbye to 2025, we’re taking some time to look back on the year in zZounds videos! Scroll through to find our most-viewed and favorite videos of the year, and see what makes the gear in them so special. We’ll be back with plenty more videos […]
Using the Zoom F6 Recorder
Zoom handheld recorders like the H6studio and H4essential are great tools for recording audio outside of the studio. But what if you need a recorder with more features to use for on-location audio, for example in a video shoot? In this post we’ll take a look at the Zoom F6 “professional multi-track field recorder” and […]
