My fellow drummers and percussionists, *NEVER* let your girlfriend or wife see her face on a practice pad or drumhead. She may get the wrong idea and leave you (I haven’t done that, so I probably don’t know what I’m talking about). That said, this pad sounds awesome and it seems to be much more affordable than a certain other pad we need not mention *cough cough* Xymox.
@@SnareMan the review! I had no clue that you had any plans of reviewing these, but I'd seen them on instagram and I was really hoping someone would make a video on them. Keep up the great work!
I bought one of these without the laminate because I play on Mylar heads; the silicon rubber surface feels great and comes closer to Mylar than the laminate would. Overall, I like the pad a lot. I appreciate that the snare sound is adjustable, which makes the pad more versatile as a teaching tool. Like you, I would like a feature to silence the snare sound totally; but maybe that can happen in subsequent editions. Great pad for an excellent price.
Great review! I’ve been looking into these pads and I’m glad you made one because they’re very high quality reviews. You find the good and the bad, not just one or the other. Very high quality reviews!
Ordered one of these this morning and in less than 4 hours I had a tracking number and shipping confirmation. I’m excited but will likely buy an Invader V3 hybrid in a few days as well lol.
It's about time. I bought one in 2014 when their customer service was poor, but not yet abysmal. Great pad, but not worth waiting 2 years to get it lol
I have a 13 inch RCP premium pad that I got about a year ago. Would you recommend getting one of these as well? I don’t particularly need another pad but it would be a really cool pad. Would you consider this to be an upgrade over the premium pad? It appears to be better, but the premium is much more expensive. Great review though
Two totally different pads, premium has the different inserts and anodized aluminum head with a great sound and multiple feels. Active pad is a high rebound pad with adjustable snare sound. Both awesome pads and can you ever really own too many drum pads??
i have one of their other pads but i want the active snare pad because of that snare sound it produces i will see how much would it cost and get one just to have one, i want the invader v3 pasd as well and i will give the other pad to my niece
You should maybe try out the HUN U-12 Marching Snare Pad. It's very similar to the active snare pad, but with double rims like an actual marching snare. I checked on Amazon and found one for about $89, which is a pretty good price for the product. It also sounds more like a marching snare than the active snare, and I recommend trying it out!
@@SnareManthe hun u12 is double sided and have a different sound than the m12 which is more similar to the active snare pad. In your opinion which one sounds the best and closer to a actual marching snare, the hun m12 or the hun u12, there is TH-cam videos for both so u can hear how both sound, I’m trying to decide on one so your opinion will help me with my decision, thx.
@@SnareMan do you ever plan on giving away any of your practice pads that u don’t really use anymore or are you too attached that you will never let them go lol, I have some that I want but boy are they expensive, for example the offworld invader v3.
SnareMan will do can’t wait should be coming in this up coming week!! And I finally got my stand thank you soo much! Do you do any playing tutorials? Your flares are solid! Would love to see some tutorials on how to better my game! Keep the content coming brotha god bless!
This may not be everyone's cup off tea, but from what I just heard...you will not suffer the frustration that so many have had with Xymox. Yeesh how does Xymox stay in business?
This is a really great review, you always put a lot of effort into these. It really makes my day watching them even if I can’t buy it. Would you consider buying a movement drum co pad? They’re about 50 bucks. Thanks man. Keep up the good work. You’re killing it👍
I've got a movement pad, I think it's pretty awesome. Portable, great surfaces and quiet. Their "marching snare" laminate is always sold out, so I'm probably going to buy a laminate from beetle percussion instead.
@@SnareMan I tried and we payed for expedited production and we are supposed to get a refund since it took more than 2 weeks, they haven’t emailed us back at all. I just want to cancel the order at this point
@@archivedinformation7689 well, I think they said they would refund the expedited shipping if it took longer. You could do a chargeback on your credit card if they don't respond to you
@@nyeFaith there's far too many choices for that. It's really just a personal preference. There's not one best stick. If there was all the corps would use the same sticks
Hey Mr Snareman! Huge fan, great chops. I was thinking of purchasing this pad, but I have heard rumors that the pad is manufactured in China as the "Hun Tunable Drum Pad" or something, and that the owners just slap their own sticker on it and resell it? Is that true? Anyways, thank you so much for your honest reviews, we need more content creators in the drum community like you! Thanks, Ben
Could you review the British Drum Company iTap? It looks nifty and there don't seem to be any real reviews up at the moment. (You mentioning the snare sound feature of this pad reminded me of it.)
@@SnareMan I did march in a DCI corps for three years. (bass, then toms, then snare). Not the Blue Devils, though. Back in the 80's. Awesome experience.
I like the V3 Hybrid a little better. I think it has a little better rebound although the V3 is definitely louder though unless you get the deadening puck.
So apparently these active snare pads are a Chinese made pad called the Hun U12 or something? They’ve just been rebranded with the RCP logo. I don’t suppose that changes anything about how the pad plays or whatever but still kinda leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Feels a bit deceptive especially considering they throw a Bible verse in with every order lol
@@SnareMan whatever works I guess. On an unrelated note, are you familiar with the RD (Rudimental Drummers) pads? They’re an overseas company I guess. Their product is pretty similar to the Rampad. I haven’t played either but hope to try both sooner or later.
@@andrewhelton5097 I love the Rampad. I think it's what I play on most, although the real metal rim isn't a kind to your sticks as the plastic rims on the other pads. It's also pretty loud so it might be a consideration if there are other people in the house. I've seen the Rudimental pads and I think I wrote to them about getting a pad to review, but never heard back. I'd love to try one of them though.
@@andrewhelton5097 I just sent them another email, although I won't get my hopes up. They really do look like some nice pads. There really aren't any videos on their pads.
Your review was a deciding factor in getting an invader pad! Glad to see you’re making more high quality content
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
My fellow drummers and percussionists, *NEVER* let your girlfriend or wife see her face on a practice pad or drumhead. She may get the wrong idea and leave you (I haven’t done that, so I probably don’t know what I’m talking about).
That said, this pad sounds awesome and it seems to be much more affordable than a certain other pad we need not mention *cough cough* Xymox.
This was so unexpected, but I'm really glad it was created!!!
What was unexpected?
@@SnareMan the review! I had no clue that you had any plans of reviewing these, but I'd seen them on instagram and I was really hoping someone would make a video on them. Keep up the great work!
This pad sounds like an actual marching drum! Very high quality. No need to use the real drum till audition!
I wouldn't say all the way to an actual drum but it is pretty good
It was a lot of fun seeing you playing the drum pad 🙂
I was looking for a review on this pad. Thank you dude, keep it up!
Thanks!
I bought one of these without the laminate because I play on Mylar heads; the silicon rubber surface feels great and comes closer to Mylar than the laminate would. Overall, I like the pad a lot. I appreciate that the snare sound is adjustable, which makes the pad more versatile as a teaching tool. Like you, I would like a feature to silence the snare sound totally; but maybe that can happen in subsequent editions. Great pad for an excellent price.
Agreed
what intense focus you have! i love the passion you have for these kinds of things, simon. 💕🙌🏻
Great review! I’ve been looking into these pads and I’m glad you made one because they’re very high quality reviews. You find the good and the bad, not just one or the other. Very high quality reviews!
Thanks! I do my best to be objective
Hey cuber I’ve seen you in cubing vids
@@brengeldelacruz8866 woah my old acc!
Ooh I’ve been looking into these too
Here it is. :-)
Ordered one of these this morning and in less than 4 hours I had a tracking number and shipping confirmation. I’m excited but will likely buy an Invader V3 hybrid in a few days as well lol.
Great review: FINALLY somebody who can actually PLAY doing a review. What a novel frickin' concept! ROKKON \m/
@@DeafBunnys-l5j thanks!
Xymox is getting a run for their money lol
It's about time. I bought one in 2014 when their customer service was poor, but not yet abysmal. Great pad, but not worth waiting 2 years to get it lol
Yup
🤣🤣🤣
@@rileyh4169 I prefer offwrold invader better
Lmao they already dead
i own one of these and i can say for sure that its worth the money
agreed!
Wow good pad idk if you can put a. Xymox sponge in it but great pad
I have a 13 inch RCP premium pad that I got about a year ago. Would you recommend getting one of these as well? I don’t particularly need another pad but it would be a really cool pad. Would you consider this to be an upgrade over the premium pad? It appears to be better, but the premium is much more expensive. Great review though
Two totally different pads, premium has the different inserts and anodized aluminum head with a great sound and multiple feels. Active pad is a high rebound pad with adjustable snare sound. Both awesome pads and can you ever really own too many drum pads??
Brian Pettry that’s true. The active snare pad looks like a great bargain
What is your thoughts on this compared to the premium line? Do you have a review of the premium one??
yessss snareman at it again
:-)
i have one of their other pads but i want the active snare pad because of that snare sound it produces i will see how much would it cost and get one just to have one, i want the invader v3 pasd as well and i will give the other pad to my niece
You should maybe try out the HUN U-12 Marching Snare Pad. It's very similar to the active snare pad, but with double rims like an actual marching snare. I checked on Amazon and found one for about $89, which is a pretty good price for the product. It also sounds more like a marching snare than the active snare, and I recommend trying it out!
I think it's actually the exact same pad
@@SnareManthe hun u12 is double sided and have a different sound than the m12 which is more similar to the active snare pad. In your opinion which one sounds the best and closer to a actual marching snare, the hun m12 or the hun u12, there is TH-cam videos for both so u can hear how both sound, I’m trying to decide on one so your opinion will help me with my decision, thx.
@@Shebegreenin I watched some vids on the U12. Its hard to tell from the videos if it sounds the same as this pad or if its different.
@@SnareMan do you ever plan on giving away any of your practice pads that u don’t really use anymore or are you too attached that you will never let them go lol, I have some that I want but boy are they expensive, for example the offworld invader v3.
@@Shebegreenin I've considered it, but haven't come up with the a good idea for a giveaway
Love the reviews! I’m getting this pad now! Love the sound! Btw what stand are you using? And what was that you did at 8:29? Super smooth brotha!!
Thanks! Let me know how you like it. This is the stand I am using: amzn.to/3gTxM6l
SnareMan will do can’t wait should be coming in this up coming week!! And I finally got my stand thank you soo much! Do you do any playing tutorials? Your flares are solid! Would love to see some tutorials on how to better my game! Keep the content coming brotha god bless!
@@markponekovic3415 Here you go: amzn.to/3jGuWrW
This may not be everyone's cup off tea, but from what I just heard...you will not suffer the frustration that so many have had with Xymox. Yeesh how does Xymox stay in business?
Dang, xymox need to watch out!
🤣🤣🤣
I wonder if you mute the pad and put the 10in ahead snare pad under it will the sound become more crisp???
That is the xymox killer!
This is a really great review, you always put a lot of effort into these. It really makes my day watching them even if I can’t buy it. Would you consider buying a movement drum co pad? They’re about 50 bucks. Thanks man. Keep up the good work. You’re killing it👍
I'll see if I can get one
I've got a movement pad, I think it's pretty awesome. Portable, great surfaces and quiet. Their "marching snare" laminate is always sold out, so I'm probably going to buy a laminate from beetle percussion instead.
Cole Kim awesome. Thanks man
What Sticks do you use ?? Great Review and playing
Hey Mark. Sorry for the late reply. It's these sticks, same ones Bluecoats used last year - amzn.to/33UiRns
Thank you very Much for your reply. Love to see all your pad. Reviews
can you do a review on the ram pad?
I'll see if I can get one to review.
I bought a xymox pad 2 weeks ago, I really wish I had seen this before hand
Did you actually get your zymox pad yet though? If not you can cancel the order because you're not going to get it for another year
@@SnareMan how do I cancel?
@@archivedinformation7689 I have no idea. Contact them
@@SnareMan I tried and we payed for expedited production and we are supposed to get a refund since it took more than 2 weeks, they haven’t emailed us back at all. I just want to cancel the order at this point
@@archivedinformation7689 well, I think they said they would refund the expedited shipping if it took longer. You could do a chargeback on your credit card if they don't respond to you
great content simon, i’m loving these new videos man! keep it up!! 😌🙌🏻🥁do you by any chance happen to enjoy carrots? 🥕
Could you review the rcp drum carrier I am looking into buying one
Hi, can the Offworld V3 top Laminate surface be removed so as to be able to play the Dark Matter beneath it as an alternative surface...
Does it have good customer service? I’m really looking to buy one
Yes they do.
@@SnareMan Could you do a video on the best drumsticks to get? Thanks 🙏
@@nyeFaith there's far too many choices for that. It's really just a personal preference. There's not one best stick. If there was all the corps would use the same sticks
@@SnareManok thanks 😊
what snare basket do you use? im 6ft and have been looking for one i can play my pad while standing
Here you go: amzn.to/31nLJUI
Hey Mr Snareman! Huge fan, great chops. I was thinking of purchasing this pad, but I have heard rumors that the pad is manufactured in China as the "Hun Tunable Drum Pad" or something, and that the owners just slap their own sticker on it and resell it? Is that true? Anyways, thank you so much for your honest reviews, we need more content creators in the drum community like you! Thanks, Ben
Thanks! Yup You are correct that the pad is made in China
@@SnareMan Alrighty! Thank you so much!
@@benjamincook7443 No problem. Happy to help.
this is basically like a xymox reserve snare pad but has a rubber surface as well
It's an entirely different feel and sound than the xymox
just got their premium pad. Do a review i’m curious what you’ll think.
I'd be happy to if they want to send me on as well
i got their premium pad its good and i feel ok with it i just wish that the pad was more bouncy but ither than that i still really like it
Will it give pad hands?
yes, but almost everything other than a drum will to some degree
hey man when’s the next review comin out?
Hey, would you be able to make an review over the RCP premium practice pad?
I have one. 🙂 Check my channel. I'd find the link but I'm at work
Could you review the British Drum Company iTap? It looks nifty and there don't seem to be any real reviews up at the moment. (You mentioning the snare sound feature of this pad reminded me of it.)
It's not really my kind of instrument so I probably wouldn't.
@@SnareMan But it has a Snare! And you are SnareMan! J/K, Happy Holidays, and Thx for the reply, love your channel!
@@danieljclark5922 lol
may i know how much do these weigh?
It’s a freaking relabeled alibaba Hun Flag snare pad 🤣 RCP hustling people
The premium pad doesn't have a snare mechanism does it??
I don't think it does
Cool!
Here I almost thought ScoJo was replying to my vid!
@@SnareMan Ha! Yes, we do actually have the same name! No relation, as far as I know (sadly).
@@sdjohnston67 bummer for you. 🙂 Maybe if you let him know he'll give you some tips
@@SnareMan I did march in a DCI corps for three years. (bass, then toms, then snare). Not the Blue Devils, though. Back in the 80's. Awesome experience.
Is There Premium Snare Pad Have A Better Snare Sound? Or Should I Just Get This One?
I don't think the premium has a snare sound
SnareMan I Shouldve Looked @ This Before I Ordered😔
@snareman how is the rebound on the pad?
It's good
Can I use it too freestyle
You can use it for whatever you want.
What are you sticks?
Here you go: amzn.to/3lnokwi
How does this pad compare to the Invader v 3 pad?? Thanks
I like the V3 Hybrid a little better. I think it has a little better rebound although the V3 is definitely louder though unless you get the deadening puck.
man this is neat
This or the Invader? I've narrowed it down to the two.
I like the rebound on the Invader a little better
Is that supposed to sound like a snare drum? It sounds like you're just playing on a piece of plastic or wood. Which is okay for practicing.
Well, it's supposed to sound like a pad with a little snare sound to it as opposed to an actual drum.
Could please do a review on a ram pad??
I'll see if I can get one
SnareMan thank you!!!
Nice
At 9:10 what's the lick that u played called
I just made it up on the spot in the video
Or, it's called 16th notes...
Oh I'm dumb. I seriously thought that was a lick it sounded nice tho. Thx
🎉
i live in england and i got my pad in about 3 days
That's pretty fast!
i was very happy with what i got i saw the rcp pad on your youtube channel
It sounds like my ahead s hoop pad
I should check one of those out
Better than xymox
Please review the BYOS sphere
I have one on the way! Should be here in a few weeks.
SnareMan thanks I already bought one just wanted to see your opinion.
SnareMan you should check out my byos drum channel called Drummajor Ulyssses
He hardly blinked
Definitely, Offworld Invader is a better choice
Does it feel similar to a marching snare drum
No, not really at all.
hey man i’m a really big fan, how much would it take for a snare pad with your signature? personalized drumsticks? i’m all eyes and ears😌😝 wander on!
good luck
So apparently these active snare pads are a Chinese made pad called the Hun U12 or something? They’ve just been rebranded with the RCP logo. I don’t suppose that changes anything about how the pad plays or whatever but still kinda leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Feels a bit deceptive especially considering they throw a Bible verse in with every order lol
You are correct. They wanted to make a pad with a snare sound since that's what people wanted, found this one and went with it.
@@SnareMan whatever works I guess. On an unrelated note, are you familiar with the RD (Rudimental Drummers) pads? They’re an overseas company I guess. Their product is pretty similar to the Rampad. I haven’t played either but hope to try both sooner or later.
@@andrewhelton5097 I love the Rampad. I think it's what I play on most, although the real metal rim isn't a kind to your sticks as the plastic rims on the other pads. It's also pretty loud so it might be a consideration if there are other people in the house. I've seen the Rudimental pads and I think I wrote to them about getting a pad to review, but never heard back. I'd love to try one of them though.
@@SnareMan I hope they’ll send you one, I’d love to see an objective review. Appreciate the correspondence man! Happy Holidays!
@@andrewhelton5097 I just sent them another email, although I won't get my hopes up. They really do look like some nice pads. There really aren't any videos on their pads.
Biggest pro is that it's not from xymox.
I can barely hear the snare
It's a little different snare sound in this one vs the other pads.
@@SnareMan ok I was confused because that same brand has a really snarey because that’s a word now sound
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2:19 I uh, don't think anyone wants to be beating on a picture of their girlfriend
I imagine not
Any time I hear the claim of "family values" in the US Im never sure whether you mean personable and caring, or just that they dont like gay people.
I think its pretty clear in this case that its the former
Tf
Tf?
@@SnareMan tf means "the fuck"
@@speedstriperailproductions Ah, of course. Not sure how it relates to the vid
Hi, can the Offworld V3 top Laminate surface be removed so as to be able to play the Dark Matter beneath it as an alternative surface...