WFL Ray McKinley 6.5" Snare demo by Carter McLean

[@atoms12123]

That alternate camera angle where you finally realize Carter's got a second bass set up and you're not going crazy.

[@m4drums]

Yeah!))) I thought, i was going mad --watched a few videos of Carter and only in this video finally saw WHAT'S going on)) Hi is absolutely INCREDIBLE musician, but this set up is so genius and MUSICAL!

[@JayChuckOnFire]

Every piece of that kit is like a fresh crispy sprite right when you open it. Like a classic one in a can with real sugar.

[@mora1948]

Those buzzes man.. sound exactly like static. Literally an actual drumming legend of our time can’t tell me otherwise.

[@groovegoon88]

Everything about Carters playing from the organic tuning and mic-ing to the subtle melodic approach to touch and feel around the kit just make the voices in the sticks and kit sing for themselves. Watching these videos always makes me want to play!

[@ejames6431]

I played a bit in my teens, I guess life took over now I took it up again in my 50's. It is never too late.

[@kolchek3016]

A beautiful demonstration of drums as a true musical instrument. That snare is so surprisingly sensitive while still being round, intimate & warm. Just gorgeous; that’s the friggin’ Stradivarius of snare drums. I wonder if Jim Keltner was much of an influence on Carter.

[@cartermclean]

Thank you! Jim is one of my favorites

[@drumyogi9281]

Thank you for uploading Carter. You and Max Sanselone both keep me interested in playing drums as of late.

[@ifgwelf]

Yup. Both two of the best modern drummers

[@menriquez89]

Dimsunk on KZbin, for anyone wondering . Gotta check him out

[@poopandpee6623]

Love that Dimsunk is getting recognition finally. He has been uploading religiously for years and it's been great watching him come up. This is my first time hearing of the guy doing the demo and he was a joy to listen to as well.

[@tonyjackson4099]

Pretty genius. Over 35 years of drumming I've never seen anyone set up a satellite bass drum like this. Sick playing as always too.

[@jeffreyduncan989]

I love the musicality and variety in your playing… “subtly nasty” is the best way to describe your playing

[@ataozcan5879]

u just make a music only with drums, i literally can sit and listen your solos for hours or in restaurant as a music. amazing talent, increadibly flowing

[@idleprepress]

Damn, it's so dry and so warm at the same time, and so fucking versatile in terms of the tunability, all that old-school adjustable muffling and stuff, just sweet.

[@uncleeasy1438]

I appreciate that each new tuning inspires another level of musicianship. You can tell he gets excited with each new sound, which is the way music should be. Very inspiring .

[@matteodonofrio]

I can't describe how I love these drum solo videos

[@into.cassette]

giving new meaning to heel-toe 🔥🔥🔥

[@draka1973]

One of the greatest drummers on earth for sure with the most amazing sound as well 🖖

[@andywakeman9806]

Geez, those doubles to singles…seamless!!!

[@lastditch727]

The doubles to singles and back is crazy nice. Really impressive man. Oh and the snare sounds good too 😆

[@eddieavakian]

It’s always a treat just to chill and hear you vibe out. That 2bd bass drum heel thing is dope!

[@krenwregget7667]

so much great stuff in one video. From the playing to the production... top quality.

[@coreygalletlydrums77]

Amazing as always Carter. Those heads sound and look beautiful.

[@rubytuesday1345]

Simply beautiful.

[@johnweyers2685]

Damn, I love the sound of the entire kit. This is how I have my kit tuned, so maybe I'm partial. I love Carter's rolls, especially those cool left hand stick drop ghost note type thing he does with such a delicate feel. Awesome. 😎

[@Stephenhaake]

Love the two bass drum thing! That snare is nice and dry too... I enjoy seeing (and hearing) the variety of instruments you use

[@handidrummed]

I love the second bass drum. It's not often you witness a musician do something that you're fairly certain you've never seen someone else do. The closest I've seen is Will Calhoun, but he doesn't play with his heel and usually it's in time with the hihat foot.

[@clotzo]

It’s perfect! … and the snare drum is also nice.

[@BrodySimpsonDrums]

That thing is gorgeous! Amazing playing as is to be expected.

[@Spike_365]

*Man, this drum sounds amazing…* also that second base drums is pretty cool

[@torus6083]

Beautiful sounding drums and great playing. I can also imagine Keith Carlock having a field day on these :)

[@garysmith3173]

Just beautiful.

[@andreasbreitwieser1449]

a demonstration of the ability to find the sweet spot !!!!

[@llliiillliiilll404]

I can listen to this groove all day long. Are there any 10 hours videos youtube with this kind of grooves?

[@MM-kh7nx]

Excellent French Grip/Timpani grip chops Carter! And man do you know how to tune acoustic drums!

[@rhythmista7707]

What a beautiful looking and sounding kit. It's over 50 yrs old and looks like about 10..

[@ejames6431]

I really like the way you play! Quality sound.

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

One of the few players whose double stroke roll sounds more musical than the single stroke roll. Rare.

[@berndthiel613]

, ............ that`s so brillant !

[@MrDonbatero]

Buenísimo, mucha técnica!!

[@tristanpatterson3843]

So good.

[@calebfudrums]

needs 1 more bass drum on ur right heel

[@ragrapios]

I never thought double bass drum can be this

[@EvanYako]

Sounding amazing man!! 🥁✨🎶✨🎶✨

[@appropriateresponse]

I’m afraid that if I watch any more of these videos I’m gonna have chronic stank face. This level of groove is just plain unfair. I mean I get that you’ve practiced thousands of hours but come on man jesus

[@FadjarMoeljarto]

Like a vintage sound 🥁👍

[@pavelzlatin8292]

This is the groooooove baby))

[@themole2024]

The snare even buzz when he hits the outer edges. Great sensitivity.

[@AqueousMantra]

The tuning after 6:00 is so damn good. That's the Chris Bear sound. He had a 7x14 Slingerland radio king I think. Deep pillowy top but articulate snares

[@dannew8868]

Sweeeeet!!!!!!! I want one, now,yesterday whenever! What skins are those?

[@ohthefuture7618]

As an "alt rock" drummer who learned to play "wrong"(hitting too hard, bad posture, etc...) over 20 years ago and working to correct these things; do you actively work on and practice playing quietly? Also, what is the best entry level jazz drummer song to consider learning? Or paradiddle , etc... for a drummer wanting to learn jazz proper?

[@philipnestor5034]

I have the same model snare drum but for some reason I don’t sound anywhere near as good as Carter playing his! Hmmm… must be something wrong with my snare drum!🤪. I know Carter uses Istanbul Agop which are beautiful cymbals, I’m just wondering which models he’s using here. It looks like on his left is a the Signature China with some rivets. Great playing and musicality as usual from Carter

[@cartermclean]

17” dry dark hats, 22” sig China, 26” 30th

[@gerdesjohn]

@@cartermclean 17" hats?? Dayum!

[@bgwcl]

Taking it to New Orleans

[@pavelzlatin8292]

From 6:00 sound really DARK ;)

[@marcoludovicoperego4140]

holy shit that hihat

[@12tayloaush]

When that second bass drum hits at 0:20...

[@NintenDub]

Can we get more uploads of you just playing? Playing whatever? Talking too. Talking tuning. Sounds. Realisations you've had from beginner all the way to now. Maybe just a short form video or podcast type even? I wanna see an interview with you,or better yet do one with you

[@rolandhillmann6503]

WFL the best Ludwig drums.

[@cartermclean]

The new stuff is also pretty amazing…. New Mahogany kit coming soon ……. Cool set up

[@JayChuckOnFire]

I’d trade my soul for this kit.

[@Uzziel_lay_drums]

Looking for one, any available for sale ?

[@tysonduquette1414]

HEY CARTER......your head is free. cant that be hitting something?? lol

[@ramtinroudiani8394]

wow

[@Bori-od4dr]

👏

[@Uzziel_lay_drums]

Looking for one

[@HarryJoiner]

I really wish my left hand would cooperate like that

[@FloydAtema]

Do you remember the cymbal setup?

[@cartermclean]

17” dry dark, 22” sig China, 26” 30th

[@FloydAtema]

@@cartermclean Thanks. Wonderful playing btw!

[@ryansandiego1814]

Alright, Carter; what shoes are those 🤨

[@cartermclean]

Olu Kai slippers 👍🏻

[@ryansandiego1814]

@@cartermclean Fashion AND form. 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️

[@mohddalibinzali1165]

I love that but😭😭😭😭. Why is my Remo H4 clear snarehead cant do that fucking smalls ghost notes and the buzzing, even i tune him high and crazy tight. And now one of those lug got loose and the screw were broken😭. I think i should switch to being a guitarist..

[@jaymeramirez7435]

Who’s Ray ?

[@battenretraite]

et un tambourin fixer sur la casquette.... je plaisante

[@drummersk5318]

Can't watch any of your videos in it's entirety. It's simply not possible not to go directly behind the kit after hearing you play for like 16 bars. Only other two drummers that get me motivated like that are Billy Martin and Brian Blade.

[@joshrichens8900]

bro?! make that look harder please.

[@annabellehuijbers7566]

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