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 […]
Strandberg Boden Essential: The Producer’s Axe
.strandberg* (more commonly known as Strandberg) has long been been heralded as one of the greats in the headless guitar world and for good reason. The comfort of these guitars combined with the highly playable EndurNeck profile made these an instant modern classic. With the release of the Boden Essential line, Strandberg looks to get […]
With Universal Audio Verve Analog Machines, Analog Warmth Is a Click Away
Universal Audio is in the business of sound design. Their catalog of plug-ins, interfaces, effects, and more offer artists around the world the opportunity to indulge in a nearly endless amount of tones, effects, and workflow types without the need for the literal (mostly vintage) gear their products pull tones from. Their Verve Analog Machines […]
Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom Collection: Video Demo
Loaded with pro-level features, Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection guitars are made for the player who loves vintage instruments. With models like the 1959 Les Paul and the 1942 Banner J-45, this collection is all killer, no filler. All of these guitars feature Gibson’s iconic “open book” headstock, Gibson humbuckers, solid-wood construction, and an […]
zZounds x Epiphone Exclusives: Sparkle and Metallic Finishes Pop in This Video Demo!
Epiphone and zZounds teamed up to bring you some exclusive finishes while still remaining affordable! With sparkle and metallic finishes, these guitars scream rock ‘n’ roll. These eye-catching finishes include Purple Sparkle, Blue Sparkle, Citrus Sparkle, Gold Sparkle, Silver Sparkle, Ruby Red, and Candy Blue. Including classic models like the Explorer, Flying V, Les Paul, […]
Video: Gibson Theodore, From the Mind of Ted McCarty
From discovered blueprints to a production model, the Gibson Theodore represents a trip through Gibson history. A few years ago, Gibson Custom released a recreation of a guitar designed by Ted McCarty, creator of the Les Paul and ES-335. Now available as a production model for the first time, the Gibson Theodore has a few […]
zZounds Exclusive First Look: Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6
Crafted and refined with modern players in mind, Strandberg’s Boden Prog NX 6 offers extreme performance with futuristic style. From its ergonomic, chambered swamp ash body and EGS Pro Rev7 tremolo system, to its headstock-less design and patented EndurNeck profile, everything about the Boden Prog NX 6 puts player comfort first. And since this model […]
Did Lauten Audio Create the Snare Mic of the Future?
Lauten Audio has pioneered the first-ever FET condenser for miking snare drums! The Lauten Audio Snare Mic offers drummer-friendly options ideal for studio or stage that make sure you always capture the true essence of your beloved snare drum. From its high decibel handling capsule, to its multiple frequency cut options, we’ll take a look […]
