Kirk Hopkins
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2024 Thanksgiving Day 5k Harrison Fun Run Walk
15th annual 5k in Harrison Ohio put on by the Harrison Music Boosters
Music and video done by Kirk Hopkins
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2024 Zildjian K Sweet and K Custom Special Dry Cymbals
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This is a close look at the Zildjian Custom Special Dry Pack of cymbals which includes 14" Hi Hats, 16" Custom Special Dry, 18" Custom Special Dry, and a 21" Ride. I added a 19" Custom Special Dry crash as well, but it was not part of the original pack that I purchased. I'll also take a look at the Zildjian K Sweet Pack of cymbals which includes 14" Hi Hats, 16" Sweet Crash, 18" Sweet Crash, an...
2024 Traps Drums A400 Review
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General information about the Traps Drums A400 5 piece shell-less drum kit. Includes a close-up look at the hardware, the setup of the kit, and a comparison with a more common shell kit, along with my opinion of the kit.
2024 July Drummer View
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A look at how a drum enclosure (i.e. a drum cage) can control the volume levels of a drum kit giving the drummer the ability to use a full range of dynamics on an acoustic kit in a mid-size room. Actually, room size doesn't matter. Put on headphones for videos like this.
2024 Ryobi Battery Powered Pressure Washer cleaning Concrete
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2nd battery powered pressure washer video, but this time cleaning concrete
2024 Ryobi Battery Powered Pressure Washer Used on a Metal Pole Barn
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This is a basic summary with a timelapse of me pressure washing the front side of a metal pole barn with a battery powered pressure washer
2024 Easter Drummer View
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There's no click-track in my ears (I'm sure you can tell with the variations in tempo). I had lots of imperfections while leading worship behind the drum kit. Fortunately God accepts us with all of our failures. I put this together for folks who wonder what worship looks like behind a drum kit. It's not a performance for people, it's an offering to the Father.
2024 20 inch Zildjian K Cluster Crash
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I bought this at Sweetwater in mid march of 2024. It retails currently for $425. This may be my new favorite cymbal on my kit.
Play Along Fast Rockn Blues in C
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This video/song is a little over 10 minutes long. It's a fast paced rocking ("Rockn") tune meant to be practiced with for lead guitar players and anyone else that wants to play solos. It's based on a blues chord progression but doesn't sound like the blues because of the 4/4 timing and goes at a fast paced 160 BPM (beats per minute). You'll get a little music theory along the way and get to pla...
Play Along Blues in G
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Nearly 11 minutes of blues to practice soloing with. Some music theory is included along the way. This tune is not looped, so you will feel like you're playing along with a real band.
2024 Amazing Grace Time isolated drums
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2024 Amazing Grace Time isolated drums
gzuslivz 20th anniversary reunion concert Timeline
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This video shows the 20 year timeline of musicians in gzuslivz (pronounced Jesus Lives) leading up to the 20th anniversary reunion concert. The timeline includes when musicians were with the band and album release information. A similar version of this video was shown before the beginning of the concert.
2024 01 06 gzuslivz 20th anniversary reunion concert
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00:00:00 Song: Holy Is The Lord 00:04:00 Video: Willisa Redford 00:04:48 Song: Every Move I Make 00:08:12 Video: Kids Own Worship 00:08:57 Song: Mercy Is Falling 00:11:49 Video: No little kid songs 00:12:44 Song: Jesus Loves Me Rock 00:15:00 Video: Kirk and Pam talk about starting the band 00:16:19 Song: Your Love is Deep 00:21:21 Video: Kenny Phillips 00:22:12 Song: Blind Man 00:24:15 Video: G...
2023 Forever After All 12 14 2023 Zach and Addy Final Version
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2023 Forever After All 12 14 2023 Zach and Addy Final Version
Cincinnati Barbarians
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Just for fun and for Chris who said it would be cool to have an anime Cincinnati Barbarian fight. This isn't anime but I thought it might be fun.
gzuslivz 20th anniversary concert promo 1 week away
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gzuslivz 20th anniversary concert promo 1 week away
2023 gzuslivz 20th anniversary reunion concert promotion
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2023 gzuslivz 20th anniversary reunion concert promotion
2023 Thanksgiving Day Harrison 5K
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2023 Thanksgiving Day Harrison 5K
2023 Pilgrimage to Sweetwater for a Journey Instruments guitar
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2023 Pilgrimage to Sweetwater for a Journey Instruments guitar
2023 The Sun Stopped Joshua's Prayer by gzuslivz
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2023 The Sun Stopped Joshua's Prayer by gzuslivz
2023 Troubleshooting Audio Problems
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2023 Troubleshooting Audio Problems
2023 Zoom LiveTrak L 12 Mixing Board Basics
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2023 Zoom LiveTrak L 12 Mixing Board Basics
2023 Setting up a Traveling System Speaker
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2023 Setting up a Traveling System Speaker
2023 Microphone Basics
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2023 Microphone Basics
2022 Griffin Remote Hi Hat Stand
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2022 Griffin Remote Hi Hat Stand
2022 Gretsch Catalina Maple new drum head sound check
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2022 Gretsch Catalina Maple new drum head sound check
2022 New Amedia Cymbals
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2022 New Amedia Cymbals
2021 HiHat Fun
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2021 HiHat Fun
2021 08 August Weekly Freebie
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2021 08 August Weekly Freebie
2021 July Weekly Freebie
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2021 July Weekly Freebie

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  • @dramado
    @dramado 10 днів тому

    Thanks for the tutorial. Definitely helped me out.

  • @jefferydowler4655
    @jefferydowler4655 11 днів тому

    That's alright to do that to a 8 lug Ludwig snare, but I would cringe if that was a 10 lug.

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 10 днів тому

      Why not on a 10 lug snare?

    • @jefferydowler4655
      @jefferydowler4655 10 днів тому

      @@hopkinks1 I have 10 lugs and have paid a pretty penny for them. The 8 lug I have found in the pawn shops, even the junkyard.

  • @Actual_Human_Take
    @Actual_Human_Take 18 днів тому

    She gong...

  • @richardrichard5409
    @richardrichard5409 24 дні тому

    Good video, thanks for the upload ❤

  • @richardrichard5409
    @richardrichard5409 24 дні тому

    I've got my beater tension way less than your kit, just my taste.

  • @JAHWH00
    @JAHWH00 Місяць тому

    Terrible kit for daily use, build is extremely flawed and does not last. Plastic in the worst places. It's a great layout, terrible execution. I am glad I didn't pay full price. Lugs are all ticking timebombs, the snare latch no longer stays closed, the snare arm rocks back and forth, and blue mount issues are on the horizon too. Good luck to you

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Місяць тому

      I hope I have better luck. I thought I was taking a chance, but so far so good. I got mine through Musicians Friend. They’re trying to get a hold of the company (for weeks) to see about getting an additional tom with no luck. Plastic parts makes it lighter but durability may be questionable. I replaced the bass drum batter head with a clear Remo Ambassador smt (with built in muffling). It’s much better than the original head.

    • @JAHWH00
      @JAHWH00 Місяць тому

      @@hopkinks1 I am using the kick and snare from my full size kit. I'll be getting a CNC & 3d printer soon; I'll be able to do repairs / improvements at that point. Be gentle with it, especially the kick & snare. I emailed them directly & had a successful back & forth, including price list. I'm just no longer willing to invest in their product. I am going to slowly acquire some old large Remo roto's and build my own legit mobile kit.

    • @richardrichard5409
      @richardrichard5409 24 дні тому

      Never had a problem with mine and been giggled solid for two years, sounds good for small pubs, and miked up well...

  • @absolutearcher
    @absolutearcher Місяць тому

    Killer kit man, great comparison!

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Місяць тому

      Thanks. It’s a fun kit to play for sure.

  • @Kunita1
    @Kunita1 Місяць тому

    What a glorious monstrosity of a drum set!

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Місяць тому

      It’s super fun to play but I don’t move it 😎

  • @jaynojamiloapat4501
    @jaynojamiloapat4501 Місяць тому

    May I know if the q2u mic is able to record using your gopro hero9 using some cable adaptor?

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Місяць тому

      I haven’t tried it and probably won’t. The mic in the GoPro is already pretty good.

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Місяць тому

      I found that you would need to buy a “Media Mod” for the GoPro to accept a microphone. The media mod has an 1/8th inch jack (small headphone jack). Plugging the Samson Q2U directly into the GoPro did not work.

    • @jaynojamiloapat4501
      @jaynojamiloapat4501 Місяць тому

      Okay nice! Thank you again for this.

  • @jaynojamiloapat4501
    @jaynojamiloapat4501 Місяць тому

    Nice review! THANKSSS

  • @herberdth
    @herberdth 2 місяці тому

    Nice simple and useful presentation. I might buy this although there seem to be a new generation of 32bit floating point mixers on it's way.

  • @benbarletta2927
    @benbarletta2927 4 місяці тому

    That 24" Armedia Dervish Stingray is TOTALLY interesting!!!

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 4 місяці тому

      I completely agree. It has many tones and is super washy as a crash. kirkhopkins.com/Blog.php?ShowThis=2020%20Amedia%20Galata%20and%20Dervish%20Stingray%20cymbal%20demo

  • @gegorybaret9855
    @gegorybaret9855 4 місяці тому

    Bonjour vous pouvez me décrire tous vos set de cymbale Zildjian ?

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 4 місяці тому

      I have another video identifying most of them: kirkhopkins.com/Blog.php?ShowThis=2021%2020%20inch%20Zildjian%20EFX%20cymbal

  • @jamesrowe6652
    @jamesrowe6652 5 місяців тому

    thank you

  • @charthers8903
    @charthers8903 7 місяців тому

    Thank you very much - every click is a semitone?

  • @christiansmyth1466
    @christiansmyth1466 8 місяців тому

    LOL DIG THAT ANCIENT DW5K DOUBLE PEDAL WITH THE CROOKED BEATER!! I had one just like it back in the early 90's except I installed a second crooked beater for symmetry. I traded that contraption in for 2 first-gen Iron Cobras once I got my second bass drum. That whole kit is long gone but I still have the pedals. Thx for the info on t he Griffin remote hi-hat stand, I've been looking at getting one. Take care!

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 8 місяців тому

      The ancient double bass pedal was a graduation present from my parents; and you nailed the time frame. I’m old. I still like the pedal. It’s the only thing remaining from my original kit. Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @TJMusicNerd
    @TJMusicNerd 8 місяців тому

    Great video. You said it actually only has 10 inputs, but I see on the right of the top row, connections labelled 9, 10, 11 and 12. What are those connections used for?

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 8 місяців тому

      They’re “stereo” inputs. Technically it does have 12 but counting stereo inputs as 2 instead of one is somewhat misleading in my opinion.

  • @Costi_03
    @Costi_03 9 місяців тому

    hola. en el caso de los sonidos combinados en la lista como se transpone cada uno en parte?

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 9 місяців тому

      I’m not sure but my guess is that the whole keyboard is transposed all the same. It would be mind blowing to play in 2 different keys at the same time.

  • @xandergreene1748
    @xandergreene1748 9 місяців тому

    practice your rudiments

    • @avybzyfella
      @avybzyfella 9 місяців тому

      It is not a rudimentary video, He just demonstrating the crash cymbal

  • @MainsAximos
    @MainsAximos 9 місяців тому

    Things a bute!

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 9 місяців тому

      Thanks drummer boi

  • @JP-rf7px
    @JP-rf7px 9 місяців тому

    If you get low monitor output, you may have the plugs wired wrong. The outputs are set up for phones, with tip and ring both separate hot signals, not balanced out. So to get a line level signal use a stereo plug but hook hot to tip and ground to sleeve and leave ring unconnected. Or just insert an unbalanced cable (tip-sleeve) to the first notch. I am using the unit as a 4 channel recorder to archive my collection of quad SQ, QS, and CD-4 lps. Each input and monitor channel is used for one of the 4 channels from my quad decoder. The mixer monitor outs drive the "discreet analog surround inputs on my Marantz receiver with plenty of volume. My only beef is the inability to label tracks with names more easily.

  • @colinattlesey917
    @colinattlesey917 10 місяців тому

    @hopkinks1 those toms sound super nice, do you know what you have them tuned to?

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 10 місяців тому

      Thank you. I actually tune by ear. Basically I try to tune each drum to where it “sings” I.e. resonates. I like the floor toms as low as they can go.

  • @igorcarvalhopadilhaandrade5886
    @igorcarvalhopadilhaandrade5886 11 місяців тому

    🤠✌🏻You Are A Great Keyboardist My Friend🤠✌🏻 🤠✌🏻Congratulations🤠✌🏻

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 11 місяців тому

      Why thank you

  • @josue_coimbra
    @josue_coimbra 11 місяців тому

    The Best music

  • @fruitmatedynasty6834
    @fruitmatedynasty6834 Рік тому

    Have you recorded all drum mics into the zoom l12

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Рік тому

      Not all of them. The board only has 8 regular channels and 2 sets of stereo channels (for a computer/phone). I need 12 inputs for my kit. I have done a mic for bass and snare and they work fine.

  • @illuriusiris9301
    @illuriusiris9301 Рік тому

    Wow the choreography was amazing

  • @donnavillanueva1995
    @donnavillanueva1995 Рік тому

    good job, pretty simple easy to understand the very basic functions.. thanks and more power

  • @artistraindwain9855
    @artistraindwain9855 Рік тому

    Your presentation was nice and simple. Many try to explain it before they actually use it. You didn't complicate it

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Рік тому

      Thank you. I tried to make it so a non-sound engineer (and most likely a musician) could understand it. Often times, musicians know their instrument but not other audio equipment. I was in that boat until I needed to learn more.

  • @chromebull884
    @chromebull884 Рік тому

    How has it held up over time?

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Рік тому

      No issues but I don’t move it

  • @TrentonGarmon
    @TrentonGarmon Рік тому

    Sweet.

  • @uria702
    @uria702 Рік тому

    Thanks for the review. Just ordered it. 😊

  • @marcelperik
    @marcelperik Рік тому

    Thank you, Kirk! 🎶🙏🏼With help of your tutorial I managed to do some recordings with my little jazzy pop band: ua-cam.com/play/PLR2s6iHF_CZSQwcJQbuJaJzR_a2be65e1.html

  • @jokersdrumcovers4769
    @jokersdrumcovers4769 Рік тому

    Where did you get the clamp to mount it to the cymbal stand? It seems like Griffin might be the only brand I can see that doesn’t sell a clamp with it.

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Рік тому

      www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/gibraltar-scbgc-grabber-multi-clamp

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Рік тому

      I got a couple of these (Gibraltar SCBGC Grabber Multi Clamp)

    • @jokersdrumcovers4769
      @jokersdrumcovers4769 Рік тому

      @@hopkinks1 Awesome. Thanks!!

  • @mulldruff
    @mulldruff Рік тому

    When I use the A-Output for the Monitor I get in trouble. This Output ist a Stereo Output! If I use a cable with a Stereo jack and connect it to the Monitor, the Monitors symetric Input builds a differential signal which sounds terrible! Stereo connectors and symetric connectors are not comatible.

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Рік тому

      There are 2 A outputs. I use the one one the right labeled “PHONES” for my monitor.

  • @lukogs
    @lukogs Рік тому

    Nice rundown. I have 2 doubts. 1. In Port 9/10 or 11/12 - if 2 ¼” Jack mics are inserted does it get combined as one or we can access/modify the left part in the software & adjust the reverb and frequencies? 2. You said grouping is there. Does the grouping also be assigned to the headphone jack? Like there are 3 headphone jack. 1 for singers only, 1 for singer & drummer, 1 for all - like to editor/director.

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Рік тому

      Give me a little time and I’ll research/try your questions to get you answers

  • @Mike-ol7xp
    @Mike-ol7xp Рік тому

    Is this Griffin remote hi hat still holding up??

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Рік тому

      Yes it is. I liked the first one so much that I bought a second one. I don’t transport them though so I can’t say much about that, other then they seem to be built well.

    • @Mike-ol7xp
      @Mike-ol7xp Рік тому

      @@hopkinks1 Thanks, I'm going to grab one, I might get a longer cable from the bike shop though so I'm not restricted of my placement options, how long is it again 4'?

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Рік тому

      @@Mike-ol7xp, I think it’s closer to 6 feet. The connector is somewhat hidden. I think I would wait until you get it and then take it to a bike place to get the longer cable.

    • @Mike-ol7xp
      @Mike-ol7xp Рік тому

      @@hopkinks1 Will do, Thanks.

  • @hopkinks1
    @hopkinks1 Рік тому

    No. The house system was a Soundcraft si Impact and the drums were enhanced with mi iPhone audio.

  • @frankfunke8689
    @frankfunke8689 Рік тому

    Is this video recorded with the zoom l12

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Рік тому

      Sorry for the very delayed response. It was recorded with a SoundCraft SI sound board, CAD Pro 7 and Shure mics, and iPhones. The shot and some audio from inside the cage was either a GoPro or iPhone (I can’t remember).

  • @thefloppingdoctor5140
    @thefloppingdoctor5140 Рік тому

    That single white snare drum head

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Рік тому

      Right. It must’ve been too expensive to get a matching one. Budget cuts you know.

    • @thefloppingdoctor5140
      @thefloppingdoctor5140 Рік тому

      @@hopkinks1 yeah lol, makes sense

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Рік тому

      @The Flopping Doctor, sad but true. Places like Miami spend their money however they want. I guarantee that you wouldn’t see a football helmet that was the wrong color.

    • @LogansMediaHub
      @LogansMediaHub 5 місяців тому

      Wouldn't be surprised if it broke right before the show and that was the spare

  • @sunilkumarmadhubanbaheri2049

    Super

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Рік тому

      Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.

  • @JudgeFredd
    @JudgeFredd Рік тому

    Great explanation

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Рік тому

      Thanks. I wanted something non-techy for non-techies.

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda Рік тому

    Wow, insane video, broth!=)

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 Рік тому

      Thanks. I’m glad you like it.

  • @davidsanchez9010
    @davidsanchez9010 2 роки тому

    You took the heart out of your instrument

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 2 роки тому

      Nope. I gave it life. It wouldn’t be played otherwise.

    • @davidsanchez9010
      @davidsanchez9010 2 роки тому

      If you're happy with it, that's what counts that makes me happy too

  • @hectorgranados2606
    @hectorgranados2606 2 роки тому

    Where did you buy it?

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 2 роки тому

      Musician’s Friend; Guitar Center is owned buy Musician’s Friend, they also have it

  • @nikgames8251
    @nikgames8251 2 роки тому

    Thank you!!!

  • @Tomsushi
    @Tomsushi 2 роки тому

    Will this stand fit into a standard Roland rack clamp or do I need to buy an adjustable rack clamp?

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 2 роки тому

      You’ll probably need an adjustable clamp and something to clamp it on to. I use a cymbal stand to clamp it on to. I’ve considered using 2 clamps for more stability but 1 seems to be doing the job just fine.

  • @zhou_sei
    @zhou_sei 2 роки тому

    i dunno if it's youtube's fault maybe (or my ears are misreading), but it sounds like this is heavily compressed... i think i can hear aliasing, and it sounds kinda like you uploaded this in 2001

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 2 роки тому

      It sounds fine to me. I just listened to it using Apple AirPods Pro earbuds.

  • @radg4434
    @radg4434 2 роки тому

    Gong shit sounds amazing

  • @shawdlc9212
    @shawdlc9212 2 роки тому

    where did you buy it

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 2 роки тому

      GeekStands.com geekstands.com/collections/drums-percussion/products/remote-hi-hat-stand?variant=39493156044894

  • @BeatMachinery
    @BeatMachinery 2 роки тому

    Hello! Wanted to know if there is any sort of height adjustment , specially for the tension rod. Something like the Tama Iron cobra 900 remote hihat. Thanks!

    • @hopkinks1
      @hopkinks1 2 роки тому

      You need to buy a clamp to clamp it on to another stand to control overall height. Then there is a standard clutch to control the height of the top hat on the rod. Then there is tension amount which I have to the extreme so I I have to push down fairly hard to close it all the way. I had the tension too loose for a while and it felt “mushy”. I swapped out the clutch for a quick release clutch to make double bass transitions easier. Overall I liked this pedal enough to buy 2 of them.