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I changed the snare and tom heads for this video at the last minute, so the heads listed on my gear page are slightly different. I'll update it as soon as I figure out what I like! ;)
In this recording I used:
Toms - Evans G2 Coated / UV1 EMAD
Snare - Genera Dry / Hazy 300
Drum mix by Joe Hodgin.
Loops featured in this video:
"Trap Loop #2" from the Trap Loop Pack
"Align"
"Raider"
I proudly endorse Meinl, Vic Firth, Evans, Slapklatz, and Drum Dial.

[@AdamTuminaro]

You're late! I no longer use or own this kit, but you can hear my NEW drum set here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnq4aXaFiZZkhLs

[@CaseyBoltonCrocker]

Love the kit, man! Can't wait to hear more of it!

[@damienswan11]

I think it's dope. My favorite floor tom sound of all time is Benny Grebs cannon of a floor tom on his Sonor Vintage kit. Something about Sonor floor toms when you tune them low, they turn into bass drums essentially...lol.

[@KentArnsbarger]

I think it works really well for what you're going after, another bass drum-ish sound. Great!

[@williamrobinson6824]

Uv1 eMAD, bro?

[@nvanleerdrums]

@@williamrobinson6824 lol this comment should have more likes

[@attemarttinen]

I really enjoy the lack of any fatiquing qualities in the sound. Quite often in a modern drum recording everything is very bright and aggressive. There is punch and power in your sound without grit or harshness. Wonderful!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Thas pretty sexy, right there. The black matte is smokin'

[@jakegreene4313]

Oh dang it’s Rob

[@EliPoli64]

DAAAAAAMMMN

[@laurieshawty4228]

Hello

[@gshsjdjxjfdjdidjdjfjfjkf5321]

Teacher rob!

[@filsolano5465]

Sonor > Dw any day any line. Of course that’s my opinion. Beautiful kit

[@nwdrums24]

@Old Man hendo what are you gonna do about it? Point at door 1 more? No one cares brotha.

[@memestream8929]

​@Old Man hendo Maybe I've just heard a bad bunch of demos but every time I hear DW's it sounds to me like its just hitting the top head

[@memestream8929]

@Old Man hendo I was listening to the collectors series, but in general you might be right, I don't know

[@ReignJeffersonCTria]

@@jeremymusa1544 different people choose different brands becuase of preferences we can't say sonor is better than dw tama is better than yamaha etc. People buy a specific brand because they love the sound of it not because it's chosen of all people

[@ReignJeffersonCTria]

@Old Man hendo that's right straight to the whole point because of preferences nothing is better than the other because all of them makes great drums and hardware

[@mareksusla8551]

This is one of sets I heard with one of really amazing sound ever! 🙏 Yes, it is Sonor, no doubts for over 140 years 🥁

[@ehsbe1056]

That snare is an absoloute beast, the raw beech gives it such a beautiful crack when you lay into it, sonor seriously knows what theyre doing here, up there as one of the best for sure

[@areitomusic]

I found my first kit. Im a percussionist in the Afro-Cuban, Caribbean Folkloric genre. But Ive wanted a drum kit to incorporate into my playing. Adam, you gave one of the best demos for kits I have watched. Love this kit.

[@calvinshort9391]

That whole kit is fantastically crunchy and crisp. Ive been drumming on and off for 30 years. Our church had went from a CB-700 kit to a new sonor kit I was able to play on as a back up youth drummer. I could hear the stick snap and wholesome tones these toms would make and didn’t know until couple years ago why they sounded so good. They make there drum shells slightly smaller like a timpani drum to acquire that unique perfect sound.

[@storytunez]

I'm so jealous! My drum teacher when I was younger had a sonor and I've wanted one ever since! Best kit I've ever played on! Even compared to my DW!

[@storytunez]

awesome playing btw

[@javierrueda1228]

:o

[@larrytate1657]

So get one one day.

[@Fsuholley]

There is no snare like the Benny Snare. What a sound.

[@JanusJanavas]

I can name a few snares that outperform Benny's: the Ludwig Supraphonic and the Tama SLP Fat Spruce. Not every snare earns the status of a studio classic.

[@alessandrovinci8724]

I got a 22 10 12 14 16 configuration and this kit is AWESOME !

[@hiptoalieu]

NICE!!! That kit sounds really hip and tight, great contrast with your washy, dark Meinl pies!! and 20'' is literally the most versatile size EVER!!

[@onn.drummer]

this is how the textbook version of the instrument presentation should look like. Lot of toms groove. Precision over speed. VERY GOOD JOB! And the camera work is a masterpiece 🔥🔥❤️

[@damienswan11]

I always knew your next kit would be a Sonor. After seeing you play the kit at Drumeo, It just seemed like the perfect kit for your sound. Sonor is making the best drums on the planet imo, and they are honestly in a league of there own. Not to take away from any other company, but nothing sounds like a high end Sonor kit. Excellent choice Adam.

[@austing.8870]

Yeah what Sonor offers in the SQ2 line is a far cry from the bullshit SJC calls "custom".

[@jonreintjensdrums]

ikr! whenever i hear a sonor it just has a sound of it's own. gavin harrison , chris coleman ,benny greb they al have such an unique sound! I have an sq1 myself. The thing is a beast!

[@FredMeira]

the best advertisement for a product I saw in life was that!

[@thesneakygamer4343]

I have a birdseye azure sonor delite that always delivers. Everyone who hears my kit thinks its one of the best kits they have ever heard. Its also extremely easy to tune. You made a great choice!

[@KRISNAMUSIK]

oh awesome sounding , very nice

[@robertphelan262]

Oh man the whole kit sounds beautiful but I love the sound of that snare

[@GrassRoots-fp4ty]

Beautiful!! Theres a tad to much life taken out of the 16 for my taste, but just my opinion. Amazing sounding drums, I love Sonor.

[@anthjones729]

Got my SQ1 in cruiser blue. Its the 22"bass drum, 1 up 1 down. It's absolutely mint! I play a lot of big band, swing, jazz and that extra boomy bass helps with a big brass section. can be dampened nicely with a little blanket for a punchier hit.

[@danngreen7809]

Simply amazing

[@benblackburn2693]

This is probably the best sounding birch kit I've ever heard

[@djabthrash]

Godly tone, especially that snare !

[@damiankamineth2389]

That snare!!!! Not to mention the playing. Beautiful man

[@ozziep123]

LORD GOD that kit sounds and looks amazing! Congrats. Love your vids

[@thedudeabides1881]

How have I not heard of you before? My head actually just exploded. You're playing is so fluid and stylish as well as entertaining. and I like your attitude you're not full of yourself. like you said in the beginning you're just going to play, and play you did. Well done my good man

[@wooden_mind1276]

That snare sounds absolutely awesome

[@jimnewman5742]

Beautiful sounding kit and it's gorgeous!

[@richardtemple9292]

Congratulations on the new kit man sounds hot! You keep showing me that anyone can do this!

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

Came for the review stayed for the solo! That kick sounded KILLER. Not a huge Meinl cymbal dude here. Thought they catered more towards heavy shit but I’ve been out other game for a long time. Played for a good 20 years but haven’t played for about 10 now. Eyeing some Sonor or possible some A&F.. if I can keep my money away from the modular synth for a while. Great paying man. I loved your solo.

[@joshcheee8659]

which heads do you use for your reso side on the toms and snare? doesnt say it on website.

[@tjthorn9703]

Nice kit man. I'm a former Sonor endorser and still love their stuff. Your kit sounds really nice

[@raegandykes4561]

That snare is absolute butter! Thank you for breaking this "fat" snare sound trend. SNARES NEED TO POP. Congrats on the new kit.

[@ehsbe1056]

to be fair benny greb himself plays a secondary snare with a BFSD and it sounds awesome, i think the snare just sounds amazing

[@german80]

@@ehsbe1056 as a secondary snare. but Im with reagan dykes. this fat snare sound trend is getting annoying. i

[@SONORSQ2guy]

I switched to a Sonor SQ2 (Heavy Birch) over 10 years ago. I definitely understand why you prefer Birch over Maple.

[@thejamman555]

Kit sounds great, especially the kick and snare!

[@charlesfranklin3533]

These Drum's Sound Amazing. I've always Loved Sonor Drum's. I've been a Pearl Drummer for Over 20 Yrs. But Who Knows I Might Buy a Sonor Next??????

[@stringer19]

grabbed a sonor prolite in silver sparkle this year... loving the sonor drums. these sound great too!

[@commonoctopusmusic]

Loved the emad on your previous kit...on this kit, I think you need to let that 16" sing!

[@ace.ex.machina]

Coming here after looking at the Tama Starclassic & Starclassic Performer. I think this is the drum sound I've been looking for. Dry, but full of body without being too resonant. Bass drum sounds NUTS too.

[@Devon523]

I’ve never seen a kick head on a floor Tom before. That’s actually pretty genius! Kind wish i played a genre where that we applicable lol very cool! Love that kit

[@raunaqnanda4679]

this setup sounds great man.

[@biekanez1]

What an incredible and awesome kit Adam, sound is brilliant!👍🤛

[@astronaut2005drummer]

Beautiful acoustic kit! Sounds very good and great drumming.

[@davidblack5551]

LOVE IT. I just bought Sonor drums also

[@frederikhansendrums]

Oh my goodness what a beauty!!

[@HugoRibeiroDrummer]

Congrats! Best choice you ever made! Sonor FTW!

[@emlix1]

Dude that sounds fucken A1. I've got an entry level Sonor that sounds every bit as good as the mid range stuff from most other manufacturers.

[@michaelehlert9]

Love Sonor!

[@SheldonKreger]

Great choice. You'll never regret it!!!

[@thomyyyyyy]

That snare sounds reaaaaaaaaly nice

[@theHumanBryno]

I'm looking to downsize and upgrade. I've got a six piece Premiere XPK from the end of '99 that's treated me well, but I'm just ready for a change. There are so many great companies out there, I think you can get a great kit no matter who you buy from as long as you choose wisely. I've never played a Sonor kit, but I'd love to try one sometime.

[@robertocampos7777]

Ufff! Great Kit! The sound is so big! I like the dimensions!

[@PowersOnDrums]

SONOR BLOWS DW out of the water - They are the BEST, highest quality drums on Earth!!

[@Drumbledore.]

Dynamics 🔥🔥 Also the kit sounds cool❤❤

Sounds good. I had a 60s tear drop set and also a jungle kit. Sonor puts out great kits that look good too.

[@junkandcrapamen]

They sound similar to my Premier Genistas. Except for the kick. My Genista kick (20x18) is the best sounding kick drum ever. IMO.

[@Continuum1]

Kit sounds amazing! That snare tho! Great playing!

[@s.goldberger4887]

Sounds beautiful- great playing too!

[@austing.8870]

I wanted one so bad when I was looking for a new kit, but ended up getting a Tama Starclassic Bubinga kit for a good price, which ended up being right what I was looking for. $2500 for 3 drums was just a bit too much for me. They sound beautiful though, love Sonor and their quality. Good buy.

[@gibby3350]

Really with Sonor you have to hear it in person. They sound so fucking good!!!

[@ZMRSKK]

Beautiful kit! And at last a good hardware!

[@AddiKolb]

I’m not a fan of birch shells but my gosh these drums sound killer! Wow!

[@AddiKolb]

And I love that snare!!!

[@LevissFuncky]

Congratulations !!! Amazing sound!

[@drumstudiocoverfrfr1020]

this snare !!!!!!

[@motodrummer]

WOW starting at 4:08 I would Love to be able to ghost the snare like that while rolling the toms with the rh, any hints or practice tips on that technique? BTW I also love, love, love the sound of the SQ1's and am very close to buying a 3pc but I really cannot get myself to like any of the 4 colors offered.

[@AdamTuminaro]

motodrummer Just some basic groupings played around the kit my friend! I have several hours of lessons covering these concepts. Check out the Grouping and Phrasing Masterclasses at the link in the description. 👊🏼

[@watergraffiti]

Hey man excellent drumming! Bringing back memories of when I unwrapped my sonor birch infinite... same deal, looks like yours doesnt have wrap too. after experimenting I prefer the thick clear rather than coated heads, cause the overtones are so musical... but yeah the coated have a really nice deep thump.

[@luishidalgo6755]

Nice choice man! Drums are sounding amazing 👌

[@johannjohann6523]

Nice looking kit, and I'm a fan of birch drums, having a Pearl birch kit myself. Everything is pretty cool sounding, except I'm not digging how muffled the 16 inch floor tom is. But I guess if you are not playing rock? I just tend to like to have the drums resonate a little more, allowing the notes to grow and ring out. Sonor is certainly quality drums.

[@AdamTuminaro]

This video is nearly 5 years old, but sounds like you’ll love my new kit more than this one. 😉

[@JoeNocella]

Great kit! Good luck. I'm thinking of getting an SQ1 kit myself.

[@sachastorti96]

This drums kit la way better than my sonor 505 Special... great sound...

[@ctdvargas]

Does anyone know what cymbals those are that he uses that look weathered and hand hammered? they sound spectacular!!!

[@r.a.8590]

Very nice!!

[@limestone_xyz]

Awesome sound man, beautiful tuning! :)

[@Zazquatch1]

Did you ever try out the Sonor Infinite Beech?

[@chv307]

Great sounding kit.👍

[@marovega3470]

Adam! The best !

[@kirk638]

Beautiful drums set.

[@mjm5081]

Sounds great and nice playing!

[@henriquekaneno8306]

Dude, this kit sounds like god building the world

[@sandyrespector430]

Tha's so amazing drum kit.. I hope my drum cover later so fun like your druming.. You're my favorites drummer, in my dreaming I want to start with your perfect attitude adam..😊

[@richiesplayground7092]

Sound excellent. You’re a great player.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

nice solo, pretty shell finish, love the inspiration for the hardware mounts.

[@cx777o]

kodiak wild i see u everwhere on music videos lol

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

cx777o 😅

[@DanielPottsDrums]

Dude! Love the new kit!

[@tipidrum]

Wow so cool

[@nathanblackman1063]

Damn that kit sounds amazing. and look pretty good as well. and Benny's sig snare just *glorious*. [To the comment section] But high end drumsets from reputable manufacturers sound pretty good but its about what sounds good to you. Its a subjective thing. So dont go around bad talking certain brands because you dont hear the sound that you want to hear out of their drums.

[@BrianGivensYtube]

What kind of stack is that? looks Meinl?

[@foxdieengine7098]

I still want to hear more from the 2nd floor tom. I think its too muffled? :) but radical kit man! congratulations!

[@AdamTuminaro]

FoxDie Engine Read the pinned comment.

[@keithowens2554]

Nice kit

[@facundorivero5994]

Sonor is amazing

[@freshwater2014]

Hi Adam, very nice setup and great sound! Are your reso drumheads also coated or clear? A video about the tuning of your drum set would certainly be very interesting for many. For example, how is the vocal relationship between the top and the reso drumheads? Thank you and greetings from germany, Thomas

[@Don_LM]

Gorgeous !

[@MarkGarrisonMusic]

Dude you are such an incredible drummer. I love how musical your phrasing is. Definitely one of my top favorites

[@TessaAnderson]

I have maple. But I wish I owned the mahogany Catalina kit

[@brandonjohnson6297]

Sounds great!

[@tmaddrummer]

Nice selection Drum Brother!

[@Kjodienda]

Beautiful, great-sounding set. Great playing to boot. What did it set you back if you don't mind asking? I'm actually thinking about the "beechwood" myself, but this thing has just the right amount of ring...

[@lamedrums]

Dude that Donati roll at 3:58... what is that and how do I do it? Sounds like doubles on the toms and 8ths on the kick?

[@AdamTuminaro]

Those are kick and hand single strokes, often called "Splits". It's essentially R - K - L - K repeat! Lol. However, there's a ton of functions of this skill set that can really help with mobility and creating new patterns. I have a pretty extensive Boot Camp available on this exact topic available at the link below. content.orlandodrummer.com/boot-camps-survival-guides/season:1

[@lamedrums]

@@AdamTuminaro awesome! Thank you for the quick reply. I'll check it out! The shedding begins.

[@grant3226]

Awesome! Sounds nice, how thick are the shells? I've played a Sonor S Class Pro for 20 years, love the sound you can get from a mix of birch and maple.

[@AdrianBlackburnDesteni]

dude I love your playing, you're the first guy in a long time that I've come across that I immediately said to myself "I wanna study with that guy" - do you do private lessons?

[@AdamTuminaro]

Adrian Blackburn Yep! And a whole lot more. 😉 Check the first link in the description. Thanks for the kind words Adrian! Means a lot my friend. 👊🏼

[@sergiotorres4233]

Nice sound and nice playing!