We Made a Drum Set out of JUNK - Stephen Taylor & rdavidr rdavidr 2026-09-18 | We Made a Drum Set out of JUNK - Stephen Taylor & rdavidr
Did Zildjian Just Solve the Biggest Problem with Electronic Cymbals? rdavidr 2024-05-18 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrum Stems & Mixes available Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrBig thanks to @ZildjianCompany for having me out to have some fun with the #ZildjianALCHEME You can find more info in the links below!zildjian.com/pages/alchem-e-electronic-drum-kitssweetwater.sjv.io/6eYkqbMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywIt seems that there has been so much innovation and new technology developed for the world of electronic drum kits recently and I have only just stepped my toes into the ekit realm. Mainly because the ekits that were around when I started playing drums were total garbage and cost a million dollars... Thankfully those days seem to be coming to an end with the Zildjian Alchem-e being one of the kits to push the industry along. Electronic cymbals have never been the best when it comes to their feel. Electronic hihats are notorious for being unresponsive and sluggish and rubber pads feel nothing like real cymbals, but the Alchem-e cymbals seem to have solved the major issue of feel. These are based off the Zildjian L80 cymbals, or low volume cymbals, which use a special alloy along with numerous holes to make a cymbal that feels and acts like a normal cymbal but at a lower acoustic volume. Combine that with some crazy technology that Zildjian developed and bam, you got electronic cymbals that feel like real cymbals.Did Zildjian Just Solve the Biggest Problem with Electronic Cymbals?
Restoring a 1960s Rogers Holiday Drum Set rdavidr 2024-04-27 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrum Stems & Mixes available Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywToday I have an old Rogers Holiday from the 1960's from my buddy John. He found this kit on Facebook Marketplace for a killer deal, but of course it had been sitting for ages and needed a quick refresh. I did glance over the buffing process, mainly because I'm still a noob… But first you want to clean all the dirt and debris off the shell. I didn't bother with removing the badges since they’re made from solid metal, but if they were a thinner regular style badge, or a badge with paint on them, I would take them off. For buffing, I started with the Novus “3” compound with a stiff pad, then went to the “2” compound with the same pad. I then wiped off any excess compound and switched to a wool pad and used a carnauba wax just to really bring out the shine. Then for the last step I used the Novus “1” spray to wipe off any haze from the wax. This spray also claims to repel dust, so that's cool too. Other things to consider/things I didn't show:-I didn't paint the inside of the shells, but if you need to match a paint color, you can bring a shell into a paint store and they can help you match the color. -The tom mount looks crusty when I show fixing it, but I did clean it up afterwards-I did buff the inlay on the bd hoop before painting it.-I painted the new hoop with the same paint I used on the old hoop, just so the sheen was the same-Check out this video for installing inlays on a hoop: youtu.be/iBH7y9dfDzc?si=kcTZpKifoOnlph-C -Some vinyl doesnt like to stick to coated heads, but I did a secret technique to make it stick. - Drum Gear Used -Iron Cobra Hardware:sweetwater.sjv.io/B0LY30 Vic Firth Freestyle 5b: sweetwater.sjv.io/75X96r Vic Firth VKB5 Beater:sweetwater.sjv.io/eKK4QO Roc n Soc Throne:sweetwater.sjv.io/6eZR6E 21” Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Ride:sweetwater.sjv.io/1rDXvx 20” Zildjian Oriental Crash of Doom:sweetwater.sjv.io/dadqW3 16” Zildjian K Sweet Crash (hh top):sweetwater.sjv.io/y2NxKB 16” Zildjian A Medium Crash (hh bot):sweetwater.sjv.io/Qy1x99 Remo Ambassador Coated (tom & snare batter, bd reso):sweetwater.sjv.io/xkdqKx Remo Ambassador Clear (tom reso):sweetwater.sjv.io/xkdqKx Remo Ambassador Snare Side:sweetwater.sjv.io/Qy1x9a Aquarian Super Kick II:sweetwater.sjv.io/k0dPq0 Remo Falam Slam:sweetwater.sjv.io/AW6YNKFelt Strip (on bd reso):sweetwater.sjv.io/g1dQEg- Mics & Headphones - Pair of Slate ML-1 (overheads):sweetwater.sjv.io/q4WLKj Austrian Audio CC8 (rooms):sweetwater.sjv.io/DKWZ6o Earthworks DM20 (toms):sweetwater.sjv.io/QyYv9M Earthworks SR20LS (snare top):sweetwater.sjv.io/9gVj60 Shure SM57 (snare bottom):sweetwater.sjv.io/9ggW95 Earthworks DM6 (bass drum):sweetwater.sjv.io/XYB5BG Austrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:sweetwater.sjv.io/jrrW5P Tools & Materials Used:Plastic Razor Blade - amzn.to/3WecNTr Cheap Buffer - amzn.to/44bffvM Dead Blow Hammer - amzn.to/4b6TUFR Clamps - amzn.to/3xJeMVs Organizer Trays - amzn.to/49HKf7D Ribbon for Snares - amzn.to/3vRSvEx Speed Tape - amzn.to/3w4cgZy Microfiber Cloths - amzn.to/49GmooYAluminum Foil - amzn.to/3xLQQAL Magic Eraser - amzn.to/3JviUv0 Scrubber - amzn.to/3QdsYw6 Q Tips - amzn.to/3U8EPNh Tuff Stuff - amzn.to/49GIoQEWhite Lithium Grease - amzn.to/3JzOFmA Novus Plastic Polish - amzn.to/3w5zQVJ Carnauba Wax - amzn.to/3wa0tZt CLR - amzn.to/4aPWuRe Pledge - amzn.to/3UsTtPR Myers Cleaner - amzn.to/49GmooY Restoring a 1960's Rogers Holiday Drum Set
3 Drummers VS. The WEIRDEST Electronic Drum Set rdavidr 2024-03-23 | @AdamTuminaro @COOP3RDRUMM3R and I wanted to have some fun with the new Alesis Strata Prime E-kit, so what better way to dive into the module and sound library than making some totally wacked out kits as a fun little drum challenge for each other to play! Check out the Alesis Strata Prime Electronic Drum Set:sweetwater.sjv.io/q4KLGLLearn More:alesis.com/strataprimeTrack: Neon Love - Adam TuminaroIG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrum Stems & Mixes available Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrI've only really dove into the far ends of the e-kit real. The cheap $300-400 kits being one side and the super high end $10,000 kits being the other side. The Alesis definitely falls into the higher end of things coming in at $3,500-$4,500 depending on the configuration. However, the Strata easily has the best module I've seen, I mean it runs on Linux with a multi-core processor... It has crazy amounts of storage and a touch screen making it easy to navigate and fast to load sounds/kits. With huge multi-sampled kits, articulations, microphones, etc. this kit has some killer realistic sounds, making it a joy to play. 3 Drummers VS. Electronic Drum Set With The WRONG Sounds
Buying the WEIRDEST Cymbals I Could Find rdavidr 2024-03-02 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrum Stems & Mixes available Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrCheck out Geek Stands and get 20% drum and percussion with code "rdavidr"geekstands.com/discount/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywStainless: Very Important Pineapple - Scoobadive27" GMD Nebula: Wendigo -Carvings4" hihats: Robot - Adelyn Paik12" Paiste: Such a Beautiful Day - Sarah, the Illstrumentalist (Bass by Bryce Hardin)16" Wuhan Blank: Eye Candy - Sven Lindvall0:00 Stainless Crash Cymbal4:22 27" GMD Nebula7:24 4" Hihats11:37 12" Paiste pstX 45 Ride15:12 16" Wuhan BlankOther Gear Used:Pearl Session Studio Select:sweetwater.sjv.io/9gDVqEVic Firth Freestyle 5bs:sweetwater.sjv.io/75X96rThe quest to find the weirdest cymbals out there continues! This is a more tame bunch but of course still weird. We check out a 19" stainless steel crash cymbal, the 27" GMD Nebula, a 16" b20 Wuhan crash blank, a set of 4" mini hihats, and the 12" Paiste DJs 45 Ride cymbal as a ride but also as a set of hihats with a GMD wide lip inverse bell as the bottom. Buying the WEIRDEST Cymbals I Could Find
The MOST EXPENSIVE Electronic Drum Set I’ve Played - $9,000 DWe rdavidr 2024-02-03 | Check out the DWe: sweetwater.sjv.io/rQxENQ IG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrum Stems & Mixes available Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywOnce again Im checking out an Electronic Drum Set and which happens to be the most expensive one I've ever played. This is the new DWe (DW Electrified, made by DW Drums/Roland) which is a wireless electronic drum set that can also be converted into an acoustic drum kit by removing the triggers and swapping out the heads and cymbals. This configuration is currently going for $9,000, but they do offer smaller set ups as well as different finishs/wraps. The kit comes with cymbals, hardware, the drums, and downloads to the software needed to use the kit. The MOST EXPENSIVE Electronic Drum Set I’ve Played - $9,000 DWe
This Electronic Drum Set is a BEAST for only $400 rdavidr 2023-12-09 | Links to purchase:sweetwater.sjv.io/Kjvv5zbit.ly/41buW4oIG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrum Stems & Mixes available Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywOnce again, we're continuing the E-kit saga and checking out the Alesis Nitro Max Electronic Drum Set. The kit is only $400 but also comes with a free trial to Drumeo and a free download of the BFD Player, which is a software you can use to expand the kits/sounds to the drum set with a computer. Basically a way to use the kit like a midi-controller, but you dont need any recording software. The module has 32 built in kits, 50 built in songs, plus other features to help beginners learn their first beats. For only $400, this is a pretty solid kit, its about the size/quality you would expect from a lower priced electronic drum set, but is a beast of kit to play!This Electronic Drum Set is a BEAST for only $400
Is This Electronic Drum Set Worth the $800 Price Tag? rdavidr 2023-11-18 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrum Stems & Mixes available Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrDONNER 2023 BLACK FRIDAY SALE Nov. 17-27th shrsl.com/4b997 Use Promo Code: rdavidrDonner DED-500 Electric Drum Set: amzn.to/40vumyoDonner DED-200 MAX Electric Drum Set: amzn.to/3Q5Mkm7DED-200 Drum Kit (3 cymbals): amzn.to/3sgfkj8DED-200 Drum Kit (4 cymbals): amzn.to/3QszIFSMusic used (background)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywThis is the 2nd time I've checked out an electronic drum kit. Its not the most expensive or the cheapest e-kit, but its on the lower side of things. Only $799 on Amazon for this set of donner electronic drums! Ive played on a handful of e-kits, but its always been just messing around at a store or somewhere. Of course its hard to put an e kit on the same pedestal as an acoustic drum set, but when you stop comparing e-kits to acoustic kits you realize the value and potential in an electronic drum set.Personally I did the drums sounds/kits on the DED-500 more than the DED-200 & DED-200Max, but the 200 series has more/better playalong tracks in my opinion. This Electronic Drum Set Costs $799?!
The WEIRDEST Cymbals On The Internet rdavidr 2023-10-28 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrum Stems & Mixes available Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrCheck out more GMD Cymbals: reverb.partnerlinks.io/GMDMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0yw0:00 - 17" Square Hihats3:15 - 24" Jupiter Ride & 10" Jupiter Cup Chime5:23 - 24" Multi-Bell, 12" Spoxe, 6" Cast, & 3.5" Heavy Flat Disk6:58 - 24" Cross China8:14 - 21.5" Neptune Yup, even MORE wierd cymbals. These all come from GM Designs Cymbals. Our conversation started out with the idea of making a set of square hihats like the ones Sabian used to make. I realized that finding a set of the square sabian hihats would basically be impossible so I asked GMD to make a set. After that they thought it would be cool to send some more of their crazy cymbals! If you are looking for a unique sound for your kit, GMD most likely has something for you. Whether its an effects cymbal or just an odd ball take on a "normal" cymbal.The WEIRDEST Cymbals On The Internet
This Is The MOST EXPENSIVE Nesting Drum Set rdavidr 2023-10-14 | This Is The MOST Expensive Nesting Drum SetCheck out Brownie Drums: browniedrums.com IG: instagram.com/browniedrums IG: instagram.com/davidraouf Drum Stems & Mixes available Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidr Music used (background & playalongs) epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0yw 1st Drum Track: Ski Season 2nd Drum Track: Lord of LikesIve played almost every type of drum set at this point, but a nesting drum kit was one I never had the chance to try until today! Brownie Drum Company reached out and offered to build a nesting drum set for me and I couldn't refuse. This set up is a 12" rack tom, 16" floor tom, 20" bass drum, and 14" snare. I went with a purple metal flake finish for the kit and a gold flake finish for the snare. Brownie has a unique finish method for their flake finished. Instead of wrap or lacquer they use epoxy. Ill see how it hold up over time but epoxy seems to be more durable than lacquer. Nesting drums are great for drummers that gig a lot since they all stack inside of each other and fit into one case. When it comes to nesting drums, this is the first kit I've gotten my hands on but I willing to bet that out of all the commercially available options this is the most "normal" nesting drum kits. All of the others that I've seen focus more on the nesting than they do the drums. These are expensive drums, coming in at $4,300.
Testing DRUM HACKS That Will Save You Money rdavidr 2023-09-30 | Drum Stems & Mixes available on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrIG: instagram.com/davidraoufMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywLets face it, drum gear is expensive so I wanted to try out some drum hacks that will save you money! Only issue is that some of them may not be that practical...0:00 - Kick Drum Mic "Pedal"2:50 - Duct Tape Drum Head5:31 - DIY Double Bass Pedal With a Drum Stick7:18 - Cymbal Bottle Opener8:38 - Pledge Cymbal Cleaner10:26 - O-Rings From the Dollar Store13:06 - DIY Moon Gels With CHEESE14:51 - Bonus HackTesting Drum Hacks That Will Save You Money!
This Drum Set Sounds Like TRASH! rdavidr 2023-09-16 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrum Stems & Mixes available Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywCheck out Ray! He built this kit! @REFondrums - Sticks/Beaters -Vic Firth Freestyle 5b:sweetwater.sjv.io/75X96rVic Firth VKB5 Bass Drum Beater:sweetwater.sjv.io/eKK4QO- Mics & Headphones - Pair of Slate ML-1 (overheads):sweetwater.sjv.io/q4WLKjAustrian Audio CC8 (rooms):sweetwater.sjv.io/DKWZ6oEarthworks DM20 (toms):sweetwater.sjv.io/QyYv9MEarthworks SR20LS (snare top):sweetwater.sjv.io/9gVj60Shure SM57 (snare bottom):sweetwater.sjv.io/9ggW95Lewitt DTP 640 REX (bass drum) sweetwater.sjv.io/5gkDd9Austrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:sweetwater.sjv.io/jrrW5PThis Drum Set Sounds Like TRASH!
I Bought a Fake Tama Bell Brass Snare Drum rdavidr 2023-09-02 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrum Stems & Mixes available Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0yw- Snare Drum Heads -Remo P4 Coated:sweetwater.sjv.io/rQL0jBRemo Diplomat Snare Side:sweetwater.sjv.io/9gn9vQ- Mics & Headphones - Pair of Slate ML-1 (overheads):sweetwater.sjv.io/q4WLKjAustrian Audio CC8 (rooms):sweetwater.sjv.io/DKWZ6oEarthworks DM20 (toms):sweetwater.sjv.io/QyYv9MEarthworks SR20LS (snare top):sweetwater.sjv.io/9gVj60Shure SM57 (snare bottom):sweetwater.sjv.io/9ggW95Lewitt DTP 640 REX (bass drum) sweetwater.sjv.io/5gkDd9Austrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:sweetwater.sjv.io/jrrW5PNeedless to say, Ive always wanted an 80s Tama Bell Brass, but never wanted to pay full price for one because they are some EXPENSIVE DRUMS! A couple years ago I had the idea to make a fake one by taking the hardware off a Tama steel Mastercraft and slapping them on a brass shell. The shell in this video is a 14x6.5 3mm cast brass shell. Is it the same alloy that Tama uses in the Bell Brasses? Probably not, but still is a beast of a drum weighing 18lbs. The shell was too shiny for me so I wanted to age it with some patina.My Tama Bell Brass Is Fake
Buying The WEIRDEST Drum Set From Goodwill rdavidr 2023-08-12 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrum Stems & Mixes available Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0yw- Drum Heads used in this video -Pinstripes on the toms - sweetwater.sjv.io/1rP04mPowerstroke 3 on kick - sweetwater.sjv.io/g16j39Remo Sub Muff'l on kick - sweetwater.sjv.io/zNbEErPowerstroke 3 on snare top - sweetwater.sjv.io/XYnbJgAmbassador Snare Side - sweetwater.sjv.io/oqL1rm - Cymbals -17" K Sweet Crash - sweetwater.sjv.io/6edOJG18" EFX A Custom Crash - sweetwater.sjv.io/nLEG7X22" Apollo Ride CymbalModded 16 Zidljian hihats- Mics & Headphones - Pair of Slate ML-1 (overheads):sweetwater.sjv.io/q4WLKjAustrian Audio CC8 (rooms):sweetwater.sjv.io/DKWZ6oEarthworks DM20 (toms):sweetwater.sjv.io/QyYv9MEarthworks SR20LS (snare top):sweetwater.sjv.io/9gVj60Shure SM57 (snare bottom):sweetwater.sjv.io/9ggW95Lewitt DTP 640 REX (bass drum) sweetwater.sjv.io/5gkDd9Austrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:sweetwater.sjv.io/jrrW5PToday were checking out another weird drum set! I was able to find this Remo Legero Drum Set on a Goodwill auction and was able to snag it for a decent deal. It didn't come with a snare drum but I happened to have a 14x3.5 Remo Mastertouch snare laying around that I've been meaning to fix which turns out that is the snare that would have came with the Legero Drum Kit. This kit was marketed as a light weight drum set for those that are tired of loading their full sided kits in and out of gigs every night. The drums stack into themselves and fit in a single case. By no means does this replace a normal drum set, but still is a cool sounding and weird looking drum set! The toms are 10x4, 13x4, 16x5, and the kick is 22x6. I think its safe to say that this kit is ahead of its time by being one of the first pancake drum sets!
Cheap Vs. Expensive Drum Accessories rdavidr 2023-07-29 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufSupport on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywProducts Shown: (affiliate links)Tama Quick Release Wingnuts:sweetwater.sjv.io/1r7vPzFavmogu Quick Release Wingnuts:amzn.to/3YeoKHvLudwig Beech Universal Model Snare Drum:sweetwater.sjv.io/g1Gx6XCheap Snare Drum:amzn.to/3KeRdY3Moongel:sweetwater.sjv.io/oqOkLWKnock-off Moongel:amzn.to/3KgzQG4Meinl Ching Ring:sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZPvjNCheap Ching Ring:amzn.to/3KgA3ZSDW Mag Throw off:sweetwater.sjv.io/nLy5EMIm not even going to link the cheap throw off since its garbage lolI Bought Rip Off Drum Products off Amazon
This Drum Set Is Way More Fun Than It Should Be - $420 Amazon E-kit rdavidr 2023-07-15 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrum Stems & Mixes available Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidr#ded200 #donnermusic Donner DED-200 E-drum kit: amzn.to/3JbmXwv (one less cymbal)Donner DED-200 pro E-drum kit: amzn.to/3JeEOTl Donner Official: donnermusic.com/zh-CNMusic used (background)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywThis is the first time I've checked out an electronic drum kit. Its not the most expensive or the cheapest e-kit, but its on the lower side of things. Only $450 on Amazon for this set of donner electronic drums! For the first time really diving into one, I had too much fun. Ive played on a handful of e-kits, but its always been just messing around at a store or somewhere, but man I've been missing out haha. Of course its hard to put an e kit on the same pedestal as an acoustic drum set, but when you stop comparing e-kits to acoustic kits you realize the value and potential in an electronic drum set.This Drum Set Is Way More Fun Than It Should Be - $420 Amazon E-kit
Who has the Tastiest Kick Snare Hat Groove? 👟🥁🧢 #gearfest2023 rdavidr 2023-07-09 | Go sub to @JoshDrumClass @DanielBernard @RobBeatdownBrown @AdamTuminaro & @COOP3RDRUMM3R
Busting Drum Myths ...sorta... rdavidr 2023-07-01 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrum Stems and Drums only Mixes available on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywBig thanks to @sweetwater for having me out for Gear Fest! Also major thanks to Tama, DW drums, Pearl, Paiste Cymbals, and Zildjian Cymbals for taking the time to chat. Also biggest thanks to @COOP3RDRUMM3R for letting me yoink some of his fancy b-roll shots and giving us a lesson on proper vibra-slap technique!Check out all the gear mentioned in this video by using my affiliate links! Gibraltar Wingnuts:sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZxgqEPearl Wingloc:sweetwater.sjv.io/6eP0YbCymbal Felts:sweetwater.sjv.io/3e9Bvk19" Zildjian Ultra Hammer China:sweetwater.sjv.io/NkQ5Mb21" Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Ride:sweetwater.sjv.io/1rDXvx22" Paiste Masters Swish China:sweetwater.sjv.io/m5XLPaPaiste 2002 Series:sweetwater.sjv.io/xk2egRPaiste PST 7 Series:sweetwater.sjv.io/QyNaMxZildjian S Dark:sweetwater.sjv.io/9gMm7jTama Thronoes:sweetwater.sjv.io/rQz9myVic Firth Freestyle 5b:sweetwater.sjv.io/75X96rPearl Sensitone Aluminum Snare Drums:sweetwater.sjv.io/eKr3LXLP Vibra-Slap:sweetwater.sjv.io/ZQxoMgHow True Are These Drum Myths?
Testing More Weird Drum Hacks! rdavidr 2023-06-17 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrums stems and mixes for this video available on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0yw- Mics -Pair of Slate ML-1 (overheads):sweetwater.sjv.io/KjjePNAustrian Audio CC8 (rooms):sweetwater.sjv.io/q44n0YEarthworks DM20 (toms):sweetwater.sjv.io/xkk9m1Earthworks SR20LS (snare top):sweetwater.sjv.io/an5MBYLewitt DTP 640 REX Bass Drum Micsweetwater.sjv.io/5gkDd9Shure SM57 (snare bottom):sweetwater.sjv.io/9ggW95Tascam DR-10L (on camera sounds):sweetwater.sjv.io/XYdMQ3Earthworks Icon Pro (voice over):sweetwater.sjv.io/Wq4MxeOnce again were playing 5 minute crafts, but with drums... Testing tiktok hacks, instagram hacks, and even look at some drum gadgets! Testing More VIRAL Drum Hacks
I Bought a Set of PROTOTYPE Cymbals! rdavidr 2023-06-03 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrums stems and mixes for this video available on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywAfter checking out a bunch of weird cymbals, I figured it would be worth a shot looking at some prototype cymbals. Not all prototypes make it into production so maybe there are some hidden gems that us drummers have been missing out on this whole time, or maybe theres some that are too weird and should never be heard by a human ear. The cymbals in this video are from Zildjian, Sabian, Bosphorus, and Saluda. These were the only prototypes I was able to get my hands on in the time frame I had, but there are countless other prototypes out there, so this is just a small sampling. I Found A Bunch Of PROTOTYPE Cymbals!
I FINALLY Bought a SONOR Drum Set! rdavidr 2023-05-13 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrums Stems/Drums only mix on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrUN-MIXED Version: youtu.be/JttkksiCj-YMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0yw0:00 Journey to Sam Ash 2:28 I own a Sonor finally! 4:01 First sign of German engineering 4:28 PSA - CLEAN YOUR DRUMS5:15 Tech Tip of the day5:45 Never put your bed inside a bass drum...6:54 One snazzy drum set 8:00 10"x2" Sonor Jungle Snare8:52 More German engineering 11:00 A note to DW...11:16 Heads11:36 Benny Greb Snare11:44 HIT THE DANG THING ALREADY12:46 The longest tom groove for those that say I dont play them enough13:26 Dat snare doe13:46 Probably should have replaced the heads on this...14:06 This kit or the DW?Sticks I use: Vic Firth Freestyle 5bs:sweetwater.sjv.io/75X96rMics & Headphones: Pair of Slate ML-1 (as overheads):sweetwater.sjv.io/q4WLKjAustrian Audio CC8 (as rooms):sweetwater.sjv.io/DKWZ6oEarthworks DM20 (toms):sweetwater.sjv.io/QyYv9MEarthworks SR20LS (snare top):sweetwater.sjv.io/9gVj60Lewitt DTP 640 REX Bass Drum Micsweetwater.sjv.io/5gkDd9Shure SM57 (snare bottom):sweetwater.sjv.io/9ggW95Sennheiser e 609 (on the Jungle Snare):sweetwater.sjv.io/k041KnAustrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:sweetwater.sjv.io/jrrW5PAfter I unboxed that DW Collectors Maple, everyone said I needed to check out a Sonor Drum set. Well a year later, I finally found a Sonor S Classix Birch that was worthy of checking out. Where I live you dont see too many people with Sonors and rarely do you see them come up for sale. As soon as I heard an S Classix Birch (Scandinavian birch to be exacpt) kit came into Sam Ash I went to check it out. Turns out there was a Sonor Jungle snare too! I still needed a "real" snare so I borrowed Bryce's 13x5.75 Benny Greb snare. These drums sound incredible, tuned up super easy, and recorded like a dream. Easily one of the best sounding kits I've come across! The S Classix line has kinda been forgotten about and replaced with newer lines from Sonor, but when it comes to this kit vs my DW Collectors, the Sonor takes the cake. No questions asked. Also this wasnt the most expensive drum set tbh. Of course I bought it used, but it was WAYYY LESS than that DW.I FINALLY Bought a SONOR Drum Set!
Buying the WEIRDEST Bass Drum Pedals I Could Find rdavidr 2023-04-22 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrum stems and mix for this video on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0yw0:00 Sca-Taylor Guitars Custom PedalBig thanks to @robscallon for considering me for a Sca-Taylor Pedal endorsement lol0:51 Foot-Nik Double Pedal2:27 Gibraltar Catapult Pedal4:27 Sabian Triple Hi-hat8:28 Dualist Triple Pedals@ElEsteparioSiberiano You need to get a triple pedal now!11:14 Vruk Heel-Toe AttachmentBuying the WEIRDEST Pedals I Could Find
Is This REALLY How Youre Supposed to Tune This Drum Set?? rdavidr 2023-04-08 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufDrum Stems and mixes available on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMajor thanks to Sam from Welch Tuning Systems for letting me borrow this kit! Check em out! Snare: WTS Steve Pruitt Signature Brass Snare Drum sweetwater.sjv.io/211rg7Kit: WTS Epiphany Series Drum Setsweetwater.sjv.io/Wq4BDJMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywOther Gear Used:Tama Roadpro Hardware:sweetwater.sjv.io/5ggbq2Vic Firth Freestyle 5b Sticks:sweetwater.sjv.io/k00jkLVic Kick Beater:sweetwater.sjv.io/eKK4QOEvans G1:sweetwater.sjv.io/rQQneGEvans EQ4:sweetwater.sjv.io/jrrWDnEvans Onyx:sweetwater.sjv.io/5ggbmnMics:Pair of Slate ML-1 (as overheads):sweetwater.sjv.io/KjjePNAustrian Audio CC8 (as rooms):sweetwater.sjv.io/q44n0YEarthworks DM20 (toms):sweetwater.sjv.io/xkk9m1Earthworks SR20LS (snare top):sweetwater.sjv.io/DKKVq2Lewitt DTP 640 REX Bass Drum Micsweetwater.sjv.io/QyyOGoShure SM57 (snare bottom):sweetwater.sjv.io/9ggW95Austrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:sweetwater.sjv.io/jrrW5PWe're finally taking a look at a Welch Tuning Systems (WTS) drum set! This is a slightly weird drum set since all you do is turn a single wing nut to tune the entire drum. Seems kinda gimmicky, but let me tell you, this kit sounds incredible and is SO EASY to get sounding good at any tuning. You can tune these SO LOW and still have tone because there is such even pressure around the heads. By far the most fun I've had playing a 4 piece drum set. Also that snare is money! I was skeptical since the system tunes the top and bottom head at the same time, similar to an old single tension drum, but the snare sounded killer at all tunings. This would be a great kit for a home studio, pit orchestra, or any gig where you have to change tunings on the fly. The WEIRDEST way to Tune a Drum Set
Buying THE WEIRDEST Cymbals I Could Find rdavidr 2023-03-25 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufSupport on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywCymbals:0:00 24" Creative Percussion Steel FX Ride Cymbal1:31 18" Sabian Rocktagon Hihats3:22 11" Wuhan Linear Splash4:57 Sabian V-Wave FX 6:43 18" Masterworks Blank Crash (my favorite of the bunch)Yet again we're looking at some weird cymbals! We have some steel cymbals, some geometric cymbals, some weird wavy cymbals, and some blank cymbals. The 24" Creative Percussion FX Ride Cymbal is made of steel and is fully hammered. This thing is BEYOND DRY, dare I say the driest cymbal ever. It look cool at-least, you don't see too many blue cymbals out there... The Sabian Rocktagon is a cymbal we looked at in the past, but I found another! What do you do when you have two 18" Rocktagons? Make a set of weird hihats of course! These things are LOUD! Not the most musical, but have a cool sound unlike any other hihats out there. Similar to the Rocktagon, next we have the Wuhan Linear splash. This is a 5 sided 11" splash cymbal. its pretty bright and trashy and would be one of the least weird cymbals sound wise. I would love to find a larger Wuhan Linear cymbal, but the 11" was all I could find. Like death metal rides? Hate how big and heavy they are? Try the Sabian V-Wave! I dont even know how to describe this "cymbal." Its a big rectangular plate that has a swoopy do bent in it. Its super thick, really bright and has the sound quality of a dinner bell that the pioneers would use in the early 1800s.My favorite cymbal would have to be the 18" Masterworks Blank Crash. Usually cymbal blanks sound raw, dry, and quiet. The Masterworks cymbal is the total opposite! Its bright, splashy, trashy, and explosive all while having a quick decay. Making it the perfect crash cymbal in my book!Buying MORE of the WEIRDEST Cymbals I Could Find
This is the CLASSIEST Drum Set Ive Played! rdavidr 2023-03-11 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufSupport on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrCheck out Musick Limited if you're in the USA and are looking for a Premier drum set!musickltd.comMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywI have never played a Premier drum set in my life and honestly have never even seen one up close. So to fulfill my quest of playing every drum set that exists, its finally time I change that! In this drum set review were taking a look at a Premier Genista 100SE and is one of a few kits released for their 100 year anniversary. Birch shells, undersized tom shells for clarity of tone and ease of tuning, and a vintage inspired red tri-band lacquer finish. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this kit SCREAMS quality. The hardware is beefy and the shells and edges are as smooth as can be. The level of detail put in this kit is shocking. I've been sleeping on Premier for sure! The stock Remo (Taiwan) drum heads were used in the demo. A port hole was cut in the reso side bass drum and 2 t-shirts and a hoodie were used a muffling. A small piece of gaff tape was used on the batter side of the snare drum to cut a bit of the overtones. I DID NOT Expect This Drum Set To Sound This Good! - $2,600 Premier Genista 100SE Drum Set
Testing WEIRD SNARE DRUM Hacks rdavidr 2023-02-18 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufSupport on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywBig thanks to @TimBuell for taking some guesses on these sounds! and also for the mix!0:00 wanna play a game?0:21 No Batter Head Rim1:33 Coated Snare Side Head3:22 Kick Port on Batter Head6:13 How to Stop Snares From Buzzing7:17 Snare Strap out of a Water Bottle8:43 Mounting a Snare on the Bottom of a Floor TomOn my never ending quest of testing drum hacks, I came across these snare drum hacks from Instagram. As usual, some are pretty cool and work well, but others are pretty lame and not worth your time. We test out a snare drum with no rim on the batter head. Putting a coated head on the snare side, apparently John Bonham did this? Installing a kick port on a snare drum. A way to stop you snares from buzzing. Upcycling trash into some snare straps. And probably my favorite, because it actually sounds cool, mounting a snare drum on the bottom of a floor tom. Testing some WEIRD Snare Drum Hacks
Building a Massive ROTO TOM Drum Set! rdavidr 2023-02-04 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufSupport on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMajor thanks to Steve Weiss Music for Roto-Toms!steveweissmusic.com/category/weiss-rototomsAlso big thanks to Dave Witte for coming by to rip some double bass on this beast! Music used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywRoto Toms have definitely fallen off when it comes to the, modern drum sound. Most of the time roto toms are used as an add on to a normal kit. But the people over at Steve Weiss and myself wanted to see what a full drum set made of roto toms would sound like, including the snare and bass drums. This is an 11 piece double bass roto tom drum set, with 2 18" roto toms as the bass drums. We also made up a set of 16" hihats out of 2 Steve Weiss cymbals. Definitely a weird drum set for sure! Building a Massive ROTO TOM Drum Set!
Buying the WEIRDEST Drum Heads I Could Find rdavidr 2023-01-21 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufSupport on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrBob, the former gear reviewer for Modern Drummer, hit me up to check out these wooden Index drum heads, so I had to buy a set of them for myself to check out. Check em out here:indexdrums.comMusic used (background & playalongs):epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0yw- Gear Used - (affiliate links)Pearl Session Studio Select:imp.i114863.net/XxgmdbZildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry Trash Crash:imp.i114863.net/3610BZildjian 21" K Custom Special Dry Ride:imp.i114863.net/DVWEgyVic Firth Beaters:imp.i114863.net/oex4zEVic Firth Dreadlocks:imp.i114863.net/P0kPQXVic Firth T1 Mallets:imp.i114863.net/jWYV95Rods:imp.i114863.net/zaAxyW- Mics -Pair of Slate ML-1 (as overheads):imp.i114863.net/vn663AAustrian Audio CC8 (as rooms):imp.i114863.net/yRvLOvEarthworks DK7 Drum Mic Kit:imp.i114863.net/mP25yLewitt DTP 640 REX Bass Drum Micimp.i114863.net/jW3OdnShure SM57 (snare bottom):imp.i114863.net/DVeNMjAustrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:imp.i114863.net/kjvgKxOn my quest to find the WEIRDEST Drum gear, I came across these drum heads from Index Drums. These heads are made of plywood which as you can imagine is a totally different sound than your typical plastic drum heads. By no means are these meant to "replace" normal drum heads, but these wooden drum heads definitely create a unique sound which would be useful for a lot of different genres. Buying the WEIRDEST Drum Heads I Could Find
Testing Old School Drum Hacks rdavidr 2023-01-07 | Support on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrIG: instagram.com/davidraoufTesting Drum Hacks Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6W6pllXpl2QSi2ocw6kJiPM6FUtKJr0g0:00 Vibra-Fibing a Snare Drum3:15 John Bonham Aluminium Foil Bass Drum 5:28 Bonus Tip5:32 Fixing a Cracked Cymbal8:36 Ringo Starr Tea Towels on Drums9:37 Wooden Disk Under Snare DrumMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywGear Used: (affiliate links)DW Design Acrylic:imp.i114863.net/4e3rYoCymbals:19" Zildjian K Hybrid China:imp.i114863.net/mgeXB119" Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Trash Crash:imp.i114863.net/3610BSticks/Hardware:Vic Firth Freestyle 5b Drum Sticks:imp.i114863.net/045EOVic Firth VKB5 Beater:imp.i114863.net/5bL929Roc n’ Soc Drum Throne: imp.i114863.net/1AXxmTama Road Pro/ Iron Cobra Hardware:imp.i114863.net/AoBA4KMics:Pair of Slate ML-1 (as overheads):imp.i114863.net/vn663AAustrian Audio CC8 (as rooms):imp.i114863.net/yRvLOvEarthworks DK7 Drum Mic Kit:imp.i114863.net/mP25yLewitt DTP 640 REX Bass Drum Micimp.i114863.net/jW3OdnShure SM57 (snare bottom):imp.i114863.net/DVeNMjAustrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:imp.i114863.net/kjvgKxTools/Material Used: (affiliate links)Fiberglass Kit:amzn.to/3GPDG85amzn.to/3jOf9XKAluminum Foil:amzn.to/3Iw1ZZKRivets:amzn.to/3GOl5JBTea Towels:amzn.to/3XbAcSpToday on 5 minute crafts, or I mean, 5 minute drums, 😉 were testing some OLD SCHOOL Drum Hacks. We tested some weird tictok drum hacks last time, so I decided to take us back a couple decades. Most of these have been forgotten about over time, but some actually work really well. "Vibra-Fibing," or the process of adding fiberglass to the inside of a drum shell is something that was done to make drums more reflective and add resonance. Neil Peart, drummer of RUSH, had a couple this done to a couple of his drum sets back in the day, so I really wanted to give this one a shot. Speaking of resonance, theres a rumor that John Bonham, drummer of Led Zeppelin, lined his bass drum with aluminum foil. No one really knows if did this or not, or even the purpose, but this hack really tightened up the kick drum and made it less "tubey." Broken cymbals are all too common. One way to repair them is to drill a hole at the end of the crack to stop them from spreading. Unfortunately this is just a temporary fix as the cracks will most likely spread. Ringo Starr, drummer for The Beatles, is famously known for putting tea towels on his drums to mute, muffle, and dampen them to get a more dead sound. And finally, I had to test putting a piece of wood underneath your snare drum to see if it makes it more responsive/louder/snarier. This one didnt seem to do much... Testing OLD SCHOOL Drum Hacks
Playing My ENTIRE Drum Set Collection rdavidr 2022-12-17 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufSupport on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywDrumeo Edge Trial:drumeo.com/rdavidr0:00 Intro0:21 DW Design Acrylic 0:55 DW Collectors Maple1:55 Donner Acrylic 2:39 Kent/Vibratone4:02 Rogers5:55 Vox Telstar7:38 Oriollo Phantom 9:15 Blue Sparkle MIJ 10:40 Ludwig Standard12:27 Vintage Tama Imperialstar14:39 Vintage Tama Superstar 17:20 Tama Fibrestar19:18 Ludwig Club Date 20:56 Fibes 23:01 Donner Practice Pad Kit23:47 Pearl Session Studio Select25:17 MIJ26:00 Impact Drum Set27:39 Gretsch Progressive Jazz27:57 Ravioli Drum Set29:03 Ludwig Club Date30:48 Fibes 30:58 Gretsch Round Badge31:27 Gretsch Stop Sign Badge32:00 Vintage Tama Royalstar32:56 Yamaha 5000 Series33:49 North Drum Set33:58 Beginner Drum Set34:55 Kids Drum Set35:04 Secret New Drum KitMy Drum Set Collection
Are DW Acrylic Drum Sets as Good as Their Wood Drums? rdavidr 2022-12-10 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufSupport on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrCheck out zZounds! #ad zzounds.com/a--3970705Shoutout to Lukes_Drum_Loot on ig for sending me the Pearl Snare I used in this video:instagram.com/lukes_drum_lootMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywGear:DW Design Series Clear Acrylic:zzounds.com/a--3970705/cat--DW-Drum-Workshop--3032Zildjian Cymbals:zzounds.com/a--3970705/cat--Zildjian--3598Tama Hardware:zzounds.com/a--3970705/cat--Tama--3590Vic Firth Freestyle 5b:zzounds.com/a--3970705/cat--Vic-Firth--3754Not long ago I opened up a Donner acrylic drum set, so I wanted to check out an acrylic drum kit from another brand. This is a DW Design Series Acrylic in clear which is a little more pricey coming in at $2,200. The quality is miles ahead and the shells are different than the Donner acrylic drums. Another thing I wanted to see was how different acrylic shells are from wood shells. Lukes_Drum_Loot on Instagram sent me an old Pearl Free Floating Snare so I ordered an acrylic shell from RCI to swap out and do a wood vs acrylic drums comparison. Not super scientific by any means, but should give you a rough idea!I Got an EXPENSIVE DW Acrylic Drum Set
Testing TIKTOK Drum Hacks (things got weird) rdavidr 2022-11-26 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufSupport on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMix Notes about Piano Reverb Chamber:First of all, shoutout to @TimBuell for the crispy mix on this video! From Tim: "Basically I gated the piano mic so that when a kick or snare hit it opens up. When you aren't hitting the kick or snare the gate ducks like -15dB so it still has chaotic verb but it is way more controlled and usable. Then I added a bunch of saturation/distortion."(Affiliate links below)Music used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywDrumeo Edge Trial:drumeo.com/rdavidrGear Used:Sticks/Hardware:Vic Firth Freestyle 5b Drum Sticks:imp.i114863.net/045EOVic Firth VKB5 Beater: (used on the kit)imp.i114863.net/5bL929Mics:Pair of Slate ML-1 (as overheads):imp.i114863.net/vn663AAustrian Audio CC8 (as rooms):imp.i114863.net/yRvLOvEarthworks DK7 Drum Mic Kit:imp.i114863.net/mP25yLewitt DTP 640 REX Bass Drum Micimp.i114863.net/jW3OdnShure SM57 (snare bottom):imp.i114863.net/DVeNMjAustrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:imp.i114863.net/kjvgKxLewitt LCT 440 Pure (piano):imp.i114863.net/QOoGG9Lewitt LCT 140 Air (Hihat):imp.i114863.net/P0XAAMYall need to start posting more hacks on TikTok for me to test out haha. These werent the craziest or most viral tiktok hacks, but some were pretty interesting! Other though, well, not really worth the effort...Hacks Tested:-Sand bag floor tom sustain-Bass drum mic as bass drum-Cymbal clip hack-Change in hihats-Bird summoning cymbal-Mini hihat hack-Removable bass drum porthole-Snare drum tuning hack-Piano reverb chamberTesting TikTok Drum Hacks
The CHEAPEST Acrylic Drum Set You Can Buy! rdavidr 2022-11-12 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufSupport on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0yw#donnerdeal #donnermusic #BlackFriday #CyberMonday #BFCM2022Donner Black Friday Big Sale is coming!11/16-11/21 Use code ‘rdavidr25’ for 25% OFF on DDS-1000Use code 'rdavidr' for up to 15% OFF sitewideDonner DDS-1000 22-inch Crystal 5-Piece Drum Set Acrylic Shell Pack:datasink.rantion-admin.com/t/ZBDonner DED-200 - Up to 30%OFFSHOP NOW: amzn.to/3FVwJChYet another Donner kit, imagine that... And it's a clear drum set! Just when I think they've done everything they can do, they surprise us with something else. As far as the current drum market goes, this is the cheapest acrylic drum set out you can buy new, unless you buy directly from Chinese manufactures on alibaba. Fun fact: I found one of these exact bass drums on there, but not the full kit. Anyways, the kit is cool, the quality is about what you would expect. They sell this as a full drum set configuration with hardware, cymbals, and of course the drums. It would be nice if they offered it as just a shell pack since at the over $1,000 price point, most people in the market for kit aren't looking for a drum kit that comes with mediocre cymbals, pedals, cymbal stands, and throne. Also, that would lower the price to a point most people would be more comfortable buying at. So whiles its the cheapest acrylic drum set, im not sure I would consider it a beginner drum set. But hey, what do I know. If you made it this far, Wal-mart currently has this kit on sale for $900The CHEAPEST Acrylic Drum Set You Can Buy!
Build One of These Instead of Playing a Cajon rdavidr 2022-10-29 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufSupport on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywCymbals:10" Zildjian Fast Splash:imp.i114863.net/0J4RzR6" Meinl Byzance Splash:amzn.to/3NkYGox10" Meinl Pure Alloy Splash: (aux hihat top)imp.i114863.net/2r4V7710" Meinl Classics Custom Dark Splash: (aux hihat bottom)imp.i114863.net/b3njQvSticks/Hardware:Vic Firth Freestyle 5b Drum Sticks:imp.i114863.net/045EOVic Firth VKB5 Beater: (used on the kit)imp.i114863.net/5bL929Vic Firth Cajon Beater: (tested but didnt use)imp.i114863.net/gb3a5ARoc n’ Soc Drum Throne: imp.i114863.net/1AXxmTama Cymbal Clamp:imp.i114863.net/a1ErDRGibraltar Cymbal Clamp:imp.i114863.net/154Zz9DW Dog Bone:imp.i114863.net/Rye2ENMics:Pair of Slate ML-1 (as overheads):imp.i114863.net/vn663AAustrian Audio CC8 (as rooms):imp.i114863.net/yRvLOvEarthworks DK7 Drum Mic Kit:imp.i114863.net/mP25yLewitt DTP 640 REX Bass Drum Micimp.i114863.net/jW3OdnShure SM57 (snare bottom):imp.i114863.net/DVeNMjAustrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:imp.i114863.net/kjvgKxI always love a good challenge to flex my creative muscles. A couple years ago I built a suitcase drum set, but never was that happy with it. So today Im redeeming myself! I found a suitcase on facebook marketplace, used a bunch of drum set hardware, built some custom toms out of some drum shell scraps, threw some cymbals on it and bam, instant drum set that fits in a suitcase! I think it came out a lot better and sounds better than the original. Also much more fun than a cajon!I Built a BETTER Suitcase Drum Set!
Buying the WEIRDEST Cymbals rdavidr 2022-10-15 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufSupport on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywGear Used (affiliate links):Wuhan Koi Conical China (Dark):imp.i114863.net/e4YaLzBaldman Percussion Junk Hat:reverb.grsm.io/Junkhat14" Sabian AAX Zen Effects:imp.i114863.net/b3Y5YkSabian HHX Anthology Hihat top:imp.i114863.net/rnYRm3Spiral Crash (this one is a 10" Zildjian. I used a 15" Domain in the video):imp.i114863.net/3PgYgdSabian Rocktagon:reverb.grsm.io/sabianrocktagon24" Zildjian Gong:reverb.grsm.io/zildjiangongtypecymbalSticks/Implements/Hardware:Vic Firth Freestyle 5b Drum Sticks:imp.i114863.net/045EOVic Firth Dreadlocks:imp.i114863.net/P0kPQXVic Firth T1 Timpani Mallets:imp.i114863.net/jWYV95Vic Firth Rubber Tips:imp.i114863.net/e4YaLjVic Firth VKB5 Beater:imp.i114863.net/5bL929Roc n’ Soc Drum Throne: imp.i114863.net/1AXxmTama Road Pro/ Iron Cobra Hardware:imp.i114863.net/AoBA4KMics:Pair of Slate ML-1 (as overheads):imp.i114863.net/vn663AAustrian Audio CC8 (as rooms):imp.i114863.net/yRvLOvEarthworks DK7 Drum Mic Kit:imp.i114863.net/mP25yLewitt DTP 640 REX Bass Drum Micimp.i114863.net/jW3OdnShure SM57 (snare bottom):imp.i114863.net/DVeNMjAustrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:imp.i114863.net/kjvgKxThese are some of the WEIRDEST cymbals I've ever seen... The further you go down the drum rabbit hole you end up finding stuff like this! Last time we looked at the Zildjian Raw Crash, Gong Sheet, 22" Flat Bosphorus cymbal blank, another unknown cymbal blank, and a set of 16" hihats I had modded. Well those hihats werent weird enough for you all so this time I got a set of Baldman Percussion Junk Hats and a 14" Sabian AAX Zen Effects cymbal to use as a hihat top. Plus I got a Sabian Rocktagon, Wuhan Koi Conical China, a 24" Zildjian Gong type thing, and a Spiral Crash! All of which are just a bit weird...Buying MORE of the WEIRDEST Cymbals I Could Find
The CHEAPEST Drum Heads on Amazon rdavidr 2022-10-01 | Drums Heads can be expensive, so how good is this set from Amazon that costs only $37??Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrIG: instagram.com/davidraouf⬇️ ALL GEAR USED BELOW ⬇️- Drum Heads on Amazon: amzn.to/3dYElZc- Music used (background & playalongs) epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0yw- Drums/Cymbals -Pearl Session Studio Select:imp.i114863.net/NKDDAP13" Tuna Can Snare22" Zildjian Crash of Doom: imp.i114863.net/VyMdnM20" K Constantinople Renaissance Ride:imp.i114863.net/jWJL0b16" Sabian Prototype AAX Apollo hihat top (as top)16" Sabian HH King Hats top (as bottom)- Sticks/Heads/Hardware -Vic Firth Freestyle 5b Drum Sticks:imp.i114863.net/045EOVic Firth VKB5 Beater:imp.i114863.net/5bL929Remo Ambassador Clears: (used on reso side)imp.i114863.net/mgEmkqRoc n’ Soc Drum Throne: imp.i114863.net/1AXxmTama Road Pro/ Iron Cobra Hardware:imp.i114863.net/AoBA4K- Microphones/Headphones - Earthworks ICON Pro: (voice)imp.i114863.net/7m6D5OPair of Slate ML-1 (overheads):imp.i114863.net/vn663AAustrian Audio CC8 (rooms):imp.i114863.net/yRvLOvEarthworks DM20 (toms):imp.i114863.net/x9KmkOEarthworks SR20LS (snare top):imp.i114863.net/QO9GyzLewitt DTP 640 REX Bass Drum Micimp.i114863.net/jW3OdnShure SM57 (snare bottom):imp.i114863.net/DVeNMjAustrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:imp.i114863.net/kjvgKxEarthworks DK7 Drum Mic Kit:imp.i114863.net/mP25yBUYING the CHEAPEST Drum Heads on Amazon and they were only $37 for a full set of batter heads (12, 13, 14, 16, 22). These are basically a bootleg remo pinstripe. If youve been paying attention, these look very similar to the heads that come on the Donner drum sets and Eastar drum sets. Im 99% sure these ARE the heads that come on those drum kits. Theyre very thicc and punchy, but are surprisingly decent drum heads!
Buying and Upgrading the CHEAPEST Drum Set on Craigslist rdavidr 2022-09-17 | Drums are expensive, but does it take to make a $100 drum set sound good?Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrIG: instagram.com/davidraoufGear Used in this Video:Drum Key:amzn.to/3BpYleK- Drums/Cymbals -Sound Percussion Drum SetAgazarian Cymbals16" & 20" Sabian B8:imp.i114863.net/DVo1Gy18" Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Crash:imp.i114863.net/WDD4xn20" Zildjian Crash of Doom:imp.i114863.net/7mLQ5O21" K Custom Special Dry Ride:imp.i114863.net/DVWEgy- Sticks/Heads -Vic Firth Freestyle 5b Drum Sticks:imp.i114863.net/045EORemo Pinstripes:imp.i114863.net/LP5ovjRemo Ambassador Clears:imp.i114863.net/mgEmkqRemo Ambassador Coated:imp.i114863.net/yRML33Remo Ambassador Snare Side:imp.i114863.net/Wb2zA- Microphones/Headphones - Earthworks ICON Pro:imp.i114863.net/7m6D5OPair of Slate ML-1 (as overheads):imp.i114863.net/vn663AAustrian Audio CC8 (as rooms):imp.i114863.net/yRvLOvEarthworks DM20 (toms):imp.i114863.net/x9KmkOEarthworks SR20LS (snare top):imp.i114863.net/QO9GyzLewitt DTP 640 REX Bass Drum Micimp.i114863.net/jW3OdnShure SM57 (snare bottom):imp.i114863.net/DVeNMjAustrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:imp.i114863.net/kjvgKxEarthworks DK7 Drum Mic Kit:imp.i114863.net/mP25yCan You Make a $100 Drum Set Sound Good? This is something I wanted to figure out after asking if I could make a kids drum set sound good. I wanted to see how much money it took to upgrade a used drum kit I found on craigslist. The kit is a basic beginner drum set you would find at any music store. It's a Sound Percussion Labs kit and came with the stock snare drum and Agazarian cymbals. I started off with tuning the stock heads, then replacing them with new heads and upgrading the cymbals a few times. Pretty simple to do, but kinda pricey!
Testing the WEIRDEST Drum Hacks I Could Find rdavidr 2022-09-03 | Thanks to Warby Parker for sponsoring this video! Visit warbyparker.com/rdr to try on 5 pairs of glasses at home for FREE! Home Try-Ons are only offered in the US.Merch: bonfire.com/chops-rdavidrPatreon: patreon.com/rdavidrFollow on IG: instagram.com/davidraoufGear Used (affiliate links)- Sticks/Hardware -Vic Firth Freestyle 5b Drum Sticks:imp.i114863.net/045EOVic Firth VKB5 Beater:imp.i114863.net/5bL929Roc n’ Soc Drum Throne: imp.i114863.net/1AXxmTama Road Pro/ Iron Cobra Hardware:imp.i114863.net/AoBA4K- Drums/Heads/Cymbals -Remo Silentstroke Drum Heads:imp.i114863.net/7mgdg5Remo Emperor Clears:imp.i114863.net/NK0qYvRemo Powerstroke Pro:imp.i114863.net/BjR9yDW Collectors Maple:imp.i114863.net/VykQmJ- Microphones/Headphones - Earthworks ICON Pro:imp.i114863.net/7m6D5OPair of Slate ML-1 (as overheads):imp.i114863.net/vn663AAustrian Audio CC8 (as rooms):imp.i114863.net/yRvLOvEarthworks DM20 (toms):imp.i114863.net/x9KmkOEarthworks SR20LS (snare top):imp.i114863.net/QO9GyzLewitt DTP 640 REX Bass Drum Micimp.i114863.net/jW3OdnShure SM57 (snare bottom):imp.i114863.net/DVeNMjAustrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:imp.i114863.net/kjvgKxEarthworks DK7 Drum Mic Kit:imp.i114863.net/mP25yToday were checking out some weird drum hacks! Imagine 5 Minute Crafts, but for drums... Ever wanted to complicate your bass drum muffling technique and carry around a bike tire pump? Well you're in luck! But Tiktok drums are kinda interesting too. Just reverse your snare side head if its too worn out and won't tighten up enough. Concert toms are somehow making a comeback, but whats the best way to turn a regular drum into one? Maybe Remo Silentstrokes are the answer? Ringy Snare? Just fill it with silicone! But my favorite by far is using a microphone as a bass drum beaterTesting the WEIRDEST Drum Hacks I Could Find
I Made The Worlds Largest Moongels So You Dont Have To... rdavidr 2022-08-20 | CHOPS t-shirt: bonfire.com/chops-rdavidrPatreon: patreon.com/rdavidrDrums Only Version: youtu.be/N04xG5g8qSQFollow on IG: instagram.com/davidraoufGear Used (Affiliate Links): - Microphones/Headphones - Earthworks ICON Pro:imp.i114863.net/7m6D5OPair of Slate ML-1 (as overheads):imp.i114863.net/vn663AAustrian Audio CC8 (as rooms):imp.i114863.net/yRvLOvEarthworks DM20 (toms):imp.i114863.net/x9KmkOEarthworks SR20LS (snare top):imp.i114863.net/QO9GyzLewitt DTP 640 REX Bass Drum Micimp.i114863.net/jW3OdnShure SM57 (snare bottom):imp.i114863.net/DVeNMjAustrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:imp.i114863.net/kjvgKxEarthworks DK7 Drum Mic Kit:imp.i114863.net/mP25y-Drums/Cymbals-DW Collectors Maple Drum Set/Snare:imp.i114863.net/Ry2Z7RSabian HHX Anthology Cymbals:imp.i114863.net/P0DkRN- Sticks/Hardware-Vic Firth Freestyle 5b Drum Sticks:imp.i114863.net/045EOVic Firth VKB5 Beater:imp.i114863.net/5bL929Roc n’ Soc Drum Throne: imp.i114863.net/1AXxmTama Road Pro/ Iron Cobra Hardware:imp.i114863.net/AoBA4KEvery drummer has used moon gel at some point in their life. Some use a gel here and there, but others go all out. So why not just use one giant moon gel instead of 14 little moon gels on one drums? I wanted to see what it would take to first made a giant moon gel, but also what it would sound like on a drum set. Not the most practical of diy projects, but still fun!World's Largest Moongel
The Founder of DW Drums told me to do THIS - Testing 5 Drum Hacks rdavidr 2022-08-06 | Testing 5 more drum hacks!IG: instagram.com/davidraoufSupport on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidr- Music used (background & playalongs): epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0yw- Free of Drumeo trial: drumeo.com/rdavidrDom Lombardi Floor Tom Leg Trick:youtu.be/JeA7FFDQGngSimon Phillips Paint Can Bass Drum Trick:youtu.be/7gUUPNRVISEyoutu.be/xwsvdSVSgSoSounds Like A Drum Hoop Protector/Grip:youtu.be/sq1iL07DfMQDrumeo/me Felt Pad on Beater:youtu.be/evJlAm5da5cDriven to Drum Heat Gun Dent Removal:instagram.com/reel/CfcEDN7pVEM/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=GEAR:- Stuff -Empty Paint Can: (theyre cheaper at hardware stores)amzn.to/3btVdpmFurniture Felt Pads: (not the ones I used, but these look softer. Also, this is probably the best deal incase have like 50 beaters lol)amzn.to/3OYQNVh3m Safety Walk Roll:amzn.to/3vCobKmHeat Gun:amzn.to/3QkLj8rMagic Erasers: amzn.to/3vAdGaM- Microphones/Headphones - Earthworks ICON Pro:imp.i114863.net/7m6D5OPair of Slate ML-1 (as overheads):imp.i114863.net/vn663AAustrian Audio CC8 (as rooms):imp.i114863.net/yRvLOvEarthworks DM20 (toms):imp.i114863.net/x9KmkOEarthworks SR20LS (snare top):imp.i114863.net/QO9GyzLewitt DTP 640 REX Bass Drum Micimp.i114863.net/jW3OdnShure SM57 (snare bottom):imp.i114863.net/DVeNMjAustrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:imp.i114863.net/kjvgKx- Drums / Cymbals-DW Collectors Maple:imp.i114863.net/VykQmJ Sabian 22" HHX Anthology Low Bell Ride:imp.i114863.net/Ea6xE9Sabian AAX 18" Thin Crash:imp.i114863.net/RyrLG2- Hardware / Sticks -Tama Road Pro/ Iron Cobra Hardware:imp.i114863.net/AoBA4KRoc n’ Soc Drum Throne: imp.i114863.net/1AXxmVic Firth Freestyle 5b Drum Sticks:imp.i114863.net/045EOVic Firth VKB5 Beater:imp.i114863.net/5bL929Lowboy Lightweight wood beater:imp.i114863.net/rnK0QdThats right, I'm Testing 5 More Drum Hacks! Sometimes they blow your mind and sometimes they kinda, sorta, barely work. Either way, these are some that I've been wanting to try out for awhile now. First is something DW told me to do to my drum set. Dom Lombardi, founder of DW Drums, shows us that flipping over your floor tom legs reduces the sustain of the drum. Kinda funny because DW's whole thing is about the tone/sustain of their shells. Anyways... another classic trick made famous by Simon Phillips is sticking a paint can in your kick drum to tighten up the sound. There was a very subtle difference with it in vs out, but it does tighten up the sound! Sounds Like A Drum is a great channel on YouTube that talks about all the nerdy stuff that drummers think about. They did an episode on some cheap and easy drum hacks and one that stuck with me was about a product used for making bass drum hoop protectors. Out of all the stuff I've tried for hoop protectors there solution is by far the easiest/cheapest/most effective way to add one to your drum! Man, I didn't realize how much bass drum stuff was in this episode. Oh well, on my visit to Drumeo we filmed a video about 25 drum hacks and one thing I talked about was adding a felt pad to a wooden beater to change its sound. I would suggest finding the softest one you can find since the one I used didn't make the craziest difference. Use the link at the top of the description and sign up for a free month of Drumeo and check out my series called "DIY Drum Experiments." I show that hack there and it worked better for whatever reason. Who cares tho, I doubt you made it this far reading lol. Last on the list is an age old hack about reviving a dented up drum head with a heat gun. Something I talked about in my first testing 5 drum hacks video. Oh the good ole days...DW Told Me To Do This To My Drum Set - Testing 5 More Drum Hacks
Buying the WEIRDEST Cymbals rdavidr 2022-07-23 | IG: instagram.com/davidraoufSupport on Patreon: patreon.com/rdavidrMusic used (background & playalongs)epidemicsound.com/referral/zcr0ywGear Used:Zildjian FW Raw Crash:imp.i114863.net/x9ab01Zildjian Gong Sheet:imp.i114863.net/gbB4PAPair of Slate ML-1 (as overheads):imp.i114863.net/vn663AAustrian Audio CC8 (as rooms):imp.i114863.net/yRvLOvEarthworks DK7 Drum Mic Kit:imp.i114863.net/mP25yLewitt DTP 640 REX Bass Drum Micimp.i114863.net/jW3OdnShure SM57 (snare bottom):imp.i114863.net/DVeNMjAustrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:imp.i114863.net/kjvgKxVic Firth Freestyle 5b Drum Sticks:imp.i114863.net/045EOVic Firth VKB5 Beater:imp.i114863.net/5bL929Roc n’ Soc Drum Throne: imp.i114863.net/1AXxmTama Road Pro/ Iron Cobra Hardware:imp.i114863.net/AoBA4KThe above links to products are affiliate links These are some of the WEIRDEST cymbals I've ever seen... The further you go down the drum rabbit hole you end up finding stuff like this! The Zildjian Raw Crash and Gong Sheet are actually somewhat popular cymbals, but still fall under the weird category. After I got a Raw Crash I knew I needed more haha. It started with a 22" Flat Bosphorus cymbal blank. They actually saw my DIY Stack Clap video and said they could sell flat blanks (to make a more accurate version of the Stack Clap), but I decided to just get a big ole flat piece of bronze lol. I had bought a cymbal from someone on Reverb and they mentioned a blank they had and thought I would be interested in it, which I 100% was! That one has a bell but is still very trashy and "un-cymbaly." I figured if any of the blanks sounded too weird, or were unfit for a drum set, I could cut them up and do something with them, or even get them turned into regular cymbals. Always open to any ideas to with them!Buying the WEIRDEST Cymbals I Could Find
