REVIEW: Powerstroke 3 Black Dots on Pearl Masterworks Kick Drum

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2024

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  • @Daddynixterdrums
    @Daddynixterdrums Рік тому

    Classic example that it’s all in the shells, heads, tuning, and proper technique. Really no muffling needed. You did everything right with what you have, and it sounds AMAZING 👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  Рік тому

      Thanx Nicholas! I just went back and watched part of this again. I'm still loving these heads over a year later. Thanx for commenting!

  • @linking17733
    @linking17733 2 роки тому +2

    Totally smooth. Cool if you also had drum covers that had the same clear close foot cam view a corner screen simultaneously. The close up and clarity of your cams are stellar 👌

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Actually I do! Pretty much everything this year has a small foot cam in the bottom right corner.

  • @kidbaston
    @kidbaston 2 роки тому

    Listening to your stuff with my 7506 headphones is awesome and I love your playing.

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  2 роки тому

      right on, thanx so much! what brand are 7506s?

  • @AECJ1
    @AECJ1 Рік тому +1

    Very nice to see and hear this video
    Great sound in the earbuds JBL.
    Thank you for sharing this with us
    Similar set up to what I was doing recently regards to double bass drums and cymbals.

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  Рік тому

      Thanx Austin! Glad it sounded good in the ears, I'm always striving to make sure it does so I appreciate the feedback

  • @Marreroortiz
    @Marreroortiz Рік тому

    That technique at 1:48.... durm pedal,.... LOVE IT

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  Рік тому +1

      Thanx! I totally ripped that from Gadd. Its fun, you should try and work it up. Heel is on the downbeats and the toe catches the ups

  • @DeathswingKettlebell
    @DeathswingKettlebell 2 роки тому +1

    My goodness these have amazing thud sounds.

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  Рік тому +1

      hey brother, I thought I'd replied to you. Thanx and was gonna let you know that I've dabbled in Kettlebells. They're a beast workout! I learned alot from watching Pavel Tsatsouline's vids as well as others. I've got pairs of 18s thru 44s, a 53 and a 70. I need to start working w/ them again! Get ups are the best

    • @DeathswingKettlebell
      @DeathswingKettlebell Рік тому

      @JeffWald yes! Pavel has moved on with his updated education thru his company Strong 1st. Check it out! Yeah I live getups. My favorite moves are overhead presses and carries

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  Рік тому +1

      @@DeathswingKettlebellthe KB mile! yeah man, those get brutal. They seem simple but by the time you get halfway... ugh! Longest I did was with the 53, probably 1.5 miles. Sore for days!

    • @DeathswingKettlebell
      @DeathswingKettlebell Рік тому

      @JeffWald good work dude! Try holding tiny bit of water in your mouth to force breathe thru your nose.... you'll hate yourself hahahaha

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  Рік тому

      @DeathswingKettlebell hahaha oh man... I think I'll work up to that w/ the 18s first - it's been a few years 😀

  • @grooveroid
    @grooveroid Місяць тому

    Wonderful grooves. I've been slavishly fitting coated heads to snare drums a very long time indeed, and as I recently discovered the glory of single ply ambs on toms i thought I'd try the snare too. THAT is the sound I've always been looking for but for me as a hard hitter the black dots are the best (very slight) compromise. Still, my new EMAD 2 on the kick will last years. But THEN it will get this!

  • @brianphillips9152
    @brianphillips9152 Рік тому

    Fantastic - thank you! Just ordered.

  • @rushtyson73
    @rushtyson73 2 роки тому

    Great sounding (and looking) kit! A real beauty. My P3 Black Dot has been on order for awhile, can't wait! Love the arcade machine as well, I have some Arcade 1up and iiRcade machines myself! Regards from Canada from a fellow Pearl and big Rush fan.

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  2 роки тому

      Thanx Tyson! I love the arcade! Got it last year and am very happy with it. I've seen the 1up name but had already gotten the Legends Ultimate. I'm an 80s kid so its so fun to go back and play the early 80s classics. I've even got a quarter sitting by the power button!

  • @danyheld9952
    @danyheld9952 9 місяців тому

    The Base is Amazing

  • @MatthiasKnorrMusic
    @MatthiasKnorrMusic 2 роки тому

    And again, amazing sounding drums! 🔥 I really like the sound of the PS3 BD heads. Just the right amount of high frequency kick and deep, big low end.

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  2 роки тому

      Thanx so much my brother! I was surprised at how much of a difference they made. I thought the kicks sounded good already but wow, so much better now

  • @ralphbenites1819
    @ralphbenites1819 Рік тому

    Power stroke black dots really can hear it through my head phones really great sounding bass drum head.

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  Рік тому

      Thanx Ralph, I'm still loving them

  • @__julio__
    @__julio__ 2 роки тому

    That triple stroke on the pedal is smooooooth

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  2 роки тому

      Thanks for noticing Julio! Totally ripped that off from Gadd. I haven't perfected it and can't do much more than that but it actually really helps me solidify the groove to be able to heel and toe

  • @StumptownDrummer
    @StumptownDrummer 4 місяці тому

    Kit reminds me of Suchermann, playing reminds me of Weckl and approach reminds me of Steve Smith. Fluent and tasteful!

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  4 місяці тому

      Thanx! The Weck & SS were two of my major influences in the 80s/90s!

  • @GrassRoots-fp4ty
    @GrassRoots-fp4ty 2 роки тому

    Wow. The difference is actually audible through my phones speakers. Curious if the black dots have the same effect on the toms as well. Also, Jeff, I have to say you have one of the most beautiful kits on UA-cam!!! Amazing

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  2 роки тому +1

      Thanx so much brother! That's cool that you could even tell with your phone! That's what blew me away - same tuning as the EQ3 - didn't touch the effects and it was a major difference. That's why I wanted to put that A/B comparison in here. I'm not sure how to describe the difference on the toms, its noticeable put not in the same way as the kicks

  • @cutitshaveit
    @cutitshaveit Рік тому

    Perfect

  • @stevenwilson9865
    @stevenwilson9865 11 місяців тому

    The old reliable Remo C.S. Dots are my favorites. Smooth White or Coated with a white dot underneath. If I want more dampening, I switch to Emperors coated. Tuning is Everything !
    I thought I was decent at tuning. Tune-Bot changed the game. With their charts/calculator and UA-cam videos. My set has NEVER sounded so good. Band members noticed immediately.
    With tuning you can make your drums ring long or short.(no gels needed) and maintain the exact same note.
    "I may not always sound like a pro. But, my drum set does". Lol

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  11 місяців тому

      I'm still digging them. I tuned the main one up alittle higher to get more tone - I'm gonna start experimenting w/ that. And yep - I'm not a fan of gels - I don't use any at all - just wide open!

  • @yanrozi
    @yanrozi Рік тому

    Wow!!!!

  • @veilingirisdrummer
    @veilingirisdrummer 2 роки тому

    Awesome video. At the beginning.... Is that one of your ear plugs on the floor? Blue in color, close to you right foot? Thanks for the comparison. I wish I seen this before I bought new kick heads.

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  2 роки тому

      Haha, guilty as charged! Usually I Loop them over the floor tom lugs so they're easy to grab but didn't realize till after I had put the entire video together that that one was on the floor so I said oh well, screw it. Yeah I'm really happy with the heads. I got the falams this past week and it makes a very slight almost unnoticeable difference, but the durability is what I'm after

  • @jonathanfrieze8497
    @jonathanfrieze8497 Рік тому

    I really like your set up I'm jealous im still hoping to come across a gong drum. however I picked up a 60-80" not sure tbh Ludwig concert bass drum I picked up for 20$ it's a beauty. on top of looking cool the man myth and legend billy Cobham I'm pretty sure used these with the mahavishnu orchestra

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  Рік тому

      Wow man! That would be quite a classic piece if it was Billy's! Gong drums are alot of fun, I call mine "the subwoofer". You'll have a blast w/ that thing

  • @BADD400
    @BADD400 2 роки тому

    I call them pedal pads. Great video. I like black dots and pinstripe.

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah I forget. I'm really digging these

  • @ivanbajovic3476
    @ivanbajovic3476 2 роки тому

    I like the sound of EQ3 more because of soft or fat attack. PS3 black dot has more low end but start of the tone is more "stiff" and a lot of drummers like it.

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  Рік тому +1

      I like both and its fun rotating them, just seeing (hearing) a difference every once in a while

  • @larrytate1657
    @larrytate1657 2 роки тому

    Nice do you think the falam patch is still even needed being the dots there?

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  2 роки тому

      I think so. Even with just a little bit of playing I could see a. slight indention in the black dot. Granted, I don't tour, I just play here, but its such a cheap option that will help extend the life and I did an A-B comparison, it gives it a slight extra "tick"/"focus". It didn't hurt the sound at all

    • @arneolson7114
      @arneolson7114 4 місяці тому

      definitely extra protection needed my wood beaters slam through those store bought ones hence the metal washer....

  • @neotodd5657
    @neotodd5657 Рік тому

    Killer drumming. To me the Remo P3 black dot sounds mean.

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  Рік тому

      I have to agree. Kicks always sound great on play back, even with no effects

  • @jcdrums2798
    @jcdrums2798 2 роки тому

    hello jeff you put muffling into the kick?

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  2 роки тому +1

      Barely - same as I've always done - just a hand towel folded into a black pillow case and touching only the batter head, nothing touches the front head

  • @Syracuse719
    @Syracuse719 2 роки тому

    Great playing. I'd get that Black dot off quick though. The PS 3 w/o the dot is way better sounding. The Black dot loses all mid range "Beater on head" sound. Even without effects the Black dot loses all projection. Just my opinion. Your mileage may vary. Great snare and tom sounds!

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  2 роки тому

      I'm digging them still. In the studio I can hear a slight bit more punch in playback. I'll keep using them til I get tired of it or find something else I like. Thanx for watching David!

    • @Syracuse719
      @Syracuse719 2 роки тому

      @@JeffWald Got it. Great sounds and Drumming. Rock on!

    • @Assimilator702
      @Assimilator702 Рік тому

      I'm not so sure about that. Much of what you're describing depends on the room. Plus if the kit is miced up it makes no difference. If behind the kit sound is important PS3 Black Dots are absolutely amazing! Buy again the room can "give back" that midrange response depending on the acoustics. I noticed no degrade in the presence region going from PS3 to Black Dot PS3.

  • @williehamilton1533
    @williehamilton1533 Рік тому

    Good foot work...🤣🤣✌️

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  Рік тому

      hahaha, gotta love playing bare foot!

    • @williehamilton1533
      @williehamilton1533 Рік тому

      @@JeffWald yup!!! And Jeff, you doing the damn thing. Play on bro.🥁👍

  • @eyesoftheworld73
    @eyesoftheworld73 Рік тому

    cymbal?

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  Рік тому

      Turkish Cymbals. Very good line!

  • @arneolson7114
    @arneolson7114 4 місяці тому

    I use nickel size metal washers and wood beaters on these heads . I use a good 3m sticky two sided tape under the washer . If too much click I might damp the washer with a bit of gorilla tape . Also with these heads I sometime hit some holes just off the extra dampner .... seems to change the feel usually at 10 and 2 oclock.... I use a sharp skewer hole not even bb size

    • @JeffWald
      @JeffWald  4 місяці тому +1

      interesting! Currently w/ the new kit (just posted it) I'm back on the stock clear remo PS3 that comes on Masters & MW kits & for the past few weeks I went back to the stock MW that came on the red kit. I may have to experiment w your idea when I switch back again at some point