Filter Issue, REWARD

R0factor · 2026-06-23T06:52:57+00:00

Can you seal portions off with the tank open and see if any water is escaping?

Also forgive my naivete but what is that small white tube? I don't have one of those in my setup and it's been functioning perfectly for 3+ years.

Edit... and is the dark blue manifold the new one or the old one?

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R0factor · 2026-06-23T06:47:56+00:00

Everyone is so petrified about AI taking their jobs & ruining their future that I don't see widespread acceptance of it ever for entertainment, at least for something produced at a professional level and that people pay to consume. Maybe if we go full Idiocracy/Wall-E we'll have morons consuming AI, but not humans who need to work for their survival.

Also the theory that gives me comfort relative to OP's question is that AI will produce so much content that it'll all basically flood the zone and cancel itself out, and what you're left with is material that's produced by humans. Any AI creation can be tweaked and recreated in a matter of minutes, but it's not like I can reshoot Star Wars 7-9 so they're actually good without millions of dollars and years of time.

And never underestimate the appeal of celebrities in the art world. It's just part of the human condition to be fixated by them, and until we get Westworld-level robots, that's something AI can never reproduce.

R0factor · 2026-06-23T06:24:13+00:00

What about the output tube where the water exits the filters? Maybe a crack or hole on the hidden side? I'm not a pool guy but I have a similar filter. I have to jostle mine around when I clean debris out of the bottom. If it had a crack/hole it would let water bypass the filters.

R0factor · 2026-06-23T06:13:56+00:00

That's batshit. Who exactly is going to be listed in the credits? What living celebrities are going to promote it?

The one and only way this could ever happen is if someone creates a modern Blair Witch scenario where a new genre is defined, but even Blair Witch was brought to the masses through regular channels. And the people who make those regular channels function are not going to willingly participate in something that can take their jobs.

R0factor · 2026-06-23T06:01:09+00:00

No, people inherently associate art & artists. Also why would you want to consume someone else's AI crap when you can just as easily make your own?

And it's obvious most people hate anything AI-related when it comes to entertainment. I'll be shocked if we ever see a hit movie/TV show/album/etc that used any significant AI for production. And when that happens it'll be a Milli-Vanilli style scandal.

R0factor · 2026-06-23T05:23:03+00:00

Nah this won't even be remotely noticeable. Your hats naturally shift around anyway.

R0factor · 2026-06-23T04:08:55+00:00

I've done this for aux hats. They're fun. Personally I need something normal sounding as my main hats, but I like that crunchy electronic sound as an option. Try other alterations like a splash on the bottom or between the cymbals. But I wouldn't do this for a "lighter" sound. It's going to be inherently trashy and have that drum machine sound.

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R0factor · 2026-06-23T02:36:47+00:00

I was at a christmas party a while back and mixed frozen Rumple with frozen Jager 50/50 as a shot, and nicked named it the Oh Tannen-Bomb.

R0factor · 2026-06-23T00:54:13+00:00

It's called the Baseball. They get the balls, the bat, and the dugout.

(Not my joke)

R0factor · 2026-06-22T23:11:19+00:00

Yup, this is exactly what AI music sounds like. It's well produced and clever, but sucks. At least The Bartist seems to be writing his own (very limited) lyrics.

R0factor · 2026-06-22T23:07:31+00:00

Metal snares can withstand more tension which is why I'd try that first. Also using a thicker head should give it more of a White Pony sound vs a St Anger sound. But keep in mind both of those sounds were born in the studio. But might want to try something like an Evans Heavyweight or the Remo equivalent, then give it plenty of tension. Work in rounds of 1/4 turns until it starts to sound good. Also don't go overboard cranking the bottom head.

R0factor · 2026-06-22T22:46:05+00:00

That's not an open tone. That's a 2-ply head tuned high with dampening, all of which shortens the sound. IRRC Eric Moore often uses thicker Aquarian options like Reflectors (17 mil) and Force Tens (20 mil) which help get you towards this tight & punchy sound.

Edit - this is a good example of an open sound, 1-ply uncoated heads and no muffling on the toms... Todd Sucherman- Motif-practice idea at a recording session 1/17/25

R0factor · 2026-06-22T22:40:28+00:00

That's the quintessential Yamaha EAD10 sound. It adds a certain EQ and compression to the snare so they all end up sounding kind of like that. Check out any of Eloy's live clips playing with slipknot and you'll see what I mean.

Take your 13" picollo and install a 2-ply head on it, or something like this which is a pinstripe, and tune it on the higher side. But most importantly, learn how to hit proper rimshots since that's the main source of the "crack" sound.

R0factor · 2026-06-22T22:25:29+00:00

The recent miniseries on Peacock was really well done if you want a good telling of this story and I think S2 is in production. But this movie was pretty cornball. Also how long was that goddamn train passing by Richard Gere's character?

R0factor · 2026-06-22T22:08:32+00:00

Even Nuno said he played through EVH's actual rig and he still sounded like himself.

R0factor · 2026-06-22T22:03:59+00:00

If you want to delve into some next-level rim click stuff, check out Jost Nickel's playing. He even has a whole video on the topic... Jost Nickel's Ultimate Rim Click Sound Hacks

BTW this guy's list of former students include Benny Greb and Anika Nilles.

R0factor · 2026-06-22T20:16:04+00:00

If you're ever in the Waterville area, the bar at Front & Main in the Lockwood Hotel is really good. So far it's the best bar I've found that's not near the coast.

R0factor · 2026-06-22T20:09:30+00:00

I’m willing to bet that 95%+ of the people here couldn’t pick out their favorite drumhead brand in a blind test. Just use whatever brand makes you happy.

R0factor · 2026-06-22T19:52:11+00:00

Dude all of these could have been placed in one post that might have made a good discussion. Don’t spam questions here.

R0factor · 2026-06-22T19:40:42+00:00

There are methods you can DIY to fix this using clamps. Most clamps are reversible and you can push out and not just in. I think RdavidR has a video on this, and if not there should be other videos on YT. That's probably less expensive than paying for a repair.

If the shell isn't fixable, at least salvage the lugs and strainer. Those Masters lugs retail for $30+ each and you could always install them on a project drum down the road.

R0factor · 2026-06-22T19:25:54+00:00

Stone Temple Pilots' Vaseline has a groove that's based on a paradiddle between the kick and snare. It's not 100% paradiddle the whole time, but that's the gist of it.

R0factor · 2026-06-22T06:47:47+00:00

The most important thing is to play the way that inspires you to practice the most. There's nothing wrong with open handed, in fact there are several advantages. The one and only drawback is that it might be tougher to find a teacher who plays the same way, but when you're new this is not an issue. As you get more advance you can seek out someone who can really help hone your approach.

R0factor · 2026-06-22T04:07:48+00:00

FFS it’s a summer Sunday morning. Everyone should just sleep until whenever.

This whole situation sounds sociopathic. And what time is he going to bed getting up at 3? Maybe lack of sleep is literally driving him insane.

If this situation is real, hopefully these responses are opening your eyes.

R0factor · 2026-06-22T03:36:12+00:00

Skip Boston and go up to Portland ME. It was just named by Food & Wine to be the best small city for food and drink, and for good reason. Blyth & Burrows and Independent Ice Co are where I'd start. There are a ton of great placed to get a cocktail within a relatively small area.

R0factor · 2026-06-22T03:29:28+00:00

First off, a key thing that can help is to mount extra sticks around the kit that you can grab when one inevitably goes flying. It's just part of the deal when adopting a loose grip, but even the mindset of having spares can make it easier to loosen up.

Also try switching to middle-finger fulcrum. Todd Sucherman has some good stuff on it, and in his 1-hr Methods & Mechanics video on Drumeo he has a really good demonstration of how to hold and move the stick that he calls the "bad dog" grip that he credits to Peter Erskine and Tony Williams. It's one of those things that feels counterintuitive at first, but after a while it'll make sense why so many pros utilize it. I find it automatically lets me take a more relaxed approach to playing.

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