I have played drums and percussion in various bands for years and am amazed by the popularity of these POV channels sprouting up on UA-cam Watching a drum technician setting up and breaking down drum kits is what I have been doing for years and I kind of think it’s funny that people want to watch this stuff It just reminds me of all the lugging around heavy equipment and then lugging it back home!! It’s not fun guys
My back definitely doesn't appreciate all the work but playing is why we all got here in the first place. At the end of the day I get to play fun music that I enjoy with some really great friends so the hard work is worth it. Thanks for watching!
I play piano at old folks homes and events and people will come up to you while you are playing a song and try and talk to you about something. I tell them 'Do not talk to the driver while the bus is in motion'!
I've been there & done that. Tips, mark off your carpet with a marker or duct tape where everything goes. Will save you a lot of time. I'm not seeing memory locks on you kit. Again, huge time saver. No fidgeting as you said. Don't break down anything you can still pack in the trailer. Just tips from someone that has done this for years.
Great advice! I've done that in the past. I was actually hired by this band to be the bassist and ended up having to switch to drums so I'm slowly building my kit back up. Trying to make little improvements every gig.
😅😅😅😅😅 Man I do this in my band, but I have to say the guys have really stepped up and are a huge help. Honestly I enjoy the setup and us fuckin with eachother as much a I do the gig! Good job though, I subscribed!
@@jeremyfoster1984 The other guys pull more than their own weight with the lights, social media, booking etc. or else we wouldn't be able to do these shows. I'm very thankful to get to work with them and can't wait for more gigs!
I save time with wheels on everything, cases for everything (I know it's it hard to stash them in small venues, so try to incorporate them) and looms, I typically have 3 looms for the A, B, and C rigs depending on how much PA is required. All this being said, I usually pull my own main power so my looms only work as long as I have that initial control. It's hard to be fast when every setup is custom fit to a venue.
Glad to hear , I'm not the only one that goes through this experience.. It's especially great when someone says "so and so s mic needs to come " , umm yeah, I'll get to it .. I feel your pain my friend .. and we're still using analog *sigh *
I to fidget with my drums. One of these days I'll mark everything on the carpet. Dude you should check out the Kelly Shu for your kick. I also use the Audix mics.
In my band we once had someone sitting behind the speakers to the side saying the vocals weren't loud enough, well yeah. Speakers tend to send sound in front of them...
I have all my settings locked in and my drum set up is very fast, I also do sound and it can be tricky from behind the kit. I also play guitar and do sound, that’s much easier.
Also, take the time to make "bible" of how to set up the PA & give a copy to everyone. I did this & it reduced the time I spent setting up. You are the drummer. You have the most equipment to set up. Let the rest learn the basics of the PA. Trust me, I've been in your shoes. Also, consider a rack for your mounted Tom & cymbal arms. It can fold up, AND you can leave the mounts on it. You may have to think about how you load the trailer, but again, saves time!!!
Dude .. lol.. first off, awesome set list.. second, I also own a pdp cx gray onyx.. I have the 7 piece, broke it down to top tom, two floors.. I bought it back in 2004 or 5.. been to long and it's still one of my primary drums I play live..
I use a Gibraltar rack system. Got it on sale at musicians friends for $199 years ago. Came with two side wings and the crash cymbal stands. With Joe's economy I bet it's more than that now. But it keeps me from adjusting the cymbal stands so much. Couple years back scored on some Gretch maple toms and snare. Brand new. Were a returned item. $280. Already made my own maple kick drum from keller. May just tell the guys the PA catches on fire sometimes and you don't know what to do. Then you won't have to do it
Cool videos bro. I like your PA setup. Any chance of a ‘rig rundown’? What’s your FOH gear. Our bands guitars are going direct now too. Was that a consideration for sizing your PA? Cheers. Bevan NZ.
Thanks for watching! I've gotten enough requests and interest now that I am working on a "Rig Rundown" and will be uploading soon. EV ZLX and ELX mains and subs and we went with the biggest stuff we could afford that way we can turn down if it's too loud but have enough if we need to push more.
Nice! What software do you use for your click? Is every bandmember using this click? Just a click or real song-progression? Sorry for these many questions.....
@@ddrsonor thank you for watching! We use backing tracks on a couple of songs in our current setlist. I download stems from karaoke-version.com and then mix the tracks/make my own click using the tracks as a guide, as I don't care for the sound most of the tracks come with. Everybody has a little bit of click in their ears to start off songs that don't begin with drums but I get a lot more than the others. That way we're all locked in and playing on time. PLUS, the software that runs the clicks/tracks also runs the light programming so it all syncs together.
If I’m not using a rack then I start with the bass drum first, then the throne then the bass pedal, (easier to set up before anything else is in the way and allows you to get the proper spacing). Then I place snare and floor Tom, rack Toms last and once all that is in place , I set all cymbal stands). Much quicker with a rack of course. And no I don’t take too long to set either way , unless I am setting up my E kit, which is more involved.
some guy asking you IF his friend can play your drums is really STUPID!! Yeah, I'm going to let some clown play my $8200.00 kit and touch my $1500 worth of cymbals..... I DON'T THINK SO!!!
Soooooooo, *GOTTA CHANGE OUT* a few cables...!??! That effin sucks, ehhhhhyy, *HOWEVER...* 🤔 *.... STOP WALKING THE PHUCK ALL OVER THEM!!!* At the very least, your wallet will be much, much happier!!!! ANYWAY... 😎🤘🏼
@@chrisjohnsondrumlessons I am both a "professional touring drummer," AND a "former Sound and lighting company owner," having recently sold off my sound and lighting gear. I certainly was not a "Clair Bros," or a "DIGICO," or even a "PRO SHO" level, but busy enough. HOWEVER, after 37 years in business.., where, no matter how or what... *"THE SHOW MUST GO ON!!"* Therefore, you always treat "THE GEAR," "YOUR GEAR," like your financial future, depends on it, ESPECIALLY CABLES!! Of course gear failures happen, from multiple use to age!! *BUT YOU NEVER WALK ALL OVER, ANY OF IT...EVER!!!* And ohhh, by the way, *good eyes to you too, for seeing that as well!!* 😎🤘🏼
I believe, you're not wrong. Let me explain: They all play in-ear (direct sound projection to the ears) without amps. What you hear is a close camera audio capture of the drums, with the P.A. in a distance, so the audio from the p.a. has a longer air traveling distance (this causes an audible delay with the drums) If they used amps and montior wedges on stage, the travel distance was more direct for the camera audio. The best solution is, to capture a audiofeed from the mixer, the drumkit is miced up so this shouldn't be any problem at all 😎👍🏻
It must really suck to have a wall of glass behind the band. Too bad the drumkit is too close to the wall when the stage is so deep. You're stuck in the mud because of low-mids soaking every microphone into oblivion, then getting fed back into monitors and reflections from the house. Oh, by the way, drummers vocal against the mirrror when not in use? Is that on a footswitch? Ouch. Clip mics for the toms. You really set a lot of traps for everybody.
I have played drums and percussion in various bands for years and am amazed by the popularity of these POV channels sprouting up on UA-cam Watching a drum technician setting up and breaking down drum kits is what I have been doing for years and I kind of think it’s funny that people want to watch this stuff
It just reminds me of all the lugging around heavy equipment and then lugging it back home!! It’s not fun guys
My back definitely doesn't appreciate all the work but playing is why we all got here in the first place. At the end of the day I get to play fun music that I enjoy with some really great friends so the hard work is worth it. Thanks for watching!
some things are more fun to watch than do.
What is with all the bird noises,really,no drum cases WTF
Memory Locks BABY!!! stops the figit ALMOST entirely
I play piano at old folks homes and events and people will come up to you while you are playing a song and try and talk to you about something. I tell them 'Do not talk to the driver while the bus is in motion'!
@@monkyman404 hahaha. I'm going to use that next time.
Dude that was a lot of work but you still dominate it! Salute to you! This is much passion than a job! Rock on!
Clean playing, and even cleaner rack builds! Well done sir!
@@shaky_oo I appreciate the kind words! Clean racks are the ONLY way to go.
I've been there & done that. Tips, mark off your carpet with a marker or duct tape where everything goes. Will save you a lot of time. I'm not seeing memory locks on you kit. Again, huge time saver. No fidgeting as you said. Don't break down anything you can still pack in the trailer. Just tips from someone that has done this for years.
Great advice! I've done that in the past. I was actually hired by this band to be the bassist and ended up having to switch to drums so I'm slowly building my kit back up. Trying to make little improvements every gig.
Muy buen video! Que buen carro de transporte. Muy profesional! Saludos desde Argentina 🦾
😅😅😅😅😅 Man I do this in my band, but I have to say the guys have really stepped up and are a huge help. Honestly I enjoy the setup and us fuckin with eachother as much a I do the gig! Good job though, I subscribed!
@@jeremyfoster1984 The other guys pull more than their own weight with the lights, social media, booking etc. or else we wouldn't be able to do these shows. I'm very thankful to get to work with them and can't wait for more gigs!
I save time with wheels on everything, cases for everything (I know it's it hard to stash them in small venues, so try to incorporate them) and looms, I typically have 3 looms for the A, B, and C rigs depending on how much PA is required. All this being said, I usually pull my own main power so my looms only work as long as I have that initial control. It's hard to be fast when every setup is custom fit to a venue.
This video was amazing, keep up the good work.
@@ghostfacegaming9968 Thank you for watching!
I mark every stand on the rug and memory all my stands so I don't have to fidget
Have to put in hearing protection to set up. Great video, did a lot of that in the 80’s to 2000’s. Then the singer would show up😂
Glad to hear , I'm not the only one that goes through this experience.. It's especially great when someone says "so and so s mic needs to come " , umm yeah, I'll get to it .. I feel your pain my friend .. and we're still using analog *sigh *
@@Wandering_4ever I've always found it funny that nobody cares about the sound until they don't like something.
I'm digital and operate from an ipad... it's good stuff!!!
I to fidget with my drums. One of these days I'll mark everything on the carpet. Dude you should check out the Kelly Shu for your kick. I also use the Audix mics.
In my band we once had someone sitting behind the speakers to the side saying the vocals weren't loud enough, well yeah. Speakers tend to send sound in front of them...
Enjoying the videos 👍🏻 I too am a drummer and audio tech for the band, would like if you could do a gear run down especially for the iem rig 👍🏻 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
I could definitely do that. Hopefully in the near future. Thanks for watching!
Keep up the good work! I found the video on my recommended channels/ Videos
@@BuschGardensFans thanks for watching!
My only advice would be to get some bags for those drums. I use Protection Racket bags.
The bags went on right after this gig. I bought them on the way haha.
@@DrumsAndDecibels Very good. 👍 Carry on…😊
Ha! My band is learning All Star and I gotta use that move next time we have a heckler 😂
@@AugieDrummer96 I swear, they get more bold the longer we do this!
haha I talk shit to the band as well, even on wedges.
I have all my settings locked in and my drum set up is very fast, I also do sound and it can be tricky from behind the kit.
I also play guitar and do sound, that’s much easier.
Also, take the time to make "bible" of how to set up the PA & give a copy to everyone. I did this & it reduced the time I spent setting up. You are the drummer. You have the most equipment to set up. Let the rest learn the basics of the PA. Trust me, I've been in your shoes. Also, consider a rack for your mounted Tom & cymbal arms. It can fold up, AND you can leave the mounts on it. You may have to think about how you load the trailer, but again, saves time!!!
Man this looked like a great video but I can’t listen to birds chirping that long.
Dude .. lol.. first off, awesome set list.. second, I also own a pdp cx gray onyx.. I have the 7 piece, broke it down to top tom, two floors.. I bought it back in 2004 or 5.. been to long and it's still one of my primary drums I play live..
I love it! I REALLY want a 16in floor tom though. The 14in is great but I miss having a "one up, two down" setup.
Side back lights, vertical stand, did u make that yourself
Go get em’ Brian!
@@lexhitreset you a real one, Joe!
I use a Gibraltar rack system. Got it on sale at musicians friends for $199 years ago. Came with two side wings and the crash cymbal stands. With Joe's economy I bet it's more than that now. But it keeps me from adjusting the cymbal stands so much. Couple years back scored on some Gretch maple toms and snare. Brand new. Were a returned item. $280. Already made my own maple kick drum from keller. May just tell the guys the PA catches on fire sometimes and you don't know what to do. Then you won't have to do it
Cool videos bro. I like your PA setup. Any chance of a ‘rig rundown’? What’s your FOH gear. Our bands guitars are going direct now too. Was that a consideration for sizing your PA?
Cheers. Bevan NZ.
Thanks for watching!
I've gotten enough requests and interest now that I am working on a "Rig Rundown" and will be uploading soon. EV ZLX and ELX mains and subs and we went with the biggest stuff we could afford that way we can turn down if it's too loud but have enough if we need to push more.
Edited like Matt hmm
I took the idea from him, yes. The music was blaring the whole time we were setting up and I'd prefer to not get a copyright strike after a month in.
@@DrumsAndDecibels Nothing wrong with that! Horn is the way.
No drum bags .. but protection for the rest of the gear?
It's a little backwards but I actually bought bags on the way to this gig. They went right in when we loaded out that night.
I m watching matt horn until met your chanel 👍
👍🎶🎤🎤🎹
Nice! What software do you use for your click? Is every bandmember using this click? Just a click or real song-progression? Sorry for these many questions.....
@@ddrsonor thank you for watching!
We use backing tracks on a couple of songs in our current setlist. I download stems from karaoke-version.com and then mix the tracks/make my own click using the tracks as a guide, as I don't care for the sound most of the tracks come with. Everybody has a little bit of click in their ears to start off songs that don't begin with drums but I get a lot more than the others. That way we're all locked in and playing on time.
PLUS, the software that runs the clicks/tracks also runs the light programming so it all syncs together.
@@DrumsAndDecibels thanks! What is the software called, that runs the clicks/tracks?
If I’m not using a rack then I start with the bass drum first, then the throne then the bass pedal, (easier to set up before anything else is in the way and allows you to get the proper spacing). Then I place snare and floor Tom, rack Toms last and once all that is in place , I set all cymbal stands). Much quicker with a rack of course. And no I don’t take too long to set either way , unless I am setting up my E kit, which is more involved.
some guy asking you IF his friend can play your drums is really STUPID!! Yeah, I'm going to let some clown play my $8200.00 kit and touch my $1500 worth of cymbals..... I DON'T THINK SO!!!
Soooooooo, *GOTTA CHANGE OUT* a few cables...!??! That effin sucks, ehhhhhyy, *HOWEVER...* 🤔 *.... STOP WALKING THE PHUCK ALL OVER THEM!!!* At the very least, your wallet will be much, much happier!!!! ANYWAY... 😎🤘🏼
haha I couldn't help noticing that also
@@chrisjohnsondrumlessons I am both a "professional touring drummer," AND a "former Sound and lighting company owner," having recently sold off my sound and lighting gear. I certainly was not a "Clair Bros," or a "DIGICO," or even a "PRO SHO" level, but busy enough.
HOWEVER, after 37 years in business.., where, no matter how or what... *"THE SHOW MUST GO ON!!"* Therefore, you always treat "THE GEAR," "YOUR GEAR," like your financial future, depends on it, ESPECIALLY CABLES!! Of course gear failures happen, from multiple use to age!! *BUT YOU NEVER WALK ALL OVER, ANY OF IT...EVER!!!*
And ohhh, by the way, *good eyes to you too, for seeing that as well!!*
😎🤘🏼
Timing wayyyy off... not sure who is to blame.
I believe, you're not wrong.
Let me explain: They all play in-ear (direct sound projection to the ears) without amps. What you hear is a close camera audio capture of the drums, with the P.A. in a distance, so the audio from the p.a. has a longer air traveling distance (this causes an audible delay with the drums)
If they used amps and montior wedges on stage, the travel distance was more direct for the camera audio.
The best solution is, to capture a audiofeed from the mixer, the drumkit is miced up so this shouldn't be any problem at all 😎👍🏻
It must really suck to have a wall of glass behind the band. Too bad the drumkit is too close to the wall when the stage is so deep. You're stuck in the mud because of low-mids soaking every microphone into oblivion, then getting fed back into monitors and reflections from the house. Oh, by the way, drummers vocal against the mirrror when not in use? Is that on a footswitch? Ouch. Clip mics for the toms. You really set a lot of traps for everybody.
Really had a lot to say. How bout a good set man, keep doin whatcha love?!