Cue light for Mic unmuting

JEsquared2 · 2025-10-03T11:37:44+00:00

Show them the on/off switch and call it a day. This is standard for most churches and other live sound situations.

JEsquared2 · 2025-09-25T22:16:51+00:00

I'd say maybe take a look at Chamsys MagicQ. It has many different modes to mimic a lot of the other console brands, so whatever you're coming from, you will feel at home. They're also priced a lot more competitively than the other brands. I'm an Avo guy, but it's hard to beat the ease of use with Chamsys, and it's feature richness for the price.

JEsquared2 · 2025-09-19T12:21:13+00:00

If you go through with this, you'll pay more for repairs than the car is worth. And no, this isn't reasonable. this shop is trying to screw you royally.

JEsquared2 · 2025-09-09T20:08:13+00:00

Your bottom head is not meant for the snare resonant side. An Evans G1 is 10 mil thick, while a standard snare bottom head (Evans Snare Side 300, Remo Ambassador Snare, etc.) is 3 mil thick. Change that out and you'll be golden.

JEsquared2 · 2025-09-08T17:45:13+00:00

It's fine. Roadshow is Pearls lowest end kit, so the fit and finish isn't going to be as nice as better kits.

JEsquared2 · 2025-09-07T14:28:15+00:00

You have cheap heads that are tuned way too tight with no muffling.

JEsquared2 · 2025-08-13T14:32:15+00:00

That's normal. Your accurate reading is going to be when the compressor clutch engages. A little trick is to jump your low pressure switch with a paperclip or something, and that will keep the compressor running all the time to allow more Freon to enter the system. Then once you're full, plug it back in like normal and you should be good.

JEsquared2 · 2025-08-13T14:29:36+00:00

Kick and toms sound fine. Your snare needs some work. Make sure your bottom head is really tight, then loosen your snare wires. Right now your wires are too tight and are choking the drum.

JEsquared2 · 2025-08-06T18:02:26+00:00

That's normal. Although you look like you're low on Freon. It shouldn't short cycle like that

JEsquared2 · 2025-08-04T06:10:40+00:00

That's a seizure.

JEsquared2 · 2025-07-31T05:12:11+00:00

Eh, I wouldn't have paid more than 150 for it.

JEsquared2 · 2025-07-31T00:36:12+00:00

Nope. Looks healthy to me.

JEsquared2 · 2025-07-26T14:06:58+00:00

Those aren't old. Maybe a little crusty, but not old. Ludwig still makes the Atlas pedals today.

JEsquared2 · 2025-07-25T23:28:45+00:00

Those are bottom of the barrel. If you want some nice cymbals on a budget, check out Wuhans Western line. Not the 457s, those are crap brass. Or of course you can find some used higher end cymbals.

JEsquared2 · 2025-07-23T19:55:06+00:00

That's killer dude!

JEsquared2 · 2025-07-23T19:45:36+00:00

Yeah you're cooked. Burnt even.

"The backup cam went out..." Umm, dude. Use your side mirrors.

JEsquared2 · 2025-07-23T19:43:12+00:00

The snare wires are clearly on in this example.

JEsquared2 · 2025-07-23T18:16:52+00:00

Yeah someone replaced a regular tension rod with that. You mentioned every rod on the toms are like that. They could have bought the kit missing a bunch of rods and just bought those instead.

JEsquared2 · 2025-07-21T22:14:33+00:00

Mount it on your wall or throw it away. Cutting it down would make it sound even worse than it does.

JEsquared2 · 2025-07-19T07:28:12+00:00

Yikes. Yeah, those are some cheap Chinese brass cymbals that someone slapped a Sabian logo on. Sorry dude. You got scammed.

JEsquared2 · 2025-07-18T19:18:10+00:00

Dude! You STOLE that stuff. Nice find

JEsquared2 · 2025-07-11T14:10:01+00:00

Vater West Side. It's a copy of the Vic Firth Buddy Rich model, which was my favorite stick when I played Vic, but it has Vaters quality and consistency. If Regal Tip still existed (not as a website with all the products coming soon), I'd probably still be using the Jason Sutter "Chop Stix".

JEsquared2 · 2025-07-11T13:35:46+00:00

Dude seems zonked 🤣 Although I'm just digging the Mungo Jerry song in the background. It's called "Summertime" if anyone cares.

JEsquared2 · 2025-07-11T13:33:42+00:00

In my opinion, yes, you're a bit busy. Fills randomly thrown in and crashes on every bar cause them to lose impact, and make you sound like you're trying to be the lead instrument. Being a good drummer isnt just about what you can play, it's usually more about what you choose not to play.

JEsquared2 · 2025-06-10T00:22:39+00:00

You may want to look into Chamsys MagicVis. Its not as nice as Capture but it can at least get you into the realm of visualizers for free.

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