When I saw the thumbnail I thought it was going to be a video on how to not bring everything you own to a session (guilty) and instead have one or two bits that are super versatile. Happy its not though because this is ridiculously cool haha! I'm also happy I'm not the only one who brings 3+ kits to a session and then ends up just using pretty much the same gear the whole time haha!
Would love more videos like this where possible! Super interesting to see and hear, particularly cause i was in the studio last week with my band and our setup wasn’t nearly as in depth in terms of how much stuff we all brought with us to record - i’m on bass but your videos have been helpful for me with my bass writing and finding more ways to play off the drum parts whether that’s rhythmically or tonally :) Edit: the drums sound killer here too, even with the iphone clip towards the end! Really inspiring to hear and try out different sonic directions with the drum tones!
I can so relate to this. Just last weekend, my friend texted me "hey, can you help me record a demo?" and instead of even TRYING to figure out more about what I was getting myself into, I filled a U-Haul truck with 10 drum kits, 17 snares, 5 bags of cymbals, 2 trap cases full of maracas and tambourines and shit, 75 bass drum beaters, a xylophone, 2 marimbas, 3 sets of rototoms, and an assortment of ceremonial gongs from the Ming and Yuan dynasties. You never know, right? Man, it's tough being a "pro drummer".
I know it seems silly, but not having the right sounds can totally derail a session, especially a film date like this. I knew exactly what I was getting myself into, which is why I brought all of the drums that could have been an option, as I explained at the beginning of this video (i.e. I didn't bring a little bebop kit or an 80s Yamaha RC). Before the session, the composer, engineer, and I auditioned all of the drums and they ended up liking the Camco's most, which was the kit I already had set-up under the mics ... so yes, a lucky but educated guess based on doing tons of sessions like this for 15 years. And yes, sometimes they do ask for a shaker overdub and want to hear 10 different shaker options! It happens! We did 11 "song-length" cues in a 6 hour session and an hour of it was just for guitar overdubs, so we had to find the right sound fast and get "the take" fast. So, yeah ... it is tough being a "pro drummer," but it's fun. (PS - You should see the amount of stuff all of the percussionists take to a film session!)
@@JakeReedmusic not only an informative and knowledgable answer, but a mature response to criticism? Man, I always find a new reason to respect you and this channel.
There's times I'm really glad I'm not a drummer, like when your buffet of gear for the day fills a cargo van lol. As always, love the chops and quality stache!
So glad I gave up drumming for fishing 34 yrs ago! Still doing some sessions. I believe that bass drum was part of my old SS Ludwig kit in HS!!! Wish I didn't let that one go...
Honestly most studios I have worked in have a great house drum kit (if not 3+) so bringing multiple snares, cymbals, and kick pedal beaters is tantamount to getting “your sound” more than bringing any toms or a kick.
Living in NYC I used to only bring my cymbals a stick bag with all my sticks cow bell mallets brushes and two snare drums most of the studios wanted you to used their snare I herd that in the 70s and 80th on the west coast drummers sent two sets ahead of them but I never played or recorded in California
Man, you've gotta have a Supra... I had a killer one in the 70s that I ended up selling in the "Great Snare Drum Purge" of the late 90s... and regretted it every day. I finally have another one, and my snare De-Purge is well under way!
A question about your yellow satin flame Gretsch at 1:58 . What do you like about no resos? I played an old Mapex for decades and as parts broke I got used to no reso heads and began to develop concert drum techniques. I ended up buying a 2013 Gretsch USA Custom Bop kit (peacock satin flame, not that anyone asked, lol 🦚). While it sounds absolutely amazing with more articulation, resonance, and sustain than my beater kit... It almost feels too controlled. Curious as to your reasons and thoughts.
I have the same deeper hammered bronze Ludwig snare, originally with tube lugs. But only after switching to the same setup as you have happen to have on yours (imperial lugs, no gaskets), was I truly content with the sound of the drum. I have it tuned as a fat snare as well as you have here, I feel it likes to live down at that tuning. Anyway sorry, not a video about insignificant details of a single snare drum that appeared in it. Great video along with all the other stuff you post. Thanks!
Such a great drum, but yes, I have heard that the imperial lugs are the way! And yes, it loves to sit low and gushy but still has a brightness to it that sometimes is lost with a low tuned wood drum.
Did they pay extra to have you haul all that gear around? When I do any sessions I usualy ask for 3-5 reference tracks to get the idea what kind of a drum sound the client wants.
This was so random! "slight bells, noise makers, cymbals, more shakers, a vibraslap, a donkey jawbone, woodblocks,.." I didn't know that they use a donkey jawbone as a percussion instrument.. you won't hear that on a Moby song..
Short answer: EVERYTHING!
Great video my dude! Love working with you.
Thanks dude! You rule!
My dad said if you don't bring snacks to the session, you're a ding dong drummer.
LOL snacks are important! I’ve always got a couple in the cymbal bag.
As an aspiring engineer / producer your videos always puts a smile to my face! super inspiring, thanks for all the great content!
Thanks man! Happy to help!
Mono OH is a ShureKSM313(Ribbon) i love that mic..!
When I saw the thumbnail I thought it was going to be a video on how to not bring everything you own to a session (guilty) and instead have one or two bits that are super versatile. Happy its not though because this is ridiculously cool haha! I'm also happy I'm not the only one who brings 3+ kits to a session and then ends up just using pretty much the same gear the whole time haha!
It’s essential!
LOVE that room at The Village - opening up and mic'ing the chamber in there is absolutely filthy.
Would love more videos like this where possible! Super interesting to see and hear, particularly cause i was in the studio last week with my band and our setup wasn’t nearly as in depth in terms of how much stuff we all brought with us to record - i’m on bass but your videos have been helpful for me with my bass writing and finding more ways to play off the drum parts whether that’s rhythmically or tonally :)
Edit: the drums sound killer here too, even with the iphone clip towards the end! Really inspiring to hear and try out different sonic directions with the drum tones!
That camco sounds HUGE!
Great playing Jake!
Thanks!
I can so relate to this. Just last weekend, my friend texted me "hey, can you help me record a demo?" and instead of even TRYING to figure out more about what I was getting myself into, I filled a U-Haul truck with 10 drum kits, 17 snares, 5 bags of cymbals, 2 trap cases full of maracas and tambourines and shit, 75 bass drum beaters, a xylophone, 2 marimbas, 3 sets of rototoms, and an assortment of ceremonial gongs from the Ming and Yuan dynasties. You never know, right? Man, it's tough being a "pro drummer".
I know it seems silly, but not having the right sounds can totally derail a session, especially a film date like this. I knew exactly what I was getting myself into, which is why I brought all of the drums that could have been an option, as I explained at the beginning of this video (i.e. I didn't bring a little bebop kit or an 80s Yamaha RC). Before the session, the composer, engineer, and I auditioned all of the drums and they ended up liking the Camco's most, which was the kit I already had set-up under the mics ... so yes, a lucky but educated guess based on doing tons of sessions like this for 15 years. And yes, sometimes they do ask for a shaker overdub and want to hear 10 different shaker options! It happens! We did 11 "song-length" cues in a 6 hour session and an hour of it was just for guitar overdubs, so we had to find the right sound fast and get "the take" fast. So, yeah ... it is tough being a "pro drummer," but it's fun. (PS - You should see the amount of stuff all of the percussionists take to a film session!)
@@JakeReedmusic not only an informative and knowledgable answer, but a mature response to criticism? Man, I always find a new reason to respect you and this channel.
so cool! thanks for sharing.
8:09 Brazilian's gope tambourine!! Greets from Brazil, man
Love the village...I was in studio A a few weeks ago...tons of history there.
SOOOO much history!
There's times I'm really glad I'm not a drummer, like when your buffet of gear for the day fills a cargo van lol. As always, love the chops and quality stache!
So glad I gave up drumming for fishing 34 yrs ago! Still doing some sessions. I believe that bass drum was part of my old SS Ludwig kit in HS!!! Wish I didn't let that one go...
for a minute there I was expecting to see the kitchen sink in a container. ;-)
The extra snares are such a great point. I always think about it, but forget to do it when the time comes!
Honestly most studios I have worked in have a great house drum kit (if not 3+) so bringing multiple snares, cymbals, and kick pedal beaters is tantamount to getting “your sound” more than bringing any toms or a kick.
Living in NYC I used to only bring my cymbals a stick bag with all my sticks cow bell mallets brushes and two snare drums most of the studios wanted you to used their snare I herd that in the 70s and 80th on the west coast drummers sent two sets ahead of them but I never played or recorded in California
Love Oban lol. That's a lot of gear! Love seeing the massive collection going out to the studio! Great video, thanks for bringing us with you!
Thanks dude!
Interesting look behind studio doors!
Great video.
Should a plumber bring a full toolbox to a job? Should a artist bring his full color palette to create art? YES!!!!!!! Always be prepared!
INDEED!
Man, you've gotta have a Supra... I had a killer one in the 70s that I ended up selling in the "Great Snare Drum Purge" of the late 90s... and regretted it every day. I finally have another one, and my snare De-Purge is well under way!
I know! I used to have one but got rid of it … it takes time to find a good one.
@@JakeReedmusic Yeah, same with Black Beauty's and sadly they cost so much more than they used to! :(
If anyone could also bring that mustache to the studio - WIN!
You have fans from Brazil bro, we love u!!!! Great work!!!! GOPE IN THE HEAD!!! One of these days test some Brazilian brand battery, penguin or gope
The beauty of going to a session but the traffic 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😑😑😑😑😑
Classic LA traffic ☠️
@@JakeReedmusic I'm from Miami even worse😂😂😂
A question about your yellow satin flame Gretsch at 1:58 . What do you like about no resos?
I played an old Mapex for decades and as parts broke I got used to no reso heads and began to develop concert drum techniques. I ended up buying a 2013 Gretsch USA Custom Bop kit (peacock satin flame, not that anyone asked, lol 🦚). While it sounds absolutely amazing with more articulation, resonance, and sustain than my beater kit... It almost feels too controlled. Curious as to your reasons and thoughts.
The last drum part sounds familiar.
yeah I kept hearing that 'doctor who' theme song
I have the same deeper hammered bronze Ludwig snare, originally with tube lugs. But only after switching to the same setup as you have happen to have on yours (imperial lugs, no gaskets), was I truly content with the sound of the drum. I have it tuned as a fat snare as well as you have here, I feel it likes to live down at that tuning.
Anyway sorry, not a video about insignificant details of a single snare drum that appeared in it. Great video along with all the other stuff you post. Thanks!
Such a great drum, but yes, I have heard that the imperial lugs are the way! And yes, it loves to sit low and gushy but still has a brightness to it that sometimes is lost with a low tuned wood drum.
Didn’t expect to see an Oban bottle case in this video! 😂 Is that your tipple of choice…? 🏴
Haha! It’s good stuff.
Honestly depends on the drummer and the artist
Exactly! But ... basically bring all of the possibilities for the music!
I get often get criticized for bringing to much to the gig/church and not enough for the studio
Is the Pork Pie snare you're referring to the Big Black? I have one of those - actually a sleeper snare!
Yes! Such a great drum!
@@JakeReedmusic : I have a porkpie 3x12 piccolo black drum... amazing tight sound - kills live!
What about something like a TD50?..
i liked and subbed because i wasn't enjoying the video. Also I have the Pork Pie Brass 14X8 patina finish and it sounds absolutely incredible
I almost fell into the trap of answering drugs and groupies? 😂
LOL!
you can borrow my '66 supraphonic anytime.
Did they pay extra to have you haul all that gear around? When I do any sessions I usualy ask for 3-5 reference tracks to get the idea what kind of a drum sound the client wants.
Bass nerd approved🤪
there were someone's teeth... in a bag.
This was so random! "slight bells, noise makers, cymbals, more shakers, a vibraslap, a donkey jawbone, woodblocks,.." I didn't know that they use a donkey jawbone as a percussion instrument.. you won't hear that on a Moby song..
It’s a great rattle or scrape sound alternative to a vibraslap or quiro: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jawbone_(instrument)
I'll just bring bad monkey
CORGIS ON KIYAKS!!!!!!
it's part of the sound
heyyy man, you are looking great. healty. I think you lost weight, ha?
Is your car a GTI?
If you have a Camco house kit.
The drummer can leave his kit in the truck.
True but that Camco kit is not the house kit, it’s mine.
What's the difference between a large pizza and a drummer? The large pizza can can feed a family of 4!!!! I'm glad I just play for me!
How do you know if the stage is level?
@@JakeReedmusic : ...The drummer is drooling from both sides of his mouth....
How do you know if a drummer is knocking at your door?
Didn’t see a cowbell?
10:05
a "PRO" drummer shouldn't bring anything..."cartridge" brings everything. LOL.
...uhhh... Cartage... maybe?.... see 0:46
Jesus Christ superstar to much gear.snare,hihat,1 floor tom,a ride 1 crash,and a bass drum all ya need. I can play any song with that
What if the producer wants a different crash option?
@@JakeReedmusic find another producer , there's 10000 of them
Haha! That’s not really how it works if you want to get called back.
@@JakeReedmusic I go way back to wolfmam jack days.i know all the avenues.
Wuf. 🐻