If you need really low volume they are the ticket. But if you just want to knock the harsh sharp loud edge off your drums I highly recommend using toolbox drawer liner found at lowes and cutting your own. See previous video. I needed more volume for my personal satisfaction and I've switched back to regular heads and the toolbox liners I made.
This video was great, thank you for doing the comparison! I have soundoffs, which I like, but they robbed me of too much tone (especially on the low tom). My current solution is to use quiet cymbals with a moon gel on them, helps to cut down the brightness and volume a bit. Using the db ones for the toms, and a double ply mesh head for the snare since I didn't care for the db one snare sound. My kick is just stuffed with pillows. This set up allows me to practice alone without being too loud, but loud enough that I can jam with my friends without them having to crank their amplifiers for the whole neighborhood to hear.
For the bass drum, I've found that the Evans SoundOff Bass Mute combined with the TAMA Soft Sound Beater BSQ10S reduces the bass drum volume even more. The beater looks a bit ridiculous but it feels close enough to a regular one for practice purposes.
so if I use the Evans Pads or even the Vic Firth pads, what if i just use 2 right on top of each other? That would dampen the noise even more I assume??
Exactly the review I was looking for. Thanks!
If you need really low volume they are the ticket. But if you just want to knock the harsh sharp loud edge off your drums I highly recommend using toolbox drawer liner found at lowes and cutting your own. See previous video. I needed more volume for my personal satisfaction and I've switched back to regular heads and the toolbox liners I made.
Awesome video Rob! 🙌🏻
This video was great, thank you for doing the comparison!
I have soundoffs, which I like, but they robbed me of too much tone (especially on the low tom). My current solution is to use quiet cymbals with a moon gel on them, helps to cut down the brightness and volume a bit. Using the db ones for the toms, and a double ply mesh head for the snare since I didn't care for the db one snare sound. My kick is just stuffed with pillows.
This set up allows me to practice alone without being too loud, but loud enough that I can jam with my friends without them having to crank their amplifiers for the whole neighborhood to hear.
This review helped me a lot. Thanks for sharing!
For the bass drum, I've found that the Evans SoundOff Bass Mute combined with the TAMA Soft Sound Beater BSQ10S reduces the bass drum volume even more. The beater looks a bit ridiculous but it feels close enough to a regular one for practice purposes.
so if I use the Evans Pads or even the Vic Firth pads, what if i just use 2 right on top of each other? That would dampen the noise even more I assume??
Have you tested the Trusound?
How is the rebound for you,isnt it too bouncy ?
Thanks!
Would either these be good for apartment playing?
The SoundOffs would be your lowest volume for certain. Add a rug and you are golden. When you miss the tone... go with the DbOnes.