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 […]
Video: zZounds Beams Up Roland’s GAIA 2 Synth
Roland’s GAIA 2 synthesizer is a beacon of sonic innovation. Watch our exclusive video for a celestial journey through its hybrid wavetable and virtual-analog engine. Its intuitive interface and full-size keys provide a seamless experience for limitless sound design; with features like the sequencer and Motional Pad, explore rhythmic landscapes and sculpt dynamic sonic panoramas […]
Here Comes Your Hero: Epiphone DG-335 Demo
Now more accessible than ever, the Dave Grohl DG-335 is back! The Epiphone DG-335 has all the goods under the hood with Gibson USA Burstbucker pickups, CTS potentiometers, and Mallory capacitors. With all the appointments of the Gibson model, this Epiphone version will fuel any Foo Fighters fan! You’ve seen Dave Grohl play his Gibson […]
You Can Record Drums at Sound City Studios From Anywhere!
We can’t all book out a world-class recording studio, it’s just not possible. But here’s some good news: Universal Audio has made it possible to sound like you’ve just tracked in one of the most legendary live rooms of all time — and it’s affordable for almost anyone! Universal Audio’s Sound City Studios plug-in is […]
What Are Flatwound Strings?
You might have come across flatwound guitar strings or flatwound bass strings if you’ve been browsing online or in-store string sections. Or you might have heard about them from the mustachioed bebop guitarist at your local smoky jazz club. So what are flatwound strings? How do they sound? And are they really flat like fettuccine? […]
At Home With the Beyerdynamic M 160
Designed and built by German microphone manufacturer Beyerdynamic (that’s pronounced like “buyer-dynamic”), the M 160 is a unique microphone that’s perfect for many difficult recording situations. In this article we’ll take a look at some of the features that make it so suited for harsh sources and the unique challenges of recording in a home […]
Subscription vs. Perpetual License: Smart Buys for DAW Software
Should you buy a subscription or a perpetual license for your DAW software? Some DAW makers give you a choice of either model. Let’s consider the reasons it may be smarter to subscribe, rather than buy your music production software outright. With this information — plus a look at the release history of your DAW […]
