Merci monsier, nice video, i have already a genista premier, so i guess It wouldnt make sense for me to get a S Q 1,. Im doubting between the sonor vintage series, or craviotto, but too expensive, or also a greatch custom. Hard thinking. Thanks again
I see that you have played all of the current Sonor kits; SQ1, SQ2, and Vintage Series. Do you have a preference, or a favorite sound of these three? I have a Maple Light Designer kit that I love, but I can no longer carry them and then expect to play them. I've watched many videos, and yours are the best, so I truly value your opinion. Thank you for all the wonderful demonstrations. Blessings!!!
Thanks again for all your compliments... If you're looking for something warm, precise, light and yet very versatile, go for the Vintage Serie ! I really like SQ2 snares, because with most of them (especially 14x6,5'', thin shell, beech or malple) you can play every style with a great woody sound, and they're really precise, almost chirurgical (if it means something ;-)... But they are heavy and expensive... The vintage Serie is truly the one I would personally choose, but again, I play Jazz (or "acoustic" pop) and I don't like agressive drums. The SQ1 Serie is more modern, if you want to phrase really fast, it will sound with a better definition, and the tome will be brighter because of the wood (Birch, best for high frequencies) and the 45° cut for the bearing edge... It's fine, but to my ears, the roundness and the "dryness" is much better... On the VIntage Serie, the wood is great for bass and high frequencies (Beech), the rims hold the head more (that's why it's dryer) the way the bearing edge is round MAKES the head resonate with more bass frequencies (more contact between the head and the wood), and stil it's very precise (because it doesn't resonate too much)... So, to resume, it's quite simple, if you have great chops (like the great Chris Coleman), SQ1 will make them sound very articulate, and if (like me ;-), you don't have great chops but you like the TONE of a beautiful instrument, that will emphasize each tiny hit on the heads, then you choose the Vintage Serie. The SQ2 is too complicate to define, as you can exactly choose the wood, thickness, type of bearing edge (with or without reinforcement), rims... At the end, it's really the drummer that makes the sound, but the instrument can reveal it in a more artistic way. When a drumset "inspires" me, I play well, if not, I find myself not making music, but just hitting drums... Did that help ? ;-)
Dear Sir, I don't know your name, and I went to the Batteur Magazine website, and I still could not find you. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to share your fine expertise and your kind assistance with me. I'm just a retired guy that loves to play drums and share music with others who also love music. I've had my heart set on a Vintage kit, but not wanting to make an expensive mistake, I've been trying to learn as much as I could to make the best decision, and I am grateful to you for your much valued opinion. Batteur Magazine is very fortunate to have you! Perhaps one day, I may have the opportunity to meet you or see you play...... thanks again, and Blessings to you!
My name is Laurent Bataille... I'm a french jazz drummer, teacher (in 2 conservatories in Paris), and I also work as a journalist since 15 years, making interviews and gear tests every month... Voilà ! ;-)
Thing about the sQ2 is that its 100% custom and up to a year minimum wait time. Unless you buy a pre made SQ2. They are built from scratch as soon as they are ordered. I just bought an SQ1 and am going to buy a second floor tom later on.
I would love to have a Vintage Series kit. My Designers are wonderful, but too much for me to handle any more, so I hope my Designers can find a nice loving home.......
Bonjour Gabriel, Merci pour le compliment. Ce sont des micros AKG placés (selon la pièce), généralement en overhead (2 B 4000) et un C414 pour la grosse caisse (devant la peau à 40 cm environ). Les micros sont des statiques réglés en position cardioïde (avec -10dB pour éviter une saturation...). Il s'agit d'une prise "ouverte" sans aucun effet, pour mettre en valeur la batterie... et les différentes nuances de frappe du batteur (qui assure la prise de son ;-)
Thanks for the comment. The kit is sold with these heads (Remo Ambassador coated), so we're presenting it with as it comes, right out of the box. As far as the tuning, you forgot an "s" because during the vidéo, there are at least 3 different ones ;-) Our tests are NOT recorded in a studio (in the french importer's show room for Sonor), and with only 3 mics, to get the closest to the sound of the drums that the customer will hear, very different from the great drummers playing a kit with 8 mics, equalized and mixed after the recording... Very different from a commercial video, but of course, it's totally your right to dislike ....
roomdog40 That's the thing with a drum test video... it's actually done to make the drums sound the best possible, even if the room sucks witch was the case here. Three mics and absolutely no effects. Now, ok, my playing is boring, I admit... but I did my best and I can't wait to watch one of YOUR videos, let me know when you release one. Thanks. LB.
