September's Best of the Blog

This month: Matthews Effects demos, why drum size matters, a visit from Greg Koch and more. Call Now: 800-996-8637 [zZounds Music]( Congrats, you've found this month's Best of the Blog! This is where we highlight some of the most interesting posts you may have missed the first time around. [Matthews Effects Pedal Video Demos ]( [Matthews Effects Pedal Video Demos]( Matthews Effects makes some truly unique pedals with designs that cater to the player who craves versatility on stage. We put their current roster of five pedals to the test -- check out our video demos to hear what these incredible pedals can do! [Watch on the Blog]( [How Does Drum Size Affect Tone? ]( [How Does Drum Size Affect Tone?]( Drummers, like all musicians, have certain preferences on what they play. Some drummers like bigger drums, some like smaller drums. Do you prefer deep or shallow shells? In this post, we'll offer an unbiased disclosure on how drum size can factor into your sonic signature. [Read on the Blog]( [Greg Koch and Rick Vito on Their Signature Reverend Models ]( [Greg Koch and Rick Vito on Their Signature Reverend Models]( Reverend Guitars teamed up with Greg Koch and Rick Vito to create their own signature guitars that drip with vintage style and modern high-performance features. Both Greg and Rick stopped by zZounds HQ recently to showcase their brand-new signature Reverend models! [Watch on the Blog]( [Gibson CEO James Curleigh on Running an Iconic Brand ]( [Gibson CEO James Curleigh on Running an Iconic Brand]( This year at Summer NAMM, the zZounds Crew got the chance to speak with James "JC" Curleigh, the recently appointed CEO of Gibson Brands. Watch our interview to hear Curleigh's vision for the future of Gibson guitars, and his thoughts on running a globally recognized brand. [Watch on the Blog]( [Compressor Controls Explained ]( [Compressor Controls Explained]( One of the most important and powerful tools in any recording studio arsenal is the compressor. While the number one rule for recording and mixing is "as long as it sounds good, it is good" -- it couldn’t hurt to at least know what every knob of your compressor does, right? [Read on the Blog]( [How the 1950s and '60s Shaped the Modern Drum Set ]( [How the 1950s and '60s Shaped the Modern Drum Set]( The 1950s and '60s were legendary for music, and the beating heart of all the early rock 'n' roll, folk and pop songs from that era was the drums. We're looking at how and why the music of this era shaped the drum kit into the form we know and love today. [Read on the Blog]( [Creating Guitar Harmonies ]( [Creating Guitar Harmonies]( Whether it's the soaring solos of Iron Maiden, [Brian May,]( [The Allman Brothers Band,]( harmonized guitar riffs have shaped rock music for the last five decades. In this post, we'll dive into some of the basics of harmonized guitar parts and using pedals to get that same sound. [Read on the Blog]( [zZounds Blog]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [Contact Us] Questions? Call a gear expert now! 800-996-8637 The Fine Print: Everything in this email is subject to terms as may be detailed at [zZounds.com]( or elsewhere. We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but prices, availability, specs, etc. are always subject to change without notice. In the event of an error, we'll do our best to remedy it. However, we cannot always honor an incorrect price. Interim markdowns may apply. Discounts and savings cited are versus manufacturer's suggested retail price except where specifically indicated as reduced price. Copyright © 2019 zZounds Music, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 8 Thornton Rd. | Oakland, NJ 07436 service@zzounds.com --------------------------------------------------------------- Don't want to receive these emails anymore? [Click here to Unsubscribe.](