The Capo: Open Mic Night and Beyond
A lot of guitarists tend to look down on the capo. It is often viewed as some sort of cheat for singer-songwriters to not have to learn the fretboard and easily change keys. But the capo is actually a really useful tool, even outside of open mic night. The capo is used on acoustic and […]
A Pedal-sized Pedal Platform? Explore the Simplifier Deluxe
Want a compact, powerful pedal platform that fits on your board? The DSM Humboldt Simplifier Deluxe is a zero-watt, dual-channel reverb stereo amplifier that simplifies your powerful stereo rig down to the size of a dual-pedal. Check out our exclusive live demo as Justin jumps into just what the Simplifier Deluxe can do! Oct 15, […]
A Guide to Basic Melody Writing
What is a melody? Chances are you already know, even if you don’t know the dictionary definition. If you have listened to music, then your instincts will tell you while you are listening, even if subconsciously. The great thing about melodies are that they can come from the voice or an instrument, making them an important part of […]
DJ Media Players: Video Buying Guide
There are so many choices to make when picking out new DJ gear! Let zZounds help you decide. zZounds has the right DJ media players for you, whether you’re looking for something to practice with at home, need something that won’t break the bank, or you’re putting together a professional rig. In our exclusive DJ […]
The Soldano SLO-100: A Live Shredsperience
Ever wonder why the Soldano SLO-100 is almost mythically revered among a huge range of guitarists? Check out a replay of our livestream as zZounds’ resident Shredder-in-Chief Justin takes this beastly amp for a high-octane test drive. Think you can handle the power of a SLO? Find out now! Oct 7, 2021Sergio
Your Guitar Cabinet Recordings Deserve More Love
Are you lost as to what actually sounds good anymore when it comes to tracking guitar? Do you prefer to D.I. a guitar track and re-amp it with effects? Or maybe you’d rather live track the whole band and overdub? And what about how your room even sounds? Is there a plug-in for that? Well […]
Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Custom Hot Rod Edition: Not Your Daddy’s Hot Rod!
What makes the Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Custom Hot Rod Edition such a tonal powerhouse? Catch up with our livestream, in which Justin takes us on a tour of this amazing amp-in-a-box, showing us how to dial in a number of killer tones to suit any playing style. Sep 24, 2021Nicholas
Push the Boundaries of Your Kick Drum Recording With a Boundary Mic
Having trouble getting your bass drum to cut through a mix? Maybe the low frequencies sound great on their own, but once you’ve got the full kit going, your kick is lost. All you need to do is push the boundaries of your kick drum recording with a boundary microphone. The little mic that could, […]
Gibson Generation Collection: zZounds Demo and Review
Get the Best Seat in the House The Gibson Generation Collection is a lineup of acoustics that focuses on the player. Gibson was kind enough to send us a G-Writer and a G-200 to preview for the launch. At first glance, these look like the traditional models that Gibson has long been known for. With […]
