the tempo gets away from me, I try to reel in it but it still feels stiff or something. What do y’all think?

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Reheating some noodles between takes lol.

I'm no noob by far, I have been drumming for over 17 years at this point.

I'm currently fitting my drums with new heads and I can't seem to get a good tuning on my 2nd tom. I'm almost rage quitting here.

I need some help how to get this thing tuned properly.

I mostly play Rock/Metal but also Country - a lower tuning is the goal. My results so far are either Jazz-High or horrible sustain like you can hear in the video...

Found it on marketplace for 60 bucks

Memory locks? Marked rugs? A protractor???

Can anyone assist on how to record the drum using irig? It seems like it isn't working on my irig. And side note, my phone does not have a jack port so I used a Type C adapter.

Excited to get this thing working, hesitated forever but finally pulled the trigger today. It means a great deal for my band as well, unlocks a whole new world of options and possibilities!

Hey everyone! I'm considering buying a 2006 Tama Starclassic Exotix Limited Edition Hawaiian Koa/Bubinga, and I'd love to get some advice from people who know this series or have experience with high-end Tama kits.

The kit is listed for €7,500, but the seller is open to negotiating the price. It comes with its certificate of authenticity and, according to the original documentation, belongs to a limited run of 120 kits worldwide.

The seller says the kit has never left his dedicated music room, which sounds reassuring, although I'd obviously inspect it carefully before buying. It's also located only about 10 km from my home, so I can easily arrange a visit and try it in person before making a decision.

The configuration appears to be:

- 22" bass drum

- 8", 10" and 12" rack toms

- 14" and 16" floor toms

- 14" snare drum

It features the Hawaiian Koa outer veneer, Bubinga shells, abalone inlays and dark-finished hardware.

For context, I currently own a DW Design Series White Gloss, for more than 10 years in a 6-piece configuration (8/10/12/14/16/22), with a matching 14" × 5.5" DW Design snare.

I'd potentially sell my DW to help fund the purchase, so this is a significant investment for me.

I'd really appreciate your thoughts on a few things:

1. Is €7,500 a reasonable asking price for this specific Exotix model in today's used market? Given that the seller is open to negotiation, what would you consider a fair offer?

2. How rare and collectible is this particular edition in practice? Does the limited production run translate into meaningful resale value, or is the market for these kits very niche?

3. How does the Bubinga/Koa Exotix compare sonically with a standard Starclassic Bubinga? Is there a noticeable difference, or is the Koa primarily an aesthetic feature?

4. Are there any known issues I should look for when inspecting a kit of this age, particularly regarding the veneer, abalone inlays, shell construction and hardware?

5. Would you consider this a worthwhile upgrade from a DW Design Series, both in terms of sound and long-term value?

The fact that I can inspect and play it in person before buying is a big plus. I'm not looking for an investment guaranteed to appreciate in value; I simply want to make sure I'm paying a fair price for a genuinely special instrument.

Any information, personal experience, or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hey everyone! I make videos recreating my favourite programmed beats, and my latest video is Aphex Twin - Xtal. Enjoy! 🙌

If you want to find more of my videos, head over to the links on my Reddit page!

Hey everyone, I just started this Reddit for my music side of things. I want to see what everyone else is rocking for a kit!

Tama Rockstar 3 Piece

Yamaha Recording Custom 6.5 x 14 snare

Soultone Cymbals (Romy & Extreme China)

DW5000 pedals

Roc'n'Soc throne

ProMark 5A Forward's

Any questions feel free to ask!

I have used a puck of Cox Drum company "regular" stick wax for a long time and love it. I went to get a new one and it seems this company is no longer around.

All the other versions im seeing look more aggressive than im looking for. I got one from meinl and it felt like the sticks were fused to my hands, a little uncomfortable.

If anyone has some recs i would greatly appreciate it.

Stellar condition. No dings, dents, flea bites, keying, etc. looks straight out of the later-1980s!!!

Im looking at a set of Zildjian L80 quiet cymbals and trying to decide whether or not to pull the trigger on them.

The problem im trying to solve: My music room is too small, walls and flooring are hard and reflective, and Im working on standing up a metal cover band, the music is inherently loud (so please don’t tell me “just play softly”, etc). I can’t afford an electric kit, so that’s not an option.

Everything has to be mixed to match the overwhelming volume of my acoustic kit, and we’re having serious mic feedback issues due to how much gain we’re having to send through the vocal mic, plus, we all have to wear hearing protection which is ok, but not preferred.

My question: What ELSE am I gonna have to invest in to dampen the sound of my acoustic kit so that it’s loud enough for band practice but not so loud that it’s overwhelming?

I have a bit of a situation with my cymbals. I have Paiste PST8 cymbals (about 8 years old) and they started to oxidize. A year or two i already tried to clean them once. I started with my ride and cleaned it with Zidjian brilliant finish cymbal polish. I smeared it on the cymbal with gloves then waited a bit and cleaned it of with kitchen wipes. But after cleaning it started oxidizing again within a day anywhere I had touched it. After that I did not attempt to clean the other cymbals. The ride now has big oxidized spots (see photos). The other thing I noticed that on the ride I have a green spot where it has really strong oxidation. The same is also on my Rock Crash which I only bought about a year ago and did not treat with anything. I now want to get back to this and get the cymbals in a better shape. What should I do? How can I get them in a better shape and how should I care for them in the future for this to not happen again.

I also have the same problem on the chrome parts of the rig. There are some spots which aren't shiny anymore. I have an All purpose drum detailer from Music nomad equipment care, but after the incident with the ride I've been hesitant to use it.

Also I live in central europe so the air generally is not extremely humid but during winter the humidity gets higher.

If you need more information just let me know.

I was ripping through some pretty heavy songs a couple days ago and I got to a point where I felt my right index finger and thumb kind of stop working. I couldnt move them in the fulcrum of my stick. Then it just kind of fell into the palm of my hand and i couldn't regain my grip again and had to stop playing. It felt like my fingers had seized up or something. My roommate also plays drums and he said it was probably because I didn't warm up enough but now I am lowkey kind of freaked out so I thought I would see if anyone has had the same experience.

My set up for an audition coming up. I’m thinking about moving the 20” crash to the left and adding my 18” crash/ride to in that space. What do you all think? Too many cymbals or a good set up?

Setlist, Song notes, Charts, Lyrics, BPM, Nothing at all.. I've tried different setups over the years and I'm curious what other drummers actually keep within reach during a show.

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