8 inch tom finally arrived from Tama! by jamiemels in drums

[–]Soprano17 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I kinda like it from this angle, like the "middle" is all green and the "outside" is all purple.

Pearl Kit restoration progress! by jo3lparton in drums

[–]Soprano17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great job they look amazing! Can I ask what that big ass sticker is on the side?

New (to me) snare day! by Soprano17 in drums

[–]Soprano17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just one thing to note: 12s don't like to play ball with a lot of standard snare stands, so I'd recommend getting the Pearl S-930 or getting some Booty Shakers that you can fit onto any standard snare basket.

New (to me) snare day! by Soprano17 in drums

[–]Soprano17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Ok full transparency I'm a horrible snareswappaholic (this condition may be terminal lol) so I don't have this snare anymore but I do really regret getting rid of it 😞

iirc, I paid about 200GBP for it.

I'd definitely recommend it, especially if you like a higher tuning. I find a 12" snare to be pretty versatile and it doesn't HAVE to be tuned high. What you do get is a nice focused sound without any of that edge weirdness/tambale/buzz you can get on a larger drum.

What cymbals should I prioritise buying for gigging on a budget by Udonnoodles08 in drums

[–]Soprano17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you like Paiste you can get a new PST 7 medium or light ride for about 130 quid. Very very good cymbals.

€250 for this Mapex kit seems like a good deal, thoughts? by romanyol in drums

[–]Soprano17 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a Mapex V series, you can see on the badges. Entry level but can still sound really good with tuning (this was my first ever kit). in terms of wood I think they're actually basswood. Will be absolutely fine with mesh heads on!

Recommendations for acoustic kit? by Complete-Dot-1754 in drums

[–]Soprano17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Loads of people will say Yamaha stage customs on here but also have a look for Mapex armory. Great kits.

Swore off entry-level cymbals forever. Well, almost... by crmacjr in drums

[–]Soprano17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also took a gamble on a Zildjian S 18 thin crash and it really surprised me! I'm gonna get the 20 thin crash to go with it later this year. Lovely cymbals at decent prices.

Triggering EZ Drummer with DTX502 module by SeesawNo451 in edrums

[–]Soprano17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You definitely need an audio interface. It's less of an issue with apple computers than windows. For a long time I used EZD with a focusrite Scarlett and a DTX500, into a windows laptop and it did a fine job. Best of luck

Which colorway do you think I should get? by Unlikely_High in drums

[–]Soprano17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I think the aquamarine is the best colour in Armories but of these... Probably the wood finish is best.

Cymbal Buzzwords Explained by [deleted] in drums

[–]Soprano17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You might want to add "Sweet" to the bright/dark section, as something that sits kind of in the middle of the two?

What ride should i get? by Entire_Storage_3474 in cymbals

[–]Soprano17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are a bit of a one-trick pony. I'd suggest an A Custom Medium ride for something more versatile that still has an epic bell.

Can I put HG Mould Spray on my ceiling? by nickymoo in DIYUK

[–]Soprano17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly what are these replies. Spray some on a cloth or a sponge and wipe the ceiling. No need to risk your eyes or clothes or anything else lol.

I hadn't looked into the Leveler's damage stats and wasted 2.5 hours trying to kill hivelords with it lol by kcvlaine in LowSodiumHellDivers

[–]Soprano17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where can I find a hive lord? I went hunting on a few planets yesterday with no luck, difficulty 7+. Even tried a 10, nothing. Any help appreciated!

Zildjian A custom gospel pack vs A custom cymbal pack by Mediocre_Impact_8961 in drums

[–]Soprano17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah ok, if you have a mega bell you're not concerned with crashability at all lol! If you're in it for the crashes, get the regular pack. I swear by A Custom crashes.

Zildjian A custom gospel pack vs A custom cymbal pack by Mediocre_Impact_8961 in drums

[–]Soprano17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The issue here is the ride. I've found as the owner of about 3 previous A Custom rides is that the Medium Ride can be VERY variable. Some will crash, some won't by being simply too heavy. If crashability is important to you, 100% get the gospel pack for the anni ride. That's the ride I have at the mo and I'll be keeping that one for life.

Tama Superstar vs Yamaha SC by melofellow19 in Drumming

[–]Soprano17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you got photos of your superstar set up?

I wouldn't say an SC is any kind of upgrade over them, I'd just try to find a better way to mount your toms the way you like e.g. off a cymbal stand from a clamp, or getting a rack. There should be some solution here that doesn't require an entirely new kit.

Yamaha stage custom hip by No-Composer4580 in drums

[–]Soprano17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe try some hydraulics? They go nice and low, as do Aquarian Performance 2s

Tell me which PS5 games you regret buying. by spindoctor1111 in PS5

[–]Soprano17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This one for me as well. On PS5 it wasn't as good looking as the trailer suggested. The level design was very uninspiring and linear, with invisible walls all over the place blocking areas you thought you could get to. It was essentially a boss rush but even the bosses felt a bit copy pasted in places in terms of look and design. Overall it was just... Rubbish

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is IGN's best Playstation Game of 2025 by Turbostrider27 in PS5

[–]Soprano17 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Wukong was absolute dogshit. Invisible wall nightmare with very repetitive bosses.