Interviews

Fender Vintera III | Vintage “Era Specific” Authenticity Without Premium Prices
Inside Fender Vintera III: Era-correct upgrades, Ensenada craftsmanship, and vintage tone and feel—without Custom Shop prices.

Inside the Noise Season 2, Episode 1: Adrian Young
Adrian Young talks No Doubt’s climb, Tragic Kingdom sessions, and his obsessive quest for drum sound.

Akai Professional MPC Sample: Inside the Pocket-Size MPC With Andy Mac
Meet Akai Pro’s pocket-size MPC Sample with Andy Mac—fast sampling, chop modes, effects, and USB-C workflow for beats anywhere.

Inside the Noise Episode 12: Gabe's Takeaways from Season 1
Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto reviews the first season of Inside the Noise, unpacking leadership lessons and artist success stories from guests like Chad Smith, Blu DeTiger and Kenny Aronoff.

Inside the Noise Episode 11: Marcus Ryle
Gabe Dalporto talks with Marcus Ryle on the gear innovations behind Oberheim, Alesis ADAT and the Line 6 POD.

Inside the Noise Episode 10: Chris Lombardi
Gabe Dalporto talks with Chris Lombardi on DW Drums’ evolution from education to world-class kits & hardware.

Inside the Noise Episode 9: Chris Martin
Chris Martin shares how Martin Guitar weathered disco & hair metal, and the pivot mindset that kept the brand thriving.

Inside the Noise Episode 8: Blu DeTiger
In Episode 8 of Inside the Noise, Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto sits with low-end luminary Blu DeTiger to explore how she built a successful music career by leveraging talent, technology and truth.

Inside the Noise Episode 7: David Kalt
David Kalt, founder of Reverb.com, shares how he built fairer marketplaces—after disrupting options trading—and why customer experience and opportunity drive his approach to entrepreneurship.

Inside the Noise Episode 6: Kenny Aronoff
Kenny Aronoff is a legendary drummer, renowned inspirational speaker and top-selling author. Gabe Dalporto digs into how Aronoff’s perseverance and passion forged his success.

Inside the Noise Episode 5: Jim and John D'Addario
Gabe Dalporto talks with Jim & John D’Addario III on D’Addario’s 1680 legacy—plus how the brand keeps innovating strings and accessories.

Inside the Noise Episode 4: Thomas Ripsam of Martin Guitar
Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto talks with Martin Guitar CEO Thomas Ripsam about leading a heritage brand and why the future of acoustic guitars is as much about inspiration as it is about tone.

Inside the Noise Episode 1: Andy Mooney of Fender
Gabe Dalporto sits down with Fender CEO Andy Mooney to explore how a pioneering past fuels future innovation.

Inside the Noise Episode 2: Paul Reed Smith of PRS Guitars
In this edition of the Inside the Noise, Guitar Center’s Gabe Dalporto joins Paul Reed Smith at his namesake guitar factory in Annapolis, Maryland.

Inside the Noise Episode 3: Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers
Guitar Center’s Gabe Dalporto chats with the ever-versatile, heavy-hitting drummer to learn what makes him tick.

A-Trak Spins the AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X
In this exclusive performance, Canadian DJ, producer and remix artist A-Trak puts the CDJ-3000X through its paces.

RANE Launches the RANE ONE MKII Motorized DJ Controller
Learn the story behind the new RANE ONE MKII from the team that designed it.

Ludwig Unveils Guitar Center Exclusive Heritage Cherry Drums
Ludwig has been partnering with Guitar Center on groove-tastic products since founder Wayne Mitchell opened our first store in Hollywood in 1959. Meet the newest addition, the Guitar Center exclusive Heritage Cherry Drums.

Yamaha Revstar Guitars | Revved Up on Innovation
The Revstar line is prized for its innovative electronics, gig-hardened construction and “more for your money” core value. Here, Yamaha Guitar Group Marketing Manager Brandon Soriano takes you on a motorcyclist’s “grip it and rip it” journey through the history, design concepts and technology of the revved-up Revstar line.

Universal Audio's Tore Mogensen Talks UAFX
Tore Mogensen, UAFX senior product manager, goes deep on pedal design and the inner details of ANTI, Enigmatic and Knuckles.
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