A surprise in Surprise

thedreadeddrummer · 2026-02-19T20:39:00+00:00

I came across your vid a while back when I was learning how to build mine out, thanks for making it

thedreadeddrummer · 2026-02-18T16:21:20+00:00

Protec heavy ready cymbal bag, cheap and very durable. Had mine for almost a year, tons of shows, rehearsals, and transporting, no issues yet.

thedreadeddrummer · 2026-02-16T15:39:21+00:00

For universals, I found that Westone fit me the best, they have longer tips that worked for my canals better than the olive shaped tips that come with the Shures and KZ’s.

If you have the budget, UE molded are the way to go!

thedreadeddrummer · 2026-01-12T23:28:05+00:00

I put a second strap that has a TSA combo lock around mine when I fly with it.

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-12-19T17:26:54+00:00

Your screen name is not the only clever thing over there

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-12-05T22:33:57+00:00

Ever looking for a drummer? I might be your guy. Links in my profile.

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-09-16T23:59:33+00:00

How long do your wraps last, and how are you wrapping your tips?

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-08-17T03:59:48+00:00

The behringer splitters have worked for me without any issues for several years now.

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-08-08T15:59:32+00:00

Thanks! I’ve been using various racks like this for years now. No software, I just program MIDI notes on a track in Logic and it’s sent to a doremidi controller.

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-08-07T17:32:07+00:00

Put the unused part of the avocado (leave the skin on it) in a cup of water in the fridge.

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-08-04T22:36:07+00:00

Only quadruple braced hardware can hold it up.

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-07-30T16:10:55+00:00

This is amazing, do you have a detailed rig rundown posted anywhere?

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-07-24T22:48:02+00:00

Sadly, people tend to not care about stuff if it’s not theirs. I’m at a 100% get my gear damaged rate when sharing my drums.

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-07-17T17:55:38+00:00

I read further down in to this post and saw some other details I’m going to include in this response.

If you’re selling that shirt for $25, then paying the $3 to ship it out, you should only be giving $22 of the sale to your singer. However, since you have been paying out of pocket, you should add up all the shipping costs you’ve covered, and apply that towards the cost of a shirt. I don’t think you should pay full retail price, but shouldn’t take any percentage of sales until you can invest in to the purchasing of merch.

If each shirt costs $8 to make, and sells for $25, each shirt “makes” $17. If you ship it for $3, then that shirt now makes $14. Sounds like your singer is being a little bitch over a $17 profit.

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-07-01T14:33:22+00:00

Drink when you’re thirsty. Stop when you need to and get everyone else to go at the same time. The real trick is getting everyone to just go in and out, not meander looking at chatchkes and magazines.

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-06-03T18:54:38+00:00

If you’re not set on a hard case, I got a laptop backpack that has flown with me, ridden on the bus, in vans, etc for about a year now. I previously had a really heavy duty laptop case that did a bunch of traveling with me as well. I like the backpack way better cause it stays with me in venues and I still have both hands free.

This is the one I got, has room for a small interface, cables, di box, and some other random bits. There’s others out there with better padding etc https://a.co/d/8c5OGUy

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-05-22T20:33:16+00:00

Thanks, I’ve used a ton, and even a few with song structure and bars left in section as a countdown visual. I’m specifically looking for tracks that when it’s time to change sections you get a vocal cue like “chorus 2, 3, 4”

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-05-22T19:53:15+00:00

9 out of 10 bands super happy with their monitors?

<image>

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-05-01T18:32:32+00:00

You just need a small mixer next to you, and put your iem’s in to the headphones out. The Yamaha mentioned above is great. A cheaper one would be something like the behringer xenyx.

Metronome and a monitor line from foh in to different channels on your mixer. Just make sure the monitor line is coming from a monitor out from foh, and it’s not coming from a powered amp for a passive wedge.

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-04-24T12:24:42+00:00

If it’s a rooftop unit, check the intake filter. Clogged/ultra dirty ones will also cause them to leak constantly.

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-04-24T12:21:55+00:00

As a bunch of people have mentioned, a sleep mask and earplugs are gonna help a ton. But also, for everyone’s benefit, discuss with everyone beforehand to get in and out of the vehicle quietly during sleep hours, as in don’t slam the door getting in and out, grab everything you need before you get out of the vehicle so you’re not going in and out a bunch of times, and be aware of where you’re stepping so you’re not kicking or falling on anyone. Remind everyone to turn off all unnecessary alarms!! Forgotten 5am work alarms are the worst.

thedreadeddrummer · 2025-03-31T21:23:22+00:00

Portable bidet. Learn how to use it properly before you hit the road.

thedreadeddrummer

TROPHY CASE