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1 year ago Gear Demos

Starry-Eyed Surprise: Arturia MiniFreak Stellar Synth Video Demo

Space out with Arturia’s MiniFreak Stellar, a blacked-out special edition of their original powerful polyphonic synth. Featuring dual digital sound engines, analog filters, advanced modulation, sequencing, and stereo effects, this synth takes your sound into deep space and beyond. Join us in our exclusive video as we explore the MiniFreak Stellar’s unique features and cosmic […]

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1 year ago Gear Wire

Gear Wire: Genzler Kinetix 800 Bass Amp, Guess That Bass, & More

Episode 3 focuses on the brand-new Genzler Kinetix 800 bass amp. zZounds’ very own bass expert Martin sits down with our hosts Justin and Luis to show off a few thumping tones while sharing his impressions about the amp. Plus, we dig into music news about Spotify, Wu-Tang Clan, and Taylor Swift. Jun 26, 2024Mason

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1 year ago Behind The Kit

Do “Magic” Frequencies Exist When Mixing Drums?

There is no magic bullet. That’s a point that this piece should get across first and foremost. That being said, learning about what boosting and cutting frequencies can to do to a mix is incredibly important for your engineering skills and satisfaction when recording drums. Any drum recording is only as good as the sum […]

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1 year ago Gear Wire

Gear Wire: Rob Scallon, Ticketmaster Lawsuit, Unboxing A New EarthQuaker Devices Pedal & More

In Gear Wire’s second episode, hosts Justin and Luis welcome YouTuber and Schecter artist Rob Scallon to discuss his signature Schecter models and news about what’s going on in his world. Justin and Luis even try to stump Rob on trivia about his own videos! They also dive into music news like the Live Nation/Ticketmaster […]

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1 year ago The Oscillator

Roland JD-08 Boutique Synthesizer: A Link to Roland’s Past

I’ll be the first to admit, my first impression of Roland’s JD-08 was one of surprise. I thought: How would Roland fit all of its original inspiration into something smaller than your computer’s keyboard? That question drove me to give it a chance — I’d revive my niche of “The Oscillator” and share some thoughts […]

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1 year ago Guitar Workbench

What are Coated Strings?

Have you come across coated strings while shopping for your next pack and wondered what they were? The world of strings is wide indeed, and coated strings are one of the many varieties offered by manufacturers. But what is a string’s coating made from? How does it affect the tone, and does it feel…weird? Let’s […]

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1 year ago Gear Wire

zZounds Presents: Gear Wire

When you need to stay up-to-date on the latest music and gear news, look no further than Gear Wire, presented by zZounds! Join hosts Justin and Luis as they explore the hottest music news, interview artists and brands about the latest gear, and much more! In this pilot episode, our hosts tackle the latest hip-hop […]

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1 year ago Gear Demos

Your Ticket to Royally Awesome Tone: Epiphone USA Coronet

Epiphone turns back the clock to reissue a USA-made version of one of their mid-century favorites, the Coronet! Made in Nashville, this special Coronet boasts premium appointments like a gorgeous nitrocellulose lacquer finish (in your choice of Ebony or Vintage Cherry), the classic “Bikini” headstock badge, and a single P-90 Soapbar pickup. As if that […]

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1 year ago Studio Solutions

Get a Whole Locker of Tones Out of a Single Universal Audio Microphone!

As technology advances, studio gear gets more and more accessible to the average basement recording engineer. In the last decade or so, recording your own music has not only gotten easier, it’s become a skill that must be learned by nearly every artist if they want to survive financially while making a living out of […]

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