Victory amplifiers are some of my favorites as of late. Most amps can’t beat their versatility, raw tone, and ease of use. When the UK brand began releasing compact pedal versions of their amps I knew I had to try them, and they did not disappoint. If you’re curious about the differences (and similarities) of […]
Walrus Audio creates some of the most intuitive, studio-quality effects in the pedal world. With their Mako Series of effects you can have a seriously potent delay, reverb, and amplifier/cabinet simulator all on one pedalboard! The Mako D1 offers five studio-grade delay programs and a ton of tweaking abilities for dialing in your ideal delay. […]
Ampeg brand marketing manager, Dino Monoxelos, joined us for a live interview to talk all about the all-new Rocket Bass series combo amps, how he got involved with Ampeg, and much more!
The prevalence of digital guitar amp and effects processors has exploded over the last few years. Although the technology is not brand new, it’s clear that manufacturers have really locked in on the quality and sound that professional musicians require in both live and studio settings. Like many guitarists, I recently found myself at the […]
If you’re a guitarist, you know how important it is to pair the right amp with the right guitar, and the time it takes to find the right combination. While there are many guitar/amp pairings that are legendary in many ways, for rock guitarists, there’s one iconic pairing that has stood above many, if not all […]
With so many of us cooped up due to self-quarantine and stay-in-place orders, we’re gaining a new appreciation for the great indoors. Musicians, producers and the like are turning to their home studios for refuge, whether starting new projects or just tidying up a bit. In this edition of Talking Shop, we’re showcasing some zZounds […]
Victory designs amps with modern versatility that sound like vintage classics. We put three of their top varieties to the test here at zZounds. Listen to the video above to hear The Duchess, The Countess, and The Kraken in action for yourself! Plus, shop our guide on zZounds to see even more Victory Amps! All […]
If Fender’s new Tone Master Twin and Deluxe Reverb amps only sounded exactly like their tube counterparts, it wouldn’t be enough. That’s because Fender engineers designed these amps to behave exactly the same, too. Three years of hard work designing, programming and engineering has resulted in two amps with circuit topologies that replicate the same […]
What do you throw a drowning bassist?…their case. Just kidding! Let’s be real and acknowledge that the bass guitar plays an incredibly crucial role in our music today. A lot of popular music is driven by the bass. So if a bass track isn’t recorded well, it can really hurt the excitement of a recording. […]