The Studio Edge Jim Pavett The Anatomy of a Drum Kit TUTORiAL

Team SYNTHiC4TE | March 14 2014 | 346.7 MB
Studio Edge series volume 3 pt.1 : Anatomy of a Drum Kit

In this tutorial you will learn what a drum set is made of, how to chose your kit, snare, cymbals, heads and sticks, in order to optimize your sound in the studio, wether you're a drummer or an engineer. You'll be given tips on drum shells, hear how woods, lugs and hoops affect the sound of your drums, and learn tricks to tune a kit.

1 - Introduction

Start
Introduction - 00:0
Role of an Engineer - 04:14
Role of a Drummer - 06:00
Role of a Studio Owner - 09:37

2 - Overview

Start
The Kit Overview - 00:0
Typical Kit Configurations - 08:32

3 - Drum Shells

Start
Dimensions - 00:0
Thickness - 02:19
Solid or Plies - 02:56
Reinforcement Hoops - 04:10
Materials - Wood - 04:46
Materials - Metal - 08:48
Materials - Other - 11:06
Bearing Edges - 12:11
Inside Texture - 14:22
Timbre Matching - 14:58
Reality Check - 16:19

4 - Lugs, Hoops, Tension rods and Mount

Start
Tension Rods and Lugs - 00:0
Breather or Vent Holes - 02:16
Hoops - How it affects sound - 03:02
Mounting Options - 06:01
Snare Drums - 07:49

5 - Choosing drums, heads and sticks

Start
Choosing the Right Drum - 00:0
Heads - 04:13
Sticks - 14:22

6 - Cymbals