Used to haul my kit to CBGB every Tues. from NJ and back-up and down the street to wherever I could park. With heads off (1970s style), could carry 3 toms & cymbals loaded inside bass drum case hooked on L arm, snare & hh+splash in cloth case hooked around R forearm, and all hardware loaded in big 50mm Army surplus ammo box with handles on each end gripped in hands. Looked like a Spanish Armada flagship. At about 100 lbs., bulldozed it’s way through gathering crowds with great authority. Yes, drummers got strong. Glad to have moved on to small kit jazz!
Could we get some more videos with these kits? Different kinds of music, more playing, get a bit of a better feel of what they are like? Would absolutely love that, and I am sure I am not alone
You don't buy these to save money. (Unless you count the savings of buying a 2-door compact car instead of a big van or SUV to haul your drums around in.)
And here's me thinking from previous videos Jared is a down to earth, chill guy who is really out there to help people....well I guess not just those lot 😂
These kits sounded decent, but I think most drummers would be better off gigging with a Pearl Midtown or Ludwig Breakbeats. I bought the Pearl Midtown a few years ago, swapped the stock heads for some nice Evans heads and the kit sounds amazing. The floor tom, rack tom and snare fit in one bag and the bass drum (16") in another. A hardware bag and cymbal bag complete the setup. So, yeah 4 bags which take me 2 trips from the car to the stage instead of 1 like these. However, setup time is similar and sound quality on the Pearl kit is better than all of these. Still, cool to see these and love all of Drumeo's videos. Keep 'em coming.
I think i started this trend about 8 years ago. i got a cocktail kit, added a high stool and a hi hat- i've never looked back. i (used to) get many compliments from other drummers (on the kit- not my playing). i have since seen every combination of suitcases, cajones, etc. So i'm taking credit for starting the whole scene!!
What am I missing here? (disclaimer: I am a musician, but I am not a drummer) Maybe it was the mic, but on the gigpigs, especially the last one, the snare sounded like a tom, and the toms sounded like plastic lids from a coffee can. I listened through really good headphones, and I still don't understand why everyone liked these so much. For 2 grand, this would be a hard pass for me. This was a fun contest to watch and they were all well played, but has anyone watching heard these in person and do they sound better?
Although it's easy to see Drumeo personnel having fun with each other in other videos, I really like the way this one makes you seem like a tight company; a group of people who like working with each other. Yes, this is partly due to the nature of this particular video, but it's obviously genuine. I'd love to hang out and have a beer with any or all of you... ps. I'd appreciate more product reviews like this, with a focus on the sound. Not "fun/goofy", but "practical/genuine". A couple of similar products with the same recording engineering setup that presents a better representation of what the products sound like (with price and practicality). I know you may not want to be a "product review" company, but a review of practicality VS sound might fit in with your general vibe...
Heh, that's the first time I've seen the Wizzdrum played sitting down. Whenever it shows up at jam sessions, I've seen it played in the standing position.
If you want something compact just buy a nice youth 5 piece kit and raise it, Ludwig makes em, Pearl makes em, I believe Tama does too, it's actually pretty decent, I use a Gammon Percussion youth kit for shows, but these are pretty cool too
Is the problem price or space? I found my kit, around $800 in cymbals, drums, hardware, and accessories going for $200 on a random Facebook group. Some guitarist had bought a kit on a whim, then got bored with it. There's deals like this all over the place.
@@iansullivan9738 There's legit a Tama 6 piece for like 800 hundred, I'm saving up for it currently. Really serious about progressing until I die 😅 I practice at work and at home, like it's an addiction or something, it's never gone this long with the other instruments that I play either, except maybe with the Piano.
ok... this can't be just me..... I have thought that Dave and Kyle were the same person since I've started following your channel. This is the first time I have ever seen both of them in the same scene, let alone hear his (Kyle's) name! Mind fricken blown!!!! I always thought Dave looked a bit different in certain videos.
I was skeptical 🧐 about these little compact kits looking at the thumbnail, after seeing them in action it changed my mind. My only however or edition would be a TM-2, SPD-SX, or Strike Multipad with triggers for snare, Bass drum and 2 BT-1 bar triggers or instead of bass drum trigger my KT-10 pedal. With Strike multipad you could just bring 2 SM-57 mics plug those into the audio input of pad then you could put EFX on the sounds the mics pick up from kit w/o having to mount triggers, similar to EAD-10. Damn forgot about EAD-10 that would might work good for this kit.
I find this compact drum sets save space but not time (some of them have many pieces to assemble). I play with a Pearl Midtown and take little time to set it up 😃.
The store I work for carries the Toca Kickboxx, and though the provided snare and tom leave a bit to be desired, the kick itself sounds fantastic and it's a total blast to jam on! I swapped out the snare for my own 10" side snare and it honestly sounded like a legit kit. It has just enough room inside to carry the essentials (stick, snare, pedal, lightweight hihat stand, hihats and maybe a splash or small crash/ride with a boom arm) and could easily handle smaller/low volume gigs. I would happily keep one in my arsenal!
I’m trying to get one of the GigPigs, but I was confused while watching this video. How did Jared get that bigger snare? It looks like it’s part of the set, not an accessory or anything. But I went to the GigPig website and none of them have that big snare, they all just have the smaller one that dave’s set had. Does anyone know where to find the bigger snare option?
Great job! Could you include here, in chronological order of the challenge the names and brands of drumkits and a fast runthrough of pros and cons and prices of each? And lastly, which one sounds and works the best for a newbie? I really, really want to learn how to play, been wanting to since I was a kid, but my parents wouldn't let me cause we were constantly moving (my dad was in the military, plus, living on base, you never wanted neighbors to call the military police for being too loud....And now, in my 50s, after years living in an apartment downtown, it's hard, due to a a lack of space. What's made things worse is a lovely little thing called covid, which left me jobless since March 2020, so no luck there, either. But it's been my líneas dream. I'd really, really appreciate it if you could 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
Love your comment, Mary. Here the notes we got from Kyle (the race host 😂): Dave & Jared both used *GigPig's* (Standard for Dave and Extendable for Jared). GigPig is made in Sweden. They're very easy to transport because they have wheels. They make cymbals specifically for them if you want. The Standard kit sells for $1299 USD with cymbals, and the Extendable kit sells for approximately $1999 USD. Brandon uses a SmackPac ($1495 USD). They are made in the US and come as a four piece kit. Super compact, but does not have wheels. They weigh about 60lbs. Cymbals are NOT included and there are a few different versions available. Kyle uses a Wizzdrum All In Kit. These are made in Holland and are almost completely 3D printed. You can set it up for standing OR sitting. These kits go for about $1340 USD (Cymbals NOT included). I hope that helps! It would be awesome if this video inspired you to start playing the drums!
Super cool comparison! But you missed an old school Yamaha Hip Gig for comparison :-P? That would have been nice to see and hear, because IMO they sound much better than these kits and it shouldn't be that much more to carry!
Cool and fun video :D interesting drumsets! That test should include transporting in a small car or maybe in a bus or subway.Though I prefer pearl compact traveller
Yeah, all these people saying to just get a club kit or a child-size kit or even a cocktail kit are completely missing the point of these rigs. There is no 5-shell drum kit on the market I would ever want to board a passenger train or a bus with, let alone load in & out of a compact car.
Ultra-portable, performance-worthy, cheap. Choose two. Try to invent, market & sell an okay-sounding and relatively durable drum kit (that includes at least bass, snare & a hi-hat) which packs into about the size of a large cajon and can be carried around with one hand for 1/10 the price of any of these and I think you will either get filthy rich off your genius new product or else (more likely) you will answer your own question. Can I get a usable $200 complete kit? Yes. Can it be $200 and fit in the FRONT passenger seat of a small car and loaded in with a single trip? Not with anything currently on the market, no.
Those prices though...yikes. Gigpig and Wizzdrum are both well over a grand. SmackPac and Drummers Dream Kit (DDK) aren't even in production (yet) and they both look to be "Under two grand" via information of their websites. Seems a tad excessive for a convenient conversation piece. They seem fun and would be worth a look at about half the price ($500-$600).
Though I like what my Swedish countrymen have done with the GigPig, I'm not really a fan of "compact kits" after having had a few and gigged with them (Pearl RTG, Traps A400, Aerodrums etc.). Also been down the cajon route with pedals and extra snare. Even though compact kits are physically smaller and somewhat easier to carry, you will often still have 1-2 cases (or a box) for the drums, probably one for the hardware, one for the cymbals. Stickbag. And so on. In the end it really isn't that much more fuss to setup a "big" kit. Only if the venue allow 1 m2 tops for the drummer or so. And the trade-off in sound is worth it. But then again - haven't tried the GigPig.
Except none of the kits showcased in this video have the multiple-bags issue you are talking about. Each complete kit (minus the throne) can be carried in one hand and fit in a single seat of a car or bus. They are designed for a one-trip load-in, which can sometimes be a big deal, especially if you are booked to play in a sketchy neighborhood.
Used to haul my kit to CBGB every Tues. from NJ and back-up and down the street to wherever I could park. With heads off (1970s style), could carry 3 toms & cymbals loaded inside bass drum case hooked on L arm, snare & hh+splash in cloth case hooked around R forearm, and all hardware loaded in big 50mm Army surplus ammo box with handles on each end gripped in hands. Looked like a Spanish Armada flagship. At about 100 lbs., bulldozed it’s way through gathering crowds with great authority. Yes, drummers got strong. Glad to have moved on to small kit jazz!
You literally played at a place I have only ever dreamed of seeing pictures of because it’s iconic and I was very very young when it closed
Omg I want a compact kit now haha this was super fun to watch 😂
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might have to save for one!
first time i have ever heard of a compact kit
That was so much fun to watch - I would love to see more content like this.
Noted, thanks!
Could we get some more videos with these kits? Different kinds of music, more playing, get a bit of a better feel of what they are like? Would absolutely love that, and I am sure I am not alone
Those bitter divisions at the beginning better not tear this channel apart, Lisa.
oh hi mark
The Wizzdrum kit sounded fantastic.
I wouldn't say "fantastic". It sounded much better than the other ones and would be my first choice if I'd have to choose one of them. 😉
Wizzdrum blew all others away for sound quality. What an awesome kit.
Lot's of fun between good friends. Nice change up in programming.
❤️
U guys should make a the biggest drum kit ever
Terry bozzio
@@andreferreira3417 yeah I've seen his monster kit what a dream that'd that'd to own that
They did that with Rob Scallon awhile back
@@matthewgonano636 1700 ??!?!?!?! Is that including cymbals I'd presume?
@@S-co6uo yeah I do remind that one 👍
All drum kits get a participation award.
This was fun. Thanks for running around with drums, guys!!
Jared's beat reminded me of the Miami Vice song
These are very compact, yes, but they cost as much, or sometimes more than a normal kit would T_T
yup rip
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Yea, def not cheap
You don't buy these to save money. (Unless you count the savings of buying a 2-door compact car instead of a big van or SUV to haul your drums around in.)
thanks guys we appreciate it.. greetings from Kjell Andersson & Renne Lehto @ GigPig
And here's me thinking from previous videos Jared is a down to earth, chill guy who is really out there to help people....well I guess not just those lot 😂
The Meinl cymbals in the Zildjian cymbal bag triggered me.
The wizzdrum looked like it was going to sound the worst. But it actually recorded pretty well.
These kits sounded decent, but I think most drummers would be better off gigging with a Pearl Midtown or Ludwig Breakbeats. I bought the Pearl Midtown a few years ago, swapped the stock heads for some nice Evans heads and the kit sounds amazing. The floor tom, rack tom and snare fit in one bag and the bass drum (16") in another. A hardware bag and cymbal bag complete the setup. So, yeah 4 bags which take me 2 trips from the car to the stage instead of 1 like these. However, setup time is similar and sound quality on the Pearl kit is better than all of these.
Still, cool to see these and love all of Drumeo's videos. Keep 'em coming.
I suppose it depends a lot on how far away you have to park the car.
Hats off to all of you 👏
Great video and cool little drum kits 🤘🏻
Big sound from little drums, that’s awesome.
I think i started this trend about 8 years ago. i got a cocktail kit, added a high stool and a hi hat- i've never looked back. i (used to) get many compliments from other drummers (on the kit- not my playing). i have since seen every combination of suitcases, cajones, etc. So i'm taking credit for starting the whole scene!!
Somewhere Terry Bozzio's drum tech is watching this video while crying into a tub of Ben and Jerry's
I want to hear it with a band. They don't sound good on their own but they might work in a band setting.
What am I missing here? (disclaimer: I am a musician, but I am not a drummer) Maybe it was the mic, but on the gigpigs, especially the last one, the snare sounded like a tom, and the toms sounded like plastic lids from a coffee can. I listened through really good headphones, and I still don't understand why everyone liked these so much. For 2 grand, this would be a hard pass for me.
This was a fun contest to watch and they were all well played, but has anyone watching heard these in person and do they sound better?
Although it's easy to see Drumeo personnel having fun with each other in other videos, I really like the way this one makes you seem like a tight company; a group of people who like working with each other. Yes, this is partly due to the nature of this particular video, but it's obviously genuine. I'd love to hang out and have a beer with any or all of you...
ps. I'd appreciate more product reviews like this, with a focus on the sound. Not "fun/goofy", but "practical/genuine". A couple of similar products with the same recording engineering setup that presents a better representation of what the products sound like (with price and practicality). I know you may not want to be a "product review" company, but a review of practicality VS sound might fit in with your general vibe...
This channel is the best drum channel on TH-cam keep up the great content 🤘🏻
Thanks, Eliot!
Heh, that's the first time I've seen the Wizzdrum played sitting down. Whenever it shows up at jam sessions, I've seen it played in the standing position.
What a great video.
Thanks, Jimmy!
More small kit shootout pls!!! Liked this as soon as i clicked the vid
Haha, was so fun to watch Jared trying to compromise Dave. Looks like Evil Jared from Bloodhound Gang is his brother )))
If you want something compact just buy a nice youth 5 piece kit and raise it, Ludwig makes em, Pearl makes em, I believe Tama does too, it's actually pretty decent, I use a Gammon Percussion youth kit for shows, but these are pretty cool too
These compact kits are amazing ! Might be useful for many drummers ! Awesome
Totally. They all sounded pretty great.
@@DrumeoOfficial true enough
That was a very good competition ,learn that anyone can do everything if they believe in them selves
Love from Texas. Even though I didn’t get pricing, I got the feeling I could get a kit and start playing again. Good job !
Is the problem price or space? I found my kit, around $800 in cymbals, drums, hardware, and accessories going for $200 on a random Facebook group. Some guitarist had bought a kit on a whim, then got bored with it. There's deals like this all over the place.
@@iansullivan9738 There's legit a Tama 6 piece for like 800 hundred, I'm saving up for it currently. Really serious about progressing until I die 😅 I practice at work and at home, like it's an addiction or something, it's never gone this long with the other instruments that I play either, except maybe with the Piano.
Cocktail kits next time !? That would be great. It's a very compact way to gig and often use by many gigging drummer.
Jared ur so mean lol, paybacks come in many forms lol. All those kits sounded amazing, I would buy one in a heartbeat.
like walking in front of the 2nd guy. A real dick move. slowing him down. You could see he was trying to go around. 🙄
ok... this can't be just me..... I have thought that Dave and Kyle were the same person since I've started following your channel. This is the first time I have ever seen both of them in the same scene, let alone hear his (Kyle's) name! Mind fricken blown!!!! I always thought Dave looked a bit different in certain videos.
This is gold 😂
You are not the only one.......
It's great seeing what Kyle is up to these days! He is missed.
I remember the old videos when Dave had long curly hair!
Now this, this is content
You guys always have the weirdest most interesting drum videos 🤣. I love it, keep it up 🔥
8:09 That St. Anger snare! =^-^=
Small kits are cool! The video was great, and I picked up some new childish ways of sabotaging others. Thank you!
I was skeptical 🧐 about these little compact kits looking at the thumbnail, after seeing them in action it changed my mind. My only however or edition would be a TM-2, SPD-SX, or Strike Multipad with triggers for snare, Bass drum and 2 BT-1 bar triggers or instead of bass drum trigger my KT-10 pedal. With Strike multipad you could just bring 2 SM-57 mics plug those into the audio input of pad then you could put EFX on the sounds the mics pick up from kit w/o having to mount triggers, similar to EAD-10. Damn forgot about EAD-10 that would might work good for this kit.
The last kit looks great. Looks like this is so fun.
These guys are crazy 😎👍
This is so much fun! Nice one fams!
I find this compact drum sets save space but not time (some of them have many pieces to assemble). I play with a Pearl Midtown and take little time to set it up 😃.
I should start fishing for some compact kit after watching this video.
That last kit looks the most like playing on a regular setup. Genuinely curious to try these out.
So far, I like the GigPig kits in terms of how both sounded! Great video guys!
You guys should pick up a lot of drum pedals and compare them all
I like this idea.
agree
They've actually done this before, early on in the channel. A refresh with all new pedal models would be cool though!
dont leave sonor out! they make the most underrated pedals
The store I work for carries the Toca Kickboxx, and though the provided snare and tom leave a bit to be desired, the kick itself sounds fantastic and it's a total blast to jam on! I swapped out the snare for my own 10" side snare and it honestly sounded like a legit kit. It has just enough room inside to carry the essentials (stick, snare, pedal, lightweight hihat stand, hihats and maybe a splash or small crash/ride with a boom arm) and could easily handle smaller/low volume gigs. I would happily keep one in my arsenal!
I just saw this Yamaha hi hat stand... Was the lightest one I've ever seen!
5:23 that was 4 bars 😂😂😂 I’m dying
🎼🇮🇹 quando una passione unisce 🇮🇹🎼
I think I can set my full size kit up just as quick. Of course I’ve done it hundreds of times.
Good idea testing those kits. But Jared's kit stands out.
Best video on YT
wow, I never realised how much time it takes to assemble a kit.
I am loving those gig pigs
I loved this. So much fun and amazing compact drum kits. Congrats Jared
I also want a compact kit now. Drumeo should make more fun videos
I’m trying to get one of the GigPigs, but I was confused while watching this video. How did Jared get that bigger snare? It looks like it’s part of the set, not an accessory or anything. But I went to the GigPig website and none of them have that big snare, they all just have the smaller one that dave’s set had. Does anyone know where to find the bigger snare option?
It's the new version. Ask GigPig about it.
Just hangin with the boys, whippin out your smack packs
Damn Jared already doing a solo while traveling
I need to know who edits these, they are so amazingly put together xD
Cool and funny video. Thank you 😉👍👍👍
Beautiful
Great stuff... best job in the world
If you are able, I would suggest that you showcase FSA Tajon Bass drum. It is a very nice compact drum that you need to try out.
Thanks we'll check it out!
Worth watching just to see a drummer be in a hurry to do something 😂
I'm not sure how lucrative busking on the streets of Abbotsford would be??
Kyle picked a very amazing small drum set I would totally buy one if i had a thousand dollars because it’s certainly expensive
Great job! Could you include here, in chronological order of the challenge the names and brands of drumkits and a fast runthrough of pros and cons and prices of each? And lastly, which one sounds and works the best for a newbie? I really, really want to learn how to play, been wanting to since I was a kid, but my parents wouldn't let me cause we were constantly moving (my dad was in the military, plus, living on base, you never wanted neighbors to call the military police for being too loud....And now, in my 50s, after years living in an apartment downtown, it's hard, due to a a lack of space. What's made things worse is a lovely little thing called covid, which left me jobless since March 2020, so no luck there, either. But it's been my líneas dream. I'd really, really appreciate it if you could 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
Love your comment, Mary. Here the notes we got from Kyle (the race host 😂):
Dave & Jared both used *GigPig's* (Standard for Dave and Extendable for Jared). GigPig is made in Sweden. They're very easy to transport because they have wheels. They make cymbals specifically for them if you want. The Standard kit sells for $1299 USD with cymbals, and the Extendable kit sells for approximately $1999 USD.
Brandon uses a SmackPac ($1495 USD). They are made in the US and come as a four piece kit. Super compact, but does not have wheels. They weigh about 60lbs. Cymbals are NOT included and there are a few different versions available.
Kyle uses a Wizzdrum All In Kit. These are made in Holland and are almost completely 3D printed. You can set it up for standing OR sitting. These kits go for about $1340 USD (Cymbals NOT included).
I hope that helps! It would be awesome if this video inspired you to start playing the drums!
@@DrumeoOfficial THANK YOU SO, SO, SO MUCH!!!!!!!
I need one of these for when I travel lol 😂
I like the gigpig. Maybe I'll make one myself or buy it. To me it's eficient for playing in teh street and move quickly.
I love drums
Awesome, so do we!
Heyyy I love drumeo I'm your fan
Nick Swardson plays drums pretty good!
First! Sending love from Singapore! 🇸🇬🇸🇬🥁🥁🥁
And from germany 🇩🇪🇩🇪🥁🥁
Super cool comparison! But you missed an old school Yamaha Hip Gig for comparison :-P? That would have been nice to see and hear, because IMO they sound much better than these kits and it shouldn't be that much more to carry!
Love from india 😘😍🤩🤩😘😍
And its really looks cool
these kits are incredibly expensive.I wanted a jungle kit for busking and i spent about 200$ for the whole thing
Can you run down the street carrying it in one hand, hardware & all? How much more would it cost to make it so you could?
What a redicilous sounding kit
Cool and fun video :D interesting drumsets! That test should include transporting in a small car or maybe in a bus or subway.Though I prefer pearl compact traveller
Yeah, all these people saying to just get a club kit or a child-size kit or even a cocktail kit are completely missing the point of these rigs.
There is no 5-shell drum kit on the market I would ever want to board a passenger train or a bus with, let alone load in & out of a compact car.
close your eyes and the blonde dude sounds like micheal cera
Where would one find these kits???
Man you gotta love jared
Digging the GigPig. Hope these make it to Europe soon.
LOL. Europe is where they come from! (Sweden, specifically)
Those Wizzdrums are pretty amazing. They're completely sold out at their website.
meinl cymbals in a zildjian bag!!
Very cool
Is the portability worth the fact that they sound like poop and cost about 10x what they should?
Ultra-portable, performance-worthy, cheap. Choose two.
Try to invent, market & sell an okay-sounding and relatively durable drum kit (that includes at least bass, snare & a hi-hat) which packs into about the size of a large cajon and can be carried around with one hand for 1/10 the price of any of these and I think you will either get filthy rich off your genius new product or else (more likely) you will answer your own question.
Can I get a usable $200 complete kit? Yes. Can it be $200 and fit in the FRONT passenger seat of a small car and loaded in with a single trip? Not with anything currently on the market, no.
You should know the Percubo Fast and the Percubo Suitcase!
Can they be found for sale online in the US?
Wherr can we find these drums?
Those prices though...yikes. Gigpig and Wizzdrum are both well over a grand. SmackPac and Drummers Dream Kit (DDK) aren't even in production (yet) and they both look to be "Under two grand" via information of their websites. Seems a tad excessive for a convenient conversation piece. They seem fun and would be worth a look at about half the price ($500-$600).
Should've tried a Traps kit. With the bags it's just as portable as these.
Jared's tired from chasing everyone else around 🤣
Great video but I feel stressed like I just set up for four gigs in a row. 😬😆
A contest with no chicken dinner.
OMG ITS DUSTIN!!
Though I like what my Swedish countrymen have done with the GigPig, I'm not really a fan of "compact kits" after having had a few and gigged with them (Pearl RTG, Traps A400, Aerodrums etc.). Also been down the cajon route with pedals and extra snare. Even though compact kits are physically smaller and somewhat easier to carry, you will often still have 1-2 cases (or a box) for the drums, probably one for the hardware, one for the cymbals. Stickbag. And so on. In the end it really isn't that much more fuss to setup a "big" kit. Only if the venue allow 1 m2 tops for the drummer or so. And the trade-off in sound is worth it. But then again - haven't tried the GigPig.
Except none of the kits showcased in this video have the multiple-bags issue you are talking about. Each complete kit (minus the throne) can be carried in one hand and fit in a single seat of a car or bus. They are designed for a one-trip load-in, which can sometimes be a big deal, especially if you are booked to play in a sketchy neighborhood.