Sonor SQ2 Birch - IMPROVISED DEMO - High Gloss African Marble & Scandinavian Birch - Aaron Holler

[@ruimsilva95]

As a drummer myself I feel the need to tell you this: Amazing drumming. I've been watching a lot of videos about the SQ2 and I trully believe I may have found my dream kit. The sound is just incomparable to anything I've ever heard. It's just amazing. Your drumming makes it sing. You should be really proud of yourself. Amazing technique and great demonstration of what this kit is actually capable of. Very very good work man ❤️. Please NEVER stop drumming.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much for the generous words, I truly do appreciate it.

[@afj617]

No way someone who plays like this would ever stop. People who would stop don’t have that feeling i’ve taught many and it is just something some people have. I wish I had an sq2 kit but signature bubinga are nice but at this point nearly impossible to tune.

[@afj617]

and I can play but man… you are one of my favorite drummers I’ve heard. No better no worse than simon phillips or gadd. Importantly you have your own finger prints

[@AaronHoller]

@@afj617 thank you very much for taking the time to compliment my approach to the instrument. 🤘🤘

[@rogerwelsh2335]

The rhythms, grooves, skills and sound just blew me away.

[@MrSiah007]

The toms are resonating even when not being played which is giving this Erie and ominous background tone almost like a bassist is playing while you’re shredding. Great playing and what great tuning

[@AaronHoller]

Yes, Sonor SQ2 drums sing for days

[@MrSiah007]

@@AaronHoller I had a chance to buy a pair of Scandinavian birch Sonor drums from this guy off Facebook. They were from the early 2000’s but in great condition. After hearing how these sound I’m gonna reach back out!

[@mrc8086]

Very well done! Sonor should feature this on there social media. Clear ambassadors on the toms are just perfect!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much

[@lancehollum857]

Yes. This guy had such great indurance. Has super sound

[@waynemiller484]

instablaster

[@lanceschultz7132]

Agreed

[@lanceschultz7132]

​@AaronHoller nice job bro. The mics dont pic up the bend of the tom sound but i know its there. Im a birch fan as well. I like how it makes a pure tone and gets out of the way for distinct sticking. With your style thats important. I play similarly. Props

[@fuzzylogiceire]

Seen a lot of drum demos, I have to say this is probably the best I've seen in terms of showing off tom sounds going beyond the usual individual hits and using grooves/a musical context. Wonderful playing and great tribal rhythms.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

Those drums sound like heaven.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much

[@fury210]

Awesome playing,, and the drums sound so musical. Great video! Added to my favorites

[@krusher74]

Cool choices sounds fantastic. Sonor SQ2 Birch specifics 8X7 Tom - Heavy Birch 10X8 Tom - Heavy Birch 12X8 Tom - Heavy Birch 14X13 Floor Tom - Thin Birch 16X15 Floor Tom - Thin Birch 22X16 Kick - Medium Birch 13X6.5 Snare - Heavy Birch

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you

[@resprotector1147]

What I enjoy about this video is he just plays and doesn't do a bunch of talking.. Today when people make videos they talk too much. People want to hear the instrument and the musician behind the instrument. Last but not least that's that's some good drumming.. And nice sounding drums!

[@carlosturciosolivera1899]

It is so well tuned, that I was able to anticipate the tune of the next tom...good job.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much

[@guyjeffrey3999]

I keep coming back to this, probably the best sounding drum vid on YT right now. I’ve played it through headphones, in-ears, my phone speakers and a full P.A. Sounds incredible every time! It might be time to invest in myself and get some SQ 2’s I think.

[@andypalmieri2800]

Excellent solo nice chops beautiful looking drum kit incredible sound loved it excellent video

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you kindly!

[@andrewsimineri2243]

Great playing. Unbelievably gorgeous looking and sounding kit. I've been playing drums since the late 70's and custom Pearl Masterworks kits since 2000. I need an SQ2 now. I even love the huge chrome mallet badges too.

[@lancehollum857]

Lord have mercy. What a great sounding drum kit. I'm sold. I love Sonor. This drum kit is beautiful. And my complements to the drummer. Really worked that routine out. Great endurance, great sound. Super workout/ solo. I'll be looking to hearing more and seeing if I can learn some of those great sounding chops. Thanks for sharing a very nice preformance

[@Bestill_]

Had to come back and watch again. What a killer sound.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much

[@PowersOnDrums]

I think SONOR Drums are the BEST made drums on Earth!! Always loved the sound of them and these are no different. My next kit will be this series of Sonor's.

[@guiltyspark343able]

Birch sings on every drum.... Sweet

[@jameswilson-vd5qc]

First I smiled with pleasure, then I laughed. You really deserve that kit.

[@levonatkinson]

One of the sickest/musical solos i've heard.

[@afj617]

oh they’re the stock heads. birch can sound like 5 different woods. You make this sound how I wish I sounded.

[@ShakingTwoTrees2012]

Absolutely thunderous kit! Gorgeous drums. Nicely tuned and played. Thanks for sharing!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much, and thank you for taking the time to check it out

[@i_am_that_dreamer]

Dude I've been checking out a ton of drums on here lately, from famous artists and everything and dude... The sound you are getting is second to NONE. These drums make me want sonor again.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much, I attribute it to the axe I'm using. Sonor drums are legit.

[@i_am_that_dreamer]

@@AaronHoller not to bother you i hope, but these are all birch drums? Do the thicker plies give it that punch on the high toms? i noticed the low toms are super thin and they all sound incredible.

[@AaronHoller]

@@i_am_that_dreamer you're 100% correct across the board.

[@wrongy22]

Wow. That kit sounds incredible. And great drumming, it really showcases how good this kit sounds.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@enriquesoto6534]

Beautiful instrument! Awesome. Congratulations!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much!

[@davidkempf9726]

Such full tone and projection!

[@AaronHoller]

Thanks

[@atomicslam1589]

The sound of heavy birch is nothing short of awe-inspiring. A thick shell with a deep fundamental note is so musical. Eames custom drums makes a kit very similar to that. If you already have quality hardware from an existing kit, then you can get a 6pc kit for under $2K.....which is a spectacular price for a custom handmade kit.

[@keynesianeconomics4113]

No way can you get a new SQ2 for under $2k. I wouldn't trust a used kit either.

[@DrinkUpKiller90]

Absolutely Incredible! Lupe Moya is a co-worker of mine and he turned me onto your content. You're a great player! Cheers! Keep up the great work :) Sonor RULES!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much for the generous words

[@TheRealBillyPatterson]

These Drums sound incredible!

[@rogerwelsh2335]

Best drum video out there. The playing is top notch.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much for the generous words. It was only intended to be a demo, but thank you again.

[@banditY2K]

That's one of the best kits I've ever heard and I'm more of a maple guy! Great playing Aaron. Cheers!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@billyg.7032]

The sound of this Drums OMG!

[@Chrls5]

Wow , sonor drums have the best sound, awesome!!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you and I agree!

[@kentuckybest]

These are the best sounding drums I think I've ever heard !!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@jimbarcelona1078]

Beautiful set. Also great demo.kick has great sound.

[@thesneakygamer4343]

This was an awesome demo. I ordered a beech Sonor with medium rack toms and thin floor toms and your video convinced me that ordering thinner floor toms was a good idea. I never understood kits that got thicker as the drums got bigger. I want my floor toms to have low end and sustain.

[@AaronHoller]

That's awesome knowing that this video helped aid in your decision with your SQ2! That was my exact intent, I too couldn't find samples of what I wanted during my search, and even more specifically quality sounding samples. So I created this video to assist all in their search for what could be their sound. I'm excited to see your kit, do you mind sharing your SQ2 UPID? Did you get an estimate on its arrival yet? Thank you again for watching.

[@thesneakygamer4343]

@@AaronHoller For sure. Here is my ID: 1014606-2 Should be arriving in a month or two.

[@321CatDaddy]

I would love to see a video on your tuning. Awesome sound! Those toms are monstrous! You killed it; well done!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much

[@SaS-Music]

Certainly sweet sounding and visually eye catching.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@yehudarakia137]

Fantastic sounding kit!!! Great playing as well.👍👍👍 SONOR should give you a fat bonus for this video.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you for the generous words!

[@lukebex8471]

Bro you got a crisp sound...ive seen you on my boy Jonathans Facebook page...you have a unique sound...God gifted

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much for the kind words

[@german80]

IVE SEEN THIS VIDEO LIKE 1000 TIMES. IF THIS DRUM SET WOULD BE A CAR IT WOULD BE THE BUGATTI CHIRON. TOP PERFORMANCE, TOP LUXURY.

[@AaronHoller]

thank you for the generous words, I truly appreciate it.

[@marckeijsers8661]

Great drummer, nice kicksound !

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you

[@cyberbandleipzigjams4493]

I especially like that "sub bass tone/"sub bass drone" resulting by all those toms resonating together during your solo. Glad you did not use any gates on the toms. Drums should be allowed to sing! Really cool!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@davidsuprenant893]

That is a beautiful set of drums. Congratulations.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@Drumming-Life]

Gorgeous kit and fantastic video man.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much

[@gusbandicoot]

Sublime- kits sounds impeccable and great playing. Well done

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much

[@jvpommeren]

What a great sounding kit!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much

[@jamesmccarthy6370]

Wow, dude, that drum set is gorgeous.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@cobra03pcphunter8]

Amazing set of drums, you pick the right color. Congrats on your new toy.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much

[@raycavazos8927]

Happy to see other big guys like myself that can move like this

[@twoplustwoisnotfour]

Amazing sounding drums

[@robertoj.fernandez2189]

Of all the drums kit I heard you this on is the most I like sounds so powerful ,

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@TC-lk2ev]

Awesome kit and very nice playing!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@Henttari]

Nice job! Your drums sounds so good! Tuning is just perfect...amazing....thanks for sharing this!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@roloduarte3100]

Nice solo.

[@Drumn4Him1]

Wow! Awesome sounding kit.

[@ryanspeed4671]

I have tons of DW gear which I really enjoy, however if I had to do over again I'd probably would go with Sonor. This kit sounds amazing and your playing Mr. Holler is on point.!!!!!

[@howtobeatadrum]

I had a DW Collector’s for 20 years, sold it and all my DW hardware and two other kits five years ago to buy a Sonor SQ2 beech kit. I was never really happy with the way any of my drums sounded…until now. It’s never too late!

[@ryanspeed4671]

@@howtobeatadrum I think the SQ2 sounds great. I have a DW collector, design and performance kit. I must say I'm pleased with their sound.

[@howtobeatadrum]

@@ryanspeed4671 I did hear a DW Collector’s kit in Guitar Center a couple years ago that sounded amazing,…way better than my old one ever did. I probably would have bought it if I didn’t already have my SQ2s. However, I am now saving up for one of these SQ2 birch kits, and I am going to try and get almost every size from 8 to 18, in high gloss vintage onyx. Just wanted to let you know…LOL

[@ryanspeed4671]

@@howtobeatadrum Sounds cool!!

[@larrytate1657]

@@howtobeatadrum how do you like the medium beech? I was thinking of going with that. Coming prolites. Thanks

[@arnaldogonzalez4567]

Your drumming skills are amazing. Beautiful drum set it sounds great.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@jameshersheysr7194]

That's how a drum kit should sound..........I can't say anything but DAMN!

[@AaronHoller]

thank you very much

[@gusbandicoot]

As a side note, it would be great if you could talk us through your tunings, method etc

[@martinstraub_]

Great sounding Kit !!! Interesting that you choose 10X8 and 12X8 relating to the same depth,

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much! I chose because I prefer my toms lower and flatter with positioning, and 12X9 I have to raise and angle to a position I don't prefer.

[@martinstraub_]

@@AaronHoller Yeah thank you too for getting in touch with me that soon and I understand what you talk about. I had this problem what you say with my 12x9 Tom too and now I switch to a 12x8!

[@Superpandre94]

youre a really great player! congrats

[@ScottHunterBooks]

Top skills + Sonor = Perfect.

[@timonmartinez2564]

beautiful kit and tasty playing AF! 👌

[@sticks5721]

You definitely have the skill to play this great set!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@drumtravelfun]

Ahhhhhh. You got the slotted tension rods...nice touch. I'd do the same.

[@Staatsschuldenlüge]

what a sound !!! Incredible

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you!

[@tomycavalera6748]

Epic solo drums

[@KevinZ2269]

wow - What a tone!! my dream set for sure!! great job brotha!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you

[@Bestill_]

I am a DW guy. Not one thing wrong with that well built kit.Seems like more tone coming through on it also. You tune your drums really good. I would love to see a video on your tunings.

[@AMDpc067]

Dw sound better in maple no doubt over sonor. However, sonor and birch own dw backwards forwards and sideways.

[@larrytate1657]

@@AMDpc067 sonor maple sound amazing too, Gavin Harrison has used Sonor maple most of his career and his sound was widely reguarded as one of the best drum tones ever.

[@jeffsadowski7759]

Bravo man...Nice job...Those drums sound amazing.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@alfonsomoreno5029]

Love the sound my brother Tiny!!..Blessings!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you

[@nilshartmann8866]

Sounds mighty. I love it!

[@milanzmeskal8527]

Great sound and play.

[@jcw91371]

I can't tell if the floors are medium or thin but whatever they are, it's the "magic ply". If you can build and suspend a floor tom on 3 legs and it manages to sound like those, you are the King Midas of drum engineers. Great playing too.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much! The floors are thin Birch.

[@iantouzel638]

In my dream , my kit sounds like that, looks like that and i can play like that. ⚡️🔥🍒🤟😎

[@AaronHoller]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dannylocks3621]

Still saving up for mine

[@namlu9979]

Amazing sound and performance 😎😎

[@percusoniko]

No puedo creerlo, además de que tocas super bien, definitivamente suena mucho mejor que cualquier DW Collectors en la configuración que quieran !!!

[@AaronHoller]

Gracias

[@carlospadilla5589]

Plus. All the super good mic's and. EQ help a lot. But. The way you play. You rock.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much, but even with good processing, it all starts at the source regardless.

[@joejmr]

Without a doubt the sound projection that your kit has is completely stunning... One thing that really catches my attention about the configuration of your SQ2 is the thickness you have chosen for your Set. It's the first time that I see a configuration where the toms are Heavy, while the floor toms are Thin, being that finally your Kick is Medium. When the "most common" is to consider the toms as thin, floor toms medium/heavy and kick medium/heavy. Is it possible that you could explain us the reason why you have chosen this configuration (about thickness)? The truth is that I'm really surprised by the projection and sustain of your drums! Especially those Floor Toms, my God! Everything in this video is just perfect.

[@AaronHoller]

The explanation is really quite simple in my opinion, because lower mass equals more sustain and lower fundamental, along with greater stick attack. The thin shell has less to get excited and moving when struck, and the output is sustain for days, enhanced resonance, and a lower overall fundamental note; a side effect is greater stick attack which is most pronounced with clear heads. With that same logic, I applied it to the smaller rack toms because of their smaller size, I first wanted to diminish the stick attack, and get more of a wood tone out of the shells as the primary objective. The heavy shells accomplished that by being thicker, they absorb more of that initial stick attack and then give more of the shell tone in my opinion. I went with a medium kick because Sonor doesn't offer anything thinner without rings, and I attribute that to the kick's overall size and being able to hold toms if configured that way. I too had not seen any video's demonstrating what was initially a theory, and my theory was proven with this kit, and I wanted to document it for others to get a baseline. I have an SQ2 in Beech with the same exact shell thicknesses, and dimensions minus the 10" being a 7" depth as opposed to an 8" in this video. I plan to create a demo of that kit and share it as well at some point.

[@caspercotton]

great playing! Great sound

[@FredEricS-Moto]

Who loves their Sonor SQ2 kit!? Hands up! :-D

[@lancehollum857]

I wish I had one. Unbelievable sound. And they cat was on fire. He really had great indurance.

[@SonorGeek05]

Definitely looking forward to the arrival of my kit.

[@nickavenoso7851]

Wish I had one 😂

[@FredEricS-Moto]

@@nickavenoso7851 What's stopping you? Start saving and even if it takes 2 - 3 years, at some point, you'll have enough and believe me, after all that time saving up, looking forward to the day, it'll be the best feeling ever :-)

[@nickavenoso7851]

@@FredEricS-Moto I was thinking, I could get a 3 pc and then just get another separate floor tom and two toms, I would just need a rack for that. But, I have a TAMA kit right now, which is also really good.

[@blueburnsred]

Looks like you're also in the process of switching over to Meinl. Very good choice!

[@AaronHoller]

I sure am, as I crack I replace with Meinl.

[@benimartin878]

Incredible sound

[@johnnygalvan5186]

You're drums sound awesome.. you an excellent drummer😎

[@gusbandicoot]

Little Gavin Harrison groove at 0:31 😊

[@wingelschweinchen7065]

wow! looks and sounds so great! thx for sharing!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much

[@OliKember]

Beautiful kit and wonderfully played. I’ve read in the comments your thoughts on Tom shell thickness. Could you explain why you chose thick snare and medium bass drum? Thanks!

[@AaronHoller]

Sonor doesn't make a " thin" kick their thinnest is medium for bass drum. I went with a heavy snare because some of my favorite snares are thicker, and already had a thin shelled snare in the Protean snare and the SQ1 snare.

[@brentnardo5930]

wow Amazing

[@AaronHoller]

thanks

[@patrickguzman3821]

Very nice brother! That kit sounds 100 times better than the dw. The floor Tom's and kick sound massive, and the snare has a beautiful fat crack! Well done!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much my brother, and I hope you and the fam are all well! As far as the kit, I couldn't agree more bro! I get asked all the time why I switched from DW to Sonor, and I always say just listen to the kit and you'll know why I switched.

[@ozziepardilla2445]

@@AaronHoller Agreed. DW IMHO is overrated. I have had 2 DW kits. Sonor beats their tone hands down. Still can't understand why Thomas Lang left Sonor to go to DW? !

[@memopadilla5931]

​@@ozziepardilla2445 Lang is in LA so with all the stuff he does..... DW is probably a huge convenience to him with regard to equipment and connections also..... But I hear what you are saying.

[@markroberts3277]

Excellent Aaron.

[@areyoulying4937]

Good job excellent groove

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@joseperez8695]

Magnifique batterie magnifique son

[@gravesw7]

Sweet groove! This is great.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@MrChlor2]

gorgeous drum solo. and the sound is amazing! I'm stuck)

[@Pearl3Drummer]

Sounds and looks great AH!!!

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@andrewjacobs5579]

Can't like this enough

[@elroyblackbean]

Fantastic drummer, fantastic kit.

[@AaronHoller]

Thank you very much.

[@morgan3149]

One of the best kit I ever heard. Birch is so an awesome material for drums... It changes everything for me. Looking for some SQ1 kit for more affordable kit ^^

[@mikelovesdeb]

Nice!!! I wouldn't even dare to ask what you have wrapped up in this whole kit,but I will say What a Nice Treat my friend. Mike D.

[@AaronHoller]

There's a couple perks to being an artist, but nothing is ever free! Besides, most if not all of the great things in life cost something, right? LOL Thank you very much for the kind words.