REMO SKYNTONE DRUM HEAD DEMO

[@catmanyo]

Art of drumming! Like a river flowing smoothly around and over the rocks, sometimes gently and sometimes forcefully, with an effortless and nonstop motion. Thanks!

[@King-Gilamashur2758]

I was watching the video trying to come up with a metaphor and I opened the comments and I saw yours and it was spot on.

[@NotoriousRJD]

Now if we can just all learn to tune drums the way Carter can.

[@HGH44309]

I'm sorry but product demos from Carter are a bit pointless as he makes everything sound amazing.

[@kluzaklien]

Good point. Carter you gotta gimme some reference here! Demo an unnamed drum or cymbal pack that you really hate and lemme hear you play effortlessly and like a river of liquid vibe on those things so I know when something just sounds BAD. Every demo you do I WANT THAT THING. Too bad that thing is your playing... Not your gear. C'mon make something sound like ass for once.

[@Reub3]

right! I'm going through all the vids and I just end up wanting everything he demos. lol

[@joeywho534]

I would say maybe if he didn’t like something he should make it sound like crap on purpose but I’m not sure he can do that either!

[@kevinmcgovern5110]

+1, but you have to start somewhere…

[@hugorezende199]

he used remo, now Evans. he used other drums than ludwig, and also he used zildjian instead of Instabul (currently) and he always sounf great. Good mics, good tunning and a awesome tasteful playing.

it's like no matter how much time I stopped watching your videos, every time I find you again on my youtube you totally grab my soul with your musicality! thanks man

[@unicsebastian]

Carter, you have perfected melodic/dynamic drumming unlike few people I've seen on KZbin. Really awesome and inspiring!

[@kluzaklien]

Carter, just stop it man. If you put plastic bags on as skins and used IKEA made drum shells, they're still gonna sound phenomenal with your effortless playing and musicianship. When you gonna start throwin us a bone and do a few " tips, tricks and licks " lesson videos? How about a once a week tear down of our favorite phrases you play called " Chop Tweek "? 😁 Seriously tho, you're just killin it as always and it's part of my morning routine to wake up slowly with some coffee and Carter Expressions.... So relaxing.

[@arthurscammacca47]

Your playing and the sound of these drums are as good as it gets. Thank you for posting!

[@bryanubaghs406]

It's like Baileys and Coffee on a snowy day.

[@mikestevens5512]

I love his speed and light touch and jazz Inclinations

[@AM-eg2kw]

Lmao the fact he's wearing a death metal tshirt while playing like the chillest drum solo in existence

[@duhquadman]

It's actually an Eagles of Death Metal shirt. And they are very far from a death metal band

[@donnieolaughlin1758]

I like this guy's playing a lot! And he's not just jumping on these new trends he got classic feel and he's got chops.

[@bonzomio]

A few years back Ross Garfield "The Drum Doctor" (and once drum tech for Jeff Porcaro) told me to try Skyntones on both batter and reso for my 18 x 12 kick. He told me I could thank him later. Sounds just like this. Thinner heads than Fiberskyn. Very tonal. Thanks, Ross and thanks Carter for sharing the video!

[@gregwilliams2764]

Carter you’re my hero. Such a light deft touch. impeccable singles . Great. tuning especially snares! They sound soft as marshmallows . Never in a hurry. Like a man on a magnesium drip. Listening to you IS a drum lesson. I should send you $100 with thanks for the lesson. Wow.

[@mattperkins7038]

You make what’s borderline impossible look easy. Excellent playing, sir.

[@phofland3022]

Wonderful! Love that play and sound.

[@AndrewDodson1]

*Tries to emulate Carter moving effortlessly around the snare and toms with smooth as butter patterns...* *Continuously hits all the rims, drops a stick...* *Settles for a four-on-the-floor beat and dreams of one day being like Carter.*

[@rolandwendt7133]

A wonderful feeling, well played, simply wonderful.

[@fredlittle8127]

Great stuff! Papa Jo Jones would approve!

[@carlupthegrove262]

I've been using them for a while on my snares but now I will give them a try on toms also.... thanks.

[@matteoprog2298]

The Ride is awesome

[@angusadams1244]

Came for the heads. Stayed for the drums. Excellent work!

[@CharlesBeauregard]

Very good sound and playing

[@DustyCowdog]

I just don't know what I an write to add to what anyone else has written... This cat has off-the-charts groove and recording / drum tuning ability. I am blown away every single time!

[@artdimino1626]

Just doesn’t get boring, does it. 👏

[@danielhanau2608]

Extraordinaire, une aisances, Une technique. Et surtout un son incroyable Carter ne fait pas dans la performance ni dans la démonstration Mais dans une musicalité totale

[@jonn443]

That Istanbul Ride is a marvelous BEAST that sings!!!!

[@janvecerka7207]

you sir are wonderful inspiration, Thank you for all the tasty drumming 😋

[@krenwregget7667]

good grief.... this guy could make tupperware sound good but that kit does sound glorious in all tunings.

[@Luisifer_89]

Those drums sound sooo goood love the color tooo! Cant wait to try your signature sticks man!!

[@BayouMaccabee]

Sounds fantastic...even better than the Remo Fiberskyns that I use. I guess I need to make the switch over to these then.

[@johnohod]

Judas Maccabeus what is the difference between fiberskyn and these?

[@BayouMaccabee]

@@johnohod I think the main difference is that the Skyntones are thinner than the Fiberskyns. I believe the Skyntones are 5 mm thick whereas the Fiberskyns are 7.5 mm (not counting the coating on both). So, I'd imagine that the Skyntones might be better (more responsive?) on snare drums than Fiberskyns are. These are definitely my favorite heads for brushes.

[@sufc43]

@@BayouMaccabee 5mm thick? Yoicks!

[@metrodrumstv]

Outstanding drumming Carter🔥

[@jre9571]

Damn! All your videos make me wanna practice more and more. Thank you!

[@giorgiobaldo3153]

Insane as always

[@gabrieljones7016]

There really is just no drummer I enjoy listening to and watching more than Carter! He turns a head demo into a clinic on musicality, technique, and...ya know...those SALTY CHOPS! Is there a "Carter McLean School of Drumming & Percussion" yet? There needs to be.

[@cartermclean]

Thanks! Yes there is.... FOURHANDSDRUMMING.COM

[@gabrieljones7016]

@@cartermclean Oh man, I had no idea! Thanks. I'll check it out!

[@robertpierson8206]

Dude, you have mad skills!

[@BenjaminGib]

Well dang. The sound on my in-ears. 👌🏼🤯

[@pavlossoultoukis4448]

Been using same drum skins love them nice video keep up the good work.

[@dominikn19]

Beautiful drumming!

[@Jaffa6290]

BUTTERY

[@giama5]

Yeah!💣

[@rtanidean4931]

Hi. Masterful presentation. I enjoyed “medium tight / high” tuning best. All were well within wonderful dynamic ranges for that kit. Awesomeness. Thx D

[@TOMPDUDE]

All day long!

[@notchroberts9121]

Those New old school sounding heads like Remo [ Fiberskyns] would be great on a classic set of Rogers or Gretsch Drums!! lol. & those heads would mellow out my Tama Granstars [80's 7 ply birch] too..lol

[@aidan8728]

You got my favorite color on your drum set! 🥁🤟

[@benoitc.5400]

Absolutely great playing and great EODM t-shirt!

[@tictocbang7443]

Beautiful playing and tone!

[@MLRomo]

Dam those Cymbals!!!! 🤩

[@t.sewell1513]

At 1:25 I about s#it myself! And once again at 2:25.....hands down my favorite KZbin drummer.

[@dreamopeth]

Sometimes it's also the player that makes everything sound lovely. Such wonderful playing Carter. You have 10 years more experience than me but I'd love to be at your level some day.

[@alliensmoker7812]

amazing druming

[@timothycroke5307]

That was pretty amazing so I just subscribed. Oh, and the heads sound great too.

[@calroden3558]

How have you managed such a rich drum recording without use of close mics? - I see there is a close mic on the Bass drum - The fullness of the kit is unreal. I'm assuming it's well placed overheads, rooms, mix tricks and perfect tuning

[@adamnesbitt11]

OHs and rooms are the most important drum mics by far

[@RedeyePerc]

That low tuned snare! Wow.

[@BrodySimpsonDrums]

Man!!! Gorgeous playing and tones!

[@Paisteconvert]

Marvelous drumming...as always!! I assume that these are Remo Fiberskyn heads. I discovered them by accident a few years ago and now use them on all of my wood-shell snares. I have a 1961 Slingerland Hollywood Ace that I was in complete despair over until I put a Fiberskyn on it. It completely transformed it! While I use Evans heads on my Ludwig CM toms (sorry Carter), I've gone to Remos for the batter heads of all my snares.

[@Folkandmetal]

Very cool drumming😉👍

[@alexg4284]

Lion king is very lucky to have this guy

[@Introspectiverider99]

Didn’t even noticed you switched the snare wires! Just suddenly a different sound

[@star417]

That low tuning 🔥🔥

[@SWH2012]

Big fan of your wonderful and very musical playing! You play with Evans Calftone 56 now. Important question: what are the differences between those and these wonderful Remo Skyntones you so nicely play in this video? Would be really nice to hear your expert opinion on this!

[@adrianlyord5300]

With that Snare drum tuned low it sounds Al Jacksons sound on Al Green records!

[@donsak111]

Perfect tone...would love to know your signal chain and recordirg gear(audio interface etc.)

[@thomasmoje5926]

Are these heads new from Remo? Similar to Fiberskyn? I've used Fiberskyn heads which I like but they have a tendency for the top layer to delaminate over use and aging. Which is why I switched to Evans '56 Calftone heads for 'faux calfskin' heads. I'll have to check these out.

[@MichaelWashingtonAE]

Sounds great Carter! I wish they would go ahead and make those heads for bass drums larger than 18, I am sure orchestral percussionist would love them for concert bass drums as well.. Single ply sweetness unlike the Fiberskyn ambassador 2 ply (1 ply + a ply of film) that the texture ply separates

[@robert3967]

Dude tell me about the accent pattern on the fill at 5:08. Also, your content is 💯

[@JuanCarlitoMendoza]

Ummmm. Yeah it’s time to order some SkynTones. The attack but warmth are killer. But it does help that your hands and touch are incredible 😂 👏

[@zakaldridge4932]

1:45 so Carter got his arms the same place Thomas Lang got his legs then?

[@that-avr-drummer]

I'm diggin it brother, both tunings sound great...might have to get me some Legacy Maples ;-)

[@robvanvalkenburg522]

Aaah...2:15. Buttery smooth...

[@po5541]

My god amazing

[@BenjaminGib]

Oh my that kick is an 18??? Wow super tuning and touch on everything, Carter.

[@soundtrip2563]

SoundTrip😎🍺🍺🍺

[@stevealexander415]

Amazing 👌

[@vrikis]

Very good....

[@tmaddrummer]

Yeah Baby!!!

[@giroalvaII]

That ride?? Asymetric?

[@bebopfantan2672]

Leedy kit ? What year ? How many lugs on snare ? Lots of questions I have.

[@jeffhowe1529]

Sounds great as always. My question is this: when you change to the low tunings, are you tweaking the bottom heads at all? Thanks!

[@cartermclean]

Just tops

[@bacobill]

Immaculate attack

[@Pro1938ftc3ch]

Question:I have a cheap drum kit if I put REMO or Evans drum heads do u think it'll sound better

[@Culbersj]

@@Pro1938ftc3ch anything is better than stock heads. It won't sound like the most incredible thing you've ever heard, but if you tune them right there will be a perceivable difference and you'll like the way it feels.

[@chsemaphor]

Tasty.

[@lukepawlowsky6446]

The drumming equivalent to 'I can't believe it's not butter'.

[@BeerZerkeraidean]

Sick !

[@toneclassics]

Still enjoying the skyntones as resos too?

[@DoSomethingProductive]

Any tips for tuning an 18 inch bass drum? That kick you have here sounds absolutely amazing.

[@Bigsbeee]

These v Fiberskyn FD - Diplomat ?

[@hudsonfuller3489]

How do you light your drum videos? Other than the natural sunlight....

[@davidpomella1265]

i like the deep low tone.....

[@Randy_Servello]

Carter, what bass drum beater are you using here? I love the bass drum sound.

[@bradyjones4679]

Can you lay into these heads without fear of them breaking?

[@justinlee2268]

I love the sound of these heads. Since they’re skyn tone and not real skin,do they need constant tuning? I’ve only had one skyn tone head. It was longer ago than I can remember. I always use coated heads,but I’ll get some of these if they don’t require constant tuning like real skin heads. Let me know,please. If they didn’t require constant tuning,I’d buy the camel skin heads from that Canadian company.

[@Santaheckler]

Killer

[@vilkorenaldus9055]

Thank you so much for this. What reso snare are you using?

[@julmusikify]

Hi.. QUESTION : which Ludwig Legacy do you prefer between this Legacy Maple and the Legacy Mahogany you played on your clinic at Drum Center of Portsmouth? Thanks

[@Fleetato]

what overhead mic do you use? It sounds so clean! also your playing is really refreshing, unique from most other demos

[@tomsgig-taxi5577]

Hey Carter, the surface of your set, is this car wrapping film or the original coating of this Ludwig?

[@rhythmista7707]

Ok I've used Remo for years, and I don't what the difference is between skyntone and fiberskyn. Can anyone elaborate PLEASE ?? Thanks 👍

[@roybeckerman9253]

Beautiful tones…without moongels ext.

[@CoryLunaDrums]

Dude what kind of toms are those

[@reesedavis2639]

what did you use for the snare side head?

[@josephroth1267]

Awsome video. Is your left ride a 20" 30th, or the 20th doesn't exist anymore ?

[@johankongpetsak1274]

What mics are you using?