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 […]
Our Top Videos of 2023
The Top Videos of 2023 As we prepare to say goodbye to 2023, 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 […]
Live: The Boss RV-200 Studio-Grade Reverb Is Here
Boss has always been committed to bringing studio-quality effects to the masses. The RV-200 reverb pedal brings studio-grade, 96kHz sampling rate reverb to your pedalboard in a rock-solid Boss 200 series enclosure. Each RV-200 features space for storing up to 127 reverb sounds pulled from 12 distinct reverb types. The easy, intuitive design takes inspiration […]
Track The Evolution: Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field Demo
Step into the world of Teenage Engineering with the OP-1 Field Synthesizer. The OP-1 Field pairs refined design with advanced technology, compacting tons of sound engines, sequencing power, and special T.E. flair into one mobile instrument. Explore just what else one can do with Teenage Engineering in our exclusive video demo! Dec 8, 2023Diego
zZounds Goes Live With the Bad Cat Black Cat Combo
Discover the aggressive roar of Bad Cat amplifiers! Check out this episode of zZounds Live as Justin explores all that the Black Cat combo can do! Powered by a pair of EL84 power tubes, the 20-watt Black Cat combo boasts two channels that range from a gentle purr to a formidable roar. A powerful 2-band […]
Live Demo: Dive Deep into the Fender Tone Master Pro Workstation Pedal!
Fender is taking their critically acclaimed Tone Master series of amplifiers to the floor, with the Fender Tone Master Pro workstation pedal. The Tone Master Pro features a whole host of effects, amplifiers, and custom I/O so you can bring nearly any rig on the planet with you wherever you roam. From vintage Fender amplifiers […]
