Q&A

Do recording studios have drums?

Do recording studios have drums?

Not every studio keeps a supply of drums, cymbals, or even a snare collection, but some do. Even if you have killer gear, you might want to talk to the engineer about your cymbals. Some heavier cymbals, while great for live work, can come across as too dark or gong-like in a recording.

Where are Yamaha Recording Custom drums made?

China
Interestingly, the Recording Customs (and most of Yamaha’s other drums) are now manufactured in China, which may initially turn some people off. Not to worry, though; after thoroughly reviewing and working with these drums, we can safely say that the quality has not suffered one bit.

Are Yamaha Stage Custom drums any good?

Excellent Drums I received my Yamaha Stage Custom shell pack a few months ago, and have been enjoying them immensely. These drums are beautiful–the Honey Amber is gorgeous, the hardware is high quality, and they sound amazing. This kit is a great value, and would suit the needs of players of any skill level.

How do you date a Yamaha Recording Custom drum?

The first letter in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; the second letter is the month. Example: OL = 1988/May, OM= 1988/June.

Should drums be recorded in one take?

It’s important to say that it is not essential to record drums to a click. As a drummer you should absolutely be able to do it, but a lot of amazing albums are made without one. Sometimes a natural variation in tempo is considered a positive rather than a problem…

Which Yamaha drums are made in Japan?

All PHX series drums are made at a Yamaha factory in Japan, and the Absolute Hybrid Maple, Live Custom, Stage Custom Birch and Gigmaker are all made in China – with the Absolute Hybrid Maple and Stage Custom Birch being made in the brand new Yamaha Factory.

Who uses Yamaha drums?

Twenty One Pilots Thierry Arpino Bogie Bowles
Joe Abbatantuono Steve Augustine Jimmy Branly
Derek S. Abrams Bela B. Mike Braun
Ludwig Afonso Chris Bailey Tom Brechtlein
Alex Albert Mark Baker Robert Breithaupt

Which is better birch or maple drums?

Birch drums sound brighter and punchier than maple, and with more attack they cut through the mix easier. Maple drums sound much warmer and offer more sustain. While birch drums bring out the mid-range, maple is known for its deep bass. Lastly, maple kits tend to cost slightly more than Birch drum sets.

What year did Yamaha start making drums?

1967
Although Yamaha was founded way back in 1887, it has only been making drums since 1967. From the off the drums were of high quality, hand-crafted in a relatively small workshop in Hamamatsu. Up till 2011, all of Yamaha’s high-end drums were made in Japan.

Where does the new Yamaha Recording Custom come from?

The new Recording Custom has badges which clearly state ‘Made in China’. Xiaoshan first delivered the Live Custom series, followed by 2014’s truly progressive Absolute Hybrid Maple. Now we have the revamped Recording Custom series, launched at Winter Namm, 2016. The

When did Yamaha start making drums in the UK?

The first UK-made Yamahas emerged in 1989, starting with the budget Power V series, and once they had cracked that Premier took to making European versions of the Recording Custom. Later there came the birch/mahogany Rock Tour Custom series, and drums were shipped to mainland Europe, principally France and Germany.

What to expect from a Yamaha snare drum?

The versatility, projection and dynamic range is what professional drummers around the world have come to expect from Yamaha Drums with no compromise on the finish quality. Stage custom snare drum sounds more fitted for this series drum sets with its materials and colors used same as toms of its series.

When did the Yamaha 9000 recording custom come out?

Gretsch’s round-badge Broadkaster, Ludwig’s Super Classic. Add to those Yamaha’s Recording Custom, commonly called the Yamaha 9000. Starting life in the mid-1970s, it had set new standards by the early 1980s with its piano lacquered all-birch shells and full-length flush-braced lugs.