I'll say something that probably nobody mentions, but your work on ambience in your recordings is as excellent as your drumming. It brings the exitement out of your instrument a whole lot!
@@cartermclean Im suprised how much punch the toms hold. They sound far more direct than I would have anticipated from that akg in the back. Im guessing you used some nice dynamic effects?
Drums and player sound phenomenal!! Thank you for giving us a demonstration with an open bass drum rather than the usual muffled to death bass drum sound. It just proves that all it takes is a little tuning.
Buttery, dynamic, tasteful, musical, tribal, relaxed, effortless and never overpowering @13:45 just blows my musical mind. … oh and the kit is just gorgeous
I’m a female drummer from the 70s, and my favorites, that was the Ludwig Quadra plus. I owned it in jet black gloss. Hard to keep the fingerprints off but beautiful one very clean. They sounded amazing. They had four concert Tom Tom with no heads on the bottom. I used a Rogers Dynasonic chrome snare. A beautiful sounding set! I recorded with it, and the sound was pure heaven!
What great sounding drums. As much as I like the toms and kicks, the snare just knocks me out. Ludwig has always made some of the finest snare drums around. Your playing is stellar and the demonstration was wonderful. Thanks.
I love Ludwig! As a kid in the 70's I learned about the brand and to this day still have them in the house. My Grandparents bought me a chrome Superphonic snare around 1974 for $75.00 Even when I am not playing them it is like art to me I like to have them displayed look at them.
Sounds like Ludwig!! Congratulations. Been playing Ludwig for 50 years now. Experiment with them. These shells are so versatile! High, low or in between, they can handle any tuning range. Lovely finish!! Enjoy!!!!!
Beautiful drums…and inspiring playing. I’ve played and followed Ludwig drums for over 45 years, and that may be the most gorgeous kit they’ve ever produced…
I always felt that Ludwig made the best sounding, best looking and most fun to play Drums ANYWHERE .I started playing in 1957 Ludwig was always the best ...I love the sound of these as well. DIZZY
I’m a PDP guy myself but nowadays all the companies are making great kits. And Ludwig is definitely a heavy hitter. The drums sound amazing and are absolutely beautiful to boot.
Possibly the best sounding Ludwig Drums that I've ever heard, and they are gorgeous. Is it just my imagination Carter, or do you go into a whole new level of playing that you seem to enjoy more whenever you de-tune your snare drum?
Lmao, you mean lower the pitch by detune, or actually detune(by proper use of term)on purpose so there's uneven tension across the lugs? I can't imagine any drummer who'd intentionally detune their snare drum or any drum, because most snare drums will detune themselves in short time. Which is the biggest pia about them. Not to mention any detuned drum means uneven tension across the drum which leads to warped drum rims and eventually warped shells....if that's what you're implying by detune, then hopefully nobody ends up buying anything you've once owned, ha. That's not a percussionist equipment, that's trash.
Man, Carter. That is a gorgeous kit. Edit: Holy crap, they sound so good! When you brought out the 18” bass, that had to be some of my favorite work from you.
I am in awe of your talent. Every time I watch one of your videos. I’ve been drumming for 40 years and I don’t have 1/1000th of your talent. I’m embarrassed to even claim to be a drummer.
Whew -- how playing so clean can be so dirty. How fortunate it is to live in a time where you don't have to show up to a clinic or order physical media to be able to see this kinda content -- what an amazing demo, man.
You ain't lyin' it's a nice set! And you play it beautifully, my friend. I like your style and taste in music. When I listen I can hear some jazz/blues with a touch of classic rock in there. Very melodic and the tuning ALWAYS gets my attention! You would think one wouldn't even be having to consider it but when I hear yours, it REALLY shows in the harmonics..very cool and very well done!
The 32nd notes while randomly swapping up between doubles and singles is such an insane flex. Like it's hard to even see what's going on with your hands there and it just kinda sounds like a fast snare fill but it's actually wildly technical and difficult.
Only Carter...can make a kit sound THAT good with just a room mic. Anyone else would be processing the hell out of it. Carter just picks the right drums, picks the right heads, and tunes it just right. If I ever become a king-shit famous drummer...I'm gonna hire Carter to be my drum tech. Nobody tunes drums better.
I'll say something that probably nobody mentions, but your work on ambience in your recordings is as excellent as your drumming. It brings the exitement out of your instrument a whole lot!
Good ears 👂🏻 👍🏻
I agree! A great balance of punch with enough breath from the room mixed in.
@@cartermclean Im suprised how much punch the toms hold. They sound far more direct than I would have anticipated from that akg in the back. Im guessing you used some nice dynamic effects?
Everything here is stunning guy:)
Those sound AMAZING!! Beautiful finish but they sound soooo damn good!!
Those floor toms are highly illegal in most of the world.
Drums and player sound phenomenal!! Thank you for giving us a demonstration with an open bass drum rather than the usual muffled to death bass drum sound. It just proves that all it takes is a little tuning.
Buttery, dynamic, tasteful, musical, tribal, relaxed, effortless and never overpowering @13:45 just blows my musical mind. … oh and the kit is just gorgeous
There really is something about Ludwig drums. They sound stunning.
I’m a female drummer from the 70s, and my favorites, that was the Ludwig Quadra plus. I owned it in jet black gloss. Hard to keep the fingerprints off but beautiful one very clean. They sounded amazing. They had four concert Tom Tom with no heads on the bottom. I used a Rogers Dynasonic chrome snare. A beautiful sounding set! I recorded with it, and the sound was pure heaven!
What great sounding drums. As much as I like the toms and kicks, the snare just knocks me out. Ludwig has always made some of the finest snare drums around. Your playing is stellar and the demonstration was wonderful. Thanks.
wow, so musical, I love drummers who pull out the sound instead of hitting - beautiful, beautiful hands!
I love Ludwig! As a kid in the 70's I learned about the brand and to this day still have them in the house. My Grandparents bought me a chrome Superphonic snare around 1974 for $75.00 Even when I am not playing them it is like art to me I like to have them displayed look at them.
It's comforting to know our Lord and Savior had a hand in making this incredible kit! Those floor toms are thunderous!
I think this may be the best sounding Ludwig kit I've ever heard with one of my favorite drummers making them sing!
Absolutely glorious
wouah,super big and good song..fabulous
Sounds like Ludwig!! Congratulations. Been playing Ludwig for 50 years now. Experiment with them. These shells are so versatile! High, low or in between, they can handle any tuning range. Lovely finish!! Enjoy!!!!!
the tone is unbelievable deja vu of the drum sounds on all the classic records pure
Man these are the standard for maple kits. Sing so sweet. Beautiful.
Best floor toms ever! Sounds is incredible BIG!
I think this is the deepest, warmest tone I have ever heard or will ever hear.
Beautiful drums…and inspiring playing. I’ve played and followed Ludwig drums for over 45 years, and that may be the most gorgeous kit they’ve ever produced…
I like the sound of the round-over bearing edges on the floor toms.
Ludwig does it again,phenomenal sound and stunning finish,gotta get one.
There are not better sounding drums than Ludwig Classics, period. Cheers.
Incredible kit, incredible fills, incredible taste in the playing. The kick sounds like Bonham!
Yeah, and it's a 22x14 !!
Dynamic control is legit. Beautiful kit, too.
Perfect, wooow!!! Thanks 👍 for video
Great sounding floor toms. 👍
Golly. I think you've sold me on some Ludwigs! They've always had the sweetest snare drums. This kit matches up.
Those drums sound beautiful! So deep and throaty.
I always felt that Ludwig made the best sounding, best looking and most fun to play Drums ANYWHERE .I started playing in 1957 Ludwig was always the best ...I love the sound of these as well.
DIZZY
Absolutely beautiful kit and awesome punchy throaty sound! Couldn’t go to a more deserving drummer!
Absolutely the best sounding drums I have ever heard. Only Ludwig's could sound this good.
Wow that sounds incredible !
Beautiful. And the playing is even better.
unbelievable depth in that sound. So round and smooth! Not even individually mics on toms! Holy smokes!
Tuned perfectly! They sound amazing and so do you, my friend! Nice dynamic playing.
That’s the nicest sounding 13” tom I’ve ever heard. The kit is incredible.
That size usually doesn’t treat me well 😜
@@tdrum21 I was gonna say that too. I don’t know what it is about 13” toms. It’s really hard to make them sound good.
Those floor toms! They almost click but without sounding dull and choked. Wow.
I’m a PDP guy myself but nowadays all the companies are making great kits. And Ludwig is definitely a heavy hitter. The drums sound amazing and are absolutely beautiful to boot.
JAW DROPPING!!!! Carter that is one PHENOMENAL kit!!
that kit sounds really pure even in both configurations!
carter, my favorite thing about your videos is that they make me want to practice. great playing as always, floors pack a serious punch.
Those first two kick drum hits just hit ya right in the chest! Killer playing Carter, and phenomenal kit Ludwig!
Possibly the best sounding Ludwig Drums that I've ever heard, and they are gorgeous. Is it just my imagination Carter, or do you go into a whole new level of playing that you seem to enjoy more whenever you de-tune your snare drum?
True story... yes I like it low ha
I'll have what he's having
Lmao, you mean lower the pitch by detune, or actually detune(by proper use of term)on purpose so there's uneven tension across the lugs? I can't imagine any drummer who'd intentionally detune their snare drum or any drum, because most snare drums will detune themselves in short time. Which is the biggest pia about them. Not to mention any detuned drum means uneven tension across the drum which leads to warped drum rims and eventually warped shells....if that's what you're implying by detune, then hopefully nobody ends up buying anything you've once owned, ha. That's not a percussionist equipment, that's trash.
@@DG-sf9ei I started to comment and then I stopped…. Not worth it.
Incredible sounding kit! Perfection! Best sounding Ludwig wood snare I've ever heard. The best-looking Ludwig wood finished kit I've ever seen.
I got cold chills when you first started playing it. Amazing mix/engineering but ontop of that, this kit sounds killer. My GAWSH.
Wow. Nice and throaty on the toms.
Man, Carter. That is a gorgeous kit.
Edit: Holy crap, they sound so good! When you brought out the 18” bass, that had to be some of my favorite work from you.
Carter you know how to bring out even more Ludwig love in a guy! haha ! gorgeous kit, sounds amazing, love your playing Blessings to you and family.
You’re right, it does sound unbelievably good, holy crap!
Beautiful kit. Great playing as usual.
Less is more! Much more!! Love it!!
Such a pro behind the kit, incredible
Fantastic playing. Fantastic kit!
Hey Carter, is this telegram thing real or bot spam?
Excellent sounding kit real good demonstration I’ve always been a lug wig fan
Beautiful looking kit, beautiful sounding kit and your playing was awesome.
I am in awe of your talent. Every time I watch one of your videos. I’ve been drumming for 40 years and I don’t have 1/1000th of your talent. I’m embarrassed to even claim to be a drummer.
Sounded great as the bebop jazz kit as well! Incredibly tasteful playing as usual.. the snare on/off alternations was a cool new touch.
WOW! Your video title is spot-on, these drums are killer!
Incredibly expressive--Those drums talk!!
Wow beautiful kit and great playing. That set gives you a lot of options. Congratulations and enjoy!
Beautiful sounding kit (and cymbals of course!!), those 14" and 16" floor toms sounds absolutely amazing! Have fun!
Didn't expected you behind a 3 rack toms kit throwing some gospel chops!!! Incredible kit and playing.
When you listen to the toms keep in mind that there is no close mics.
But they sound like if there were close mics!
I love how there's an apology with the big kit, then you just completely play perfectly LOL
Great sounding drums and very tasteful playing 👍😎
The 14” deep kick is amazing. The floor toms are off the charts and the snare pretty perfect.
Whew -- how playing so clean can be so dirty. How fortunate it is to live in a time where you don't have to show up to a clinic or order physical media to be able to see this kinda content -- what an amazing demo, man.
When it comes to modern drums, I just don’t think it gets any better than Classic Maple. Great playing!!
You are fun to watch Carter! Love your taste in drums and cymbals.
You ain't lyin' it's a nice set! And you play it beautifully, my friend. I like your style and taste in music. When I listen I can hear some jazz/blues with a touch of classic rock in there. Very melodic and the tuning ALWAYS gets my attention! You would think one wouldn't even be having to consider it but when I hear yours, it REALLY shows in the harmonics..very cool and very well done!
Congratulations, Carter! Thats an absolute dream come true!
Wow what an incredible kit - sounds amazing. Those floor toms have some serious beefy low end. Beautiful finish on the shells.
Carter should be deemed the "tuning god".
Hearing those perfectly tuned toms is soooooo satisfying 😌
Beautiful drums/sound/playing!
Beautiful playing
13:49 HOLY SHIT! That flow is on a Weckl level. Absolutely amazing.
Worlds best sounding drums…period 🥁💥 awesome playing as always Carter! 🤘🏻
Fantastic sounding (and looking!) 🥁
awesome sound and fantastic playing ! perfect combination !
Just beautiful. I cranked this up in my car and nearly blew the windows out with that bass drum. Your playing makes me want to be better.
Wonderful set all the best.I had the same sizes in black galaxy sparkle from 2012.
Man, you've really got those dialed in. I've never heard a better sounding kit. And not only do they sound great, they look as good as they sound.
Absolutly Beautiful looks and they sound awesome. Nice Job playing Thank You.
Amazing sound..nice drumming
Sounds great 👍
The 32nd notes while randomly swapping up between doubles and singles is such an insane flex. Like it's hard to even see what's going on with your hands there and it just kinda sounds like a fast snare fill but it's actually wildly technical and difficult.
That looks and sounds pretty spectacular!
kit does sound really nice...punchy yet warm. You're a great player too, man!
They sound amazing!🥁🥁
They do sound incredible! Love the bass drum a lot!
Awsome 7 piece drum set! How much"?
Carter is the best drummer of the realm.
It's so useful to have the various sizes. But as soon as you got on the small kit, the excitement level skyrocketed for me.
Wonderful kit. Sounds great!
The snare sounds to me like a black beauty but distinctively wooden too, very interesting
Amazing playing . Love your dynamics and groove , most uplifting & inspiring.
That sound😍 beautiful drums😍
Amazing! That things ready for the “Catalina Wine Mixer”…
Only Carter...can make a kit sound THAT good with just a room mic. Anyone else would be processing the hell out of it. Carter just picks the right drums, picks the right heads, and tunes it just right. If I ever become a king-shit famous drummer...I'm gonna hire Carter to be my drum tech. Nobody tunes drums better.
Man you put on a clinic on tasteful drumming, amazing!!
Superb drumming too!!!
Good hands and taste plus great sounding drums made this kit sing! True master of sound and inspiration, thank you!
Wow!! This kit is super great. Be proud!