I keep reading in various threads how so many of my drummerworld friends use no internal muffling in their bass drums and no porting for their resos and was just wondering how you guys/gals deal with the big difference in feel. I've tried my bass drum before with no internal muffling but with a ported reso and that never felt as good as any bass drum I've played that I used internal muffling in it.
The other thing I noticed when I have played a wide open bass drum is that any busy footwork does not sound crisp and clear to my ears compared to when I use some internal muffling like a pillow.
Do most guys using the wide open bass drum andl no porting favor playing simpler solid 4 on the floor style playing or do many re-learn how to play busy with the wide open bass.
I myself love playing simple solid beats but also love busy foot work for certain grooves or songs that are complemented by the busy style as well.
This whole thing has been a mystery to me so any feedback, experiences or similar feelings would really be helpful because I want to try the wide open bass drum and make it work for me in sound but more importantly feel.
Thanks
The other thing I noticed when I have played a wide open bass drum is that any busy footwork does not sound crisp and clear to my ears compared to when I use some internal muffling like a pillow.
Do most guys using the wide open bass drum andl no porting favor playing simpler solid 4 on the floor style playing or do many re-learn how to play busy with the wide open bass.
I myself love playing simple solid beats but also love busy foot work for certain grooves or songs that are complemented by the busy style as well.
This whole thing has been a mystery to me so any feedback, experiences or similar feelings would really be helpful because I want to try the wide open bass drum and make it work for me in sound but more importantly feel.
Thanks