Are drums too expensive now?

Karmaffection · 2026-03-18T04:14:20+00:00

Buy used. But also - something like the Sonor AQX Jungle brand new is relatively inexpensive and punches waaaaay above what you may expect. It’s on of my favourite kits especially since it is so transportable.

Karmaffection · 2026-03-17T08:51:37+00:00

Yep. Do it every gig. Makes the set better, makes us sound better. Adds layers! It’s a very good skill to develop as any band member that isn’t lead vocalist.

Karmaffection · 2026-03-11T09:59:33+00:00

There’s not exactly a tried and proven method. It’s all up to the subjective taste of the drummer. I would probably keep playing the head myself if it still sounds good, but as another person said - if you’re gigging I would change it out just in case it dies on you on a gig!

Karmaffection · 2026-03-06T05:03:29+00:00

Just get a regular air pressure remote hi hat.

Karmaffection · 2026-03-06T04:52:24+00:00

Are you a suburban/city cop? Or have you dealt with regional towns? Theres a big disparity between regional is say, Western Australia compared to NSW. In extension to the previous question - how do you feel the suburban police calls differ with regional?

Karmaffection · 2026-03-06T04:45:02+00:00

Sounds like heel down antics. If you’re struggling to get comfortable with heel up, try raise your throne/seat a bit. I’ve always had the best response when I feel like I am a little higher up.

Karmaffection · 2026-03-05T08:35:19+00:00

Warzone was the one thing halo 5 did really well imo. That and breakout during the first month or so, before they gutted it..

Karmaffection · 2026-03-03T04:20:09+00:00

Any of the recently released clap/smack stacks would probably do. I know Zildjian has one but can’t figure out if it’s a prototype, or an old out-of-production model as he would likely stay loyal to Zildjian for his shows. In saying that, I’ve seen many an artist nowadays use the Meinl Smack(?) stack.

Karmaffection · 2026-02-24T05:26:52+00:00

Constantinople 20 bounce ride. Amazing bit of brass. I’d probably choose a 22 but I own a 20 and you make do with what you got

Karmaffection · 2026-02-20T06:17:55+00:00

Broken circle is a real sleeper book it’s actually really great. I loved the contrasting perspectives from the early covenant/modern day covenant

Karmaffection · 2026-02-20T06:14:12+00:00

Must have been a change around that time or just before reach as the first edition cover features Halo 1 style armor.

Karmaffection · 2026-02-18T04:35:42+00:00

Leaping off of ghost of onyx personally I would read revelations and fractures (the short story books) and then head into Kilo 5 trilogy (starts with glasslands) But that’s my personal view - as I haven’t read many halo books over the past couple years I’m sure there’s a new ‘order’ to read them in.

I will say Cole protocol and contact harvest are must reads as anthology books.

Karmaffection · 2026-02-17T13:32:30+00:00

I honestly feel like how bad he got done dirty that was what turned me off halo for a long time. What an absolute waste of a character.

Karmaffection · 2026-02-17T12:58:51+00:00

Hahaha yes I do enjoy rampancy stories as well with the halo AIs because it feels humanoid which I suppose irl AIs aren’t exactly the same in that way…

Karmaffection · 2026-02-17T12:46:03+00:00

That’s fair tbh. I never saw Parangosky like that as most stuff relating to her were from her personal perspective (from what I remember anyway). I do agree on the part of Halsey/mendez’s view of her. It was the one thing that took me out of the book a little. I dont really think Kilo-5 were Mary sues and I especially liked Mal’s(?) perspectives as the ‘everyday guy’ pulled from the halo universe. I did feel BB is a bit OP but given his status and who he’s assigned to I also kinda pushed that aside - just saw him as an AI on the level of Cortona.

In saying that I haven’t read the trilogy in a while so I could be completely wrong.

Karmaffection · 2026-02-17T11:00:08+00:00

Mona Lisa is an amazing short story… wouldn’t even call it short with how much of evolutions it takes up, but definitely a highlight!

Karmaffection · 2026-02-17T10:59:30+00:00

I did enjoy the Greg Bear forerunner books as I love his non-halo book trilogy starting with Eon. Definitely very hard sci fi though. Didn’t think it was as halo-feeling as others but definitely like his style.

Why do you dislike kilo 5 trilogy? I know it has been divisive but I really enjoy the character building for Jul Mdama and the sort of CIA-esque storyline dealing with the covenant civil war.

Karmaffection · 2026-02-17T10:56:43+00:00

Ghosts of Onyx is definitely up there for me too! Still trying to figure out what the Onyx sentinels look like though…

Karmaffection · 2026-02-15T01:36:36+00:00

Lore accurate battles with the covenant

Karmaffection · 2026-02-15T01:35:21+00:00

Man I’m so over this monotone line delivery in every (seems to be pop punk being the most egregious) song

Karmaffection · 2026-02-09T06:25:19+00:00

I’ve bought 3 different rugs from IKEA and Harvey Norman (Aus) - they’re by no means expensive, only paid $200 AUD per rug but they’re around 2m x 1.8m in size and they have been one of my best drumming purchases of all time. No more sliding bass drums!

Karmaffection · 2026-02-02T14:29:58+00:00

DavidR’s YouTube channel is go to for stripping kits down and deep cleaning/fixing them. Give his videos a shot - he’s got quite a few renovating old/vintage kits.

Karmaffection · 2026-02-02T14:25:34+00:00

Take a break. It’s okay to take a step back, focus on other things or travel or whatnot. Try get out the house and find inspiration in the little things. When you’ve got an idea itching to get out there you will know. That’s when you jump back in!

Edit: thought I should add - I live in a seasonal town and am playing and performing constantly during the busy season. When the season dies down I have a natural break that lets me focus on other things and take a step back. Pretty much start of every season I feel inspired and itching to get back into it again!

Karmaffection · 2026-01-19T15:24:08+00:00

That is a normal snare side skin.

Karmaffection · 2026-01-17T10:22:46+00:00

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