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Did Lauten Audio Create the Snare Mic of the Future?

The Lauten Audio Snare Mic offers drummer-friendly options that make sure you always capture the true essence of your beloved snare drum. Hear it in this post!

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zZounds Beams Up Roland's GAIA 2 Synth

Roland's GAIA 2 synthesizer is a beacon of sonic innovation. Watch our exclusive video at for a celestial journey through its hybrid wavetable and virtual-analog engine.

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In this edition of All-Star Gear, we're paying tribute to the problem solvers -- those items that don't dazzle with flash or features, but can be just as impactful as an instrument.

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Electro-Voice ZLX G2 PA Loudspeakers

How do you improve upon the world's top-selling PA speaker series? New from Electro-Voice, the ZLX G2 series offers more power, a wider frequency response, app control, and lighter weight. Learn more in our Spotlight guide!

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February 15, 2024

Keyboards and MIDI

From the Blog

Did Lauten Audio Create the Snare Mic of the Future?

The Lauten Audio Snare Mic offers drummer-friendly options that make sure you always capture the true essence of your beloved snare drum. Hear it in this post!

Read More
Featured Video

zZounds Beams Up Roland's GAIA 2 Synth

Roland's GAIA 2 synthesizer is a beacon of sonic innovation. Watch our exclusive video at for a celestial journey through its hybrid wavetable and virtual-analog engine.

Watch Now
All-Star Gear

Problem Solvers

In this edition of All-Star Gear, we're paying tribute to the problem solvers -- those items that don't dazzle with flash or features, but can be just as impactful as an instrument.

Shop the Guide
zZounds Spotlight

Electro-Voice ZLX G2 PA Loudspeakers

How do you improve upon the world's top-selling PA speaker series? New from Electro-Voice, the ZLX G2 series offers more power, a wider frequency response, app control, and lighter weight. Learn more in our Spotlight guide!

Shop the Guide
What's the ideal first musical instrument for kids to learn? Hint: It's also the instrument found on every hit pop producer's desk. That's right: keyboards! Keyboards are great for beginners of any age, because sound production requires just the press of a key. The keys make it easy to visualize scales and chords, helping you learn music theory. And if you learn to play piano, you can create an endless variety of sounds, thanks to modern synthesizers.

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.