5 Different Kicks for $0 | Season Five, Episode 48

During a recent lesson in bass drum tuning, we were inspired to document a collection of vastly different acoustic sounds for creative inspiration without spending a single dollar. No specialty drumheads. No boutique muffling products. Just some simple tuning and tonal control. Challenge yourself to recreate each of these sounds by ear, regardless of which one is your favorite or which ones you think will meet your current creative needs. PATREON: This season is made possible by our Patreon supporters. Join us on Patreon for access to exclusive content such as Cymbal Sounds, our long awaited cymbal series, and MUCH more: 0:00 Intro 1:25 Option 1 4:43 Option 2 6:15 Option 3 7:56 Option 4 10:10 Option 5 13:03 Comparison 14:29 Conclusion PRODUCTION PARTNERS: GIK Acoustics (sonic treatment): AKG Audio (microphones): Evans Drumheads: ProMark Drumsticks: Signal chain: Mics - Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB- Mac Studio w/Pro Tools 2022.5 Recorded at 48kHz / 24bit Overheads: (Matched Pair in Glyn Johns - Cardioid) AKG C314 Snare, Toms: AKG C518M Kick Drum: AKG D12VR *No EQ or compression in use with drum demos unless otherwise noted* Acoustic Treatment: GIK 242 Acoustic Panels: GIK 4A Alpha Pro Series Diffusor/Absorber: GIK Evolution PolyFusor Combination Sound Diffuser/Absorber: GIK Tri-Trap Corner Bass Trap: Drums: Pearl Masters Maple Custom Extra w/Ludwig 60’s Acrolite Cymbals: 22” Jesse Simpson clone of old Zildjian A, 15“ Zildjian “Fat Hat” Prototype Hihats Drumheads: Snare: Evans G1 Coated / Snare Side 300 Snare Wires: PureSound Custom Pro Steel 20-strand Floor Tom: N/A Kick Drum: Evans G1 Coated / EQ3 Coated White Reso Hosted by: Ben O’Brien Smith Production & Consulting: Ben O’Brien Smith @ Cadence Independent Media New Merch! We’ve got bandanas, shirts, and hoodies! Visit our merch store here: Click for different colors, sizes, etc. 👂🏼👉🏼🥁 Leave your questions, comments, suggestions, requests down below and don’t forget to subscribe! *NOTE: Troll comments will be deleted. You’re welcome to disagree with whatever you like but let’s keep the conversation civilized and focused on drums. -------------------------- Sounds Like a Drum is a CADENCE INDEPENDENT MEDIA production For more information, visit Follow us on Instagram: Like us on Facebook: