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  1. NAMM 2020: News, Rumors, Hopes & Dreams

    It’s that time again — the NAMM show is starting January 16 and the buzz is building every day. We’re compiling a list of gear announcements and rumors to help you keep track of it all. Check out our list sorted alphabetically by brand below, and be sure to keep up with our coverage live […]

    5 years ago https://blog.zzounds.com/2020/01/07/namm-2020-news-rumors-hopes-dreams/
  2. Why DJs Are Choosing Rekordbox

    DJs who perform live are constantly making choices. Which song to play next? What feeling do I need to create right now? Is the crowd ready to build energy, or take things down a notch? And unless you’re an all-vinyl purist, one of those choices is which digital DJ platform to use for performing and […]

    5 years ago https://blog.zzounds.com/2019/07/27/why-djs-are-choosing-rekordbox/
  3. New Synths Debut at Superbooth 2019

    If the recent announcement of the Moog Matriarch wasn’t enough, the opening day of Superbooth in Berlin has seen a slew of synth announcements from major brands like Korg, Novation, Elektron and IK Multimedia. We’re bringing you the rundown on some of the biggest releases, so read below to get caught up. And best of […]

    6 years ago https://blog.zzounds.com/2019/05/09/new-synths-debut-at-superbooth-2019/
  4. What Gear Does Your Favorite Drummer Use?

    Most drummers can remember that first moment when we understood our destiny. For me it goes back to the time I strolled into my middle school friend’s basement where his older brother had a Pearl Export kit set up, ready to rock. I more than anything in that moment wanted to climb behind the kit […]

    6 years ago https://blog.zzounds.com/2019/04/19/what-gear-does-your-favorite-drummer-use/
  5. Why Choose a Line Array Speaker System?

    If you’re in the market for a new PA system, you may have noticed the emerging category of consumer line array speakers from brands like JBL, Altec Lansing, and QSC. What makes these speakers ideal (or not) for a given venue or live performance situation? Let’s take a look. Sound Dispersion Line array systems have […]

    6 years ago https://blog.zzounds.com/2019/03/22/why-choose-a-line-array-speaker-system/
  6. How To Back Up Your Vinyl Collection

    Welcome to Beat Connection, a series dedicated to promoting modern and vintage dance styles the only way we know how…by providing you a musical starting point to help you create that beat. In the majority of our recent posts, we’ve been taking you on a journey to what I’d dub “foundational beats.” These are standard […]

    6 years ago https://blog.zzounds.com/2019/02/15/how-to-backup-your-vinyl-collection/
  7. Beefing Up Your Drum Mix

    Great recordings are defined by their drum sound. Think about your favorite album — can you picture that snare timbre in your head? Arctic Monkeys’ AM is a perfect example of a drum sound that truly defined an album. Tchad Blake took a high-energy group of performers and matched the mix to their personalities. I’ll admit […]

    6 years ago https://blog.zzounds.com/2018/09/25/saturation-beefing-up-your-drums/
  8. A Case for the Home Studio Mixer

    It’s easier than ever to create a great-sounding record in the comfort of your own home, and that’s an incredible thing. More producers are creating hits at younger and younger ages due to the wide accessibility of studio gear, which should make any seasoned musician excited for what’s to come. But one thing that technology […]

    6 years ago https://blog.zzounds.com/2018/07/04/a-case-for-the-home-studio-mixer/
  9. Keyboardist Bonnie McIntosh: Roland Artist (and Role Model)

    Where in the world is Bonnie McIntosh? As the live keyboardist for such pop phenoms as Selena Gomez, Madilyn Bailey, and Malia Civetz, the talented Ms. McIntosh spends a lot of time globetrotting (just peep her Instagram for photo evidence.) When she’s not on the road playing tour dates and TV gigs, you’ll find this […]

    Video6 years ago https://blog.zzounds.com/2018/06/19/keyboardist-bonnie-mcintosh-roland-artist-and-role-model/