October's Best of the Blog

This month: Gibson Generation Collection, boundary mic techniques on kick drums, and more. Call Now: 800-996-8637 [zZounds Music]( [October'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. [Gibson Generation Collection: Demo and Review ]( [Gibson Generation Collection: Demo and Review]( 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. Read up on our review and get a taste of their tones in our video demo! [Watch on the Blog »]( [Push the Boundaries of Your Kick Drum Recording With a Boundary Mic ]( [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. Learn how to push the boundaries of your kick drum recording with a [boundary mic]( in this post! [Read on the Blog »]( [Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Custom Hot Rod Edition: Not Your Daddy's Hot Rod! ]( [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. [Watch on the Blog »]( [Your Guitar Cabinet Recordings Deserve More Love]( [Your Guitar Cabinet Recordings Deserve More Love]( Are you lost as to what actually sounds good anymore when it comes to tracking guitar? Shake up your everyday recording techniques and virtual processing with some real-world, physical guitar cabinet miking techniques that have been used by greats like Steve Albini and Vance Powell. [Read on the Blog »]( [The Soldano SLO-100: A Live Shredsperience ]( [The Soldano SLO-100: A Live Shredsperience]( Ever wonder why the [Soldano SLO-100]( is 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! [Watch on the Blog »]( [DJ Media Players: Video Buying Guide ]( [DJ Media Players: Video Buying Guide]( Find the right DJ media players for you, whether you're looking for something to practice with at home or you're building a professional rig. In our exclusive video buying guide, we compare 4 units across every price point: the entry-level [Numark NDX500]( and [Gemini MDJ-600]( competitively priced [Pioneer DJ XDJ-700]( and top-tier [Denon DJ SC6000M Prime](. [Watch on the Blog »]( [A Guide to Basic Melody Writing ]( [A Guide to Basic Melody Writing]( What is a melody? Chances are you already know, even if you don't know the dictionary definition. Learn all about the building blocks of melodies, how we can use music theory to enhance our instincts, and how to intuitively compose melodies on the guitar in this instructional post! [Read on the Blog »]( [A Pedal-sized Pedal Platform? Explore the Simplifier Deluxe ]( [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 it out in our exclusive live demo! [Watch on the Blog »]( [The Capo: Open Mic Night and Beyond ]( [The Capo: Open Mic Night and Beyond]( Capos are much more than just a quick way to change keys. In this post, Matt explores several interesting ways to make the most of your capo when performing live or in the studio. Plus, check out how the [Spider Capo]( can open up an entirely new world of alternate tunings! [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 © 2021 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.](