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The Not-So-Hidden History Behind Modal ARGON8M’s Lush Digital Soundscapes

The design of Modal's ARGON8M synthesizer is as much informed by the company's recent history as it is inspired by synths of the past. Learn more in this post!

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Keyboards and MIDI

From The Blog

The Not-So-Hidden History Behind Modal ARGON8M’s Lush Digital Soundscapes

The design of Modal's ARGON8M synthesizer is as much informed by the company's recent history as it is inspired by synths of the past. Learn more in this post!

Read More
Featured Video

Interview With EQD Founder Jamie Stillman

Justin sits down with EarthQuaker Devices founder Jamie Stillman to talk about legacy pedal designs, NOS components, limited editions, and the worlds of pedal design and tone chasing.

Watch on the Blog
Your Top-Rated Gear

All-Star PA Speakers & Systems

In this guide, you'll find top speakers for just about any situation -- from clubs to coffeehouses to spin class. See if your favorites made our list, or find your next PA here!

Learn More
zZounds Spotlight

Moog Messenger

Pushing the Moog legacy forward

Heralding a forward-thinking philosophy in monophonic synthesizer design, Messenger draws Moog's past into the future.

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Ready to start? Check out zZounds' Beginner's Gear Guide to Keyboards to find our picks for digital pianos, MIDI controllers and more.

Some of our most popular MIDI controllers aren't keyboards at all: they're pad controllers for triggering loops and samples. Just add a computer and software! Call our Gear Experts now for help with your purchase: 800-460-8089.