How I Made My Drums Sound Like Mike Mangini's

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    One of the coolest experiences from @sweetwater #gearfest was playing on Mike Mangini's drum set with @COOP3RDRUMM3R @ZackGrooves @AdamTuminaro @DavidColaDrumsThe moment I heard that kit I KNEW I had to take notes on how it was tuned and try tuning my kit the same way!
    Music used (background & playalongs)
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    Gear used in this video:
    - Drums -
    Pearl Masters Maple Gum:
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    Pearl Session Studio Select:
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    Pearl Matt Matt McGuire Snare: (used on the Sweetwater kit)
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    Pearl Ergo Drum Key:
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    - Mics/Headphones -
    Pair of Slate ML-1 (as overheads):
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    Austrian Audio CC8 (as rooms):
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    Earthworks DK7 Drum Mic Kit:
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    Lewitt DTP 640 REX Bass Drum Mic:
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    Shure SM57 (snare bottom):
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    Austrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:
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    - Cymbals -
    15" Zildjian K Sweet Hats: (just the top, the bottom is a Vintage A)
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    19" Zildjian Ultra-Hammered China:
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    21” Zildjian K Sweet Ride:
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    17” Zildjian K Sweet Crash:
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    20” Zildjian K Cluster Crash:
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    - Sticks/Hardware -
    Vic Firth Freestyle 5b Drum Sticks:
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    Vic Firth VKB5 Beater:
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    Roc n’ Soc Drum Throne:
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    Tama Road Pro/ Iron Cobra Hardware:
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    - Heads -
    Remo Emperor Clears:
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    Remo Ambassador Clears:
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    Remo Powerstroke 3 Bass Drum Head:
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    Drum set tuning is something I've really dove into over the past couple years. I wouldn't consider myself a pro by any means, but I know how to tune a kit to fit my sound. The moment I heard this Pearl Masters Maple/Gum drum set I was taken back by how good it sounded. I'm always up for a challenge so I took a video of how the kit was tuned and tried to tune my kit the same way. The kit I used is a Pearl Session Studio Select which has 4 plies of birch and 2 inner plies of mahogany. The kit I was referencing has 4 plies of maple and 2 inner plies of gum, plus slightly different hardware. Thankfully the 2 kits are the same thickness shells (5.4mm) and both have an outer 60 degree bearing edges. I used the same drum heads, but keep in mind there a ton of other variable that come in to play. This was a fun challenge for my ears!
    Tuning Mid-Level Drum Set to Sound like a PRO-LEVEL Drum Set

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  • @rdavidr
    @rdavidr  Рік тому +414

    Seriously, that kit sounded insane! I might need to start tuning all my kits that way now 🤔

    • @powerinformation
      @powerinformation Рік тому +9

      you may have learned to tune through this endeavour

    • @jakekeller326
      @jakekeller326 Рік тому +12

      I would totally have to agree. Your kits always sound good but these sound legit.

    • @htimsj21
      @htimsj21 Рік тому

      Yeah that kit sounds awesome!

    • @M-SoundWorks
      @M-SoundWorks Рік тому +3

      yea... this sound kicks major butts

    • @countrybros2109
      @countrybros2109 Рік тому

      As a 13yo guitarist in a band what would be a good drum set under $400

  • @alanconner8514
    @alanconner8514 Рік тому +185

    I really do like that tuning better than what you normally tune them to, it’s much clearer from drum to drum!

  • @youssef_b_a__
    @youssef_b_a__ Рік тому +92

    Bro im a beginner drummer and tuning my drum was a nightmare for the past months , i was never satisfied and always lost , finally with this video i can say all my problems are solved :D thank u

    • @rdavidr
      @rdavidr  Рік тому +42

      Ayyyye thats awesome! One of the best ways to practice tuning is to replicate the sound of another drum set that you like. Its really hard at first but you learn so much along the way.

    • @roelfo
      @roelfo Рік тому +1

      @@rdavidr this is great advice! Haven't yet gotten to tune my second hand kit myself (hell I didn't even get to switching the heads yet, since I'm mainly focused on learning how to play). But when I come to it, this will be the route I'm taking. Thanks!

    • @ytscksdabig1
      @ytscksdabig1 Рік тому

      Easiest way to get good sounding toms is to tune the heads to the same pitch. Took me forever to figure that out.

    • @allanfull9956
      @allanfull9956 15 днів тому

      How did you guys tune? I am having a hard time with my set 😢 I want to replicate this sound but I have no musical ear at all, how could I so this?

  • @pfunnk14
    @pfunnk14 Рік тому +169

    Whoa that was awesome. Your whole kit sounded great. Those cymbals were like perfectly rounded off

  • @weschilton
    @weschilton Рік тому +69

    The drums you tuned sounded really good... but keep in mind the room makes a huge difference in the sound of the drums.

  • @mightyV444
    @mightyV444 Рік тому +109

    Am I the only one who noticed he played the 'In The Air Tonight' fill on Mangini's kit?! As opposed to his drum buddies completely going crazy on it 😄

    • @Frontdesk99
      @Frontdesk99 Рік тому +1

      No I noticed it too. EXTREMELY lame. No self-respecting drummer plays that dumbass fill.

    • @weareallbeingwatched4602
      @weareallbeingwatched4602 Рік тому +2

      The drums sound very similar

    • @liamhannrockon
      @liamhannrockon 9 місяців тому

      He’s very humble great guy

  • @drumrnva
    @drumrnva Рік тому +54

    You got that pearl session kit sounding mighty, Dave. Great stuff.

  • @chrisfraser5088
    @chrisfraser5088 Рік тому +23

    Woooo…sounds epic. Absolutely love the sound, Dave!

  • @ericg9092
    @ericg9092 4 місяці тому +1

    Holy cow that tune sounds incredible!!!

  • @roguerecordmusic
    @roguerecordmusic 20 днів тому

    It's crazy to think that we are almost right back to where we started. Drum fest is a few weeks away and Mike is coming back! I'm there both days taking and I'm taking his Master Class on Sunday May 12th, a fist for me. This will also be my fist (Gear Fest) Drum Fest. Can't wait. Awesome video!

  • @JerridFoiles
    @JerridFoiles Рік тому +56

    It sounds like you got it pretty close to Mangini's kit. When trying to match tones, I recommend a chromatic tuner, or a Tunebot. Makes tuning that much easier. But yea, I like the tuning on this kit.

  • @griggindrums9101
    @griggindrums9101 Рік тому +35

    never did i think i’d be seeing david play metalcore.

    • @rdavidr
      @rdavidr  Рік тому +20

      You read my mind lol. Its pretty hard to find Dream Theater-esque stock music and that track seemed to work the best for the tuning.

    • @zenyhuntep3196
      @zenyhuntep3196 Рік тому +1

      Name of the track please

    • @sixoh_diesel5662
      @sixoh_diesel5662 Рік тому

      That track rocked and sounded perfect for the tuning!

    • @johnnyjackson9852
      @johnnyjackson9852 Рік тому

      @@rdavidr What is that song you played on 9:38?Sound really similar

  • @mirkosmi1800
    @mirkosmi1800 8 місяців тому +1

    You are a drumming expert Steven. Your channel is the best drumming channel on UA-cam

  • @gthelee3412
    @gthelee3412 Рік тому +40

    I definitely like the new tuning. I always tune my drums up higher than most people do today. I personally don't like the sound of low flappy toms.
    Great video!!

    • @deadshot4245
      @deadshot4245 Рік тому +6

      yeah i feel if you cant distinguish your floor toms from kick drum you need to push up otherwise you put way to much low end on the mix

    • @DrummerGrrrl
      @DrummerGrrrl Рік тому +2

      Nothing like having an expensive kit that sounds like you're hitting wet newspaper! LOL. Drums too loud? Try Hot Rods or brushes or many other percussion tricks. Just don't tune the heads until they ripple...

    • @MeshuggahFan-iy6tb
      @MeshuggahFan-iy6tb Рік тому

      Same! I’ll never understand this current trend of “every drum is the lowest drum” because if every note is the lowest note, there is no lowest note 😂 plus, like someone else mentioned, when the whole kit is tuned low, you can’t distinguish one drum from another. There is a time and place for low tuned drums. Sure they sound great in the practice space, but on stage they’ll just get killed by the guitars and bass. I’m definitely team TUNE THE DRUMS UP!!

  • @ryanwall6149
    @ryanwall6149 Рік тому +16

    David thank you! I’ve been trying to figure out how mangini tuned his drums for ages, this helps a ton

  • @thaostrich
    @thaostrich Рік тому +4

    This tuning is great! Every drum sounded distinct, yet blended together seamlessly. I always aim for a smooth step down on the toms, and this nailed it.

  • @zenitsuagatsuma3121
    @zenitsuagatsuma3121 Рік тому +1

    The tuning sounds Awesome

  • @TheCandel34
    @TheCandel34 Рік тому +3

    That kit tuning is the best I’ve heard, truly amazing

  • @sleepwhenimdead9667
    @sleepwhenimdead9667 Рік тому +8

    Sounds enormous, I’ll be tuning the rest of the day, thanks for that

    • @rdavidr
      @rdavidr  Рік тому +4

      Youre welcome 😉 😂

  • @jfoz7602
    @jfoz7602 Рік тому +1

    That kit sounds awesome 👏

  • @gillesrichard2228
    @gillesrichard2228 Рік тому +3

    First of all: great drumming David! Also I love the tuning. Tuning drums takes time, practice and patience.

  • @ekoilmusic
    @ekoilmusic Рік тому

    It sounds awesome! Those toms are so defined. Saving this as a reference, thanks!

  • @mv3261
    @mv3261 Рік тому +1

    Man these drums sound tight and well defined! Well done. Thanks for sharing.

  • @PastorAndyBoggs
    @PastorAndyBoggs Рік тому +2

    Sounds great! Got me wanting to start playing again.

  • @b.p.879
    @b.p.879 Рік тому

    Amazing sounding kit and really great drumming, man! You're a big inspiration to me and I'm learning a ton from your vids!

  • @PsychCypher
    @PsychCypher Рік тому

    Your videos are so relaxing man I really enjoy your work!

  • @papabrancamastering
    @papabrancamastering Рік тому

    The new tuning sounds awesome! 😃👏🏻❤️

  • @MrSharky104
    @MrSharky104 Рік тому

    Sounds great!!!

  • @billscheid3675
    @billscheid3675 Рік тому

    kit sounds amazing man!

  • @Jod2286
    @Jod2286 Рік тому

    Love that tuning !!

  • @mdrmrgrl9622
    @mdrmrgrl9622 Рік тому

    They really sound great!! Wow!🥁♥️♥️

  • @nextsteppmedia
    @nextsteppmedia Рік тому

    It's awesome that you did this. I've done the same thing from watching other youtube videos and stealing tunings I liked. Really wish I would have been taught how to tune my kit a long time ago.

  • @ImreImbrium
    @ImreImbrium Рік тому

    Very nicely done!! Sounds fantastic!!!!!

  • @derekwood6705
    @derekwood6705 Рік тому +5

    If I where you at Sweetwater I would’ve snuck a tune bot and noted where drums where tuned at on the tune bot

  • @deadshot4245
    @deadshot4245 Рік тому

    amazing kit tuning at the end man. excellent drumming

  • @turuntashtheboo7681
    @turuntashtheboo7681 Рік тому +1

    Man, you did a great job!!! That drum tuning was,when you finnished it,done so good!!

  • @alienbricks3823
    @alienbricks3823 Рік тому

    sound amazing

  • @mttgilmore5
    @mttgilmore5 Рік тому

    Sounds great

  • @kartongen
    @kartongen Рік тому

    Sounds totally awesome, well done!

  • @GuitarP0RN
    @GuitarP0RN Рік тому

    I'm getting back into drumming and this video is what I'll be using for reference when tuning my kit. Those toms sound great!
    - Thank you

  • @koltonlodge4126
    @koltonlodge4126 Рік тому

    That was a great video! Seeing some inspiration is always fun

  • @adoraquodincendisti
    @adoraquodincendisti Рік тому

    Wow. It sounds epic af! The snare is majestic!!!

  • @rongriffin5980
    @rongriffin5980 Рік тому +1

    I like that tuning, and yes I like this tuning better than your usual one. I personally love toms to sing and this is more my style. Thanks for vid!!!!!!

  • @alexalston3001
    @alexalston3001 Рік тому

    I enjoyed this. Sounds awesome!!!

  • @the_camera_eye_8898
    @the_camera_eye_8898 Рік тому

    amazing tone!!!

  • @johnhood7098
    @johnhood7098 Рік тому

    They sound amazing!

  • @agdrummer2610
    @agdrummer2610 Рік тому

    Those toms sound delicious my guy. Wow. Very good recreation you did!

  • @jayyy1041
    @jayyy1041 Рік тому

    That's a gorgeous sounding kit, I love them K's

  • @unclepecos69
    @unclepecos69 Рік тому

    Sounds great!! 🤘

  • @scottrobertson9119
    @scottrobertson9119 Рік тому

    Sounds awesome!

  • @russkolb4129
    @russkolb4129 Рік тому +1

    I have been a pearl drummer for over 20 years....good sound....nice to hear you play a different style.

  • @iamnoone9041
    @iamnoone9041 Рік тому

    Sounds f'n amazing!!!

  • @MattAlmeida
    @MattAlmeida Рік тому

    I really loved this tuning!!!

  • @garycordle5295
    @garycordle5295 Рік тому

    Looks like you all had a great time 👍 thanks for sharing your information knowledge is power, I tune my Mapex Saturn series like you are doing but I use a drum dial, drums sound amazing and thanks for the video.

  • @jeffbridges6110
    @jeffbridges6110 Рік тому +1

    sounds great. Thunderous and punchy.

  • @illpete206
    @illpete206 Рік тому +7

    Leeway - Who’s to blame

  • @pearlvsxdrummer9040
    @pearlvsxdrummer9040 Рік тому

    Dude, that kit sounds awesome !!

  • @justingiles743
    @justingiles743 Рік тому +1

    Dude man there aint no words to tell ya how great them drums sounded love that tuning I got to get mine sounding like that

  • @Drumsholic
    @Drumsholic Рік тому

    This is an incredible tuning and so tasty drumming too !!!

  • @jasonsams4258
    @jasonsams4258 Рік тому

    The new tuning sounds fantastic!

  • @kevinjones4363
    @kevinjones4363 Рік тому +4

    Never had a problem with your tuning but you went through alot to get that sound. This is really how a guy tunes a kit. Not easy, cant describe it, Just sound searching till you find the most out of the drum. Then heads stretch with break in, tune again, then great drum kits hold that sound for a long time! Nice job

  • @DrummerGrrrl
    @DrummerGrrrl Рік тому

    The first time I heard one of the new(er) Pearl drum kits with the Maple/Gum drum shell? I nearly wept. I could not wrap my mind around the sound of those shells. Pearl and Mapex are probably my two most favorite drum companies. I can't wait to hear those mics on your kit!

  • @bionicmarsh
    @bionicmarsh Рік тому

    That tuning is sick man! 🤟🏻

  • @RH-hz9ly
    @RH-hz9ly Рік тому

    I'm used to Mike's tuning and I think you nailed it. Just like usual (w/ Mike's) I really like the floors sound

  • @frankcianciarulo7823
    @frankcianciarulo7823 Рік тому

    I enjoy all your videos. I think certain drums favor certain tunings but I would agree these sound great and are among the best sounding drums I’ve heard on your channel.

  • @patrickwaskielis6235
    @patrickwaskielis6235 Рік тому

    Great video thanks for sharing! You must have been psychic playing Mangini drum kit, the drums sounded great that you tuned, and your playing too!

  • @justinreynolds3935
    @justinreynolds3935 Рік тому +3

    One thing you have to realize is those drums sounded good due to the room. They sound great but that sweetwater studio is custom tested to make drums sound great

  • @TJB1510
    @TJB1510 Рік тому

    OUTSTANDING.

  • @CheapDrumsGuy
    @CheapDrumsGuy Рік тому

    Dave, your kit and your playing sounded great! I was happy with my monster electronic kit before I discovered your channel........ Since, I've acquired an acoustic kit (goodwill!) and have another coming soon. Since I've watched all your videos, once I first got them, I took them apart, cleaned them and re-headed them all to the point that the cheap kit sounds awesome and I accomplished it like I had been doing it for years even though it was the first time ever touching one! This is 100% because of you. This old retired Vet thanks you from the bottom of his heart on making the transition into this new hobby so easy and fullfilling! -Thanks! -Todd

  • @justinf3278
    @justinf3278 Рік тому

    Sounds awesome 😎

  • @jannik-x
    @jannik-x Рік тому

    Sounds great!

  • @MeTuLHeD
    @MeTuLHeD Рік тому

    Sounds amaze-balls!

  • @yungorange209
    @yungorange209 Рік тому

    Heavenly. My ears weren’t ready for this

  • @robertbryant9380
    @robertbryant9380 Рік тому

    I have that same Session Studio Select in that same color but added the 8"x7" tom. Also have the matching 14" snare. Those drums always sound amazing. They're currently my go to drums when recording! Thanks for sharing these videos man!

  • @Shadowdancernight
    @Shadowdancernight Рік тому

    It sounds awesome!!! Like for real Mike Mangini is a genious and you too brother!!!

  • @anantadudharaj2336
    @anantadudharaj2336 Рік тому

    This tuning is sick myan 🔥🖤🤘

  • @MartinBellamyMBDrums
    @MartinBellamyMBDrums Рік тому +1

    That kit sounded absolutely incredible

  • @OpinionatedJackAss
    @OpinionatedJackAss Рік тому

    I just subscribed! love your vids! this vid gave me a revelation about heads and drum attack.

  • @JoseloBatero
    @JoseloBatero Рік тому +1

    I think this is the highest I could ever tune my kit. Tho I love lower tuned kits, this sounds killer. Good job man!

  • @MyBeardBetter
    @MyBeardBetter Рік тому

    New tuning for sure. 👌

  • @quaz18
    @quaz18 Рік тому

    I know this was about drum tuning, but I can't overstate what a brilliant idea having a stand with the tom on it and being able to flip it like that is just incredible. I'll have to keep a spare tom stand/arm ready for tuning duties. Great work as always!

  • @menzerroku4708
    @menzerroku4708 Рік тому

    Oh my gosh, You are so lucky!! looks like you got to play some nice drums😀. Love your channel!! I'm a drummer myself and it's really helpful.

  • @viel.anthony
    @viel.anthony Рік тому +2

    Damn, that Mike guy is pretty good! Someone out there should invite him to join their band.

  • @darkglory19
    @darkglory19 Рік тому +1

    this tuning is really interesting. i also would have never done this on my own but it sounds really really good!

  • @ralphelkhoury6049
    @ralphelkhoury6049 Рік тому

    i love the drumset and the tuning 😍😍

  • @therealjamesmccrary
    @therealjamesmccrary Рік тому +2

    Tuning was excellent. Love tuning the reso higher than the batter. I tend to tune redo first and tune it to itself with the sound and feel of a bouncing basketball. Flip it and tune batter til it feels good and the sound usually falls in line. I say keep this tuning!

  • @Lumerdrums
    @Lumerdrums Рік тому

    imo the toms are cutting more through the mix in this tuning, I really like it. I never tuned the batter/reso pitches that close to each other, but after your vid I will definitely try it out :) great content as usual 😉😉

  • @julianvanmourik2123
    @julianvanmourik2123 Рік тому

    I love it! I have the same kid and i love this tuning! It just fits with a heavier music style!

  • @carterslead7439
    @carterslead7439 Рік тому +1

    I have a 7 piece tama superstar classic and I did this to it about a year or two ago and still love it.

  • @PeteLamont
    @PeteLamont Рік тому

    Definitely enjoyed the double handed tuning keys! Great video!

  • @dionchagas
    @dionchagas Рік тому

    I love the tuning.

  • @jameschapman1442
    @jameschapman1442 Рік тому

    Your kit sounded amazing!! Been a long fan of you since the early days when you had like 10k subscribers or something and I just wanted to point out how much you have progressed with your drumming!!! 🙂

  • @agdrummer2610
    @agdrummer2610 Рік тому +1

    Shure is very smart they know how influential you upper echelon UA-cam Drummers are. I think it's awesome that they are noticing you guys for the forces that you individually are. Thumbs up Shure, thumbs up RDavidR, Zack Grooves, David Cola, and Adam T!!

  • @eamonahern7495
    @eamonahern7495 Рік тому

    I really like the sound of that kit now.

  • @Gravengaard
    @Gravengaard Рік тому

    Holy fuuuurk... That sounds amazing!

  • @carlosleiva2825
    @carlosleiva2825 Рік тому

    It sounds killer

  • @mladyavery9138
    @mladyavery9138 Рік тому

    Those toms sound insanely good! When i get my first acoustic kit I'm gonna try this out if i can

  • @benblackburn2693
    @benblackburn2693 Рік тому

    Probably the best I've heard in a long time. Who over is tuning the sweet water kits is crushing it.

  • @drumsNstuff79
    @drumsNstuff79 Рік тому

    Sounding nice David! I live in the area of Maine that Jon Fishman, the drummer of Phish also lives. He's become friends with a musician friend of mine and sat in for a Grateful Dead tribute night show at local regional fair with my friend's Dead tribute band. When he sat in on my friend's kit for a practice, my friend got him to help tune them up. The next week at band practice I got to play those drums and the tuning was eye opening. I t wasn't how I was tuning mine at the time, but the end result sound was so cool. Now I have a whole new way of thinking about tuning after having learned indirectly from Jon Fishman. That's the best part of these hangs. You pick up and learn so much and have so much fun doing it.

  • @VictorAlbatross
    @VictorAlbatross Рік тому

    That sounds awesome thanks for documenting this haha I’ll be coming back to it forever