How do you like the EMAD vs the EQ4/PS3?View attachment 142958
This is what happens when a PS3 Colortone won’t behave: I get an EMAD2 for the bass drum, EC2S heads for the toms and for the first time, a coated UV2 on the snare. Now the kit sounds great. Theory: these big drums really benefit from heads that are maybe a bit too focused (and if you’re playing is out-of-control, like mine). I know I’m critical of Evans heads just dying suddenly, but in the case of this kit, I’ll live with that
On my Rogers 22” I hated it because it was too much muffling (the drums not big enough). But on this 26”, with the small foam and a Evans EQ pillow inside it’s just enough to give a nice open tone without any high-pitched ringing from the top of the head nearest me. I took a gamble, but it works on a big bass drum!
Putting aside my extreme preference for Evans and looking at it solely from the point of view of sound you are trying to achieve in relation to size and type of drums I really think those head selections are very logical choices. I think you'll be pleased in the long run.View attachment 142958
This is what happens when a PS3 Colortone won’t behave: I get an EMAD2 for the bass drum, EC2S heads for the toms and for the first time, a coated UV2 on the snare. Now the kit sounds great. Theory: these big drums really benefit from heads that are maybe a bit too focused (and if you’re playing is out-of-control, like mine). I know I’m critical of Evans heads just dying suddenly, but in the case of this kit, I’ll live with that
Every time I see his name I can't help but say "a'Remo a'Belli" out loud in a horrible and probably offensive fake Italian accent.
(he is watch in the full "extended" 44 min. interview mentions some at 1:00 (remarkable interview )
Well said and I definitely can see that.
How are you digging the UV2 on the snare?View attachment 142958
This is what happens when a PS3 Colortone won’t behave: I get an EMAD2 for the bass drum, EC2S heads for the toms and for the first time, a coated UV2 on the snare. Now the kit sounds great. Theory: these big drums really benefit from heads that are maybe a bit too focused (and if you’re playing is out-of-control, like mine). I know I’m critical of Evans heads just dying suddenly, but in the case of this kit, I’ll live with that
Well, I got into Aquarian because a buddy of mine gets Artist pricing and they extended it to me when I visited them (they’re local to me in CA) - but it’s still hard for them because not everybody carries everything they make.
Your friend doesn't gets heads straight from Aquarian?Well, I got into Aquarian because a buddy of mine gets Artist pricing and they extended it to me when I visited them (they’re local to me in CA) - but it’s still hard for them because not everybody carries everything they make.
The UV2 sounds really good - not unlike the usual G2 that I would’ve gotten. It’s probably a lot livelier though. I may get to a video but it’s NAMM week and I’ll descend upon the convention center when I’m not at Disney. I mainly wanted my drum sound together as I get to play some rock n roll the next week with a college buddy of mine. I need to impress
He does. Every time I’d want heads, he has to take me in. Too much hassle.
yep i know that pain, im in the UK and ive been an aquarian user for the last 20 years, and its getting harder and harder to find somewhere that stocks aquarian with the stuff i want/use. remo and evans, no problems, but aquarian? its a hunt around for them.Well, I got into Aquarian because a buddy of mine gets Artist pricing and they extended it to me when I visited them (they’re local to me in CA) - but it’s still hard for them because not everybody carries everything they make.
The UV2 sounds really good - not unlike the usual G2 that I would’ve gotten. It’s probably a lot livelier though. I may get to a video but it’s NAMM week and I’ll descend upon the convention center when I’m not at Disney. I mainly wanted my drum sound together as I get to play some rock n roll the next week with a college buddy of mine. I need to impress
I have been looking at Aquarian myself. 24" bass drums must be the most unpopular size. Evans doesn't even make a coated G1 or G2 in that size. Remo does but they are out of stock at several retailers. The Texture coated single ply heads and the Response 2 texture coated heads are looking like pretty good options and they can be bought from Aquarian directWell, I got into Aquarian because a buddy of mine gets Artist pricing and they extended it to me when I visited them (they’re local to me in CA) - but it’s still hard for them because not everybody carries everything they make.
The UV2 sounds really good - not unlike the usual G2 that I would’ve gotten. It’s probably a lot livelier though. I may get to a video but it’s NAMM week and I’ll descend upon the convention center when I’m not at Disney. I mainly wanted my drum sound together as I get to play some rock n roll the next week with a college buddy of mine. I need to impress
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This is what happens when a PS3 Colortone won’t behave: I get an EMAD2 for the bass drum, EC2S heads for the toms and for the first time, a coated UV2 on the snare. Now the kit sounds great. Theory: these big drums really benefit from heads that are maybe a bit too focused (and if you’re playing is out-of-control, like mine). I know I’m critical of Evans heads just dying suddenly, but in the case of this kit, I’ll live with that
