drum4fun27302
Gold Member
Here is the issue I have. My snare is too loud. Doesn't matter what snare I use , the band members complained that it is "killing them ".
I am looking for ways to lower the decibel levels of it . It it a rock/heavy rock cover band (Alice in chains, tool, slither type music). Kit is a yamaha moto-X tour custom ,all maple. Snare is what comes with it with Aquarian high energy head and medium tension , with a small Evans ring on it.
I cut down some by not using rimshots anymore . But they say it is still too loud.
They want the energy up and entertainment (think Halestorm/pop evil drummers) but don't want the loud snare. I cannot play without energy and soft at the same time.....
If it was a jazz gig with brushes , wouldn't be a problem but I just can't play "crazy bitch" or "killing in the name" like I would play girl from ipanema in a restaurant.
I am looking for ways to lower the decibel level of the snare (toms are ok , they don't cut as much) and please don't tell me "hit softer".
Thank you in advance and I am looking forward to fixing that
I am looking for ways to lower the decibel levels of it . It it a rock/heavy rock cover band (Alice in chains, tool, slither type music). Kit is a yamaha moto-X tour custom ,all maple. Snare is what comes with it with Aquarian high energy head and medium tension , with a small Evans ring on it.
I cut down some by not using rimshots anymore . But they say it is still too loud.
They want the energy up and entertainment (think Halestorm/pop evil drummers) but don't want the loud snare. I cannot play without energy and soft at the same time.....
If it was a jazz gig with brushes , wouldn't be a problem but I just can't play "crazy bitch" or "killing in the name" like I would play girl from ipanema in a restaurant.
I am looking for ways to lower the decibel level of the snare (toms are ok , they don't cut as much) and please don't tell me "hit softer".
Thank you in advance and I am looking forward to fixing that