Drums & Cymbals
I just got a new drum set from DW, the sizes are:
20' and 22" kick drums
10"-13"-15"-18" toms
I am still trying different snare drums to find the perfect match for
the drum set and the music. Volume, tone, sensitivity and low end go
into my final decision. I think I will end up with either a 5x14
steel drum (a lot of crack, still warm and very fast moving) or a
7x14 edge drum, wood and brass mix (a little warmer with more low
end, but not as quick).
This new kit has larger and deeper drums. The effect is a lower
register of frequencies. The drums vibrate with more overall tone
than my last kit. These new drums are extra long, which gives them
projection and long lasting low end. Resulting in a darker and
somewhat slower moving drum set. The overall sound of the rhythm
section is more powerful, Chris and I are adding more of the
available subsonic frequencies to our sound. Since the drums move
sound a little slower than my last kit, I am adjusting to BIGGER
power and changing my approach to the pockets and the drum fills
through out the TPC set. I find the guitars and vocals have more room
in the mix now that these new drums do not sit as high in the overall
frequency range of the Panic sound. There is less sonic competition
in the mix and more of a full range of harmonics and frequencies.
I also received some new Zildjian cymbals to compliment the new
drums. The new cymbals are more musical and sensitive than the
cymbals I usually use in a "live" situation. They are more "studio"
cymbals. They make the band sound more balanced and in tune with the
drums.
also:
13'- "A" quick beat hi-hats
22"- "K" custom ride
16" and 17" medium thin "A" crash cymbals
18' and 19" medium "K" Hybrid crash cymbals
20" "A" china low
2- 10" ice bells
My last setup:
DW Drums (birch) 10" 12" 14" 16" 22"
7x14 edge snare
Zildjian Cymbals
14" master sound hi hats
17" 18" 19" 20" crash cymbals
21" rock ride
20" china cymbal
DW 9000 double pedals
Remo heads
LP percussion
Pro-Mark drum sticks
