Remo

This drumkit fits every music style ! I've hade it since 2000 and never left it ! It's a rare model, to be found on the second-hand market now ! Very easy to transport and disassemble, never had any problem with the hardware, it's sturdy and well-finished! Soundwise - huh, it's the sound of an open tom but it leans towards beautiful tones and it always surprises people who hear it for the first time! The kick really kicks hard, especially if you're after big lows! Pros: this REMO doesn't pale to low- or even mid-range kits! Cons: its production ceased in the end of the 1990s, a pity! Neither Pearl or other models copied on it are up to par with it, if you find one don't hesitate and get it at once! ;)

The Remo Putty Pad rocks for two reasons: one it is a drum pad that you can make as big or as small as you like and two it is very similar to Silly Putty! It comes packaged in a reasonable small plastic tube. I received it as a free gift for attending a drum clinic at Sam Ash music in New Jersey. It goes anywhere. Great for shows, home practice anything. When not using it as a pad you can mold it like Silly Putty and it loosens up and strengthens your hand, fingers and forearm. It will get dirty if it is not used on a clean surface. But they are cheap so it is not the end of the world to replace them. I believe they are $12 or so. Cool neon red color. As it warms up you lose some of the rebound. It will grip, but not stick to a surface. A cool invention for drummers. No need to carry a bulky practice pad around. This fits it your pocket and will take less than a minute to construct. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

– I’ve always been a clear tom drumhead kind of guy. It didn’t matter if I was in the studio or stage,. Back in 2003, I was gifted a package of Remo Coated Emperor skins, and as you can presume, they had remained untouched. Before hitting the road last March, I realized I needed new skins for my kit, but I had no time to order new clear ones. So guess what came to the road with me. You will find these on the market for a price around $13. <a href="http://www.glintonline.com">http://www.glintonline.com</a> It’s funny to say but what I really like about the Remo Emperor is exactly what I use to hate about coated skins. They produce that vintage drum sound. My appreciation for this type of skins changed drastically this past March. I was able to get a nice tom presence with a warm and soothing attack. They also endured very well through out the tour and they just made my toms sound better with time, since it made them seat better on the drum. I would not recommend playing big stages with these skins. I think they loose some of their tonal qualities and will make a less present tom sound on the overall mix. The Emperor Coated is made by two free-floating piles of 7-mil Mylar film. They are very durable. For a vintage and traditional drum sound, Remo Coated Emperor skins will do the trick. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

Oh, the Remo Clear Pinstripes, these skins were on the very beginning, when I first grabbed a pair of drumsticks. Consequently, they became a permanent part of my kit for the first 7 years of my drum career. Look for the value pack, around $40 for three tom heads. Otherwise, they cost around $15 each. <a href="http://www.glintonline.com">http://www.glintonline.com</a> Besides of not currently play with them, I still love the pinstripe tonal qualities. They make my toms produce a huge, in your face sound, with a not too bright attack and a big body. I think these are also very versatile, giving you a big range for tuning. Because of its “thick” construction plus its overtone control ring, even when tuned low these skins will still sound musical and specially powerful. There are no better skins for metal drummers than the pinstripes , at least that’s my opinion. They are also sound great not only live but also in the studio. They are great skins to learn drum tuning, perfect for those beginning to drum. The Clear Pinstripe heads are made of two 7-mil Mylar film. Very durable skins. Giving a big and powerful tom presence, the Remo Clear Pinstripe has a moderate attack and a wide tuning range. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

This is another skin that I’ve used many times. I was lucky enough to get a package for free of them on 2003 and I still have one of them left. The Powerstroke 3 is a great head, probably one of the most known. I had this head on my kick on my band’s last tour in March. You will find this head for about $40 in the market. Look for value packs, they can save you a few bucks. <a href="http://www.glintonline.com">http://www.glintonline.com</a> The Powerstroke 3 gives a bright and punchy attack with a decent amount of resonance. The outer edge ring is the responsible for the controlled overtones quality this skin has. I usually use this head without a falam slam pad, I think, it kills a little the voice of the drum, but again, it’s a matter of taste. If you need more attack definition, the falam pad can always help. This is a single ply ambassador-weight head with an underlay ring at the outer edge of the head to subtly dampen unwanted overtones. It comes with a falam slam pad and has has a great durability. The Remo Clear Powerstroke 3 will give your kick drum a standard sound that fits with all music styles. Nice punch and controlled resonance. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I discovered the Remo Emperor X back in 2003. They were gifted to me after winning a prize with my band. I was super impressed of how huge this head could make my snare sound. You can find this skin in market for a price around $20. Definitely money well spent, since this last for a very long time. <a href="http://www.glintonline.com">http://www.glintonline.com</a> Punch, I guess that’s what best describes this head, and also the reason why I love it. This might not be the right kind of skin if you are not a hard rock heavy hitter type of drummer, but I still like how even when you play articulated drum patterns, this skin is just full of definition and power. They make any snare sound huge and because of its thick construction you can get a wet yet musical snare sound even when tuned low. The Emperor X matches really well with Remo Pinstripes on toms and Powerstroke on the kick. If you like more resonant and ringing snares, this skin is not your cup of tea. This is the thickest drum head made by Remo, two 10-mil free-floating plies of Mylar film, with a 5-mil reverse black dot, giving consistent focus warm tones. For the heavy-hitter drummer, a lot of punch, power and definition. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I have the other 2 sizes, 6” and an 8”, and these three are an awesome addition to any drummer looking to play progressive rock music, Latin, jazz, anything with world instrumentation. Also, these are great if you are into world music and looking to broaden your percussion approach from beyond the typical “jazz setup” drum throne. The good news is this unit is cheap. The better news is it sounds absolutely fantastic. The best news is it will stay strong for a long time, and will have tons of different uses both as a addition to an awesome drum rig, or to complement some soft atmospheric pieces. This 10 inch is very easy to set up and tune and have made a nice addition to my kit. The tonal quality is just as I expected, very good for one’s money, and help "mix" things up when looking for additional tom sounds. With the ease in which I can tune these is the best feature of all. Sometimes I am in the middle of playing anything on it, and I quickly rotate it quick for a great change in pitch as it resonates. This can add a nice touch to the song if you use it correctly. After you get comfortable switching as you play, it sounds amazing. I have marked with sharpie marker the different settings I like for the various tunings for some pieces I play. Since they can be tuned melodically, this is a great asset to any percussionist, or rum player alike, regardless of skill. I notice when people check out my set, they seem to gravitate towards my roto-toms. I don’t know why, but I can guess it is because they look so different from the rest of my drum kit. They are really cool, easy to maneuver, easy to use and add a ton of functionality without taking up as much space as the instruments they replace. I would recommend this 10 inch with purchase of the 8 and 6 as well, to add to any existing rig or other percussion already owned regardless of skill level, beginner, expert alike.

This is a review of the 8” remo roto tom I purchased as a 3 piece set featuring the 6”, 8”, and 10”. I love this remo 8” roto tom because it embodies all the necessities of a good tom, without the high costs typical in creating a typical octobon or tom-tom shell. As with the 6”, it is light, maneuverable and goes well when paired with the 6 and 10 in adding to shape a set to a fuller tone. As I stated with the 6”, I especially like how simplistic the design is, as with most things, this allows for less breaking parts, less configurable disasters mid session, and quicker set up times in the studio and live gigging. In a simple way, this is exactly what it claims to be. Don’t be fooled, this roto-tom packs a good sound, and will add to any set. It is also really usable in other situations as well, say for instance you need to play some atmospheric thunder sounds, a quick spin of the head and a grab of some mallots will ensure you have the right sound. Honestly, there is no down-side to this roto-tom, it is cheap, made nice, goes well on it’s own even if purchased without the accompanying 6 or 10 inch counterparts. No extra stuff necessary (works great with a standard drum tuning key) and sound fantastic. I’ve never had to muffle the 6” but I did find it necessary to put a towel over the 8” when playing my floor tom for the ride instead. Also, It should be mentioned that those who are looking for a good roto-tom should be fine with a unit like this one, I personally rarely if ever use it for such endeavours, I really use it when playing Alex Van Halen stuff, Rush stuff, and early Genesis progressive arena rock infused stuff.

This is a review of the 6” remo roto tom I purchased as a 3 piece set. I love this remo 6” roto tom because it embodies all the necessities of a good tom, without sticking to the fundamental rules and playing the old systematic ways of creating a typical octobon or tom-tom shell. It is light, it is maneuverable. This is a great asset for me because I can mount it in line with my toms on my set and still have clearance for various china and other cymbals. I can also still see my band mates and visibility is not compromised as the heads themselves are see through and light. I especially like how simplistic the design is, as with most things, this allows for less breaking parts, less configurable disasters mid session, and quicker set up times in the studio and live gigging. In a simple way, this is exactly what it claims to be. I purchased this unit to acquire a Neil Peart like sound for his 1980’s Rush stuff. It was a gamble for sure, as this unit is most likely meant to be used with maillots in an orchestral setting, timpani replacements for those on strict budgets. However, I’ve found they excel at adding top end to my tom selection of noises. Honestly, there is no down-side to purchasing this roto-tom, it is cheap, made nice, no extra stuff necessary (works great with a standard drum tuning key, and sound fantastic. I’ve never had to muffle them, this 6” unit does not re vibrate other sounds, and while transportation is a bit dangerous considering the drum head is exposed on both the tom and bottom, it is light and easily transported. The only thing I noticed that can be a slight annoyance, is that after aggressive play, the bottom bolt can work its way loose. Some loc-tite from home depot solves this issue immediately.

In the studio my DW set often suffers from afterglow ringing sound. In a live setting this is fine, as I feel it adds a certain reverb sound and sounds great. However, when in the studio it is something I wish to avoid at all costs. In my attempt to silence after ring, I came across the remo muff ring control set. Changing heads, dampening, cymbals, sticks, beaters, all these things depending on the music and situation are taken into account when recording. These ring controls are cheap, are reusable and really do help muffle unwanted ring sound. I also use them live when I am in a very small location and playing soft jazz. A lot of people do not think to use such things as these full ring controls, but they are perfect for such situations. I’ve also recommended these to friends who have drum sets and need to stop afterglow ringing. I have a friend who after using these on the top heads, also uses a set for the bottom heads. IT works out well, and is awesome. If I could make one suggestion, when playing my snare really hard I began to notice the edge was lifting, so I quickly taped it down. This got worse with time, and once when playing live it got loose and broke free wraped itself around my stick. I had to take it off, and after the set I threw it out. I think for 20 dollars, this is something that is totally acceptable, as with wear and tear use I’ve had them for about 2 years now and can afford another set no problem. All in all, there is nothing better or cheaper than these to dampen after noise from drumming whether it be in a live setting, or in the studio. I can safely say that the only down side to these is that they break when hit accidentally with a stick as I did. It is no big deal though, as they will outlast their worth, and are cheap as is.

Remo’s standard Tambourine is a 10 inch percussion instrument that I’ve used for recording with a friend of mine. I don’t own the instrument as it was his, but we’ve recorded with it a number of times in my home studio. The Tambourine is 10 inches in diameter, with eight pairs of jingles and two rows each. Remo isn’t known for making percussion instruments, or at least not that I was aware of before using this, but this tambourine is definitely a good one. I wouldn’t say that this is exactly a professional’s instrument, but it’s pretty good nonetheless. It’s easy enough to play if you know how, and definitely has a vibrant sound that cuts through a mix well. I don’t know if they have many different models of tambourines, but the one that I used didn’t have any model number or anything on it. I don’t even know the type of drum skin on it or anything like that either, but it seemed to be somewhere in the middle in terms of it’s sturdiness and overall make up. So while I wouldn’t say that it feels cheap or like a toy, it also isn’t the sturdiest tambourine that I’ve used before. The price of the Remo isn’t known for making percussion instruments, or at least not that I was aware of before using this, but this tambourine is definitely a good one. The price of the Remo Tambourine is definitely not too much at all, making it the perfect tambourine for the studio owner or player who might not be using it all the time, but wants it around just in case. You never know when you might need a tambourine, especially in a recording studio environment, so the Remo Tambourine is a great option for those looking for a solid, low cost tambo.

This is a tambourine made by Remo that features the Prince symbol, from his days as "the artist formerly known as Prince." It has a black skin and frame, with the logo being in a tan, almost beige color. The drum has 8 pairs of jingles, has a 10'' diameter, and a depth of 1 11/16 ". While I think that the tambourine is cool for the novelty factor, being a pretty big fan of Prince, I don't know if it's the greatest tambourine. That being said, it's pretty cheap, and as far as cheap tambourines go, it's one of the better ones. Its definitely got a little bit more room for subtlety than most tambourines I've played, and it's a great choice for people who aren't willing to shell out more money for a better one. The tone is nice, it doesn't drown out every other instrument in the percussion section when recorded, like some of the other ones do. That being said, it's not great for recording in every situation; sometimes when it makes up a large part of the rhythm you need a tambourine to have a fuller, richer sound. I also find at times that the jingles don't move as quickly as they should, which results in it being difficult to keep time with it. It's main use, I think, is for lead singers who need something to do onstage when they aren't singing. However, given that it has Prince's logo on it, I doubt everybody would really want to use it if they're trying to make a career on their own. As much as I wanted to like this tambourine, I realized that I would have been better off getting one that has more versatility and that doesn't have another artist's logo on it already. I would have to only recommend it to fans of his who aren't necessarily going to need much more out of it than the novelty factor.