Carter is the best drummer, my non drummer friends can sit and watch 10 minutes of his playing without getting bored and I can’t think of any other drummer that can do that. So musical
Those 15" Signature hats are my favorites, especially when they are played open like a ride and crash. Stellar playing of course has a lot to do with that.
I once owned a pair of very rare 12" vintage A zildjian thin hi hats from the early 70s. I can't believe I sold them. I've always been a Paiste guy, but those 12 inch zildjian hats were just beautiful. They sound extremely similar to your 12 inch hats.. my favorite were the traditional medium hats.
Man these reviews are such a useful gift! No yappin’ just playing a whole shops worth of stuff and letting people’s ear decide. Also helps that you can actually do them justice. Thanks Man!
It doesn't matter.....Carter can make ANY pair of hi-hats sound great. He always has the best stuff, but now I want to see some videos of what he can do with the worst sounding cymbals and drums he can find.
@@BananaManPL Lol....Definitely! I would also like to see him play a set of CB Percussion drums with all Wuhan cymbals. Well actually, the 22" Wuhan china is too bad, but their crashes, rides & hi-hats are just terrible.
Bayou Maccabee wuhans sound a lot like a lot of authentic turkish cymbals because they’re B20. I bought wuhans to play steve jordan and carter style stuff and can confirm they do the job very well. a bit more trashy and washy at times but they are gorgeous sounding cymbals
I think that Dry Dark series sounds kinda crap, but he makes it sound good! I tried to play them in a shop and realized it really needs some skills to make them sound good.
This was a treat to listen to. Really like Istanbul cymbals! But the main pleasure is to hear skilled hands play the hi hats. I would love to hear Carter play on super cheap cymbals, like Meinl HCS, Paiste 101, Zildjan ZBT etc. Just to learn what skills can do to those basic cymbals. Thank you for this display!
@@elithepitbulldog2209 Man, that is one hell of a collection! Over the years I'll build up my own... Got me some 15" OM hats which are a prototype - best hats I ever played - and I am trying to find my perfect ride. Came to a conclusion it will either be a Dream Dark Matter Flat Earth Ride (that's a name), Sabian HH King, or at this rate after a year of searching I might just order a custom from Dave Collingwood (all 22s, but I am strongly considering a 24). The second I can afford it after getting a main ride I'm going for meinl big Apple Jazz! I adore the tone of that thing, it's just a smidge too washy/crashy and while it sounds amazing, playing prog metal on that thing is not advised. It's literally a 22 crash. (which is why I might have my first ride be a 24 for extra contrast - To clarify I play Jazz/Fusion first and prog metal second). If you didn't get it yet, whilst not intentional I am basically going to have every different cymbal be from a separate manufacturer. Going to be a fun journey.
It is amazing how the hi-hats are changing the overall perception of how the kit sounds! I love that kind of videos for that :). (And Carter’s playing is, as always, mind blowing ^^)
I bought mine around the time he posted this vid, best hats I've ever played ... I got some 15 Agop jazz hats the other week that are same tier it's crazy. I think 15 Turks are next!
@@nosfyI’m currently considering/debating between 15’ 30th’s and 15’ traditional jazz. Do you mind sharing which you prefer and why? My priority is versatility … Thank you in advance
Carter playing better than 90% of the drummers on YT w just a kick snare hat! That’s why he gets actual gigs while the others just spazz out and show off.
Very revealing!!...and reaffirms some of my thoughts about these. Favorite mini hats- 12" 30th. Closed they sound like bigger hats, then open they sound like minis. For overall favorite- the 15" Traditional's are pretty nice and could fit into a lot of spaces...….BUT, my favorite is between the 30th 15" or 16". For some reason the 15's pitch sounds a bit lower to me?. Maybe the 15s for best all around?, hard choice. Those 17s !!!.....good lord!!, like slow churned butter!!, fantastic!!. You just want to play them all day!
My new Classic Maple kit and Copperphonic snare are due in the beginning of next week, so to get inspired and even more excited I watch your vids....truly are the best on TH-cam!!
When it comes to hi hats, Agop is by far the best imo. Although, my favorites are the OM hats and they aren’t here. Can’t go wrong with any of these though.
I love drums! I really wish i could play drums but i could never coordinate my feet and my hands... but... i play killer AIR DRUMS! Maybe we can battle one day! I loved watching all of the variations of rhythms you played!
Dry Darks are surprisingly good, even for mainstream. Great sticking even in an acoustic environment, where hihat often drowns in the band, when not miked.
Hey fellow drummers with an interest in HiHats ;-) has anybody the Mehmet 15" turk and could u tell me if they sound similar to carter´s Agop 15" turk? Seems like Agop is hard to get in Germany... Thx for your help in advance
Ah, very very cool! I kind of hoped you had made a signature model... Maybe it'll happen someday - who knows! For know I'm chilling out with my 15" OMS.
Carter is a great player and also has great taste in his choice of cymbals. These vids are great endorsements for Istanbul AGOP and the variety of cymbals they are producing in the 2020's. They have inherited the Old K turkish universe - done a better job here than Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste or Meinl. They've all tried to play in this space and kind of do their own thing, which is usually pretty good, but Istanbul AGOP is leading the pack. A question: what sticks and what hi-hat stand? Every variable makes a difference. I'm personally playing the 14" 30th Anniversary hats and they sit great in a mix. Buttery smooth. Definitely check those out too if you are looking for the sweet spot of this lineup. They get a lot of time on the stand.
Hey Carter, do your mix sound better if the hi hat isn't too big with this one mic placement ? You're a big inspiration for me, I rediscover my drums and my recording techniques and thank you for that
The 17” sounds great but the sound is too heavy for how my main hi-hats would ideally sound. Having a set as an auxiliary or using them making a stacked set would be really cool though.
Hey Carter! I'm looking at 15" Turks or 15" signature. I play funk and RnR. Recommendations?? No one has them in store that I can test out so I'm buying blind.
Sounds fantastic! Stellar playing as usual! How are you recording this? I don’t see any close mics yet everything sounds perfect. Coles overhead and a kick mic maybe? I love that the cymbals are not too bright in the mix. This mix is album ready.
TH-cam recommendations must think I have an interest in drumming, and honestly now I think I do.
Welcome to our religion
anyone and everyone may be welcome to the church of drums
Well this is a great place to start, cause Carter is absolutely amazing
Sometimes that AI algorythm knows you better than you do.
@@zacharywilliams2 what a feel! tastefully creative and always in that holly pocket
Carter is the best drummer, my non drummer friends can sit and watch 10 minutes of his playing without getting bored and I can’t think of any other drummer that can do that. So musical
it's a real treat just to hear a really good drummer lay down grooves for 25 minutes.
This is one of the best drum recordings I have ever heard. I could listen to this all day.
Took me over an hour to watch since I kept stopping to transcribe grooves that caught my ear. So many tasty gems in here.
Those 15" Signature hats are my favorites, especially when they are played open like a ride and crash. Stellar playing of course has a lot to do with that.
I once owned a pair of very rare 12" vintage A zildjian thin hi hats from the early 70s. I can't believe I sold them. I've always been a Paiste guy, but those 12 inch zildjian hats were just beautiful. They sound extremely similar to your 12 inch hats.. my favorite were the traditional medium hats.
Man these reviews are such a useful gift! No yappin’ just playing a whole shops worth of stuff and letting people’s ear decide. Also helps that you can actually do them justice. Thanks Man!
It doesn't matter.....Carter can make ANY pair of hi-hats sound great. He always has the best stuff, but now I want to see some videos of what he can do with the worst sounding cymbals and drums he can find.
ooh, can't wait for a Pearl Target/Zildjian ZBT set in Carter's hands!
@@BananaManPL Lol....Definitely! I would also like to see him play a set of CB Percussion drums with all Wuhan cymbals. Well actually, the 22" Wuhan china is too bad, but their crashes, rides & hi-hats are just terrible.
@@BayouMaccabee No way--I like some of the Wuhan crashes!
Bayou Maccabee wuhans sound a lot like a lot of authentic turkish cymbals because they’re B20. I bought wuhans to play steve jordan and carter style stuff and can confirm they do the job very well. a bit more trashy and washy at times but they are gorgeous sounding cymbals
I think that Dry Dark series sounds kinda crap, but he makes it sound good! I tried to play them in a shop and realized it really needs some skills to make them sound good.
My man opening with the PH intro,respect
That's not the ph intro, there's an open hat on the 4 that leads into the 1 of the next bar
@@drew_on_drums yuhhhh ;)
He's right dude
@@drew_on_drums yo chill bruh its just jokes. no one really thinks it's the ph intro man lol
Anyone have the chart for it ?
Happy to be a recent owner of the 15" Trad Medium ones. So versatile. Can get any job done nicely.
This was a treat to listen to. Really like Istanbul cymbals! But the main pleasure is to hear skilled hands play the hi hats. I would love to hear Carter play on super cheap cymbals, like Meinl HCS, Paiste 101, Zildjan ZBT etc. Just to learn what skills can do to those basic cymbals. Thank you for this display!
Almost every piece of the The Istanbul Xist dry series costs less than 300 bucks
I bought the 30th anniversary 16" hats and 24" ride a couple of months ago. A bit pricey, but I couldn't be happier!
Lentz Drums good cymbals/hi hats tend to be a worthwhile investment
@@t-man5196 That's why I was willing to pay up! Ha
Yeah, love the 30ths
I’ve got 15” hats, 20”, 2-22S ,24, 26,
They are addicting
@@elithepitbulldog2209 dang! You dropped some cash!
@@elithepitbulldog2209 Man, that is one hell of a collection!
Over the years I'll build up my own...
Got me some 15" OM hats which are a prototype - best hats I ever played - and I am trying to find my perfect ride. Came to a conclusion it will either be a Dream Dark Matter Flat Earth Ride (that's a name), Sabian HH King, or at this rate after a year of searching I might just order a custom from Dave Collingwood (all 22s, but I am strongly considering a 24).
The second I can afford it after getting a main ride I'm going for meinl big Apple Jazz! I adore the tone of that thing, it's just a smidge too washy/crashy and while it sounds amazing, playing prog metal on that thing is not advised. It's literally a 22 crash. (which is why I might have my first ride be a 24 for extra contrast - To clarify I play Jazz/Fusion first and prog metal second).
If you didn't get it yet, whilst not intentional I am basically going to have every different cymbal be from a separate manufacturer.
Going to be a fun journey.
How in the heck does Carter not have at least 100k subs??? He's one of the "Tastiest" drummers out there!
It is amazing how the hi-hats are changing the overall perception of how the kit sounds! I love that kind of videos for that :). (And Carter’s playing is, as always, mind blowing ^^)
I just bought the 16" 30th Anniversary Hats. Beautiful cymbals. It was either those or the 15" Signatures, but I always come back to 16's.
I’m faced with the exact same decision rn
@@skywalkerlf77 me too ;) can t decide.
best drum sounds on youtube as always
I’m convinced Carter could make two trash can lids sound like killer hi hats
Underappreciated channel !! I can see it blowing up sometime soon
Watching this for your bass drum grooves as much as anything. Very nice, thanks✌️🎄
15” 30th hats do it for me. The right blend of all things I like in hi hats
Those 15” 30ths are IT
I bought mine around the time he posted this vid, best hats I've ever played ... I got some 15 Agop jazz hats the other week that are same tier it's crazy. I think 15 Turks are next!
@@nosfyI’m currently considering/debating between 15’ 30th’s and 15’ traditional jazz. Do you mind sharing which you prefer and why? My priority is versatility … Thank you in advance
Amazing hi-hat demo. Surely the best ever.
Ssshhhit those 13" xist dry dark are amazing!!!
those 15 30th are crazy beautiful. Love the 21:13 groove!
As good of a grooving presentation, micing and tuning of a HH demo I've ever seen. Istanbul hats sounded amazing, too.
Damn that was fun....Carter will make trash can tops sound great....all those 15" hats sound so nice......
What an exceptional drummer you are!
Man those 15” 30th are real nice
That Snare though!!!!👍👍
Hey! I loved the sound of this BASSDRUM ------
15 trad med's are my favorite. The 10's pleasantly surprised me. Always enjoy hearing someone rock the 17's and go Steve Jordan mode :)
I must say I’m a sucker for 16” hi hats. They sound beautiful!
Oh, man! Those little hi-hats won me over. I can't understand anyone playing hi-hats over 14".
Carter playing better than 90% of the drummers on YT w just a kick snare hat! That’s why he gets actual gigs while the others just spazz out and show off.
Brilliant techniek. Very impressed
Very revealing!!...and reaffirms some of my thoughts about these.
Favorite mini hats- 12" 30th. Closed they sound like bigger hats, then open they sound like
minis.
For overall favorite- the 15" Traditional's are pretty nice and could fit into a lot of spaces...….BUT, my favorite is between the 30th 15" or 16". For some reason the 15's pitch sounds a bit lower to me?. Maybe the 15s for best all around?, hard choice.
Those 17s !!!.....good lord!!, like slow churned butter!!, fantastic!!. You just want to play them all day!
Awesome demo! Some beautiful sets of hi-hats! Love those 15" Mystery!
GREAT playing 😍🙌
Great demo. I love the 14" Turks. I find the Mehmet equivalent too flat at that size but the 13s sound pretty nice. Choices, choices...
I am starting to really like the sound of the dry dark series.
Masterful playing. Nice nod to Rock N Roll with the 15" Trad med.
Such a huge palette of tones to play with.... lucky man!
Boy do those 17s stick out from the rest. Such a unique sound! Great video Carter as usual 👌
Tu maîtrise bien tu joue vraiment bien merci pour la démo.
My new Classic Maple kit and Copperphonic snare are due in the beginning of next week, so to get inspired and even more excited I watch your vids....truly are the best on TH-cam!!
continue to have the best sounding and best chops videos on youtube
Never heard 10" hats sound so much like 14"s than those dry hats you started with
Same. I saw the size after listening and had a brain twitch.
@Bill Perri Was gonna say: When he opens them it’s obvious. Maybe 12. Nice! Didn't know about that. Great record!
@Bill Perri Gotta Love that ?uest
Very Nice demo in playing , as well those 10" Hats, , It's his playing that brings it all together to be enjoyed ....
C'mon guys, let's "appreciate the snare sounds" and "the bas drum sounds perfect" 😂
These are all wonderful cymbals. I prefer the signature and 30th series above all though. So nice and dark with a super colourful dry tone.
When it comes to hi hats, Agop is by far the best imo. Although, my favorites are the OM hats and they aren’t here. Can’t go wrong with any of these though.
I love drums! I really wish i could play drums but i could never coordinate my feet and my hands... but... i play killer AIR DRUMS! Maybe we can battle one day! I loved watching all of the variations of rhythms you played!
the only demo we'll ever need.
for me these videos are like Spotify or netflix. love to hear that feel while studying.
how the F can anyone downvote this ????? great demo , great drummer, as always
You really must be the most MUSICAL drummer I have ever experienced. And I say this as a drummer 🫨
That golden Hi-hat clutch is sexy asfff
Looks similar to these: cherryhillcustomdrums.com/store/Micro-Clutch-p113519212
Carter's looks better IMHO.
its from Cherry Hill Drums
@@cartermclean Thank you for your answer!! Huge fan of the channel :))
My fav's Mystery then Signature, overall the winner is Carters playing, the hats take second place.
15'' mystery .... whow what a cristaline sound !
Dry Darks are surprisingly good, even for mainstream. Great sticking even in an acoustic environment, where hihat often drowns in the band, when not miked.
Those 10" hats sound incredible for the size!
love the 10'' dry dark.
Im here for the player. I dont mind what product he plays. That snare sounddddddd
Sounds so Keith Carlock !
I made myself a pair of 18" Agop Turks out of crash cymbals. They sound amazing.
that bass drum! damn!
Love when Rock and Roll - Led Zep kicks in. Love your channel mate
Awesome press roll!!!!
I love 10" hats, those are especially nice tho
I'm a software developer and this is what I listen to while I'm programming.
Those sound really cool! I like it.
Watched for the hi-hats, stayed for the grooves.
Hey fellow drummers with an interest in HiHats ;-)
has anybody the Mehmet 15" turk and could u tell me if they sound similar to carter´s Agop 15" turk?
Seems like Agop is hard to get in Germany... Thx for your help in advance
Ah, very very cool! I kind of hoped you had made a signature model...
Maybe it'll happen someday - who knows!
For know I'm chilling out with my 15" OMS.
This is excellent, thank you so much
Great demo. Strangely, my fave was the pair of 10s at the start. Pretty versatile I reckon.
Is that the Carpathian wood snare?..sounds great
Great demo and druming❤️❤️❤️
Perfect for my headphones! 😎
Carter is a great player and also has great taste in his choice of cymbals. These vids are great endorsements for Istanbul AGOP and the variety of cymbals they are producing in the 2020's. They have inherited the Old K turkish universe - done a better job here than Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste or Meinl. They've all tried to play in this space and kind of do their own thing, which is usually pretty good, but Istanbul AGOP is leading the pack.
A question: what sticks and what hi-hat stand? Every variable makes a difference.
I'm personally playing the 14" 30th Anniversary hats and they sit great in a mix. Buttery smooth. Definitely check those out too if you are looking for the sweet spot of this lineup. They get a lot of time on the stand.
That left hand at 17:34 omg!. My favorite is the 30th anniversary :)
Wow I didn’t notice you had passed 40k subscribers !! Gg
Got really excited when I read the title wrong.
Thought this said Carter McLean hi-hats (as in a signature make)
Beautiful playing sir
Cool minimalist kit man.👍
That's some gourmet shit right there.
those 14" turks tho!
those 13” dry darks had my mouth watering
Great playing man!
Hey Carter, do your mix sound better if the hi hat isn't too big with this one mic placement ? You're a big inspiration for me, I rediscover my drums and my recording techniques and thank you for that
*I LOVE ALL*
Wow, really found myself living the mystery 15s
Bass drum sounds like Teen Town, WIDE OPEN
spot on!
The 17” sounds great but the sound is too heavy for how my main hi-hats would ideally sound. Having a set as an auxiliary or using them making a stacked set would be really cool though.
Hey Carter! I'm looking at 15" Turks or 15" signature. I play funk and RnR. Recommendations?? No one has them in store that I can test out so I'm buying blind.
I own ONE set of old 13” zbt’s and one is cracked. Can I borrow a pair?
Hey carter great demo what are the weights of the 16 inch 30th anniversary a goos thanks bro
Sounds fantastic! Stellar playing as usual! How are you recording this? I don’t see any close mics yet everything sounds perfect. Coles overhead and a kick mic maybe? I love that the cymbals are not too bright in the mix. This mix is album ready.
The 15" traditional hats,those really speak to me.