July's Best of the Blog

This month: Gail Ann Dorsey, UNO Synth Pro, Denon DJ LC6000, and more. Call Now: 800-996-8637 [zZounds Music]( [July's Best of the Blog]( 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. [Gail Ann Dorsey on Playing With Bowie, Music Man Basses, and More! ]( [Gail Ann Dorsey on Playing With Bowie, Music Man Basses, and More!]( We chatted with Gail Ann Dorsey, longtime bassist for David Bowie, as well as Tears for Fears, The National, and many others, all about what she's been up to and her affinity for playing [Ernie Ball Music Man basses.]( Catch up with a replay of our livestream on the Blog! [Watch on the Blog »]( [IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro Desktop Video Demo ]( [IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro Desktop Video Demo]( IK Multimedia reimagined the [UNO]( as a next-gen instrument. The [UNO Synth Pro]( is more than one of everything — it's the next level of analog synthesis! In our exclusive video we explore the gamut of sounds and features available on this evolutionary IK Multimedia instrument. [Watch on the Blog »]( [Live With the Denon DJ LC6000]( [Live With the Denon DJ LC6000]( Looking to get a little more out of your DJ rig? Watch our live demo of [Denon DJ's new LC6000 expansion controller!]( Resident DJ expert Jimmy guides us through the functionality of this unit, and how it can open up new possibilities in your next DJ set. [Watch on the Blog »]( [Fuzz Worship: Can Fuzz Be Used as an Instrument? ]( [Fuzz Worship: Can Fuzz Be Used as an Instrument?]( With the boundless options found within the fuzz pedal industry, you can select your own flavor and components to craft your ideal tone. In this post, we examine why the ideas that spawn from fuzz are so powerful, and unwieldy, letting fuzz pedals shine as instruments. [Read on the Blog »]( [Breedlove ECO Collection: Kind to Our Planet, Music to Our Ears ]( [Breedlove ECO Collection: Kind to Our Planet, Music to Our Ears]( Crafted to sound as good as any guitars made from conventional woods and construction, Breedlove's ECO collection offers three series — Pursuit Exotic S, Rainforest S, and the Discovery S series. Watch our demo video to hear the earthy tones of the [ECO Pursuit EX S.]( [Watch on the Blog »]( [Flanger is Back: The Walrus Audio Polychrome ]( [Flanger is Back: The Walrus Audio Polychrome]( Want your guitar tone to blend in harmonically with a song? Or are you looking for a standout, vibrant modulation that sounds great on a lead? Walrus Audio built a pedal that lets you achieve both with the same stompbox: hear the [Polychrome analog flanger]( in our demo video! [Watch on the Blog »]( [Micro Cube GX: Small Amp, Big Surprises!]( [Micro Cube GX: Small Amp, Big Surprises!]( Introducing the little amp with big surprises: The [Roland Micro Cube GX!]( In this post, Myles takes us through the robust feature set of this compact amp, singing the praises of its authentic tones, and explaining why it just may be the mobile guitar teacher's best friend. [Read on the Blog »]( [Five Alternate Guitar Tunings to Spice Up Your Strumming ]( [Five Alternate Guitar Tunings to Spice Up Your Strumming]( After years of playing guitar many of us can get stuck using the same chords, and struggle to find something new and exciting on the instrument. Matt is here to break you out of your rut with five unique alternate guitar tunings to refresh your routine and generate new ideas. [Read on the Blog »]( [Audio Gear Makers Face the Global Chip Crunch ]( [Audio Gear Makers Face the Global Chip Crunch]( The silicon chips found in electronics of all kinds have been in short supply since mid-2020, with chipmakers struggling to meet unprecedented demand. Maya explores the various factors causing the global chip crunch, and what it all means for the music industry. [Read on the Blog »]( [Guitar Parts That Made History ]( [Guitar Parts That Made History]( While most guitar fans recognize and revere the likes of Eddie Van Halen's ["Frankenstrat,"]( or [Jimi Hendrix's beloved Stratocasters,]( the individual components in these guitars have stories to tell as well. In this post, we celebrate the guitar parts that made musical history. [Read on the Blog »]( [From Student to Master: The Ludwig Acrolite ]( [From Student to Master: The Ludwig Acrolite]( [The Ludwig Acrolite snare]( is an all-aluminum cherry bomb on the drum kit that has grown up past its humble beginnings as a school band staple. In this post, Nick shares the story and sound of the little snare that could -- the Ludwig Acrolite. [Read on the Blog »]( [Vintage Vibes From Jupiter ]( [Vintage Vibes From Jupiter]( In the '60s, Harmony specialized in student guitars, but now they’ve leveled up to making professional instruments. Every Harmony guitar is made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, ensuring the highest quality for the price point. Hear the [gold-foil pickup-equipped Jupiter]( in our demo video! [Watch 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. 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