And also... because if you want a tape machine style saturation... there is already plugins that can even emulate that and even the average producer isn't gonna hear even a slight difference between a digital audio with saturation and a recording from tape anyway.

Hey, I played in a 60’s GarageBand and I think you over stated your description of bass players. Sounds like you were describing the rhythm guitar to me. LOL. Think generally you are on track and I appreciate your work putting this together. I had an Aria Hoffner Beattie bass style bass. First I played out of my silvertone guitar amp. Then I has a Kalamazoo bass amp. Thx again.

how dare anyone criticize the tom, its garage rock style!

Hilarious guys!🤣🤣🤣

…woah…did you use one of them 2000’s Sony Handycams for this? I had a 2008 Sony Handycam DCR-SR45 back in 2021, and the camera quality was a lot like this

He shoulda got you a razor instead of those awesome guitar picks

i tell ya, that aint no way to treat a friend

love it

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schoolhouse rock rocks indeed

You even put those kick ass feet on that floor Tom. Nice job Mario!

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I love everything you put out

Going back all the way to the 50's feels like overkill IMO. However, if you're after a vintage sounding recording, record the rhythm tracks live of the floor, use Glynn John's drum mic technique record use all analog gear and record to analog tape if possible.

I use the tascam model 12 and I love it.

This. This is awesome.

Just picked one up for free. Guitar straight in sounds dope

Great vid, i think it really depends on how worn your heads are, stick choice, and how heavy of a hitter you are. Ive seen some heads last a long time, ive also seen some heads stretch and completely deform. thanks for posting

Every time you put a video out you make my day. Now i MUST go play my drum set cuz im too hyped after this shit. Keeping the old stuff is the gratest idea and gratest sound for me too

I could def tell a difference in the new head recording in the mix. I however am guilty too - it's been 4 years since I last bought a bass drum head, and prior to that it was 2015. Toms don't get a change that often either. I miss 10-odd years ago when drum heads were cheap enough so I could swap some out every 2 months or so... As far as tuning goes, it's good practice to at least check if the lugs are in tune with themselves and sounding good in context - or bring it back up if you used glenn fricker's snare detune method - as you're setting up for recording. Last but not least, I went guerrilla mode at one point and used to clean the heads with rubbing alcohol or something else, remove dents with a hair dryer. heck, I once recorded a bass drum with a 4 inch tear on the head on occasion. All the low end was gone but it still sounded defined lol

8:16 drying your bum heads?

Oh yeah thats a music I love!!! So glad i found you!👊👊👊

Nailed it! Bravo!👏👏👏👏

Hello there Mario i keep coming back to this video every few months and I need to know this vital information I know you said that playback on a record (45s for my example) is largely based off the cutting head used to master it, can you please make a video elaborating on that? Please! Thanks!

Cool. I've been following both your channels for a couple of years and now here you are!

Big difference.. ya gotta roll em every 6 months if you record.

Is the opening song available anywhere?

I change mine when I loose tuning response... If I need to crank the lugs for the pitch to change, that means I'm just tensioning the rim of the head and the middle stays loose and dead. That said, my Ludwig Pioneer loves fresh new heads but my Vistalite snare not so much. So I put fresh heads on the Pioneer and once they play in a bit, I cycle them over to the Vista. Also, tuning up a bit helps a lot with longevity... They don't seem to dent and cave in so easily that way.

You guys have drum heads? I thought those were royalty 👑 😂

Snare batter head every six months for sure, but toms last at least 1-2 years and, kick batter heads last seemingly indefinitely. I’ve never actually needed to change a kick reso head too.

I knew a guy who changed his heads every season. I had to remind him what "Weather King" meant on his Remos

Hi Mario. Hope you’re doing great. Yeah… drums are not straight forward to tune and choosing heads n such. I’ve got the magical devices for tuning, dampers gels, rings and still just reach a so so state of sound from my kit. I CAN tune a Guitar by ear though, but I’ve got thousands of more hours at that (Guitar)under my belt. “Big Boy Job.” Niiiiiiice. It’s true though, you DO have one of those. Cooler than any I’ve ever had. Thanks for the video.

For minimalist mic placement like you do a lot, no huge reason to obsess over the heads, just hit the damn things. If im doing quiet, close mic drums, brush stuff, stuff like that, it can be nice if the heads are newer, but not new. They need to be broke in before recording if you are trying to get delicate drum sounds. All my drums are covered in pillowcases for 70's Bowie drums right now, you could use cardboard for heads if that's what you are looking for.

If you play jazz or any other kind of saloon music then no, If you're playing "hardcore" then your drum heads will break eventually.

I used a Iz radar for years,great workflow

The mustache plays and therefor the mustache stays. Take it from me. I too have a mustache. And much like drum heads... a mustache doesn't need to be changed for several years. If ever.

Is that acoustic a Guild or a Madeira?

I change my heads every few years, usually to a type of head I didn't have last time. I got coated heads a long time ago, changed them to clear dots, and then put the coated heads back on most of the toms, except the floor tom.

retuned old heads sounds great to be honest 😊

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How would you mix TWO Drum Kits playing together on the same song? How'd you Pan 'em?

changing heads every 6 months is insane!

Nosferatu got a mustache too! He looks like the Crypt Keeper dressed up like a Parisian

Been playing drums forever,and I'm telling you the retuned old heads sound way better tonewise, especially the snare.Diplo's are mad thin and less durable compared to Emps/Ambs.Ive played same heads mentioned w/o changing for yrs and tuned right,and not beaten to all hell where theres indentations,heads will sound really well.Every 6 months to a year,yeah if your touring with a heavy metal band like Slayer or Mclusky etc,but for solo artists,we don't do that sh*"t.Plus on another note, I've been using the neckerchief snare technique w/sweet results.YT vids on what and what not to do is getting exhausting.I can go on but damn,those pro studio vids are getting kinda unimpressive to watch.🗽🛸

It depends... It's all subjective - what kind of condition they're in, what type of head, if you're a doing this professionally or as a hobby, your budget, the sound you're after, etc, etc. If you're running coated heads and the coating is worn off in the middle where it's primarily struck at, then you may want to consider it. If using uncoated heads and they're all dented up and hard to tune, then it's probably a good time to change em. I change my heads every few years.. I don't play out as much as I used to. I run coated batter heads all around these days, but if you just tune your drums properly, you can make old heads sound great. I prefer 2-ply batter side heads - Remo emperors. 2-ply on the resonate too, less ringing & overtones. That's just me though. ;) I liked the way the old heads sounded all around, especially on the toms, but the new snare head sounded great too. 👍

I rarely ever change my tom and kick heads. I will change the snare but only when its lost all its brightness.

“Friends and foe alike” 😂 depends on the type of head I suppose. Coated heads last tend to last longer.

I think my favorite of all three sounds is the 'Retuned Old Heads', what do you guys think? How long do you all go before changing your drum heads? Edit: I forgot to mention, replacing your coated heads often is needed if you are playing with brushes! After about 6 months of use, the texture on coated heads is gonzo and brushes become useless.

There is a ms 16 for sale within driving distance from my studio ,is it worth buying can you still get parts for it?

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